An aspiring actor accused of allegedly killing his mother with a sword was officially charged with second-degree murder on Friday, the Associated Press reports. Michael Brea, who had small roles in 'Ugly Betty' and 'Step Up 3D,' was arraigned from a hospital prison. He is being held without bail.
Brea didn't speak at the arraignment nor did he enter a plea. In addition to second-degree murder, the actor was charged with criminal possession of a weapon after investigators found him with a three-foot sword in his bedroom. His mother, Yanick, was found dead in the bathroom.
Neighbors heard Brea yelling what they believed to be biblical passages and repeating the word "repent" during an argument the night of the murder. In an interview with the Daily News of New York that took place while in the prison ward, Brea said he'd been living in a private world filled with Masonic symbolism and black magic that led to the attack.
'Ugly Betty' Actor Officially Charged With Mother's Murder
By Tracey Harrington McCoy Posted Dec 3rd 2010 07:45PM
After Yanick's death, relatives released a statement supporting Brea. They called him, "a compassionate, gentle, intelligent, spiritual and loving man" who needs help.
"His family and friends know, without question, that Michael was not well in the moments leading to (his mother's) death," the statement continued.
Brea's next court appearance is set for December 18.
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his relatives says he needs help. homies sticking up for homies. he needs to have a visit with sparky
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