Tenn. College Student Was Allegedly Stabbed 60 Times, Placed into Suitcase by Boyfriend

Mar. 15, 2025

Jasmine Pace.Photo: Dade County Sheriff’s Office

The Tennessee man accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend allegedly stabbed her dozens of times while she was handcuffed before putting her body in a trash bag and placing her in a suitcase, police say, according to multiple reports.

Chen was tracked down to his family’s Nolesville, Tenn., home, about three hours away, where he was arrested Nov. 29.

On Dec. 1, authorities recovered the suitcase containing Pace’s remains along a Chattanooga road.

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Jail records indicate Chen is being held on a $5 million bond.

It was unclear if he entered a plea to the charge and Chen’s attorney, Joshua Weiss, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Chen is due back in court Feb. 16.

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source: people.com