Former Power Ranger actor accused of murder

*Raph's Girl* · 08-17-2005, 04:13 PM

Before u read the article just note that the guy was just an extra, a background character in MMPR and not one of the biggies.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050817/...NlYwMlJVRPUCUl

A former child actor and his wife were ordered to stand trial on Tuesday for the murder of a wealthy California couple who, prosecutors say, were tied to the anchor of their yacht and thrown overboard alive, never to be seen again.

Orange County Superior Court Judge John Conley ordered 26-year-old Skylar Deleon, who once starred in the "Power Rangers" TV series, and his wife, 24-year-old Jennifer Henderson Deleon, to stand trial for the murders after a two-day preliminary hearing in Santa Ana, south of Los Angeles.

Also bound over for trial in the case, which baffled police for months as they searched for the missing couple, were a member of the Crips street gang and a prison guard who are accused of helping carry out a conspiracy to steal the 55-foot (17-meter) luxury yacht "Well Deserved."

"It's haunting to think these nice, loving people were trying to hold their breaths as they sank to the bottom of the ocean," Deputy District Attorney Matt Murphy said during the hearing. "This is as cold-blooded as it gets."

Prosecutors say Deleon came up with the plot after spotting the yacht for sale in a boating magazine last November and meeting owners Thomas Hawks, 57, and his 47-year-old wife Jackie.

He is accused of enlisting the help of 40-year-old gang member John Fitzgerald Kennedy and ex-jailer Alonso Machain, 21, to carry out the murder on November 15, 2004. Machain has since confessed to police and will be tried separately.

Attorneys for the Deleons rejected the charges and during the hearing attacked the credibility of Machain, who is expected to be a star witness for the prosecution.

A police detective testified during the hearing that Deleon and his then-pregnant wife posed as interested buyers and convinced the Hawks to take the yacht on a test run.

Miles off the coast of Newport Beach, prosecutors say, Thomas and Jackie Hawks were attacked with a stun gun, handcuffed and gagged with duct tape. After signing over power of attorney to one assailant, they were tied to the boat's 66-pound (30-kg) anchor and thrown overboard.

The couple was reported missing by relatives and police were led to the Deleons, who produced a bill of sale for the yacht and the power of attorney. Authorities believe the bill of sale was falsified.

Police also found that Deleon had unsuccessfully tried to access the Hawks' bank account in Arizona using the power of attorney.

*Spitfire* · 08-17-2005, 04:34 PM

Psh them childstars they always try to slip their way back into the media.

Doppleganger · 08-17-2005, 07:02 PM

Hmm...that's a shame. But he kind of looks the current goofball on Power Rangers: SPD.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-17-2005, 07:34 PM

What in the everloving fu*k?

*Voltron* · 08-18-2005, 12:19 AM

Somebody wasn't watching the viewing globe aparantly.

Kaneda · 08-18-2005, 12:55 AM

well what character was he? i dont remeber him.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-18-2005, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

Somebody wasn't watching the viewing globe aparantly.

HAhahahahaha!!!

*That Matt Guy* · 08-18-2005, 04:21 AM

I clicked on this expecting to read that Bulk went on a killing spree inside Ernie's juice bar.

*Dane E5R* · 08-18-2005, 04:47 AM

I was just hopin' it wasn't Zack.

*XERO* · 08-18-2005, 11:09 AM

Ditto, Elite.

Zack rules.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-18-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by your_name_here

well what character was he? i dont remeber him.

He was Roger from the Season One episode "Second Chance", it was a small role that barly had any signifence beyond that episode

Serp · 08-18-2005, 03:00 PM

I don't remember ever seeing this guy in PR so I lost the shock factor in that part.

This guy and his Wife must have had some major problems too kill those people. They made a bad move by killing.

Space Lieutenant Josh · 08-18-2005, 04:36 PM

Did they summon the MegaZord? I bet you could really murder someone with that thing. And what did Rita have to say about it? If I were her I would've summoned up some putty men... y'know... just to comfort me.

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. You gotta admit, it's a pretty funny title. I saw that and just went, "WHOA!"

