“Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans is weighing in on the controversy surrounding Jillian Lauren, the estranged wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, months after her shocking run-in with police, and his comments are raising eyebrows. Lauren, a best-selling author, made headlines back in April after she was shot and arrested during an encounter with law enforcement in her Los Angeles neighborhood. Authorities alleged she fired a weapon at officers who were in the area pursuing a hit-and-run suspect. The incident quickly spiraled into a national news story, leaving many stunned by the bizarre turn of events. Now, eight months later, Bagans has stepped into the conversation, revealing that Lauren is set to appear on an upcoming episode of “Ghost Adventures,” one that was filmed just before everything unfolded.

Zak Bagans Addresses Jillian Lauren’s Behavior Ahead Of ‘Ghost Adventures’ Episode

In a post shared to his Instagram Stories, Bagans acknowledged the wave of recent headlines surrounding Lauren and confirmed that the episode she appears in is about to air.

Bagans noted that Lauren had been deeply involved in a chilling true-crime case at the time, claiming she was the individual who donated the remains of prolific serial killer Samuel Little to The Haunted Museum. According to Bagans, the experience appeared to take a serious emotional toll on her.

He stated that when he met Lauren, she seemed “very affected” by the situation, seemingly suggesting that her proximity to the case and possession of the serial killer’s remains may have contributed to what he described as erratic behavior.

A Difficult Chapter Before The Incident

Lauren’s arrest came during an already turbulent period in her life. One month before the altercation with police, she revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later underwent back-to-back surgeries.

Not long after the incident, Lauren also ended her marriage to Shriner, officially becoming his soon-to-be ex-wife as she navigated health struggles, legal fallout, and relentless public scrutiny.

What Police Say Happened During The Incident Involving Jillian Lauren

The incident involving Jillian Lauren occurred in April, during what police described as an unrelated law enforcement operation in her Los Angeles neighborhood.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were assisting the California Highway Patrol in locating three individuals involved in a misdemeanor hit-and-run. Authorities say that while officers were pursuing one of the suspects through a backyard, they encountered Lauren in the front yard of a neighboring residence, where she was allegedly armed with a handgun.

Police claim Lauren was ordered multiple times to drop the weapon, but instead pointed it toward officers. She was later taken into custody, and a 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from the residence.

Police Detail Sequence Of Events In Press Release

In a press release dated April 9, law enforcement detailed the sequence of events.

“On April 8, 2025, around 3:25 p.m., the California Highway Patrol requested a backup locating three misdemeanor hit-and-run suspects, who fled into a residential neighborhood,” the statement read, per Us Weekly. “As the officers were in the rear yard of that residence, they observed a female, later identified as 51-year-old Jillian Shriner, in the yard of a neighboring residence armed with a handgun.”

Police also confirmed that Scott Shriner, who joined Weezer in the early 2000s, was not involved in the incident.

Jillian Lauren Shares Her Side Of The Incident

As the conversation around the shooting continues, Lauren has also offered her own account of what happened that night, insisting she never intended for the situation to escalate into a standoff with authorities.

In an emotional interview, Lauren explained that her fight-or-flight response took over and that she grabbed her gun, believing she was acting to protect her family. “I was doing the best I knew to protect my family. The impulse was self-defense,” Lauren told Rolling Stone. The aftermath, however, proved far more devastating than she had anticipated. The “Behold the Monster” author admitted the incident completely upended her life, saying her “world fell to pieces.”

While she was unable to discuss specific legal details surrounding her case, Lauren shared that the uncertainty has lingered, leaving her to grapple with the emotional fallout as she waits to see what comes next.