Son Declines Grandma's Offer — Five Bodies Found Next Morning
On a quiet Saturday morning in Sydney, the Epping Central News Agency remained shuttered, sparking worry among customers. Inside a nearby home, five members of the Lin family lay dead, yet there was no sign of forced entry. How did the killer enter a locked house without breaking a single lock, and what does this reveal about the person responsible?
In this episode, we delve into the shocking discovery of the Lin family murders in North Epping, Sydney, and the immediate clues that pointed investigators away from a random act of violence. We explore the family's life, the events leading up to that fateful night, and the chilling detail of a twelve-year-old boy's decision that saved his life. What did the absence of forced entry tell police about the killer's identity?
Case: Lin Family Murders
Location: Boundary Road, North Epping, Sydney
Date: July 18, 2009
Victims: Min Norman Lin, Yun Lin (Lily), Brenda Lin, Henry Lin, Terry Lin, Irene Lin
Investigation Unit: Strikeforce Nobun
- On the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2009, five members of the Lin family were found dead in their home.
- The Epping Central News Agency, owned by Min Norman Lin, was generating over one million dollars annually.
- Min's sister, Kathy Zhu, and her husband, Robert Liang Bin Zhu, discovered the bodies after a concerned customer called.
- Investigators found no signs of forced entry, suggesting the killer either had a key or was let inside.
- The electricity to the house was cut from an external point before the attack, indicating specific knowledge by the killer.
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