Sentenced to death two defendants in the massacre in Binh Phuoc

7:15 p.m., the first instance trial of the defendants in the massacre of 6 people ended. Nguyen Hai Duong, Vu Van Tien and Tran Dinh Thoai were escorted to a special vehicle and taken to the Binh Phuoc Provincial Police Detention Center.

19:05 The first instance jury of the People’s Court of Binh Phuoc province sentenced defendant Nguyen Hai Duong to death for the crime of “Murder” with a penalty of 8 years. For the crime of “Robbery”, the total penalty for the two crimes is death. Defendant Vu Van Tien was sentenced to death for the crime of “Murder” and for the crime of “Robbery”, the total penalty is death Defendant Tran Dinh Thoai was sentenced to 13 years in prison for “Murder” and 3 years in prison for “Robbery” for a combined sentence of 16 years in prison.

The defendants stood and listened to the jury announce the verdict in the dark

6:33 p.m. When listening to the presiding judge re-read Duong’s criminal act, many people still seem to have a feeling of horror at the cruel and cold murder of Nguyen Hai Duong and his accomplices.

Exactly at 6:13 p.m. after more than 1 hour of deliberation by the jury Chief Justice of the People’s Court of Binh Phuoc Province, Nguyen Huu Tri, presiding over the trial, announced the first instance verdict against the defendants in the massacre of 6 people in a villa on the morning of July 7, including defendants Nguyen Hai Duong Vu Van Tien and Tran Dinh. Talk about the crimes of “Murder” and “Robbery”. Presiding judge Nguyen Huu Tri re-read the sentence committed by defendant Nguyen Hai Duong and his accomplices.

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The jury pronounced the verdict

6:10 p.m. it was starting to get dark, the trial area had been arranged with lights electricity to ensure lighting. A large number of people are still gathered here patiently waiting while the jury deliberates.

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Many people stood from afar watching the trial under the fire truck lights

5:30 p.m. the deliberation process was very tense straight. From 4:52 p.m., the jury conducted deliberations, but by 5:30 p.m. it was still not finished.

While waiting for deliberations, defendant Nguyen Hai Duong bowed his head amid the security siege.

Lawyer Hoang Kim Vinh, defending defendant Duong, shared with Dan Tri: “During the deliberation process, Duong confided that he really wanted to meet his mother and grandmother, but unfortunately no relatives of Duong attended the trial.”

Thousands of people are still waiting for the jury’s verdict.

16h52 The jury enters deliberations.

16:50 the defendants have the last word.

Defendants give their last words in court

The defendants bowed their heads amid the police siege after saying their last words

When hearing the court give Duong his last words, Ms. Trinh sobbed

Defendant Thoai asked the jury to consider reducing the crime

Standing in front of the dock, defendant Nguyen Hai Duong bowed his head Apologize to the victim’s family. The defendant apologizes to Tien and Thoai. The defendant asks the jury to consider a lighter sentence for Tien. In the case, everything was forced by the defendant, so Tien could not escape.

Defendant Vu Van Tien apologized to the victims and the victim’s family.

Defendant Tran Dinh Thoai also apologize to the victim’s family and ask the jury to consider.

16:30 The representative of the People’s Procuracy responded to the opinions of the defense lawyers for the defendant and the victim.

< p>The representative of the People’s Procuracy affirmed that defendant Tien said he was dominated by Duong and Duong glared at him, but in fact there was no behavior influenced by Duong. Defendant Tien followed Duong’s instructions. Regarding Tien’s behavior, Tien’s actions of using a rope to strangle the victim and pulling hard from behind caused the victim to suffocate rather than Duong using a pillow to press on the victims’ faces.

The representative of the Procuracy said that there was no action influenced by Duong that caused Tien to be influenced.

16h10 The jury invited lawyers to give their opinions. Lawyer Le Van Nam, defending defendant Vu Van Tien, continued to present mitigating circumstances for defendant Tien. According to lawyer Nam, defendant Tien did not directly kill the victims, so it cannot be considered a barbaric crime. Only defendant Duong murdered all 6 people.

“I have given 5 extenuating circumstances and would like to ask the People’s Procuracy Panel to consider not applying the death penalty to defendant Tien. shows the leniency of the law” – Lawyer Nam stated in court.

Lawyer Le Van Nam said that Duong alone murdered all 6 people and requested not to apply the death penalty to defendant Tien.

16h Mr. Le Duc Xuan, Director of the People’s Procuracy of Binh Phuoc province, who holds the right to prosecute, shared the lawyer’s opinions at the trial. Mr. Xuan also summarized the opinions of lawyers defending the defendant and the victim. The actual aggravating circumstances are consistent with what defendant Duong discussed with Thoai and did together with Tien.

