Andrew Tan Tai Moore, a 26-year-old student at San Diego City College, was tragically murdered in his apartment on 8th Avenue in San Diego on September 8, 2000. Moore, who was also working as a chef at a local restaurant, was last seen alive entertaining a group of visitors in his apartment. These visitors included two women and a man, whose identities remain unknown.
Several days later, Moore was found dead in his apartment, and a set of expensive Russell culinary knives, along with his red 1994 Suzuki Katana motorcycle, were missing. The motorcycle was later recovered on October 17, 2000, in the 1300 block of 24th Street, but the case remains unsolved.
The investigation into Moore's murder has been ongoing for years, with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) making numerous appeals to the public for information. Despite these efforts, no arrests have been made, and the identities of the suspects remain unknown. The SDPD has identified a black male and a white female, possibly driving a white Volkswagen Rabbit or a similar white sub-compact car, as persons of interest in the case. Additionally, investigators are keen to interview the man and two women who were visiting Moore's apartment on the night of his murder.
In an effort to bring justice to Moore's family, a combined reward of $56,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. This reward includes $1,000 from San Diego Crime Stoppers, $5,000 from Moore's family, and $50,000 from the Governor's Office. Moore's parents, Dick and Rita Moore, have been actively involved in seeking justice for their son, flying from Pennsylvania to San Diego annually to distribute flyers and raise awareness about the case. They have also established the Andrew Tan Tai Moore Scholarship at San Diego City College, which supports re-entry students, particularly those adopted from Vietnam or other Asian countries, in honor of their son's memory.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains a priority for the SDPD, and they continue to seek any information that could lead to the resolution of this tragic murder. The community's assistance is crucial in identifying and apprehending the individuals responsible for Moore's death, and the reward remains available for anyone who can provide valuable information.
