When a stepfather attacks your mother, you are not going to stand by and watch her perish. Anyone would do this, but if Angelina Tran knew she was going to end up being killed by her violent stepfather, she would probably have gone out there to call on other people to come and save her mother rather than facing the violent man in a bid to stop him from his violent act.
On Tuesday, August 22, Nghiep Kein Chau, a 54-year-old Seattle resident, was accused of killing his stepdaughter, Angelina Tran, a 21-year-old University of Washington student. The 21-year-old tried to stop Chau from assaulting Tran’s mother, according to the Seattle Times. According to reports, Chau retaliated by fatally stabbing Tran over 100 times. In the wake of the killing, many people have been searching for more information about who Angelina Tran was.
Friends and family of Angelina Tran, a deceased college student, launched a GoFundMe campaign following her passing. The campaign, which is being carried out in Tran’s honor, aims to raise funds for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging. Tran was allegedly passionate about assisting older members of the Asian-American community, hence it was decided to work with this organization.
Who Was Angelina Tran?
Angelina Tran studied Human-Centered Design Engineering at the University of Washington, according to her LinkedIn profile. According to her LinkedIn profile, she was curious about how she could use cutting-edge technology in social work to target underserved groups.
The GoFundMe page established in Tran’s honor underlines her dedication to giving back.
“In loving memory of a cherished soul, we said goodbye on August 7th. She graced our lives as an incredible daughter, a cherished friend, and above all, a perfect girlfriend. She excelled in her studies, with just one more year remaining at the University of Washington, Seattle. Her dedication and hard work were truly admirable,” information on the page read.
The page also states that Angelina Tran had a special fondness for assisting the elderly. According to reports, she made numerous efforts to assist them and was aware of the ways in which cutting-edge design may simplify their situation.
Angelina Tran Stabbed To Death By Stepfather
On August 7, 2023, at 5 a.m., Angelina Tran passed away at her Beacon Hill residence. Following a fight, Nghiep Kein Chau allegedly tried to kill his wife, Tran’s mother, who was 50 years old. Chau allegedly repeatedly assaulted Tran’s mother, according to Seattle police. According to reports, he started striking Tran as she tried to stop him.
Chau dragged Tran to the ground during the battle, then took a knife and stabbed her in the chest. Surprisingly, the Seattle Times revealed that the alleged murderer changed into new clothes, got a new knife, and carried on stabbing her.
- Advertisement -Authorities from Seattle arrived on the site and discovered Angelina Tran dead. Police allegedly encountered Chau at the entryway while he was still in possession of a kitchen knife that was covered in blood. He did, however, put down the knife and give up. The 50-year-old mother of Tran was taken to a hospital and given medical attention for her wounds.
Chau is being detained by local authorities right now on $5 million bail.
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