June 19, 1982: Vincent Chin Murdered

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🗓️ 19 June 2022

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, was the victim of a hate crime when he was beaten to death during his bachelor party. His killers were fined $3,000 and given three years probation. Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Sunday, June 19th, 2022.
0:06.0	On this day in 1982, Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, was the victim of a hate crime that resulted in his death.
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0:52.5	Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.
0:57.2	Due to the graphic nature of these crimes, listener discretion is advised.
1:00.9	This episode includes descriptions of violent death and assault.
1:04.5	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
1:08.3	Today we're covering Vincent Chin's death, a catalyst for the fight against Asian-American
1:13.6	hate. Now let's go back to Detroit, Michigan on June 19, 1982. Vincent Chin was out on the town for his
1:26.1	bachelor party. The 27-year-old was looking forward to getting married and entering the next phase of his life.
1:32.3	That evening was supposed to be one of the best nights of his life,
1:35.3	until he crossed paths with a man named Ronald Ebbins and his stepson Michael Knitz.
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