# Cops Find Missing 5-Year-Old Murdered in Chinese Restaurant Freezer

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-06-26T04:28:24+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cops-find-missing-5-year-old-murdered-in-chinese-restaurant-freezer--72697206
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Duration seconds: 2097

## Resource

This tragic narrative details the investigation into the death of five-year-old Ashley Zhao, whose body was discovered hidden in her parents' Chinese restaurant freezer. Initially, her parents, Leang Zhao and Mingming Chen, reported her missing to the police, claiming she had wandered away while they were busy working. However, inconsistencies in their stories and a chilling comment from their older daughter, Jojo, led authorities to search the premises and uncover the remains. Leang eventually confessed that Mingming had fatally struck Ashley in a fit of rage, after which the couple staged a disappearance to protect their livelihoods. The legal aftermath resulted in both parents receiving prison sentences for their roles in the girl's death and the subsequent cover-up. Following the discovery, the local community gathered to honor Ashley's memory, remembering her as a vibrant and friendly child. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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