Distrito Destroys Ex-Wife's new hubby

[ownertype]

Got this sa Fox5 News Site...tsk tsk on and off court destroyer talaga si Rudy.

Police Search For Suspect In Stabbing

(KVVU) -- Police say a 46-year old man stabbed his ex-wife's new husband last night just off the Las Vegas Strip.

Officers responded to a fight call with a person stabbed around 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old victim was stabbed multiple times. He was taken to UMC but didn't survive his injuries.

Homicide detectives has identified the suspect as Rudy Distrito, an Asian male. Distrito resides in Southern California and was in Las Vegas visiting family. Distrito was last seen running from the scene on foot, and was wearing a silver sweatshirt and grey pants.

Anyone who has information on Distrito or his whereabouts is urged to contact Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at 229-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

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http://www.kvvu.com/Global/story.asp?S=2613966

[aann]

tsk tsk tsk...kala ko hanggang basketbol lng ang pananakit nito!

Rudy "The Killer" Distrito na dpt nickname nyan!

[estong_bulutong]

wow! kawawa naman (bahala na kayo maghusga kung sino ung kawawa si Rudy o ung nasaksak) hehehe

[zero]

its a crime of passion, masakit sa lalaki yan talaga.

[kimpOy]

yari na at photo pa...

[aann]

ang alam ko kng asawa pa niya yng babae pwde siyang d makulong sa ginawa nya..kaso ex-wife daw e..

naku..lupet pa naman nito maglaro dati..lupet manggulang..hehe

[IceColdBeer]

tsk tsk tsk. Ang alam ko black belter pa yang si Distrito eh.

[tagalnasaabroad]

hhhmm..an acquaintance knew this short-fused bum way back in their school days in negros..

ogag talaga 'to mahangin at pikon.. fugitive na pala sya ngayon sa tate..problema nya na 'yaaan..!

[estong_bulutong]

siya ba talaga pumatay?.... masi-CSI na si Distrito... DNA testing... hehehe

[Field Master]

Baka naman kapangalan lang yan ni Rudy Distrito (former Ginebra player)..

[silver_corolla]

Ex-PBA cager Rudy Distrito arraigned for homicide case

LAS VEGAS - Former professional basketball player Rudy Distrito was presented to court Thursday (Friday in Manila) for the preliminary hearing on the homicide case filed against him by the Las Vegas District Attorney's Office. Distrito has been accused of killing his wife's boyfriend in November during an argument.


Distrito, along with several other handcuffed crime suspects, lined up to hear the charges filed against them.


The former Philippine Basketball Association player's case stemmed from the killing of Las Vegas resident Juan Amaya on November 24. Reports said that Distrito allegedly stabbed Amaya to death when he and the victim met outside his former wife's house.


The five-foot-ten Distrito, nicknamed "The Destroyer" and was known for his fiery temper on the basketball court, denied the charge and said that he was only defending himself.


However, the judge handling the case decided to postpone the hearing due to lack of interpreters present.


Distrito's counsel, Robert Langford, said three interpreters are required to be present during the hearing.


Distrito was remanded back to the Clarkson County Detention Center until the next court date is set.
ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

[Bogeyman]

Four to 12 years for Distrito


By GING REYES
ABS-CBN North America News Bureau Chief

Rudy Distrito went to court for the last time on the morning of March 16.

It was his date with destiny. The former PBA player, who came to be known as "The Destroyer" had pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter last month, a lesser offense, for the killing of Mexican Juan Amaya in 2004.

To family and friends, Distrito, who was in a blue prison jumpsuit and handcuffs, remained a hero. About 20 people, led by his wife, Jocelyn and four children – Sweet, Mark, RJ and Ina – showed up in court to support him. Former PBA player Abe King drove all the way from Washington State and former coach Rino Salazar flew in from Alaska. Other friends came from Texas and California.

For about two hours, District Judge David Wall considered the prosecution and defense arguments before handing down the sentence. Prosecutor Marc DiGiacomo sought the maximum punishment for Distrito, displaying pictures of the fatal stab wounds sustained by Juan Amaya. Amaya’s mother broke into tears upon seeing the graphic images.

Public defender Dan Silverstein argued that Distrito had no prior criminal record and painted a profile of the former cager as a good man and a role model before he got caught up in a violent incident. Silverstein asked for probation, explaining that Distrito, an illegal alien, will immediately be deported to the Philippines after he gets paroled. This was rejected since the conditions of probation do not apply overseas. Speaking to the court, Amaya’s mother, Maria Gonzales said through an interpreter, "I want him to pay for whatever he has to pay here, not in his country…all I ask is that justice be done here."

When his turn came to address the court, Distrito sobbed as he asked for forgiveness, "I apologize to the family of Juan Amaya, to my wife and family, my friends, my fans. Judge, can you give me one more chance to come back to my life?"

