The person at the center of this case
Unidentified male victim in Alameda County
Homicide · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
BOB TANG
Justice for Unidentified male victim in Alameda County — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Bob Tang remain unapprehended in Cambodia for nearly two years before federal charges were filed?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence led investigators to conclude Tang dismembered the victim's body?
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location
Lead #3Does Tang still reside in Phnom Penh or has he relocated within Southeast Asia?
Bob Tang is wanted for the May 14, 2017 murder of a man in Alameda County, California, where he allegedly dismembered the victim's body. Tang fled to his homeland of Cambodia shortly after the crime, evading capture for years. He remains at large and is considered a flight risk with ties to Southeast Asia, making international cooperation critical to bringing him to justice.
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FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation); Alameda County District Attorney
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person
Lead #4What was the relationship between Tang and the victim that motivated the murder?
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clue
Lead #5Tang's known interest in hiking—could this relate to body disposal locations or escape routes?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Bob Tang is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in Alameda County, California, on May 14, 2017. It is alleged that Tang murdered the victim, dismembered the body, and then fled to his homeland of Cambodia.
On November 2, 2017, a felony arrest warrant was issued for Tang in the County of Alameda, California, after he was charged with murder. On March 26, 2019, a federal arrest warrant was issued in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco, California, after Tang was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Tang is known to enjoy hiking. He is a naturalized United States citizen and has ties to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Timeline of Events
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2017-05-14
Murder committed
Victim murdered in Alameda County, California; body allegedly dismembered by Bob Tang
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2017-05-14
Suspect fled to Cambodia
Bob Tang fled to his homeland of Cambodia following the murder
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2017-11-02
Felony arrest warrant issued
Alameda County issued felony arrest warrant for Bob Tang charging him with murder
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2019-03-26
Federal arrest warrant issued
United States District Court, Northern District of California issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Incident:May 14, 2017
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2017
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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For information leading to the resolution of this case