FBI Offers $1M Reward for Suspect in Brutal Philly Murder-Torture Case

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The FBI is now offering a $1 million reward for the arrest of Trung Duc Lu, who is wanted in connection with the torture of three men in Pennsylvania more than a decade ago. Lu is accused of brutally torturing, kidnapping, and murdering two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia in August 2014. A third man was also tortured and kidnapped, but managed to survive the attack.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to apprehend violent criminals, even years after their alleged crimes. The large reward being offered by the FBI underscores the seriousness of the charges against Lu and the desire to bring him to justice.

The details

On July 10th, 2019, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Lu in the United States District Court after he was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, three counts of kidnapping, interstate travel in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to collect an extension of credit by extortionate means, collection of an extension of credit by extortionate means, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and aiding and abetting. Lu, who was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. as a teenager, is suspected of being a member of the Born to Kill street gang and has ties to New York City.

• The alleged crimes took place in August 2014 in Philadelphia.
• The federal arrest warrant for Lu was issued on July 10, 2019.
• Lu was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List on March 11th of this year.

What’s next

The FBI is urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of Trung Duc Lu, who should be considered armed and dangerous.