Man Burned Alive Inside Northern California Gas Station as Police Search for Suspect Caught on Video
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the person responsible for setting a fire inside a gas station in northern California that killed a 54-year-old man, People confirms.
On Wednesday evening, fire and police officials responded to reports of an active structure fire at the Rocky Ledge Shell Station in Johnson Park, California. Inside they found employee David Wicks, who had suffered severe burns.
A statement from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department claims that Wicks was treated at the scene before being transferred by air to a nearby hospital, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
On Wednesday evening, fire and police officials responded to reports of an active structure fire at the Rocky Ledge Shell Station in Johnson Park, California. Inside they found employee David Wicks, who had suffered severe burns.
A statement from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department claims that Wicks was treated at the scene before being transferred by air to a nearby hospital, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
- 12/23/2016
- by chrisharristimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Michael French is to leave 'EastEnders'. The actor, who plays David Wicks, will bow out of the BBC One soap later this year but bosses are keeping the star's exit storyline tightly under wraps. According to Digital Spy, Michael only signed a short contract to reprise his famous role last year, but agreed to extend his deal when new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins took over the show earlier this year. Viewers have seen David planning his wedding to long-term love interest Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) in recent months and the couple are expected to tie the knot later this month. However, David's recent kiss...
- 5/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Max Branning is left reeling when he is accused of Lucy Beale's murder. The philandering character, who enjoyed a brief romance with his daughter's best friend before her death, will be suspected of being behind the killing when his business partner David Wicks (Michael French) notices he has been acting ''suspiciously''. Actor Jake Wood explained: ''Max is acting suspiciously in David's eyes, so he confronts him with the possibility that Max is the murderer. ''Max is obviously shocked and put out at that, so he goes on to reveal that the reason for his behaviour was that he was seeing Lucy. Max...
- 4/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Janine Butcher is to run over David Wicks with her car. The bitchy businesswoman - played by Charlie Brooks - ploughs down the silver fox (Michael French) and leaves him for dead in a bid to stop him from revealing the truth about her murderous ways. Michael blackmails the serial killer for £250,000 after finding out that she stabbed her ex-husband Michael Moon (Steve Shepherd) and blamed fragile Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks) for the crime. However, he soon learns that messing with Janine may not be a good idea. While waiting to pick up his wad of cash on Christmas Day...
- 12/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Janine Butcher is to confess to killing Michael Moon. The bitchy businesswoman - who is played by Charlie Brooks - will spill her dirty secret later this month when she admits to David Wicks (Michael French) that she stabbed her ex-husband (Steve Shepherd) in cold blood last month. Although, what the feisty brunette doesn't know is that sneaky David has recorded her killer confession and is ready to share it with the police, which will put her behind bars for a very long time. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Now he's got all the evidence to put her...
- 12/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Janine Butcher is to confess to killing Michael Moon. The bitchy businesswoman - who is played by Charlie Brooks - will spill her dirty secret later this month when she admits to David Wicks (Michael French) that she stabbed her ex-husband (Steve Shepherd) in cold blood last month. Although, what the feisty brunette doesn't know is that sneaky David has recorded her killer confession and is ready to share it with the police, which will put her behind bars for a very long time. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Now he's got all the evidence to put her...
- 12/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter is rumoured to be wanted for this year's series of I'm a Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here!.
The actress, known for playing Chas Dingle on the ITV soap, has previously admitted that she would be interested in the reality competition.
An insider for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! said to the Daily Star: "We had Corrie's Antony Cotton on the show last year so we want another serving soap star in the line-up this year.
"Everyone knows who Chas Dingle is so we think Lucy would be perfect. She's said she's up for it, too, so it would be great to see her in the jungle."
Chas is currently at the centre of drama in Emmerdale as she and niece Debbie Dingle are trying to frame Cameron after discovering he murdered Gennie.
Both actresses are due to be involved in massive October episodes,...
The actress, known for playing Chas Dingle on the ITV soap, has previously admitted that she would be interested in the reality competition.
An insider for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! said to the Daily Star: "We had Corrie's Antony Cotton on the show last year so we want another serving soap star in the line-up this year.
"Everyone knows who Chas Dingle is so we think Lucy would be perfect. She's said she's up for it, too, so it would be great to see her in the jungle."
