- January 22, 2024
Google Engineer Arrested in ‘Blood-Spattered Scene’, Charged with Wife’s Murder in Santa Clara Home | World News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: A Google software engineer, identified as Liren Chen, was discovered in a blood-stained state following the alleged murder of his wife in their upscale residence in California, as reported by the police. The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office, in a press release, detailed that officers were dispatched to Chen’s home in Santa Clara, California, for a welfare check. The residence is located a short distance from Google’s main campus in Silicon Valley.
The couple, who had purchased their Santa Clara home for $2.05 million in April of the previous year, were both esteemed software engineers at Google. The situation escalated when an acquaintance of Chen dialed 911, voicing concerns about the couple on January 16.
The acquaintance described seeing Chen through a window, appearing motionless, kneeling with his hands raised, and exhibiting a vacant stare. When authorities arrived, Chen did not respond to attempts to contact him via phone or at his door. Law enforcement officers, upon entering the home, found Chen near the scene of the alleged murder. His right hand was notably swollen and discolored, and he was in close proximity to his wife’s body.
The authorities reported that Yu had sustained severe blunt force injuries to her head. Chen, aged 27, was found with blood on his clothing, legs, arms, and hands, and also had scratches on his arm. He has been charged with murder and is facing potential imprisonment if convicted. The arraignment for Chen was postponed to January 22 as he remains hospitalized, according to court records.
As the community grapples with this devastating event, District Attorney Jeff Rosen highlighted the increase in 911 calls related to domestic violence, urging those in abusive situations to seek help, emphasizing that support is available.
Google, responding to the incident, expressed profound shock and sorrow. Bailey Tomson, a spokesperson for Google, conveyed the company’s condolences, stating, “We are shocked and deeply saddened by what has happened to Xuanyi. Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and we will work to provide support to them and to co-workers who are processing this tragic news.”
Both Yu and Chen were alumni of Tsinghua University in China and the University of California San Diego, as indicated on their LinkedIn profiles.
The couple, who had purchased their Santa Clara home for $2.05 million in April of the previous year, were both esteemed software engineers at Google. The situation escalated when an acquaintance of Chen dialed 911, voicing concerns about the couple on January 16.
The acquaintance described seeing Chen through a window, appearing motionless, kneeling with his hands raised, and exhibiting a vacant stare. When authorities arrived, Chen did not respond to attempts to contact him via phone or at his door. Law enforcement officers, upon entering the home, found Chen near the scene of the alleged murder. His right hand was notably swollen and discolored, and he was in close proximity to his wife’s body.
The authorities reported that Yu had sustained severe blunt force injuries to her head. Chen, aged 27, was found with blood on his clothing, legs, arms, and hands, and also had scratches on his arm. He has been charged with murder and is facing potential imprisonment if convicted. The arraignment for Chen was postponed to January 22 as he remains hospitalized, according to court records.
As the community grapples with this devastating event, District Attorney Jeff Rosen highlighted the increase in 911 calls related to domestic violence, urging those in abusive situations to seek help, emphasizing that support is available.
Google, responding to the incident, expressed profound shock and sorrow. Bailey Tomson, a spokesperson for Google, conveyed the company’s condolences, stating, “We are shocked and deeply saddened by what has happened to Xuanyi. Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and we will work to provide support to them and to co-workers who are processing this tragic news.”
Both Yu and Chen were alumni of Tsinghua University in China and the University of California San Diego, as indicated on their LinkedIn profiles.
