TAOYUAN CITY, Taiwan – August 3, 2025 — A gruesome double homicide rocked a quiet neighborhood in Guanyin District early yesterday morning, as a financial dispute between three men ended in bloodshed.
According to authorities, a 47-year-old man surnamed Chen, reportedly a dispatched worker, broke into a private residence on Rende Street armed with a knife. Once inside, he fatally stabbed two men—45-year-old Lu and 38-year-old Lin—both of whom were known to him. The attack is believed to have stemmed from a long-standing argument over money.
Investigators revealed that Chen first attacked Lin in one of the rooms, stabbing him repeatedly in the head, chest, and limbs. Despite his attempt to fight back, Lin collapsed with severe injuries. Chen then proceeded to the bathroom where he located Lu and continued his assault, inflicting multiple stab and puncture wounds.
After the brutal attack, Chen attempted to flee by jumping from a second-floor window but injured himself upon hitting the ground. He was found by police and firefighters outside the residence, unable to move due to leg injuries, and was immediately arrested on the spot.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the distress call. The Taoyuan Fire Department dispatched 10 firefighters and five ambulances to the scene. Upon entering the home, responders discovered a horrific scene—blood splattered across multiple rooms, with both victims showing no vital signs.
Lin was found in the bedroom with exposed internal organs, while Lu was found lying in a pool of blood in the bathroom. Both victims were rushed to the hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the three men had a personal relationship and that the motive behind the killing appears to be a dispute over financial matters. Police described the attack as premeditated and driven by resentment over a small debt.
Chen is currently in custody and has been transferred to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor’s Office for further investigation on suspicion of murder. Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full extent of the motive behind the deadly altercation.
