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Killer Crimes #3
Deadly Betrayal: The True Story of Jennifer Pan ~ Daughter from Hell
A family of three tied up, each with a gun to their head, “Where’s the money? Where’s the fucking money?” one of the intruders yelled. A petrified daughter tortured and forced to listen to her parents being shot in cold blood. “I heard shots, like pops,” she told the 911 operator, “somebody's broke into our home, please, I need help!” Was this a home invasion? Or something else, more sinister, a deadly betrayal.
The real-life horror story that happened inside the Pan family home shocked their normally peaceful upscale Toronto neighborhood. The Pans were an example of an immigrant family. Hann and his wife, Bich Pan, fled from Vietnam to Canada after the U.S.-Vietnamese war to find a better life. Their daughter, Jennifer, was an Olympic-caliber figure skater, an award-winning pianist, and a straight A student.
The Pans worked their way up in this rags-to-riches story, now living in a beautiful home with luxury cars in the driveway. Was it these expensive items that lured three intruders with guns into their home on the night of November 8, 2010?
Find out what really happened when seasoned true crime reporter and author, Alan R. Warren, takes you through the details as they unfold in this book of a deadly betrayal.
The real-life horror story that happened inside the Pan family home shocked their normally peaceful upscale Toronto neighborhood. The Pans were an example of an immigrant family. Hann and his wife, Bich Pan, fled from Vietnam to Canada after the U.S.-Vietnamese war to find a better life. Their daughter, Jennifer, was an Olympic-caliber figure skater, an award-winning pianist, and a straight A student.
The Pans worked their way up in this rags-to-riches story, now living in a beautiful home with luxury cars in the driveway. Was it these expensive items that lured three intruders with guns into their home on the night of November 8, 2010?
Find out what really happened when seasoned true crime reporter and author, Alan R. Warren, takes you through the details as they unfold in this book of a deadly betrayal.
- GenresTrue Crime
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2018
106 people are currently reading
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About the author
Alan R. Warren
60 books53 followersALAN R. WARREN is the Host of the Popular True Crime History Radio show 'House of Mystery' Heard in the NBC news talk radio network on KCAA 106.5 F.M. Los Angeles/Riverside/Palm Springs http://www.houseofmysteryradio.com/
Al Warren has his Doctorate in Religious Studies (DD), Masters Degree ( MM) in Music from the University of Washington in Seattle, Bachelor of Arts (BA ) Criminology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. Canada and Recording & Sound Engineering Diploma from the Juno Award Winning Bullfrog Studios in Vancouver B.C. Canada. He got his start on Digital Radio for the Z Talk Radio Network and still produces several shows for them.
Al Started Writing for Articles in True Case Files Magazine and is still a Contributor and Serial Killer magazine. Since then he has completed 12 true crime books for two different publishers ( RJ Parker/Vronksy Publishing in Toronto, Canada & WildBlue Press in America)
His bestsellers include 'Above Suspicion' The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, 'Blood Thirst' the true story of the Vampire Killer of Canada, 'Deadly Betrayal' the true story of Jennifer Pan , 'Last Man Standing' the true story of Jack McCullough, the man that was put away for the oldest unsolved murder case in America, and has since then been released as he did not do the crime. You can read more about him on his website.
A Special Note from the author...
"On Tuesday, April 2, this past Autism Awareness Day 2019, I decided to let my fans of both radio and writing that I myself am autistic. The struggle for me to speak the words that I could only read has taken many years of work and practice in order to fool broadcasters into hiring me for radio. Even then I kept is secret as I worked to allow the writer in my mind to be able to get those words on paper. I dedicate all of my public works to any others out there struggling with the same challenge that I have, as well as any obstacles you might have in accomplishing your dreams."
- Alan R Warren
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February 14, 2019
There are several books about this strange case from Canada (a young woman arranges a home invasion aimed at killing her parents). This short eBook gives the basic facts.
December 23, 2018
Very short read of information that can be found with thorough internet searches. What sets this apart is all of that information is consolidated into one volume. I would have preferred the author had cited his sources.
