The person at the center of this case
Jennifer Lin (Jenny Lin)
Cold Case · Open
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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suspect
Lead #1Who had access to Jennifer Lin's home on May 27, 1994, and what was their relationship to the victim?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any neighbors or individuals who saw suspicious activity at or near the Lin residence on the day of the murder?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence was recovered from the crime scene, and has it been tested against DNA databases or compared to known offenders?
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 the motive unclear. The case remains open and unsolved, with investigators continuing to seek information from the public that could identify the person responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What was Jennifer Lin's routine after school, and did she mention any concerns or unusual interactions to friends or family?
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Source Narrative
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
Murder of Jennifer Lin
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:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1994
Last Updated:September 11, 2026