Jill Blackstone -- who produced a slew of big shows including
"Jerry Springer," "Sally Jessy Raphael" and "Rosie"-- has
been arrested for the murder of her deaf sister ... TMZ has
learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, they received a
call Monday from Blackstone saying there was a dead person
and 3 dead dogs in her San Fernando Valley garage.
Blackstone said the person killed herself, but when authorities
arrived they thought the suicide note looked suspicious and
believe it was written by Jill. The victim, Wendy Blackstone,
was 49 years old and lived in Studio City. We're told the body
showed no outward signs of trauma and the coroner is doing
a toxicology report. Blackstone has also produced "Dr.
Drew," "The Real," "Sharon Osbourne" and various court
shows. Blackstone was being held on $1 million bail. She was
released late Wednesday afternoon. A law enforcement
source said the case was sent back to the LAPD for further
investigation.
