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Famous actor's sibling spoke 13 chilling words after parents were murdered in home
The sibling of an up-and-coming young actor gave a stomach-churning statement in court while on trial for murdering their parents in a violent attack.
Quentin Nguyen-Duy's father and stepmother were found dead inside their Ohio home from gunshot wounds shortly before his sibling was arrested in connection with the double murder.
The young star was about to make his Broadway debut in Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City on October 28 when he received the tragic news.
Pipo Nguyen-Duy, 64, and his wife, Thi Tran Phong, 56, were found dead inside their Ohio home from gunshot wounds, and Quentin's sibling, Asia Nguyen-Duy, 31, was taken into custody and charged with six counts of murder.
Just two days later, Asia refused to walk into the courtroom where they would be forced to hear the retelling of their heinous crimes, and had to be carried in by four officers.
Asia, who was formerly known as Daniel Jones, explained to the court that they are non-binary and go by the name of Asia before hearing their charges.
The suspect claimed to have been in a cult before the killings
Prosecutor Zachary Simonoff told the room: "He says he's escaping a cult. He also says 'everything I did was on my own accord, and I take full responsibility'."
Cops discovered the bodies of Pipo and Thi after receiving a call about a vehicle fire in a parking lot shortly before 9 am on Wednesday. The Toyota, which belonged to Asia, was found boarded up and fitted with a wood stove and a makeshift chimney.
Investigators quickly discovered a wallet, passport, suitcase, keys, loose ammunition, and packaging for a Glock at the scene. However, the murder weapon has still not been recovered.
At around 10:30 am, cops entered Pipo's home, where they found him and his wife dead, both with multiple gunshot wounds.
The suspect was found two hours later, allegedly covered in blood and scratches, prosecutors said.
Rising star Quentin has not yet issued a statement about the killings
Quentin has not yet spoken publicly about the tragic deaths of his father and stepmother, but according to the Daily Mail he appeared on stage on Thursday for the opening night of Sorkin's limited-run play.
In a statement, the actor's mother, Élan Chardin Gombart, 57, told the newspaper: "All families involved are deeply grieving this tragedy and ask for privacy during this time. We hope going forward that all news is treated with compassion and discretion for all involved."
Oberlin College, where Pipo had been a professor since 1998, shared a heartfelt tribute to their much-loved colleague, which read: "Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Pipo Nguyen-duy and his wife, Trần Thị Nam Phong, and with all who are grieving their loss," read the message.
"Pipo was a cherished teacher, artist, and colleague whose work and mentorship touched many lives at Oberlin. In the conversations, experiences, and memories shared during these past couple of days, one sentiment echoes throughout: he was beloved."