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Chen Liang

Case from San-diego, CA dated Aug 15, 1996

Victim Details

Chen Liang

Male

Asian

San-diego

CA

1996-08-15

32

Chen

Liang

06/29/2026

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Chen Liang, a 32-year-old assistant professor of mechanical engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), tragically lost his life on August 15, 1996. The incident occurred during a master's thesis defense meeting in the engineering building at SDSU. Frederick Martin Davidson, a 36-year-old graduate student, was the perpetrator of this heinous act. Davidson, who had been studying at SDSU for nine years, harbored deep resentment towards his professors, particularly Liang, whom he believed was ...
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    I’ve been reflecting on the safety protocols and support systems for students and staff in academi... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking about the role of academic pressure in the tragic events at SDSU back in August... ...Read More
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    I've been reading up on the tragic events at SDSU, and one detail that strikes me is how Davidson al... ...Read More
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