Jealous Husband Stabs Wife to Death in Lewisham Home
A brutal murder has rocked Lewisham after a man was found guilty of stabbing his wife to death in their own home.
Jealous Rage and TfL App Surveillance Spark Deadly Attack
Hai Van Nguyen, from Hatfield Close, SE14, was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, 15 December. His wife, Hien Thi Vu, was viciously stabbed to death on 13 April.
Nguyen confessed to police shortly after the murder. Detectives discovered Hien in her bedroom with seven stab wounds, including one fatal injury that caused severe blood loss. A bloody knife was found on the bedside drawer.
In a chilling twist, the court heard Nguyen forced Hien to share her movements via the TfL app just hours before the savage attack — a dark example of jealousy and control turning deadly.
Detective Inspector Condemns Brutal Killing
“This is a tragic case and our thoughts remain with the couple’s three children who are grieving for the sudden loss of their mother,” said Detective Inspector Stephanie Dexter, who led the investigation. “Nguyen was a jealous man who carried out a brutal attack on his wife in their own home, the place she should have been safest. We are committed to tackling violence against women and girls and encourage victims to reach out for help. We will respond with sensitivity and work to keep victims safe while dealing robustly with offenders.”
Sentencing Set for Friday as Lewisham Mourns
Nguyen faces sentencing on Friday, 19 December. The Lewisham community remains stunned and is rallying to support Hien’s grieving family after this savage killing.
