EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 48 MIN
Shadows of the City of Angels: The USC Double Murder
from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White
In April 2012, Wu Ying and Qu Ming, two 23-year-old Chinese graduate students at the University of Southern California, were tragically shot and killed during a robbery while sitting in their car near the campus. Police eventually linked suspects Bryan Barnes and Javier Bolden to the murders through ballistics from a previous shooting and the tracking of Wu Ying's stolen cell phone to Barnes's residence. Both men were ultimately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the case sparked significant outrage due to misleading media reports regarding the victims' financial status and concerns about campus safety.
What this episode covers
In April 2012, Wu Ying and Qu Ming, two 23-year-old Chinese graduate students at the University of Southern California, were tragically shot and killed during a robbery while sitting in their car near the campus. Police eventually linked suspects Bryan Barnes and Javier Bolden to the murders through ballistics from a previous shooting and the tracking of Wu Ying's stolen cell phone to Barnes's residence. Both men were ultimately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the case sparked significant outrage due to misleading media reports regarding the victims' financial status and concerns about campus safety.
NOW PLAYING
Shadows of the City of Angels: The USC Double Murder
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.