The Snuggle Bear Found Murdered

AP-In the early hours of the morning, beloved anthropomorphic detergent spokesmammal the Snuggle Bear was found brutally murdered in an alley in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. While authorities have few leads, the slaying may have resulted from a drug deal gone awry. According to a family friend, the Snuggle Bear became addicted to crystal meth and cocaine after he lost his personal fortune financing "Alien vs the Snuggle Bear," his big-screen debut, which proved a massive critical and commercial failure. "He was a broken bear," the friend confided. "When he couldn't make it in Hollywood, drugs became his only escape." At this time, no suspects have been named. The Snuggle Bear was 52 bear years old.

Above: at the pinnacle of his career, the Snuggle Bear was one of the world's highest paid ursine media personalities.

Above: the slain corpse of the Snuggle Bear.