Chas is currently at the centre of drama in Emmerdale as she and niece Debbie Dingle are trying to frame Cameron after discovering he murdered Gennie.
Both actresses are due to be involved in massive October episodes,...
- 9/18/2013
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' David Wicks is to be left for dead. The hunky silverfox - played by Michael French - will return to Albert Square with blonde bombshell Naomi (Lisa Maxwell) on his arm as he plans to visit his daughter Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), but he lands himself in an ugly situation when his dodgy past catches up with him. David's former flame Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) is left shaken when she sees him with his new woman, but after he collapses on her doorstop following the brutal attack, she lets him stay with her, which doesn't go down well with her...
- 8/30/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lisa Maxwell has joined 'EastEnders'. The 'Loose Women' panellist - who played Detective Inspector Sam Nixon in police drama 'The Bill' for seven years - is to star as Naomi, the girlfriend of Michael French's womanising character David Wicks, in one episode of the BBC One soap next month. The 49-year-old star said: ''I've had a fantastic time filming at 'EastEnders' and working with the wonderful Michael, Lindsey [Coulson (Carol Jackson)] and Nitin [Ganatra (Masood Ahmed)] has been an absolute joy. I can honestly say it's one of the happiest jobs I've done, Michael French is an amazing...
- 8/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' bosses want Barbara Windsor to make a permanent return to the soap. The 75-year-old actress will return to the show - which she quit in 2010 after 16 years - as Walford matriarch Peggy Mitchell for one episode this autumn, but programme chiefs are keen to get her to return on a long-term basis. If she does agree to come back, Barbara will follow in the footsteps of returnees Michael French and Samantha Womack, who are bringing their characters David Wicks and Ronnie Mitchell back to Albert Square. A source said: ''Barbara may only be back for one day but everyone hopes...
- 7/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Michael French is returning to 'EastEnders'. The 50-year-old actor will reprise his role as bad boy lothario David Wicks in September, 17 years after his official departure from Albert Square. Michael - who first played David between 1993 and 1996 and returned for a brief two-week stint last year when his on-screen mother Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement) was dying of cancer - has been promised ''major'' storylines on his return. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''David is a massive character and was always hugely popular with fans. Michael's return to the soap is a huge coup for the BBC, and...
- 5/8/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Michael French is returning to 'EastEnders'. The 50-year-old actor will reprise his role as bad boy lothario David Wicks in September, 17 years after his official departure from Albert Square. Michael - who first played David between 1993 and 1996 and returned for a brief two-week stint last year when his on-screen mother Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement) was dying of cancer - has been promised ''major'' storylines on his return. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''David is a massive character and was always hugely popular with fans. Michael's return to the soap is a huge coup for the BBC, and...
- 5/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Michael French is returning to 'EastEnders'. The 50-year-old actor will reprise his role as bad boy lothario David Wicks in September, 17 years after his official departure from Albert Square. Michael - who first played David between 1993 and 1996 and returned for a brief two-week stint last year when his on-screen mother Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement) was dying of cancer - has been promised ''major'' storylines on his return. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''David is a massive character and was always hugely popular with fans. Michael's return to the soap is a huge coup for the BBC, and...
- 5/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders airs a double bill of episodes centring around Derek Branning's funeral this evening (January 4). As the low-key service gets under way, it's up to Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell) to give a speech about Derek's life in the absence of Carol, who is running late after finally discovering the letter from David Wicks that was hidden from her. Cora offers some very honest words about Derek's nasty side and what everyone thought of him, but she also manages to put a positive spin (more)...
- 1/4/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders and Hollyoaks were the most successful shows in the 2012 All About Soap Awards, picking up three gongs each. Walford favourite Jo Joyner was a big winner in the voting as she was named 'Best Actress', while her character Tanya Jessop and businessman Max Branning (Jake Wood) were backed as the 'Best Couple' in soapland. Speaking of her 'Best Actress' triumph, Joyner commented: "I'm so pleased. It always means so much to have an award voted for by the readers, because they're the people who really count." Discussing Max and Tanya's success, Jake Wood added: "We're over the moon. It's the first time we've won." EastEnders' third award went to Michael French, as his recent return stint as David Wicks secured the 'Best Comeback' prize. (more)...
