Samurai Sword-Wielding Woman Accused of Murdering Wife, Attempting to Kill Mother-in-Law in California
Weichien Huang was found yielding a samurai sword, which she allegedly used to kill her wife and injure her mother-in-law, officials said.
Aug. 2 2024, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
Law enforcement officials in California say a woman allegedly stabbed her wife to death and injured her mother-in-law using a samurai sword, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
According to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, Weichien Huang, 44, allegedly slashed her wife Fei Chen Chen with a katana sword at their home in San Dimas on July 18, Front Page Detectives reported.
The suspect fled the scene in the victim's car, but then crashed the vehicle when trying to run from police.
Huang’s mother-in-law was also stabbed during the incident.
Authorities said Chen’s mother was able to wrestle the sword away from Huang before she was able to inflict any more harm.
Buchanan was transported to the hospital, where she would die from her injuries.
The mother-in-law did suffer serious injuries from the attack and was taken to the hospital, according to reports.
In a video obtained by KTLA, a sword can be seen propped on the back of a U-Haul on the street at the crime scene.
Police said Baula and his vehicle were seen in surveillance footage both times he threw the urine.
When a deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area, Huang allegedly picked up the sword and started walking toward him.
However, Huang reportedly complied when the deputy ordered her to drop the weapon.
Jesse Sartin was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the child's death, police said.
Huang directed deputies to the home, where they found Chen and Chen’s mother, along with a third woman who was unharmed, officials said.
Chen was rushed to an area medical facility, where she died. Her mother remains hospitalized.
Huang was taken to the hospital and discharged on July 24, officials said.
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She now faces charges of murder and attempted murder and is being held at the Los Angeles County jail without bond.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said: “We are deeply saddened by this horrific violence and our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones and community. This tragic case demonstrates the insidious problem of domestic violence that affects many throughout our country. Our Bureau of Victim Services is readily available to assist the surviving victim during this time.”
Authorities haven’t provided a possible motive for the crime.
If convicted, Huang faces life in prison.
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