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After weeks of searching, Pan was ultimately apprehended in Montgomery, Alabama. In his possession, he had significant sums of cash and items indicating preparation for flight. Evidence revealed that he had orchestrated a plan that misled investigators and sowed confusion surrounding Kevin's murder.
Consequences and Sentencing
When the legal proceedings began, the evidence against Pan was overwhelming. While he initially maintained his innocence, as the case unfolded, he eventually accepted a plea deal. In exchange for his guilty plea, he received a sentence of 35 years without the possibility of parole—a sentence that many felt was too lenient for the loss of Kevin Jong’s life.