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September 18, 2009 10:08 AM

Porn Star Felicia Tang Murdered by Pastor Boyfriend, Say Cops

Posted by Sammy Rose Saltzman
(MySpace Photo)
Photos: Porn Star Felicia Lee Murdered

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Police say a one-time reality TV contestant and pastor has been charged with murder and torture in the killing of soft-core porn star, actress and model Felicia Lee, 31, whose body was found in a Monrovia, Calif., apartment on Sept. 11, 2009.

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office says Brian Lee Randone was charged Tuesday in the death of Lee, who, along with starring in many Playboy films, was in mainstream movies such as "Rush Hour 2" and "The Fast and The Furious."

(MySpace Photo)
Photo: Brian Lee Randone with an unknown woman in a MySpace image.

Photos: Porn Star Felicia Lee Murdered

Lee, who acted under the pseudonym "Felicia Tang," was born and raised in Singapore, according to her official Web site.

Lee wrote on the site that she enjoyed a variety of activities, including "fireing [sic] it up being the ultimate party animal," but also "being a suzy [sic] homemaker" and cooking.

(Oluj.com)
Screen Grab: Felicia Lee's Web site.

Lee wrote that while she was continuing her modeling and acting career, she was branching out into the mortgage banking industry.

According to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune:

"Brian Lee Randone, 45, holds a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and a master's of divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a brief 1996 biography on the Baylor University Web site."

The paper also said that Randone worked as a Christian mime and in 2000 appeared on the Fox reality show "The Sexiest Bachelor in America."

Photos: Porn Star Felicia Lee Murdered

A sheriff's spokeswoman says detectives are continuing their investigation into the killing.

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by kdrobb October 6, 2009 8:52 PM EDT
Women! Stay away from these Reverends. So called family values religious men are filled with guilt and rage. They cannot accept women who are sexually open and free. They want the Madonna/***** but cannot deal with it. Get with someone who is centered.
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by RKC007 October 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT
The headline of this story is a cheap manipulation used by this media to sell themselves. The fact of the matter is that a man killed and tortured a victim here. Who they are is irrespective. Do you seriously believe that brian randone is a true Christian pastor? This man was on a cheesy realty show and worked as a Christian mime. What the hell is a Christian mime? Just because he is Christian does not make him innocent with a golden halo around his head. The case here is that he tortured and murdered a human being. It tells you something when the police arrested him on the spot. There is obviously strong evidence against this monster. Note to reporter: Write like you are a serious reporter rather than a tabloid writer. This is CBS and not some tabloid news site.
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by wonderment September 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT
All the x-ians need to do is pray and have all their sins washed away. How very convenient. I'm sure this guy is on his knees and earnestly asking for forgiveness. I hope there is karma and not some pie in the sky malarkey and this guy pays for what he's done.
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by PLOZANO78 September 21, 2009 7:40 PM EDT
As a personal friend of Felicia.....she was not a porn star, there is no video out there that shows her in the nude. It's sad that tabloids will write anything about people and as sad and serious as this is sucks to know that a true story is no longer worth reading, but lies and gossip obviously is.

I hope he gets what he deserves, it'll never bring my friend back but at least he wont be able to hurt anyone else in this world!
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by TyroneHoglegg September 21, 2009 10:07 AM EDT
The paper also said that Randone worked as a Christian mime and in 2000 appeared on the Fox reality show "The Sexiest Bachelor in America."


uh, ok...anyone who has worked as a "christian mime" needs to be put into the nearest state hospital for observation...
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by steve54z September 21, 2009 6:45 AM EDT
Brian is a misogynistic murderer. His homosexual rage led to the killing of another human being. He should spend the rest of his life in prison.
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by mecanik-2009 September 20, 2009 5:09 PM EDT
Describing the victim as a "Porn Star" does seem a little bit over the top. It probably should not have even been mentioned out of respect for the victims family even if it was true.
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by mpmom September 20, 2009 8:48 PM EDT
Describing her life is important to the whole story. She had no respect for her family, why are we forced to show respect if she didn't? It isn't her family being described: it is her.
by UTinkUNoItAll September 20, 2009 4:29 PM EDT
Although he has only been charged and not tried yet, CBSnews.com has claimed in the headline, "Porn Start Felicia Tang Murdered BY Pastor Boyfriend, Say Cops". Every time I call CBSnews.com on their poor reporting, grammar and context, they ban me. They try to snub free speech here.
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by Hosheen September 20, 2009 2:06 PM EDT
"Pastor" and "Porn Star" together make a great headline. What does it matter if none of it is true? Ethics and accuracy have no place in CBS or any other major news outlet.
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by USA_GUY September 20, 2009 9:02 AM EDT
A moment of silence for Felica.
1st Michael, now this. What is happening to Hollywood? Keep and eye on Jon and Kate or Octomom to implode next. Letterman has been acting kinda strange lately too.
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by achillesgirl September 19, 2009 12:02 PM EDT
Sammy Rose Saltzman: please check your facts (and photographs) before posting a "news" article on a "news" website. You are a journalist. Journalists are supposed to be responsible and show integrity in their work. Your article is reprehensible.

