The Acid Lunchbox Murder: How a Tech Genius Killed His Wife in Cold Blood | True Crime Documentary

When a Seattle mom kissed her kids goodbye, she didn’t know it would be her last morning alive. What followed inside that $1.2 million home shocked even seasoned detectives. A respected software engineer. A stay-at-home mother. And a bottle of hydrofluoric acid disguised in a lunchbox.

In this true crime documentary, we uncover the chilling story of Evan and Lila Chen — a picture-perfect couple whose marriage hid a deadly obsession. From Ring doorbell footage to forensic evidence and courtroom confessions, this case exposes how control, deceit, and arrogance turned into one of the most calculated domestic murders in modern America.

Join host Alex Reed as he unpacks the shocking details minute-by-minute:
🕒 The morning of the murder — a quiet cul-de-sac, a staged goodbye.
💻 The husband’s secret double life and encrypted hard drives.
⚖️ The trial that silenced the courtroom when their 10-year-old daughter took the stand.
🧪 The forensic truth behind hydrofluoric acid — and the horrifying science of how it kills.

This isn’t just another crime story — it’s a deep psychological dissection of a brilliant man’s descent into madness and the innocent lives destroyed in his wake.

If you’re a fan of true crime podcasts, Netflix documentaries, or channels like That Chapter, Coffeehouse Crime, and Bailey Sarian, this episode of Unresolved will leave you stunned long after the credits roll.

🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and graphic forensic details. Viewer discretion advised.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Cold Open
01:30 – The Morning of the Murder
04:00 – The Attack
07:30 – Discovery & Confusion
10:00 – The Double Life
13:00 – Arrest & Trial
16:00 – The Science Behind the Murder
18:30 – Verdict & Aftermath
20:00 – Closing & Reflection

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Disclaimer:
This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. It is based on publicly available information, law enforcement reports, and media coverage. The goal of this documentary is to raise awareness about domestic violence, psychological abuse, and forensic investigation — not to sensationalize tragedy.

All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some scenes have been dramatized for storytelling purposes. Viewer discretion is advised, as this video contains descriptions of violence, abuse, and graphic forensic content that may be disturbing to some audiences.