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SUMMARY

SUMMARY OF THE CASE

On November 22, 2022, 22-year-old Jasmine Pace was last seen alive, leaving her family home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was reported missing the next day, sparking a frantic search. Investigators quickly focused on her boyfriend, Jason Chen, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student. Surveillance footage, phone records, and digital evidence placed Chen at the center of the investigation. Police discovered blood evidence in his apartment, and days later, Jasmine’s body was found in a remote area near Suck Creek, confirming a violent and premeditated murder.

Chen was arrested at his parents' home in Nolensville, Tennessee, and charged with first-degree murder. Throughout the trial, prosecutors presented a damning case, including surveillance footage of Chen purchasing bandages after suffering what investigators called "knife slippage" wounds. The jury deliberated over the overwhelming forensic and digital evidence before convicting Chen of premeditated murder. Sequestered Podcast provides an inside look at the trial from the perspective of Juror #11, unraveling the details of the case, the courtroom drama, and the pursuit of justice for Jasmine Pace.

TIMELINE

TIMELINE OF EVENTS SURROUNDING THE MURDER OF JASMINE PACE

Trial Coverage Videos

DAY 1 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

Lead Investigator Testifies About Capturing Jason Chen After Girlfriend's Murder

Lead Investigator Testifies About Capturing Jason Chen After Girlfriend's Murder

After leaving Jason Chen's apartment, a lead investigator discussed the steps he took to locate Chen. The investigator executed a search warrant at his parents' home. The girlfriend killer was eventually found and then detained. The witness testified about what was also found at the home. Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials Watch More Jason Chen Trial Clips: https://bit.ly/JasonChenTrial Jason Chen is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, stabbing her about 60 times. Chen was indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges. Pace’s body was found in a suitcase off a rural road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 22-year-old was last seen on November 22, 2022 — the suitcase with her body stuffed inside was found on December 1. #JasonChen #LawAndCrime #JasminePace STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw
Boyfriend Fatally Stabbed, Stuffed Girlfriend in Suitcase: Attorney General

Boyfriend Fatally Stabbed, Stuffed Girlfriend in Suitcase: Attorney General

District Attorney General Coty Wamp kicked off opening statements in the murder trial of Jason Chen. Attorney General Wamp showed the jurors the suitcase his girlfriend Jasmine Pace's body was in. She stated that Pace's blood was found everywhere in Chen's apartment. Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials #JasonChen #JasminePace #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw
Doorbell Camera Captured Jason Chen Before and After Girlfriend's Murder

Doorbell Camera Captured Jason Chen Before and After Girlfriend's Murder

A neighbor of Jason Chen took the stand on Tuesday evening. The neighbor testified he saw Chen on November 22, 2022, the last time his girlfriend Jasmine Pace was last seen. Doorbell footage showed him around the time he fatally stabbed her. Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials Watch More Jason Chen Trial Clips: https://bit.ly/JasonChenTrial Jason Chen is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, stabbing her about 60 times. Chen was indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges. Pace’s body was found in a suitcase off a rural road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 22-year-old was last seen on November 22, 2022 — the suitcase with her body stuffed inside was found on December 1. #JasonChen #LawAndCrime #JasminePace STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw
DAY 2

DAY 2 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 3

DAY 3 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 4

DAY 4 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 3 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 5

DAY 5 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 4 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

DAY 6

DAY 6 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

Jason Chen murder trial: Jasmine Pace's dad takes the stand, describes frantic search for daughter

Jason Chen murder trial: Jasmine Pace's dad takes the stand, describes frantic search for daughter

Travis Pace, the father of murder victim Jasmine Pace, didn't expect to be called by the defense on Saturday. He described the frantic search for his daughter after he found out she was missing. Get caught up here: https://newschannel9.com/news/local/jason-chen-murder-trial-prosecution-likely-to-rest-case-saturday-now-the-defenses-turn-jason-chen-murder-trial-day-4-live-continuous-coverage-of-the-murder-of-jasmine-thanksgiving-disappearance-jason-chen-homicide-charges-katrina-pace-stabbing-suitcase _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WTVC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtvcnewschannel9/ WTVC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/newschannelnine WTVC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newschannelnine/?hl=en WTVC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newschannelnine_ Subscribe to WTVC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoe5u1Hr0tHkJVzgsiKoMJg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvn8dsM4Mko2PTg-F_hhDcI5H5imywFSf For more information, visit https://newschannel9.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: tips@newschannel9.com Call the Newsroom: 423.757.7320 WTVC is a Tennessee-based station and an ABC Television affiliate with viewers in northwest Georgia, northeast Alabama & western North Carolina owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. 'Every day we will take the extra steps so our viewers are more aware, more prepared & better informed.' #WTVC #News #Chattanooga #NewsChannel9 #Channel9ABC
Chen Trial Day 6: What the neighbor heard, a father's frantic search, crime scene expert's questions
DAY 7

DAY 7 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

LIVE: Stabbed to Death Murder Trial — TN v. Jason Chen — Day Seven

LIVE: Stabbed to Death Murder Trial — TN v. Jason Chen — Day Seven

Jason Chen is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, stabbing her about 60 times. Chen was indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges. Pace’s body was found in a suitcase off a rural road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 22-year-old was last seen on November 22, 2022 — the suitcase with her body stuffed inside was found on December 1. Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: tips@lawandcrime.com For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: sales@lawandcrime.com For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw
DAY 8
Cheers Erupt As Jury Sentences Jason Chen to Life in Prison Without Parole

Cheers Erupt As Jury Sentences Jason Chen to Life in Prison Without Parole

A Tennessee jury recommended the sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for Jason Chen on Tuesday. Chen was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, and then putting her body in a suitcase. Subscribe to Law&Crime Trials for More Courtroom Coverage: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeTrials Watch More Jason Chen Trial Clips: https://bit.ly/JasonChenTrial Jason Chen is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, stabbing her about 60 times. Chen was indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges. Pace’s body was found in a suitcase off a rural road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 22-year-old was last seen on November 22, 2022 — the suitcase with her body stuffed inside was found on December 1. #JasonChen #JasminePace #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: licensing@lawandcrime.com LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8K1occVvDTYDfFo7N5EZw Law&Crime Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXOqoOCYbi-iXChKAl6DTQ Channel B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCLaaClAWQiTkl3pw9ZdLw Channel C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3pzWIhJGLYzoHyxBjjNw

DAY 8 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

PRE-TRIAL COVERAGE

DAY 5 of TN v Jason Chen Trial

PRE-TRIAL COVERAGE

POST TRIAL COVERAGE

POST-TRIAL COVERAGE

PRE-TRIAL COVERAGE

SPECIAL THANKS
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A special thanks for news and trial coverage:

A special thank you to all the local Chattanooga news stations, and newspapers for their unwavering coverage of this case over the past two years. Without their dedicated reporting, this podcast wouldn’t exist. Their commitment to bringing the facts to the public has been invaluable in helping us piece together this story with accuracy and integrity. A heartfelt thank you to Latricia Thomas of NewsChannel 9 for her kindness and thoughtful coverage—her work has provided vital insight and depth to this case, and we are truly grateful.

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