Lang Van Nguyen, 46, was convicted 18 years ago of first-degree murder in the death of his distant cousin, Phuong Tran, 19.
The case helped set the standard for the of use DNA evidence in criminal trials
After his assessment at Millhaven penitentiary, he was transferred to the medium-security Collin’s Bay Institution where he stayed until May 1, 2002.
He upgraded his English skills there and participated in anger-management programs, for which he received high marks.
