‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor's Co-Worker Slams Restaurant's Security

In a heartbreaking plea for justice, Johnny Wactor's devastated co-worker, Anita Joy, has spoken out, urging authorities to deliver the harshest punishment possible for the suspects charged with the actor's tragic murder. 

This comes after four suspects were arrested on Friday, linked to the brutal shooting of the beloved star. Joy also put part of the blame on the restaurant where the unfortunate incident occurred.

Overcome with grief, Anita Joy, who was present during the fatal night, believes true peace will only come when those responsible for Johnny Wactor's deathare held fully accountable. 

Wactor's friend placed blame on Level 8, the downtown Los Angeles restaurant where the incident occurred, for the tragic incident that led to his death. Joy claims that the restaurant's lack of adequate employee parking created a dangerous environment that ultimately cost Wactor his life.

The TV personality was fatally shot while confronting a group attempting to steal his car's catalytic converter in the restaurant's parking lot. Joy asserts that she and other employees had repeatedly raised concerns about the parking situation to management but were met with inaction.

Adding to the frustration, Joy revealed that neither she nor Wactor's family have received any communication from the restaurant since the fatal shooting. The only support she received has come from fellow employees.

Joy, a close friend of the late star, expressed relief that the three suspects arrested in connection with his murder will be tried as adults. 

Initially worried that the suspects might be minors, Joy was concerned they would not face adult charges. However, it was revealed that all three suspects are 18 years old and will be tried as adults.

Joy described a mix of emotions since the arrests, acknowledging a sense of both joy and relief. She told TMZ that learning of their arrests and seeing the suspects held on high bail brought a sense of hope. 

However, she emphasized that true justice will only be served with significant convictions for those responsible for Wactor's tragic death. Explaining the emotional toll of the unsolved case, Joy said:

"We've had this like stagnant grief, where we haven't been able to really heal or fully understand what just happened to us."

Despite the ongoing grief, Joy expressed some relief that significant progress had been made in the case before Wactor's birthday, August 31.

Los Angeles authorities have made significant strides in the investigation into the murder of the "General Hospital" actor. 

On Friday, three 18-year-olds -- Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, and Sergio Estrada – were arrested and charged with murder. Additionally, a 22-year-old man named Frank Olano was apprehended as an alleged accomplice.

The arrests came after the LAPD's central homicide bureau executed search warrants across Los Angeles, uncovering key evidence that led to the suspects' capture, as reported by The Blast.

All four suspects have been slapped with a hefty $2 million bail each. It remains unclear if they have secured legal representation at this time.

What began as a seemingly harmless situation quickly escalated into a nightmare. Anita Joy, who was with Wactor that night, shared heartbreaking details about the moments leading up to his death.

Joy described how she and Wactor initially thought the situation involved a tow truck. She recalled Wactor calmly approaching the men and telling them it was his car, with his hands open, showing no aggression.

"As I heard the shot ring into the night, he forcefully tumbled back into my arms," Joy recounted in a social media post days after the tragedy. 

Despite her desperate attempts to keep him conscious, Wactor collapsed in her arms. The suspects fled in a dark sedan, leaving Joy to scream for help as Wactor lay wounded.

Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, it was too late—the 37-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after. 

The tragic loss of the "Siberia" actor, who was tragically killed in May, continues to reverberate through the lives of those who knew and loved him. 

In an emotional interview with Good Morning America, his mother, Scarlett Wactor, expressed her deep sorrow. "They took a wonderful person," she said, heartbroken over her son's untimely death.

Tessa Farrell, a former fiancée and fellow actor, delivered a raw and emotional tribute to Wactor on Instagram. She remembered him as a "fun" and "phenomenal" actor, acknowledging both the highs and lows of their tumultuous relationship. 

Farrell recalled their fiery relationship and Wactor's dream of finding happiness, saying, "Johnny's above now looking down, and I'm so happy that I think we found happiness before he went."

For Joy and Wactor's loved ones, the path to healing can only begin once the suspects are fully held accountable in court.