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Christy Phu

Case from Seattle, WA dated Dec 07, 2015

Victim Details

Christy Phu

Female

Seattle

WA

2015-12-07

14

Christy

Phu

06/26/2026

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In a senseless act of violence that shook a Seattle community, 14-year-old Christy Phu, a female freshman at Chief Sealth International High School, was tragically killed in her own home. The dispute that led to her death began over a pair of Michael Jordan sneakers her father had gifted her. Her 24-year-old uncle, Si Phu, demanded she give him the shoes, but Christy refused.

The confrontation escalated over several hours through text messages and in-person arguments, during which Si Phu ...
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  • Q13 FOX News: 14-year-old niece shot, killed by uncle during fight over Michael Jordan shoes, family says
  • Police arrest uncle suspected of killing teen over sneakers | king5.com
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