Charlie Sheen under investigation by Los Angeles police

Did Charlie Sheen threaten to pay someone $20,000 to kill his ex-fiancée, Scottine Ross?

Actor is the subject of a criminal investigation by detectives from an elite anti-stalking unit, Los Angeles police said.

The former Two and a Half Men star was recorded saying Brett Rossi “needs to be f****** buried”, according to Radar Online and the National Enquirer.

LAPD said in a statement its officers had responded last Thursday morning “to a criminal investigation where Charlie Sheen was listed as suspect”.

The police department did not name the victim, but said “LAPD threat management detectives” were on the case.

Ms Rossi filed a $5m lawsuit last year accusing Sheen, 50, of assault and of failing to tell her he had HIV until after they had unprotected sex.

According to Radar Online, a New York-based gossip website, Sheen’s alleged threat emerged in a 35-minute audio tape.

Referring to porn actress Ms Rossi, Sheen reportedly told another former lover in a recording: ”This piece of s*** needs to be f****** buried.

“Family of gangsters. You get it. I can’t be f****** extorted. It’s called treason. You know what treason is?

“It’s punishable by death. I’d rather spend 20 grand to have her head kicked in. Then people will realise.”

Radar Online and the National Enquirer are refusing to hand over the audio tape to authorities.

Ms Rossi reportedly went to a Los Angeles police station last Thursday after learning of the recording.

She said she had endured physical assaults and death threats during her time living with Sheen, an affidavit said, according to Radar.

Ms Rossi reportedly said Sheen, whom she dated from 2013-14, was prone to fits of rage and had previously brandished firearms at her.
Sheen did not immediately comment.

The Platoon star revealed his HIV status last November on national television, insisting he never hid his diagnosis from any sexual partners.

Agencies/Canadajournal