February 17, 2018
Interesting story but also very sad as this young Asian girl was pushed so much by her parents that she went over the edge. She lived in a world where she was not allowed any choices or any fun. She was at fault for the murder and attempted murder of her parents, but they are at fault for making her into the damaged girl that she became.
January 29, 2018
This is a great book! I think it’s hard to have such strict parents but it also doesn’t mean they should be murdered and by their own daughter. I found it fascinating how many times Jennifer changed her story and how the author shows you the differences in her story. It is amazing to read about police work and how they put all the pieces of the puzzle together.
March 20, 2019
A must read.
It is absolutely crazy how much this girl lied to everyone. I can resonate with the situation as far as trying everything to please her family, but then, it just got to be too much. Trying to please became the ultimate betrayal and acceptance was the killer. At some point she should’ve just cut ties with them, stop doing what she was doing, or realizing they’d never change. This book definitely goes detail by detail of how it ended up like it did.
It is absolutely crazy how much this girl lied to everyone. I can resonate with the situation as far as trying everything to please her family, but then, it just got to be too much. Trying to please became the ultimate betrayal and acceptance was the killer. At some point she should’ve just cut ties with them, stop doing what she was doing, or realizing they’d never change. This book definitely goes detail by detail of how it ended up like it did.
July 11, 2019
A quick and engaging Canadian true crime read that provides a detailed look into how the downward spiral of a young woman led to the destruction of her family. This book exposes the lies and plotting of a daughter raised in a “tiger parenting” environment who rebelled in the worst way possible. Thanks to the author for gifting me with a copy of his book, and an enjoyable evening of reading!
May 6, 2019
Plus two other short stories.
Jen was raised in a strict family. Always pushed to do the best, and if she failed, was punished. This ultimately led to her hiring someone to kill her parents.
Jen was raised in a strict family. Always pushed to do the best, and if she failed, was punished. This ultimately led to her hiring someone to kill her parents.
October 10, 2018
Excellent!
A very nice read! Well detailed and written out so as to make you a bystander in the thick of it all. True crime readers would enjoy this one!
A very nice read! Well detailed and written out so as to make you a bystander in the thick of it all. True crime readers would enjoy this one!
July 29, 2019
Excellent information surrounding this tragic event.
Another wonderful book by Mr. Warren.
Another wonderful book by Mr. Warren.
April 19, 2022
The web of lies this daughter turned killer of her own family weaved is mind boggling. One could be impressed of it wasn't so depraved and heartless.
January 28, 2018
Backed into a corner
Jennifer Pan is the daughter of Hann and Bich Pan who escaped from war-torn Vietnam and settled in Toronto. Their two children were raised according to a tradition called "Tiger-parenting."
The parents set high goals for the children and they were disciplined if they failed to meet those expectations. Jennifer became highly proficient in piano, figure skating and swimming. Meanwhile, she was expected to make straight A's in her school work.
When Jennifer met Daniel Wong, her grades began to suffer and she constructed a complex web of lies and deceit to keep her parents unaware. The stress became so great that she began to believe that her life would be much better without her father in the picture.
What happened next would destroy many lives, including Jennifer's. The story is well-written and well-researched and presented in an organized manner so the reader is not distracted by trivialities. It is highly recommended for all true crime fans and non-fiction readers.
4
Jennifer Pan is the daughter of Hann and Bich Pan who escaped from war-torn Vietnam and settled in Toronto. Their two children were raised according to a tradition called "Tiger-parenting."
The parents set high goals for the children and they were disciplined if they failed to meet those expectations. Jennifer became highly proficient in piano, figure skating and swimming. Meanwhile, she was expected to make straight A's in her school work.
When Jennifer met Daniel Wong, her grades began to suffer and she constructed a complex web of lies and deceit to keep her parents unaware. The stress became so great that she began to believe that her life would be much better without her father in the picture.
What happened next would destroy many lives, including Jennifer's. The story is well-written and well-researched and presented in an organized manner so the reader is not distracted by trivialities. It is highly recommended for all true crime fans and non-fiction readers.
4
January 28, 2018
Excellent book! I love the writing style and all of the information about the crimes and the confessions. how much she lied and about everything from her school, job and family.
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