Chapter 1: A Young Woman's Descent into Deception

On November 8, 2010, 24-year-old Jennifer Pan called 911, claiming that intruders had invaded her home and shot both her parents. At first, authorities believed her to be merely a victim, but as the investigation progressed, it became clear that her involvement was far deeper than anyone had imagined.

Jennifer was born to Vietnamese immigrants, Bich Ha and Huei Hann Pan, and was raised in a household where academic success was not just encouraged but required. From a young age, she was enrolled in piano lessons and figure skating, with her parents hoping she would achieve greatness. However, a knee injury ended her dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete, leaving her under immense pressure to excel academically at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. Despite her parents' high expectations, her grades remained average, around the 70% mark.

To preserve the facade of being an exemplary student, Jennifer began to forge report cards, misleading her parents into thinking she was excelling. This deception escalated when she failed a critical calculus class, resulting in Ryerson University withdrawing its early admission offer.

Desperate to maintain her ruse, Jennifer pretended to attend university, majoring in pharmacology, while actually working various odd jobs and spending time in cafes. During this period, she rekindled a relationship with Daniel Chi-Kwong Wong, a high school acquaintance who had become involved in drug dealing. Her parents disapproved of the relationship, leading to increased tension within the household.

When her parents discovered that Jennifer had been lying about her education and was secretly living with Wong, they confronted her. While her father wanted to kick her out, her mother persuaded him to allow her to stay, albeit under strict restrictions. As time went on, the pressure of living a lie took a heavy toll on Jennifer.

At 24, her relationship with Wong had deteriorated, and in a desperate attempt to reclaim his affection, Jennifer fabricated a horrifying story,