Wedding killer arrested after 31 years
Le Van Nho brought a grenade to a wedding to kill his rival, then hid at sea for many years.
On July 1, Nho was arrested in Tuan Chau ward, Ha Long city after 31 years of being wanted for crimes.KillingandIllegal possession and use of military weapons.
Police said Nho admitted to his crime.
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| Nho (white shirt) at the investigation agency. Photo: Ha Tam |
According to the investigation agency, around December 1991, while attending a friend's wedding in Ban Sen commune, Van Don district, Nho's group had a conflict with On Van Sang's group.
Nho and Pham Van Truan were attacked by Sang's group with knives. Nho ran home to get a grenade and returned to the wedding to throw it, killing Sang on the spot and injuring several others.
After committing the crime, Nho fled the area. During the time he was wanted, Nho worked freelance at sea to avoid being caught by the authorities.
