Former Star Magic artist John Wayne Sace defended himself why he ended the life of his own friend during a heated argument on October 28, 2024.
During an interview, John Wayne insisted that the victim was already plotting against him and his family.
“Inikutan na po ako. ‘Yun na rin po ang last na ikot niya, nagsalita rin naman siya sa akin, ‘Isang ikot na lang. Isa pa,’ sabi sa akin,” said John Wayne. “Nararamdaman ko po talaga na mayroon siyang gagawin na hindi maganda.”
Meanwhile, the authorities said that John Wayne was already holding a grudge against the victim.
The former actor’s statement also contradicted the statements from several witnesses, saying that the victim took care of John Wayne.
“Sobrang wasted ni John noong araw na yon, as in bago nangyari ang krimen, may bumiro pa sa kanya na ‘Pautang… pautang ng pera.’ Ang sagot ni John Wayne, ‘Walang problema basta buhay ang kapalit.’ Siyempre, ang akala ng iba, nagbibiro lang siya so hindi nila sineryoso,” one of the victim’s relative said.
“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan. Ipinagtanggol pa ni Kuya si John Wayne nang masangkot ito sa isang engkuwentro nitong October lang,” they added.
They also said that John Wayne was still under the influence in the past but vowed to correct his mistakes.