New technology may lead to breakthrough in 1994 murder of Castro Valley teen Jenny Lin, sheriff says

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New technology may lead to breakthrough in 1994 murder of Castro Valley teen Jenny Lin, sheriff says
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In 1994, then 14-year-old Jenny Lin was murdered in her home in Castro Valley. Jenny's father found her dead body in the bathroom. No one has found the killer. But new DNA technology may help find her murderer.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of 14-year-old Jenny Lin of Castro Valley and there will be a community concert held in her honor.

"We have a couple of possibilities that we are holding close to our vest. We want to make sure we don't disclose too much to a potential suspect," says Sheriff Ahern. Ahern says Sebastian Shaw was once considered the prime suspect, but was later ruled out. Shaw died last year in prison while severing three life sentences for murder.Mei-Lian says it has been hard as a mother over all these years, but adds this is a parent's commitment to justice and to their daughter.

"It is very hard, but we have learned how to manage it," says Mei-Lian."We know it's sad. But we also know that we need to find justice for Jenny."

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