The person at the center of this case
Jennifer Lin (Jenny Lin)
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
32 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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evidence
Lead #1What physical evidence was recovered at the scene, and has it been tested with modern forensic techniques?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw suspicious activity near the Lin home on May 27, 1994, or in the days before?
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suspect
Lead #3Has DNA evidence or other forensic analysis identified any suspects or persons of interest over the past 30 years?
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 decades of investigation by the FBI and Alameda County Sheriff's Office, her killer remains unidentified and at large. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to an arrest and justice for Jennifer.
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FBI San Francisco Division and Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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contact
Lead #4Did Jennifer have any concerning interactions with classmates, neighbors, or acquaintances in the weeks before her death?
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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:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1994
Last Updated:July 22, 2026