“There are lawyers who believe that not killing Na should be considered a mitigating circumstance. For the defendant, we have researched thousands of cases and there is no law stating that not killing more people will be considered a mitigating circumstance” – Mr. Le Duc Xuan affirmed.

15:53 The jury invited lawyer Dao Xuan Thanh, who protects the legal rights and interests of the victims, to give his opinion.

Lawyer Thanh said that the crime of defendant Nguyen Hai Duong was demonstrated. too clear.

Attorney Dao Xuan Thanh protects the family of the accused harm (black shirt)

For defendant Vu Van Tien, lawyer Thanh analyzed that without defendant Tien, Duong could not commit the crime today. For defendant Thoai, who directly provided the backpack knife and discussed the plan and went with Duong to Mr. My’s house, if Thoai and Duong broke into Mr. My’s house that day, the consequences would be the same as Duong going with Tien to cause. go out. “So the sentence that the People’s Procuracy proposed for defendant Thoai from 16 to 18 years in prison is not satisfactory and we do not accept it” – lawyer Thanh commented.

About the lawyer’s penalty request the jury to consider the death penalty for all three defendants.

15:45 after presenting opinions on the relevant acts of defendant Tran Dinh Thoai Professor Quoc Anh said that defendant Thoai only committed robbery, not murder.

15:25 The jury invited lawyer Pham Quoc Hung, who defended defendant Tran Dinh Thoai.

Lawyer Hung sent his sincere apologies and condolences to the family The victim’s family as well as sympathize with the grief of defendant Thoai’s family when Thoai was prosecuted for “Murder” and “Robbery”.

Lawyer Pham Quoc Hung

Lawyer Nguyen Quoc Anh (also defending the defendant defendant Tran Dinh Thoai) also presented his defense position for defendant Thoai. Lawyer Quoc Anh asked the jury to consider a number of details about defendant Thoai before sentencing.

Lawyer Anh gave two details for the jury to consider: the role of accomplices helping the defendant. Nguyen Hai Duong.

14:55 Attorney Le Van Nam, defending defendant Vu Van Tien, said in court: “Before defending defendant Tien, I would like to represent The defendant sends his sincere apologies to the victim’s family for their irreparable loss. I hope the victims’ souls will soon be freed. I also hope that the local government will forgive the mistake The loss of security has caused confusion in public opinion in recent times. Based on the documentary evidence of the defendants’ testimony as well as the People’s Procuracy’s impeachment proposal, defendant Tien was sentenced to death for the crime of “Murder”. There are some opinions that the jury would like to consider when the defendant Tien committed the crime. In this case, defendant Tien has 5 circumstances that need to be considered by the jury.”

Both Vu Van Tien and Nguyen Hai Duong were recommended for the death penalty

14h48 law Professor Hoang Kim Vinh was assigned to defend defendant Nguyen Hai Duong, citing mitigating circumstances in the case to propose to the jury for consideration. “According to the progress of the case, Duong should have killed baby Na, but Duong did not kill her, but hugged baby Na to bed and coaxed her to sleep. That proves that the defendant still has good intentions. Therefore, I hope the jury will consider this circumstance to mitigate the defendant” – Lawyer Vinh said.

14:45 From the above arguments, the Binh Phuoc People’s Procuracy recommends a trial. Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong was sentenced to death for murder and 6-8 years for robbery. The total penalty for defendant Duong is death.

Defendant Vu Van Tien is sentenced to death for murder and 6-8 years in prison for robbery. The total penalty is death

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Defendant Tran Dinh Thoai was sentenced to 13-14 years in prison for murder and 3-4 years for robbery, with a total sentence of 16 – 17 years in prison.

Nguyen Hai Duong was identified as the mastermind who killed 6 human life is extremely cruel

14h35 Director Le Duc Xuan also pointed out the aggravating circumstances of the defendants. Defendant Duong carefully researched the living habits of Mr. My’s family. Next, Duong took advantage of Vy’s innocence to lure Vy into opening the door for Duong to enter the house to commit the crime.

The defendant’s method of murder demonstrated the defendant’s brutal professionalism. Duong also committed an extremely brutal act when he killed Mr. My and other members of Duong’s family and stabbed him in the neck with a knife, not giving the victim a chance to live.

The defendants’ criminal acts were motivated by greed for money. Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong committed a series of aggravating circumstances such as killing many people, killing children, committing barbaric crimes, despicable motives, killing people to rob property… Nguyen Hai Duong was the mastermind and directly carried out the crime. The act of killing 6 victims of robbery of Mr. My’s family; Duong used a knife to stab all 6 people to death with an extremely cruel attack.

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Nguyen Hai Duong thinks he still has a conscience for not killing baby Na

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14:25 Director of the People’s Procuracy of Binh Phuoc province Le Duc Xuan, who holds the right to prosecute at the impeachment trial of defendant Nguyen Hai Duong and his accomplices.

