On September 11th, 2008, Willene Wah Ying Chong lay sleeping in her bed at 2781 E.55th Avenue when an arsonist set fire to her home. The 77 year old woman became Vancouver’s 15th homicide victim of 2008, dying in the house she had lived in for over 36 years.
The Vancouver Police Board has approved the renewal of a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime.
Anyone with information can call Homicide detectives at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.