Beloved family man and avid hunter Chong Moua Yang was murdered on public land in Michigan on November 16th, 2018. On February 22nd, 2024, Thomas Olson (age 35, and also of Michigan) was convicted of his murder. Olson was one of two suspects originally charged with Chong’s murder. This case update episode covers Olson’s trial and sentencing.
Chong Moua Yang was a beloved Michigan father and grandfather known for his love of hunting and the outdoors. He was a knowledgable and skilled hunter who prioritized safety and consistently harvested game from Michigan’s public lands. On November 16th, 2018, he was murdered on those same public lands via a gunshot wound to the head. He is badly missed by his spouse, children, grandchildren and other family members. Image source: family photo.On February 22nd, 2024, Thomas Olson (age 35, of Michigan) was convicted of murdering Chong Moua Yang via a gunshot wound to the head. Image source: police photo.Chong Moua Yang is missed and remembered by his many family members as a loving husband, father, grandfather and provider.