- 3/25/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' David Wicks tries to end his feud with Derek Branning in tonight's episode of the soap. David (Michael French) wants a future with Carol (Lindsey Coulson) after spending the night with her, but as he's well aware that her villainous brother will pose a problem, he pays him a visit for a man-to-man chat. Although David suggests that it's time they put the past behind them, Derek (Jamie Foreman) scoffs at the idea - making it clear that he'll (more)...
- 1/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Lindsey Coulson has admitted that her character Carol Jackson could be put off romance for good if her reunion with David Wicks goes wrong. Carol has been growing closer to returnee David (Michael French) in recent days, and the situation moves forward next week as they confess their love for each other. However, with Carol's brother Derek (Jamie Foreman) still making threats, David soon begs her to depart Walford with him for a stress-free life elsewhere - leaving viewers to wonder what she will decide. Coulson told Inside Soap of David's idea: "Carol thinks, 'Why not?' David makes her feel good and she's not thinking very far ahead. She's in the moment. It's not just a sex thing, it's about having somebody love her again." She continued: "Carol will (more)...
- 1/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Carol Jackson is to agree to leave Walford with David Wicks. The former childhood sweethearts are set to rekindle their relationship and after David (Michael French) botches an attempt to plant stolen goods on his enemy, Carol's brother Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman), he decides to leave Albert Square again and asks the downtrodden matriarch to join him. Lindsey Coulson, who plays Carol, explained: "Carol thinks, 'Why not?' David makes her feel good and she's not thinking very far ahead. She's in the moment. It's not just a sex thing - it's about having somebody love her again." Lindsey thinks her alter-ego will...
- 1/3/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders returnee David Wicks is to have an emotional reunion with his mum Pat as she lies on her deathbed on New Year's Day. Pat's health starts to deteriorate quickly in the coming days, and as she takes a sudden turn for the worse, Albert Square residents start gathering round to say their goodbyes. However, viewers will see that David (Michael French) and Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) are the two people who have the most to make out of their last moments with Pat. Bianca (Patsy Palmer) spends days chasing David to tell him about the seriousness of his mother's illness, but when he finally does return (more)...
- 12/27/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
A trailer for Pat Evans's (Pam St Clement) exit from EastEnders has been unveiled. The 30-second clip, which begins with the tagline "The end of a year, the end of an era", teases the legendary character's final moments and the return of her son David Wicks (Michael French) on New Year's Day. An end to the long-running hostility between Pat and Janine (Charlie Brooks) is also hinted at, as the Albert Square villain finally realises the seriousness of her stepmother's condition. Images released this week of Pat's departure revealed that she will also be confronted by old enemy Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) on her deathbed, reigniting David's (more)...
- 12/26/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Images of EastEnders legend Pat Evans's final hours in Albert Square have been revealed. In scenes to air over the festive period, the Walford resident is met by friends and enemies alike at her bedside as she slowly succumbs to illness. With Pat at her weakest and most vulnerable, Derek Branning takes the opportunity to mess with his nemesis one last time - while her son David Wicks (Michael French) faces a race to say goodbye. David's return to the Square also sees him reconnect with old flame Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson), who gets caught in the middle when his own feud with Derek explodes once again. Pam (more)...
- 12/22/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Michael French has returned to EastEnders to film Pat Evans's funeral. The actor had been tipped to reprise his role as Pat's son David Wicks and was spotted shooting scenes with the rest of the cast yesterday. However, Nick Berry, who was also expected to return as Simon Wicks, was not present at the shoot, the Daily Star Sunday reports. Pat, played by Pam St Clement, will be given a "traditional East End funeral" in a send-off described as the biggest the soap has ever filmed. An EastEnders insider said: "Pat's exit was always going to be huge and fans will not be disappointed. Her death has produced some of the soap's saddest-ever scenes and the funeral is no different. (more)...
- 11/13/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders character Pat Evans will reportedly die from a massive heart attack on New Year's Eve. In an exit described as the "most moving" ever filmed, Pat will discover she has untreatable cancer after collapsing in her kitchen. Doctors send her home, where Pat's closest family and friends rally round to support her during the final days. Michael French will return as Pat's son David Wicks, the Daily Star Sunday reports. EastEnders cast and crew were said to be in tears as Pam St Clement, who plays Pat, filmed her final scenes on Tuesday. She announced her departure back in July. "Pat's exit will be epic," a source said. "Many of her family, including stepson Ricky Butcher, his wife and Pat's granddaughter Bianca (more)...
