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Bob Yen-Ho Chen

Case from Tempe, AZ dated Aug 08, 2021

Victim Details

Bob Yen-Ho Chen

Male

Asian

Tempe

AZ

2021-08-08

31

Bob

Yen-Ho Chen

Self-Inflicted

07/04/2026

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Bob Yen-Ho Chen, a 31-year-old Asian male, was a prominent swimming coach in the Phoenix area, leading Chandler High School’s swim team and the Rio Salado Swim Club and coaching athletes who reached the U.S. Olympic Trials. Born in Taipei and later raised in California, he built a reputation as an energetic, charismatic figure on the pool deck, known for his loud laugh, mentorship of young swimmers, and deep involvement in competitive swimming. Friends, colleagues, and former athletes describe ...
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  • Swimming World News: Arizona Coach Bob Chen Committed Suicide Days After Arrest in Child Prostitution Sting
  • FOX 10 Phoenix: Tempe Police: Man dies following self-inflicted gunshot wound at indoor shooting range
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