Judge Wall sentenced Distrito to four to 12 years in prison, and ordered him to pay $10,000 in restitution to Amaya’s family. The more than two years or 832 days he spent in jail will be credited to the sentence. Atty. Silverstein explained that in two years, Distrito will be eligible for parole, allowing him to be deported to the Philippines. He added that Distrito will not be allowed to return to America.

It was the end of the line for Distrito and his family and friends, who tried to collect funds for his legal defense, but could never raise enough. "We expected this and my Dad is already at peace with whatever he got," said daughter Sweet Distrito. His wife, Jocelyn stayed away from the media for a long time to avoid questions about Distrito’s infidelity. "Matagal ko na siyang pinatawad" (I’ve long forgiven him)," Jocelyn said.

Former PBA rival Abe King choked back tears, when interviewed by this reporter. King said he was moved by Distrito’s apology. "Affected ako kasi alam kong mabuting tao si Rudy. (Naiyak din ako) kasi kitang-kita ko yung sincerity niya. Si Rudy, kalaban ko sa basketball yan pero wala kaming nagging personalan sa labas nyan."

Distrito’s colorful life took a dark twist on Thanksgiving holiday less than three years ago in Las Vegas. He stabbed Amaya after a heated argument and fled the crime scene. Faced with a murder charge, he surrendered to the FBI in California ten days later and was extradited to Nevada. At the preliminary hearing, defense lawyers claimed Distrito killed Amaya in self defense, but prosecutors called it premeditated murder, an act of revenge after Amaya married Distrito’s girlfriend, Mary Jo Buenafe. Distrito and Buenafe had a child. At the time of the killing, the four shared an apartment unit in Koval Lane in Las Vegas.

Distrito’s defense team argued that the prosecution presented conflicting evidence. Two witnesses gave contrasting testimonies on who actually held the knife used in the killing. The prosecution lamented that Mary Jo Buenafe was not cooperative during the investigation and the preliminary hearing. The knife used in the killing, a kitchen knife that Distrito borrowed months earlier from a friend, together with other kitchen ware, was found in the bushes outside the apartment with no fingerprints.

At his arraignment in 2005, Judge Wall set a $500,000 bail for Distrito. He had to raise 15 percent of the amount and put up security insurance worth $500,000. Distrito could afford neither and stayed at the Clark County Detention Center. Later, his private lawyers, Robert Langford and Susan Burke, dropped out of the case after he failed to pay his legal fees.

He never got the temporary freedom that the court allowed him, but Distrito always had the love and support of his family and friends. His children would regularly drive from Los Angeles to visit him at the Clark County Detention Center. Former Senator Robert Jaworski and other PBA colleagues like Rino Salazar also visited him in jail, offering their support and prayers.

Another thing he never lost – his talent on the hardcourt. In an exclusive interview in jail right after he was sentenced, Distrito told this reporter that he gained a lot of friends inside by playing basketball with them. He also gained the respect of other inmates.

Distrito has been working inside the Clark County jail – cleaning bathrooms and other facilities and serving food to other inmates. He’s been fortunate enough to have his own cell, as well as a steady supply of Filipino newspapers, some pocket money and letters sent by his friends and fans from the Filipino community. "Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa kanilang lahat, lalong-lalo na kay Senator Jaworski, Senator Jinggoy Estrada at mga organizers na nag-raise ng funds para sa akin," said Distrito.

After spending two years behind bars, the Destroyer has gained perspective. Looking back on his "biggest mistake," Distrito tearfully said, "Nagsisisi ako sa nangyari, pero kailangan kong depensahan ang sarili ko. Ngayon, gusto ko ding makabayad, masama ang loob ko na nakapatay ako." He also admitted, "Sirang-sira talaga ako, bilang dating PBA player, bilang tao. Pero pag natapos ito, magbabagong-buhay ako para sa pamilya ko."

In the next two weeks, Distrito, who turns 49 in May, will be transferred to a prison facility in Northern Nevada to serve his sentence. In two years, he may just get that chance at freedom and a new life.

[squatt3r]

sayang....good thing eligible sya for parole

[chua_riwap]

Nasa news siya kanina. Puti na buhok nya.

[silhouette]

ano na-naman 'to?!? another pinoy...tsk tsk. talaga 'tong si rudy oh. kala ko hanggang basketball lang. huntingin na yan para di tularan...

[mantoy]

nov 24 pa yung news dun sa site. bat di kaya nabalita sa TV Patrol?

[kimpOy]

baka may media blackout he..he..he

[empy]

this guy is a menace. he's been in trouble with the law before in the US (i think it was LA)

[luckytruck]

naku, naalala ko tuloy yung ginawa nyang clothesline sa isang player a long time ago

wild talaga, walang sinabi si Artest

andy

[wrecker]

he strikes again! teka talagang bang sya to o namesake lang?