The person at the center of this case
Jennifer Lin (Jenny Lin)
Cold Case · Open
JENNIFER LIN
14-year-old Jennifer Lin was brutally murdered in her home in Castro Valley, California on May 27, 1994, after returning from school. The case remains unsolved and is being investigated by the FBI and Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Public information is being sought to help solve this homicide.
Castro Valley, California
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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Case Summary
14-year-old Jennifer Lin was brutally murdered in her home in Castro Valley, California on May 27, 1994, after returning from school. The case remains unsolved and is being investigated by the FBI and Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Public information is being sought to help solve this homicide.
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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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Murder occurred in victim's home in Castro Valley
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witness
Lead #2Information sought from public regarding the homicide
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contact
Lead #3Alameda County Sheriff's Office (510) 667-3622 or FBI San Francisco Division (415) 553-7400
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:488
Started:May 27, 1994
Last Updated:April 26, 2026