Hi, my name is Natalie Truong, and I am raising funds for my cousin, Yuan Yuan Lu, who was tragically murdered by her ex-boyfriend in the early morning of February 8, 2026.

Yuan Yuan had been in an abusive relationship and lived in constant fear for her life. She only recently found the courage to open up to friends and family about what she was experiencing and went to the police seeking help. On the night of February 7, she reported the situation, hoping it would keep her safe. Tragically, everything she feared came true, her ex-boyfriend continued to stalk her, and her life was taken within 12 hours of the police report. She had to endure her final moments alone.

Yuan Yuan came to the United States with her father in 2009, hoping to build a better future. Her mother and brother live separately in China, and she would visit them whenever she could. Her father had recently returned to China, leaving Yuan Yuan without her immediate family nearby for months. No one ever expected that her life would be taken so soon. She was only 28 years old and had so many dreams and aspirations ahead of her.

Breaking this devastating news to her parents over the phone was heartbreaking, no parent should ever have to learn of their child’s death this way. Yuan Yuan was a bright, kind, and bubbly person who brought joy to everyone around her. She rarely showed her pain and didn’t want to burden others, choosing to struggle silently until it was too late.

All funds raised will go toward supporting her family in China and covering funeral and related expenses. At this time, there is no confirmed date for her service, as the case is still under investigation.

Any donation, share, or kind word is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time.