UMVA has learned that a man who spent decades hiding in the shadows after committing a heinous crime has finally been brought to justice by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Thirty years ago, Nahn Tu Hoang, a Vietnamese national, was released from prison after serving time for the brutal murder of 32-year-old Sarah "Kathy" Arceneaux in Port Arthur, Texas. But Hoang's freedom was short-lived, as he was arrested by ICE on May 5 after a long and tireless pursuit.
The details of the crime are nothing short of chilling. Hoang and a group of friends had gone out drinking and decided to rob homes in the Port Arthur area, with Hoang gaining access to a .22-caliber rifle. In a shooting spree, they fired shots at dogs and homes, with Hoang ultimately taking the life of Arceneaux with five devastating bullets.
Hoang's own testimony paints a picture of a man consumed by fear, who claimed he was "scared" and started shooting. But for Arceneaux and her loved ones, the pain and trauma inflicted by Hoang's actions will never truly heal.
ICE has called Hoang's crimes a "horrific, tragic story," and it is a testament to the agency's unwavering commitment to justice that he is now being held pending deportation. For the Arceneaux family, and for all those affected by Hoang's actions, this news brings a long-awaited sense of closure and vindication.
