Brian Scofield

Brian Scofield was identified as a "person of interest," along with Shaha Adham, in the shooting of Scott Ruffalo, brother of actor Mark Ruffalo.Contra Costa Times: Cops Seek "Persons of Interest" (December 5, 2008) Adham and Scofield turned themselves into the Beverly Hills Police Department on December 8, 2008.TMZ: Ruffalo Suspect Arrested in Beverly Hills (December 8, 2008) Adham was booked on an arrest warrant, while Scofield was held on a misdemeanor traffic warrant.TMZ: Ruffalo Suspect Arrested in Beverly Hills (December 8, 2008)Both were released without any charges.he Los Angeles Times: Woman is released in death of actor Mark Ruffalo's brother (December 11, 2008)

The couple contend that Ruffallo actually killed himself while playing Russian Roulette while Adham was at his house to pick up her car. She then called Scofield for help.TMZ: Ruffalo Done in by Russian Roulette (December 9, 2008)The result of an autopsy, however, showed that Ruffalo's death was a homicide.Fox News: Actor Mark Ruffalo's Brother's Death Ruled a Homicide (December 18, 2008)

On the search for Brian Scofield and Shaha Adham:

• "We have two people of interest that the detectives are looking for. One is Brian Scofield and the other one is Shaha Adham. We're hoping that the public can help us out in locating these individuals. ... They could be involved. There is certainly a nexus and that's the reason why we need to speak with these individuals."—Beverly Hills Police Lieutenant Tony LeeABC News: Persons of Interest Sought in Ruffalo Case (December 4, 2008)