The person at the center of this case
Jennifer Lin (Jenny Lin)
Cold Case · Open
31 years waiting · since 1994
JENNIFER LIN
Justice for Jennifer Lin (Jenny Lin) — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who entered Jennifer Lin's home on May 27, 1994, and committed this murder?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see suspicious activity at or near the Lin residence on the day of the murder?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence was collected at the crime scene that could identify the perpetrator?
On May 27, 1994, 14-year-old Jennifer Lin was brutally murdered in her home in Castro Valley, California, shortly after returning from school. Despite investigation by the FBI and Alameda County Sheriff's Office, the case remains unsolved and the identity of her killer is unknown. The FBI continues to seek public information that could help solve this decades-old homicide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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contact
Lead #4Why has no one come forward with information about this crime in three decades?
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Murder Victim Castro Valley, California May 27, 1994 On May 27, 1994, then 14-year-old Jennifer Lin, also known as Jenny Lin, was brutally murdered in her home in Castro Valley, California, after returning from school. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office in California, are seeking information from the public to help solve this murder.
Timeline of Events
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1994-05-27
Jennifer Lin murdered
14-year-old Jennifer Lin was brutally murdered in her home in Castro Valley, California, after returning from school.
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1994
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1994
Last Updated:May 9, 2026