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In a shocking turn of events, Kathy later confessed to reporters from the National Enquirer that she was involved in his death. This confession haunted her, pushing her to flee Los Angeles in a bid to escape the media storm surrounding Belushi's tragic end.
Legal Fallout and Life After
Kathy's life after Belushi’s death was filled with turmoil. She eluded capture until 1986 when the law finally caught up with her. Charged with involuntary manslaughter in addition to multiple drug possession counts, her legal troubles were steep. In a shocking twist of fate, she accepted a plea deal that saw her sentenced to only 15 months in prison, followed by deportation back to Canada. Many questioned the leniency of her sentence, especially considering the gravity of her actions.