Felicia Tang was NOT a porn-star. If you had instead chosen to use the misnomer "Mortgage Banker Felicia Tang" in your headline, I would probably not bother to comment. But by placing the cheap, sensationalistic euphemism "Porn Star" at the very front of your headline, you have turned a woman, a daughter, and a beloved friend to many into a piece of meat. By questioning Felicia's moral character, you have shifted blame onto the victim and away from a man who TORTURED and MURDERED his girlfriend. You have also now irreparably damaged the ability of Felicia's family and friends to gain justice for what has been done.

I would like you and CBS News to make an official apology to the family and friends of Felicia Tang for your LIBELOUS statements.

Please see: http://www.alivenotdead.com/candacekita/Felicia-Tang-RIP-profile-764200.html

Candace Kita is a model, women's safety advocate and a personal friend of Felicia Tang.
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by Felicia_Friend September 19, 2009 6:25 AM EDT
1. THE SECOND PHOTO IS NOT FELICIA. I GUESS THIS IS TYPICAL caucASIAN mentality where they all look alike, or maybe the writer of this article would prefer that person dead.

2. PORN STAR? SHE'S A STAR IN WHAT PORN? Taking clothes off and nude modeling doesn't constitute as porn? That's like saying Cindy Crawford is a huge porn star. (FYI do a search on the internet no ?porn? video's found, just a bunch of garbage you'd find trying to look similar to as if you were looking for Cindy Crawford porn)

3. Its funny how the media can write whatever. Maybe the headline should read The Gay Preacher Murder aka God's Creation and the Model. Another tragic story of interracial dating, Say Cops
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by friendofcouple September 18, 2009 6:13 PM EDT
One of the picturers that you have posted and tagged as Brian Randone and Felicia Lee is incorrect. I took that picture personally about 3 years ago on New Years Evee. The asian woman in the blue shirt standing next to him is not Felicia. It was a woman that was out on a date with him for New Years and she is alive and well.

Thanks for making the correction
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by Felicia_Friend September 19, 2009 6:20 AM EDT
The writer is going with the all asian's look alike theme, or maybe he want's that person murdered instead.
by rwsmith29456 September 18, 2009 6:04 PM EDT
I don't find it amazing that a 'pastor' would hang out with her, after all she was a gorgeous doll. But torture and murder??? What are they going to find out when they probe his twisted mind? Did he always have these tendencies and tried to cover them up or did he spiral down into crazy behavior? A little of both?
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by cs4466 September 18, 2009 5:23 PM EDT
What do you get when you mix religion with sin? Oh, nevermind they're impossible to separate.
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by babooph September 18, 2009 4:56 PM EDT
Christian college,where any idiot can walk around with a bible in his hand & be given a degree.
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by bubbadubba September 18, 2009 4:40 PM EDT
What is this, kill a beautiful young Asian girl month?
Enough already, why don't you woman murdering perverts have a party and kill each other off instead?
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by bambooyou September 18, 2009 5:03 PM EDT
LOL, bubba. Thank you for the laugh. The topic is extremely serious but I appreciate your levity. thanks
by Oregon_State_OSU September 18, 2009 4:28 PM EDT
I dont think that PORN and CHURCH go very well together.

A Pastor and a Porn Star, that's like Rush Limbaugh and Kathy Griffin.
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by bill0bob September 20, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
"A Pastor and a Porn Star, that's like Rush Limbaugh and Kathy Griffin." --Oregon_State_OSU

That's an insult to Kathy, and a hugely unwarranted complement to the fatuous, bloviating pig!
by boatdocster September 20, 2009 2:37 PM EDT
Sure they do - Just ask all of the GOP politicians about it.

Kathy Griffin may consider herself a "D" lister, but she would never stoop to association with a pig like Rush ********.
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