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Thien Ho, our guest speaker today, gave a spell-binding presentation about his harrowing escape from Vietnam as a child, and also the story of the capture and prosecution of the Golden State Killer. In my opinion he rivalled the suspense and intensity of a Date Line TV show. Incidentally, he is now an Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney of Sac County and a candidate for the Chief District Attorney's office for Sacramento County. For more information, click on "read more" below. |
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Thien told the story of his escape as a child with his family from Vietnam when the South Vietnam regime collapsed and his family were hiding on a boat trying to escape. His father bluffed a North Vietnamese officer into letting them go. He went on to become a lawyer and Deputy District Attorney for Sacramento County. In 2018 there was a chance to prosecute Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer. Thien volunteered to take on the case and from there on gave us a detailed account of the many rapes and killings that DeAngelo committed - up and down the State in the late 70s and throughout the 80's. They found DNA evidence found at various crime sites and eventually, though a relatives DNA, suspected Joseph DeAngelo, a retired police officer. They got his DNA from his garbage surreptitiously from a tissue and it was a match of the DNA of the killer. DeAngelo eventually confessed. Thien said it was very rewarding to bring justice for the victims. |
Thien said that he wants to foster, as District Attorney, a balanced approach to protect our communities, provide justice for victims, and ensure our system serves everyone equally. Info below:  |