What happened to Randy Quaid?

The troubled actor and his wife are seeking asylum in Canada, missing court dates in California, and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in bail money. A quick guide to Quaid's fall from grace

Actor Randy Quaid and his wife reportedly believe that a celebrity-killing cult has targeted them.
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In September, Oscar-nominated actor Randy Quaid (memorable in films like National Lampoon's Vacation and The Last Detail) and his wife Evi were arrested for residential burglary and illegal squatting. Then last month, they fled to Canada and sought asylum status, claiming they were being persecuted in the U.S. and that their lives are in danger. Yesterday, the couple skipped out on a California court date, and lost half a million dollars in bail. It's the latest in an increasingly bizarre series of events for the couple that have reduced the once-respected actor to a Hollywood curiosity. Here's a brief guide:

What is the Quaids' latest woe?

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