The news broke suddenly over the New York airwaves and the situation has only been complicated.
Linda Stein Discovered In Pool Of Blood By Her Own Daughter
NEW YORK (CBS) ― A day after a well-known New York realtor who worked with many A-list celebrities and even once managed the Ramones was found brutally murdered in her Upper East Side apartment, many stars who knew her best are speaking out.
Linda Stein's body was discovered lying in a pool of blood by her daughter on Tuesday, and the medical examiner ruled a day later her death was a homicide. She had suffered blunt force trauma to her head and neck.
Residents of the upscale and normally peaceful neighborhood adjacent to Central Park were stunned that such a crime could occur in the area, and on Thursday, some of Stein's most famous friends expressed their dismay.
"I'm absolutely shocked and upset. She's been a friend for over 37 years and will be greatly missed," said Elton John, one of Stein's earliest clients.
Police say the murder occurred sometime on Tuesday. The 64-year-old lived alone and residents say the doorman building which is also guarded with surveillance cameras would be difficult to get into without permission. Published reports, however, say a side door to the building was found unlocked.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the investigation is still in the early stages.
"There was no forced entry. And we're interviewing building residents, we're interviewing workers in the building, and there are also construction workers doing work in the area who are being asked to cooperate with investigators," Kelly said.
Stein first cropped up in the celebrity scene when she managed the Ramones during the early days of punk rock. She later began her career as a realtor well-known in celebrity circles as someone who respected their privacy.
"The big thing about her was about discretion, about making sure she protected her clients from publicity," said Steve James, President of Douglas Elliman Property Management.
Stein's client list ranged from Madonna to Billy Joel, many of whom are only now hearing the news. CBS 2 ran into one of her former clients, Christie Brinkley at an event in midtown Manhattan on Thursday. Brinkley was visibly shaken and distraught over the news of her friend's murder, and her reaction showed just how Stein's relationships with her clients transcended business.
Brinkley had been so busy with appearances like unveiling the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree star that she hadn't yet heard about the murder. From all accounts, her heartfelt reaction of shock and sorrow has been repeated many, many other times by many other people.
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