Houseguest plans execution-style killings of family in their home #shorts | Forensic Files

Henry had a very trusting nature. >> Henry's friend, Don Goldberg, said that Pierre told Henry that he was sick with
latestage cancer and that perhaps Henry wanted to do everything he could to try to help Pierre. Now, detectives would
learn Pierre had even stayed with the Hans for two nights in their home before the murders.
>> As a guest in Dr. Han's house. He'd been staying there for the two nights before
planning this execution style murder, >> but he had left a trail of clues. >> A brilliant detective found packaging to
the plastic wrapping that all three of the Han family were wrapped in in a trash can in the kitchen area next to
packaging of 3M duct tape, similar to the duct tape that was used to wrap all three of the bodies. The detective
recognized the plastic wrap was a Home Depot brand and he reached out to the company's security department. Well,
then they tracked that purchase to a Home Depot in Oceanside, California near where Pierre lived and they tracked down
security footage that showed Pierre Hop. >> And that was bam, we knew he's walking
out with three huge plastic rolls and sure enough, duct tape. So within hours of the crime scene being discovered,
Pierre Hops became a person of interest. >> Yes. >> But where was Pierre now? And what
motive did he possibly have to kill the entire Han family? Be sure to join me Saturday night for an allnew 48 hours at
109 central to hear the full

Brief Summary

Pierre Hop's connection to the Han family leads to a murder investigation filled with clues and unanswered questions.

Key points

The Trusting Nature of Henry. Henry's trusting nature sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy.
Detective Uncovers Clues. A brilliant detective finds crucial evidence linking Pierre to the crime scene.
Pierre Becomes a Person of Interest. Within hours of the crime scene discovery, Pierre Hops is identified as a suspect.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

He'd been staying there for the two nights before planning this execution style murder.

Describing Pierre's stay at the Han's home before the murders.

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