The defendant’s murder caused serious anger and dissatisfaction in public opinion, so the authorities decided to bring the case to a public trial.

Based on the evidence collected During the investigation of testimony in court today, it was shown that defendant Nguyen Hai Duong had a genetic profile that matched the genetic profile of blood stains collected at the scene, fingerprints at the scene, and compared the content of phone calls. The defendants’ conversations during the time of the case were consistent with the progress of the case…

“We find there is enough evidence to determine the crime of murder and robbery of the defendants as follows: convicted in the indictment” – the representative of the Procuracy affirmed.

The defendants’ criminal actions directly took the lives of 6 people in Mr. My’s family. I wonder if there is any greater pain than the loss that Mr. My’s family has suffered. Just because of the defendant’s greed and hatred, a family of 6 people died and hundreds of people became unemployed for a long time. The defendant’s actions also seriously affected the lives of hundreds of families, shaking public opinion and losing security and order in the country…

“I don’t understand what the defendants did when they took action.” Thinking about whether he is still human or not? The cruel death of Mr. My’s family has left his relatives with immense pain, pushing hundreds of workers with stable jobs into unemployment The crimes of the defendants also pushed Le Gia Linh into the tragedy of life when he lost his parents and siblings…” – Mr. Xuan emphasized.

14:23 lawyer representing the victims questioned defendant Nguyen Hai Duong.

Just because of love, did he kill all 6 family members?

Is it because of love? The defendant was prevented from having a romantic relationship.

The defendant Does the defendant still have a conscience?

And because the defendant still has a salary? that’s why he didn’t kill baby Na.

Does the defendant agree to compensate?

The defendant does but the defendant is unable to compensate. . Defendants Tien and Thoai accepted compensation.

But has any defendant paid compensation yet?

Yes, the defendant has no ability to compensate.

If you have money for entertainment, why is there no compensation?

At this question, the lawyer representing the victim would like to end the questioning. .

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14:15 The lawyer representing the victim requested to question Ms. Trinh (Nguyen Hai Duong’s aunt)

How are you feeling since morning?

I really want to say sorry to the victim’s family but I don’t know how.

Before many questions Question from the lawyer to protect the rights of the victim. The jury reminded the lawyer to ask according to his authority.

After more than 3 days when the case happened, she texted and exchanged messages with How many times did defendant Duong?

I only called to ask about the car Duong borrowed. It was only when he heard the news on the media that he called Duong to ask about the Linh family incident.

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Because it’s a family member, I don’t pay attention

Are you holding the backpack?

Yes, but It’s your child’s belongings so don’t ask.

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14h10 lawyer Le Van Nam continues to interrogate defendant Vu Van Tien.

Who is the person wearing the helmet? equip the defendant?

When we arrived at Duong’s aunt’s house, there were 2 hats and a coat in the car. Duong’s aunt gave the defendant a coat, but the coat was smelly, so Duong’s aunt went in and got the defendant another coat.

Did Duong’s aunt give the coat hood any instructions? ?

No.

Can the defendant now recognize the person who gave the defendant the coat and hat?

Yes.

The victim’s family asked for compensation of 80 million VND each, does the defendant agree?

Yes.

How to compensate? Does the defendant have money?

The defendant has no money but the defendant still wants compensation.

14h5 representative of the Provincial People’s Procuracy Continue questioning defendant Nguyen Hai Duong.

Why did defendant Duong only buy 1 pair of gloves?

The defendant was negligent forgot to buy one for Tien

Where did the money come from to buy a gun for a crime?

Because the defendant did it before, did the defendant work in the factory? wood.

Who gave the bag and stun gun to the defendant?

Thoai gave it.

Does Thoai know? this gun?

Yes.

Defendant Thoai was called in for questioning along with Nguyen Hai Duong. Thoai admitted that he knew Duong’s stun gun.

After Thoai didn’t leave, was he afraid that Thoai would denounce him?

Defendant Duong : Defendant thought Thoai would not denounce.

Defendant Thoai: Defendant also did not intend to denounce.

Representative The People’s Procuracy affirmed that defendant Thoai still has not honestly declared in court why he bought the knife for Duong. “Defendant Thoai should declare everything to show his sincerity” – the representative of the prosecutor’s office said.

13:55 Lawyer Le Van Nam interrogated defendant Vu Van Tien . During the questioning of defendant Tien, lawyer Nam focused on the details of defendant Duong dragging Tien into the massacre.

Lawyer Le Van Nam

Lawyer Nam continued to request to question defendant Nguyen Hai Duong. In response to lawyer Nam’s question about why defendant Duong invited his aunt to go to Mr. My’s house?; Defendant Duong explained: If they went, the two young men were afraid that the traffic police would find it difficult to explain, so they invited their aunt to go to avoid suspicion. If they were caught by the traffic police, they would say that the couple was returning to their hometown.