Doppleganger · 08-18-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

He was Roger from the Season One episode "Second Chance", it was a small role that barly had any signifence beyond that episode

God the irony...

*ZariusTwo* · 08-18-2005, 11:06 PM

And heres' the photo of the lovable guy

Mighty Murdering Power Rangers indeed...

MC · 08-19-2005, 09:38 AM

Did they summon the MegaZord? I bet you could really murder someone with that thing.

Yoou know, I'm sure the Power Rangers must have killed hundreds of people in that thing. Think of all the buildings smashed in their battles. I remember thinking about this as a kid!

*ZariusTwo* · 08-19-2005, 10:07 AM

The Yaught was called "Well Deserved?"

Doppleganger · 08-19-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

And heres' the photo of the lovable guy

Mighty Murdering Power Rangers indeed...

OMG! I remember him!

He's the kid the Rangers helped get a "second chance" to be in Ernie's soccer team. It had the Soccadillo in it (on of my favorite monsters). Oh now I'll never be able to see that episode the same again.

I feel kind of bad that little boy grew up to be well...what he is today. A murderer.

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 08-30-2005, 05:36 PM

this is very sickening.. I mean why are people so evil in this world? It's just wrong.

I used to watch the power rangers.. the original ones but I don't remember him being that kid.. It's so long ago..

08-17-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Former Power Ranger actor accused of murder Before u read the article just note that the guy was just an extra, a background character in MMPR and not one of the biggies. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050817/...NlYwMlJVRPUCUl A former child actor and his wife were ordered to stand trial on Tuesday for the murder of a wealthy California couple who, prosecutors say, were tied to the anchor of their yacht and thrown overboard alive, never to be seen again. Orange County Superior Court Judge John Conley ordered 26-year-old Skylar Deleon, who once starred in the "Power Rangers" TV series, and his wife, 24-year-old Jennifer Henderson Deleon, to stand trial for the murders after a two-day preliminary hearing in Santa Ana, south of Los Angeles. Also bound over for trial in the case, which baffled police for months as they searched for the missing couple, were a member of the Crips street gang and a prison guard who are accused of helping carry out a conspiracy to steal the 55-foot (17-meter) luxury yacht "Well Deserved." "It's haunting to think these nice, loving people were trying to hold their breaths as they sank to the bottom of the ocean," Deputy District Attorney Matt Murphy said during the hearing. "This is as cold-blooded as it gets." Prosecutors say Deleon came up with the plot after spotting the yacht for sale in a boating magazine last November and meeting owners Thomas Hawks, 57, and his 47-year-old wife Jackie. He is accused of enlisting the help of 40-year-old gang member John Fitzgerald Kennedy and ex-jailer Alonso Machain, 21, to carry out the murder on November 15, 2004. Machain has since confessed to police and will be tried separately. Attorneys for the Deleons rejected the charges and during the hearing attacked the credibility of Machain, who is expected to be a star witness for the prosecution. A police detective testified during the hearing that Deleon and his then-pregnant wife posed as interested buyers and convinced the Hawks to take the yacht on a test run. Miles off the coast of Newport Beach, prosecutors say, Thomas and Jackie Hawks were attacked with a stun gun, handcuffed and gagged with duct tape. After signing over power of attorney to one assailant, they were tied to the boat's 66-pound (30-kg) anchor and thrown overboard. The couple was reported missing by relatives and police were led to the Deleons, who produced a bill of sale for the yacht and the power of attorney. Authorities believe the bill of sale was falsified. Police also found that Deleon had unsuccessfully tried to access the Hawks' bank account in Arizona using the power of attorney. __________________

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Serp Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 362	I don't remember ever seeing this guy in PR so I lost the shock factor in that part. This guy and his Wife must have had some major problems too kill those people. They made a bad move by killing.

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08-30-2005, 05:36 PM	#19
~~Turtledude2k3~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 783	this is very sickening.. I mean why are people so evil in this world? It's just wrong. I used to watch the power rangers.. the original ones but I don't remember him being that kid.. It's so long ago..