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This episode examines the brutal murder of 65-year-old Paula Chin, a wealthy retired businesswoman from Tribeca, New York, whose body was discovered inside a trash can at her second home in New Jersey in February 2019. The hosts, Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson, detail the investigation that quickly focused on Paula's youngest son, Jared Eng, after police found bloodstains and forensic evidence in both her Manhattan townhouse and New Jersey home. Driven by a desire for his inheritance and the funding of his lifestyle with two girlfriends, Jennifer Lopez and Kaitlyn O'Rourke, Jared orchestrated and carried out the murder with the help of his accomplices. The discussion highlights the shocking betrayal of a son killing his mother for money and the eventual guilty plea that sent Jared to prison for 22 years to life, while his co-conspirators cooperated and received probation.
Hosts open the episode with a brief ad for DraftKings Casino, setting the tone before diving into the true‑crime story.
Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson introduce the episode, share light banter, and give a quick shout‑out to Patreon supporters.
The hosts outline Paula Chin’s disappearance in February 2019 and the subsequent discovery of her body in a trash can, hinting at a personal motive.
The episode concludes with reflections on how the crime affected the surviving family members, especially Brandon, and the moral questions raised.
The police investigate Paula’s disappearance, noting odd late‑night trips, blood in her car, and the discovery of a body in a trash can.
Jared’s financial disputes, pre‑murder texts, and involvement with two women are revealed, pointing to a motive rooted in inheritance.
The hosts discuss how Jennifer Lopez and Kaitlyn O’Rourke helped cover up the crime, were charged, and later cooperated with prosecutors for lighter sentences.
Jared is charged with evidence tampering, concealment, and eventually murder, receiving a 22‑year‑to‑life sentence after pleading guilty.
Wealthy Tribeca Resident Missingstory
Paula Chin, a 65-year-old retired businesswoman from Tribeca, was reported missing by her two sons in February 2019 after failing to reach her for several days.
Suspicious Late-Night Tripsdata
License plate readers revealed that Paula's car made unusual middle-of-the-night trips between Manhattan and New Jersey in the days before she was reported missing.
Bloody Evidence Discoveredstory
Detectives arrived at Paula's Tribeca home to find bloody clothes in her car, along with blood spatter, a blanket, and duct tape inside the house.
Brother Points Fingerinsight
During separate interviews, Brandon Eng revealed that his brother Jared frequently pressured their mother for large sums of money and admitted he suspected Jared's involvement.
Surveillance Footage Capturestory
Security footage captured Jared and his girlfriends struggling to load heavy items into Paula's vehicle outside her Manhattan residence.
The Brutal Killing Confessedinsight
Co-conspirator statements and text messages revealed that Jared beat and stabbed his mother during an inheritance argument, later texting that he got rid of his problem.
Premeditated Digital Searchesdata
Subpoenaed phone and computer records showed Jared searching for estate lawyers, death benefits, and how to create DIY bone meal to dispose of a body.
Jared Eng pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in September 2022 and was subsequently sentenced to 22 years to life in prison.
“Jared snapped during an argument over his inheritance.”
“He beat Paula, stabbed her in the throat and then threw her down the stairs.”
“He told the court that Paula was a great person who deserved a better son.”
“He wanted more than everything. He wanted more than his fair share.”
“The other thing is whenever somebody says it wasn’t about the money, it was about the money.”
In February 2019, wealthy 65-year-old businesswoman Paula Chin disappeared from her Tribeca home and was later found murdered, her body hidden in a trash can at her New Jersey property. Investigators uncovered blood evidence, suspicious late-night trips, surveillance footage showing people moving something heavy into Paula’s car, and a trail of disturbing text messages. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Paula Chin. As detectives dug deeper, they discovered tensions involving money, inheritance, and people within Paula’s inner circle. The evidence ultimately exposed a shocking plot involving someone very close to Paula, along with others who helped clean the crime scene and dispose of her body. The case eventually resulted in a guilty plea to second-degree murder and a sentence of 22 years to life in prison. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information An Emash Digital production See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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