Why did you bring the backpack with the weapon?

Because at that time in Aunt Trinh’s room there were many young people drinking, including Tien. I was afraid that people at home would find the backpack with the murder weapon, so I took it with me.

Lawyer Nam continued to question Vu Van Tien. What was the purpose of defendant Tien helping Duong? Helped kill people or what?

Defendant Vu Van Tien: helped get money and helped Duong for his friends.

Defendant testified Why did Kien Duong kill so many people?

Because the defendant was mentally influenced

The defendant saw the victims die Is it unfair?

Yes

How many times did the defendant clearly state why he was controlling?

Every time Duong asked the defendant what to do, Duong looked at the defendant with scared eyes and a knife in his hand.

Is the defendant unjust?

The defendant feels resentful, not unjust.

1:42 p.m. the lawyers were asked by the jury to participate in the questioning

Lawyer Hoang Kim Vinh – The person assigned to defend defendant Nguyen Hai Duong opened the questioning of the defendant.

Lawyer Hoang Kim Vinh

Lawyer Vinh: When he opened the door to Mr. My’s house, he was immediately attacked. For what purpose did the fox kill Vy?

Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong: Killed to cover up clues and followed Vy’s exit.

What are you doing going into the house?

Going into the house to kill robbers and take revenge.

The killing of Mr. My’s entire family and robbing property, which is the main purpose?

The main purpose of killing is

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Not for spending purposes but to have money to repay Tien and Thoai who followed to help the defendant.

13:36 representative The People’s Procuracy requested the jury to question defendant Nguyen Hai Duong

Representative of the Procuracy asked the defendants in court

Representative of the People’s Procuracy: Who taught the defendant how to kill? Where did the defendant study?

Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong: The defendant himself thought no one taught him.

Did the defendant threaten Tien? ?

The defendant did not threaten Tien but just rolled his eyes and looked straight at Tien to scare Tien.

How many times did he look?

The times Tien asked to come home

Who gave instructions to buy the weapon?

No one just asked the defendant to research online to buy.

The People’s Procuracy requested the jury to call defendant Tien: The defendant confirms that we need the defendant’s sincere remorse at trial. Today. For what purpose did the defendant and defendant Duong kill people?

“The defendant was afraid of Duong” – Tien said.

1:30 a.m. the trial begins. The defendants were escorted to trial. The victim’s family, defense attorneys and witnesses were fully present. The presiding judge invited the members of the jury to participate in the questioning. Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong was called to the dock.

The jury: In the morning, the defendant testified that he had gone to Mr. My’s house many times to play, and each time he came home, he had fun. How long?

Defendant Nguyen Hai Duong: About 1 or 2 days

The location of the victims in the defendant’s understand?

Yes understand

The defendant and Tien alone controlled 6 people. Did the defendant think the victim would resist?< /em>

The defendant didn’t think about it because he thought only Mr. My and Quoc Anh were big

Did the defendant know that the victim would know the defendant?< /em>

The defendant thought he knew because the victims heard the defendant’s voice and shape so they would recognize him.

Did the victim ever know that he was being murdered? The defendant did not resist?

The defendant did not know

When Mr. My was at home playing normally, Mr. My went to bed with the door locked. ?

Unlocked

Defendant Vu Van Tien was called in for questioning:

The jury : This morning, the defendant said that he was afraid that defendant Duong would control him because Duong was holding a knife, so was the distance between the defendant and Duong far?

Defendant Vu Van Tien: Yes, about 2m

Why did you see it in the dark?

There was light at that time.

  1:20 p.m. The court clerk began taking attendance trial.

From left are defendants Vu Van Tien Nguyen Hai Duong and Tran Dinh Thoai

Tien was escorted into the afternoon trial

Early afternoon of December 17 the trial was held The trial of three defendants, Nguyen Hai Duong, Vu Van Tien and Tran Dinh Thoai, continued with questioning by the People’s Court of Binh Phuoc province and questioning by the People’s Procuracy. The lawyers will also present their defense opinions this afternoon.

In the morning of the same day, the jury questioned defendants Nguyen Hai Duong Vu Van Tien and Tran Dinh Thoai about the process of discussing the plan. break in and commit a crime. Related witnesses were also invited to be questioned.

People sunny people continue to watch the afternoon trial

Talking with reporter Dan Tri at the end of the morning trial, lawyer Pham Quoc Hung (defendant for the defendant) Defendant Tran Dinh Thoai) said that this afternoon he will give his opinion in defense of defendant Thoai.

Fire police water the trial area

Hundreds of people took a lunch break right at the empty lot where the mobile court took place to watch the afternoon trial. The fire department sprinkled water to avoid dust as happened in the morning.

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