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Teen Admits Killing Parents, Attacking Sister
11 Dec
Summary
- A 16-year-old confessed to murdering his parents and assaulting his sister.
- The attack occurred at a home in the Miramonte community.
- The juvenile system focuses on rehabilitation rather than severe punishment.
A 16-year-old boy has made a stunning confession in a Fresno County courtroom, admitting to the murders of his parents and the attempted killing of his sister in 2023. The confession, made nearly two years after the attack at their Miramonte home, bypasses a trial. Investigators had previously determined that the boy's initial claim of a home invasion was fabricated.
Prosecutors stated the teen caused severe injuries to his 11-year-old sister and killed his parents, Lue Yang and Se Vang, both 37. The severity of the crime, committed by a 14-year-old at the time with a firearm, is noted. However, state law prevented prosecutors from seeking an adult court transfer.
The juvenile justice system's focus on rehabilitation means the boy faces detention up to seven years, with the hope of future change. The boy's admission has sealed the details and motivation behind the attack, as the juvenile system aims to aid in the individual's development.
