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Emily Han

Case from Goleta, CA dated Mar 23, 2016

Victim Details

Emily Han

Female

Asian

Goleta

CA

2016-03-23

5

Emily

Han

07/03/2026

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Emily Han, a 5-year-old girl from Goleta, California, tragically lost her life on March 23, 2016. She was found dead alongside her parents, Dr. Henry Han and Jennie Yu, in their family home. The discovery was made by sheriff’s deputies who were conducting a welfare check after a concerned friend reported that Dr. Han had missed a scheduled meeting. The bodies of the family were found wrapped in plastic sheeting, and all three had been shot multiple times. Emily was just a few days shy of her s ...
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  • NBC Southern California : 1 Arrested in 'Odious' Triple Killing of Doctor and His Family
  • Inside the Han Family Murders - The Santa Barbara Independent
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    Came across some new information regarding the Han family murders that’s been gnawing at me. Under... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the dynamics of the business relationship between Dr. Han and Pierre Haobsh? ... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Han family case, and I can't stop thinking about how Emily would have been j... ...Read More
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