In a recent turn of events, Hung "Billy" Nguyen, 54, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a violent episode of murder that ended in arson. Nguyen pleaded guilty to the murder of his 38-year-old ex-girlfriend, Chi Pham. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, in a social media post, acknowledged the Grand Prairie Police Department for their work bringing Nguyen to justice after the tragic events that occurred on March 9, 2018.
According to the same brief, Nguyen not only killed Pham but also set her home ablaze in an effort to possibly hide the evidence of his crime. It did not stop there; after the horrific act, Nguyen went to their workplace and proceeded to viciously attack his former coworkers. The District Attorney's office detailed their gratitude for their investigative team's effort, recognizing Assistant District Attorneys Chase Payne and Allenna Bangs, Investigator Ben Lopez, and Victim Coordinator Clara Salvatierra for their diligence and hard work on this case.
The details of this case paint a chilling portrait of violence. Nguyen's actions not only took a life but also spread terror among his former colleagues, whom he subsequently attacked. This life sentence will prevent him from being able to commit any further harm, the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office expressed.
