Crime & Safety

Police Still Looking for Suspect in Pham Murder Case

A total reward of $21,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.

It’s been two years since Vanessa Pham was found dead inside a two-door car near Arlington Boulevard and Williams Drive on June 27, 2010.

The 19-year-old had injuries to her upper body inconsistent with the car crash she was in. An investigation revealed that Pham, of Falls Church, was not injured or in distress when she was at a business in the Fairfax Plaza Shopping Center around 3 p.m.

Police found Pham dead at 3:34 p.m.

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Crime Solvers are offering a $1,000 reward and in addition, a private cash reward of $20,000 is also being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.

According to the Fairfax County Police Department, "Video surveillance shows Pham’s car in the Fairfax Plaza Shopping Center. The images were captured a short time before police responded to the crash. They are asking the public to pay particular attention to the portion of the video when Pham’s car is attempting to exit the parking lot. There are several vehicles behind her car and others on Gallows Road attempting to enter the parking lot."

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You can watch the surveillance video in the media box (above, right).

The police department’s Vanessa Pham information flyer is available here.

Anyone who may have seen Pham or her vehicle around the shopping center that day or anyone who has information about her murder is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637).

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