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flag Laos-born man deported to Laos in 2025 after 30 years for 1994 murder of teen in Philly.

flag Bou Khathavong, a dual citizen of Laos and Thailand, was deported to Laos in September 2025, nearly 30 years after being convicted of criminal conspiracy in the 1994 murder of 16-year-old Eddie Polec, who was beaten to death on church steps in Philadelphia. flag Initially sentenced to five to ten years in prison, Khathavong was ordered deported in 2004 but remained in the U.S. on supervision until his arrest by ICE in July 2025. flag His removal marks the conclusion of a decades-long immigration enforcement effort, with officials stating it aims to uphold public safety and provide closure to the victim’s family and community.

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