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Christine Vu

Case from Arlington, TX dated Sep 17, 1996

Victim Details

Christine Vu

Female

Asian

Arlington

TX

1996-09-17

26

Christine

Vu

07/16/2026

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Christine Vu, a 26-year-old Vietnamese American woman, was found murdered on September 17, 1996, in her apartment at the Peartree complex in Arlington, Texas. A dedicated third-grade teacher at Morton Elementary School, Christine had recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas Tech University and was pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Texas at Arlington. She was known for her quiet, caring nature and her deep commitment to her students and family. At the ...
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