- 11/6/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders favourite Pat Evans will pass away from cancer at Christmas, a report has claimed today. The Albert Square legend, played by Pam St Clement, will discover that she is terminally ill within the next few weeks but initially keep the news a secret from her loved ones, according to The Sun. Sources say that Pat later organises a party at the Queen Vic for her family and friends, which sparks the rumoured return of her sons Simon and David Wicks (Nick Berry and Michael French). With everyone gathered around, Pat reportedly comes clean over her illness, explaining that she has thrown the party to give those closest to her a chance to celebrate her life. As the bash continues, Pat apparently slips out quietly and returns home as she feels unwell, before passing away peacefully in bed. An EastEnders insider told the newspaper: "There was no (more)...
- 10/25/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses are hoping to lure back Nick Berry and Michael French for Pat Evans's departure storyline, a report has claimed. The pair, who played Simon Wicks and David Wicks respectively, are being lined up to return to Albert Square later this year as part of a plotline that will see their mum Pat pass away, according to The Sun. Yesterday, it emerged that Pat will be killed off at Christmas following Pam St Clement's recent decision to bow out from her iconic role. It is thought that show chiefs now want Simon and David back in Walford for the story to ensure that Pat gets a send-off to remember. An EastEnders source told the newspaper: "Producers are working flat-out to get Nick and Michael on board. Nick hasn't done any major TV work for the best part of a decade. To get him back into Albert (more)...
- 9/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The Wicks brothers are set to make a dramatic return to 'EastEnders'. Simon and David Wicks - played by Nick Berry and Michael French - will be part of a shock storyline which leads to the death of their mother Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement). It has been 21 years since Nick appeared in the BBC One series and bosses are working hard to secure his return. An insider said: "Producers are working flat out to get Nick and Michael on board. Nick hasn't done any major TV work for the best part of a decade. To get him back into Albert...
- 9/12/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Patsy Palmer wants both David Wicks and Dan Sullivan to return to Walford for her character's second wedding to Ricky Butcher. The EastEnders actress said that she was delighted that Carol, Robbie, Sonia, and Billie Jackson are all returning for Bianca Jackson's big day. However, Palmer, 37, added that the presence of Wicks (Michael French) and Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) would add extra drama. "I'd love David back - Michael is (more)...
- 12/13/2009
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Michael French is to join the cast of Casualty later this year, reprising his ex-Holby City character in the process.
The 45-year-old, known for his role as David Wicks in EastEnders, will return to the BBC One medical drama in September playing surgical consultant Nick Jordan. A report in The Sun today incorrectly claimed that his character would be returning to Holby City.
The character, who departed Holby City in 2006 when Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) transferred him to a different hospital, will take charge of the Holby General's emergency department in Holby City's . . .
The 45-year-old, known for his role as David Wicks in EastEnders, will return to the BBC One medical drama in September playing surgical consultant Nick Jordan. A report in The Sun today incorrectly claimed that his character would be returning to Holby City.
The character, who departed Holby City in 2006 when Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) transferred him to a different hospital, will take charge of the Holby General's emergency department in Holby City's . . .
- 5/13/2008
- by Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Michael French is to join the cast of Casualty later this year, reprising his ex-Holby City character in the process.
The 45-year-old, known for his role as David Wicks in EastEnders, will return to the BBC One medical drama in September playing surgical consultant Nick Jordan. A report in The Sun today incorrectly claimed that his character would be returning to Holby City.
The character, who departed Holby City in 2006 when Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) transferred him to a different hospital, will take charge of the Holby General's emergency department in Holby City's . . .
The 45-year-old, known for his role as David Wicks in EastEnders, will return to the BBC One medical drama in September playing surgical consultant Nick Jordan. A report in The Sun today incorrectly claimed that his character would be returning to Holby City.
The character, who departed Holby City in 2006 when Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) transferred him to a different hospital, will take charge of the Holby General's emergency department in Holby City's . . .
- 5/13/2008
- by Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
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