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Investigating a Murder: Public Records Uncover New Clues in Chinatown Cold Case
Netherlands🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Investigating a Murder: Public Records Uncover New Clues in Chinatown Cold Case

In June 1996, a young man was shot dead in a basement apartment in Boston’s Chinatown and later buried in the woods. His body remained unidentified for over 30 years until Bellingcat investigated the case using public records, FOIA requests, and interviews with investigators. The victim, Fu Chun Wang, was identified as a 26-year-old undocumented Chinese immigrant who may have been associated with the Fukienese Flying Dragons, a violent organized crime group operating in New England during the 1990s. The group was linked to home invasions, extortion, and kidnappings. While some evidence suggests Wang might have been targeted due to his involvement with the gang, the case remains unsolved.

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Investigating a Murder: Public Records Uncover New Clues in Chinatown Cold Case

In June 1996, a young man was shot dead in a basement apartment in Boston’s Chinatown and later buried in the woods. His body remained unidentified for over 30 years until Bellingcat investigated the case using public records, FOIA requests, and interviews with investigators. The victim, Fu Chun Wang, was identified as a 26-year-old undocumented Chinese immigrant who may have been associated with the Fukienese Flying Dragons, a violent organized crime group operating in New England during the 1990s. The group was linked to home invasions, extortion, and kidnappings. While some evidence suggests Wang might have been targeted due to his involvement with the gang, the case remains unsolved.

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