California Family Found Dead in Murder-Suicide

In a tragic incident in Milpitas, California, a father, Vinh Nguyen, is suspected of murdering his wife, Betty Pham, and their two young children, aged 9 and 4, before taking his own life in an apparent murder-suicide. The family was found dead during a welfare check requested by concerned relatives who had not heard from them for several days. Each family member suffered a single gunshot wound, with a handgun registered to Nguyen recovered at the scene. Investigators believe the incident occurred over the weekend, and the motive is still under investigation, although the couple was reportedly going through a divorce and Nguyen was experiencing mental health issues. Police emphasized the preventability of such tragedies and urged those in distress to seek help. This case highlights ongoing concerns around domestic violence and gun violence in communities.