In 2015, Jennifer Pan, along with her boyfriend and two associates, was sentenced to two life prison terms for the murder of her mother and the attempted murder of her father in 2010. The case, which initially seemed like a random home invasion, took a shocking turn as Pan's involvement was uncovered.
Initially, Pan claimed to be an unwitting survivor of the home invasion, but incriminating evidence, including text messages and security footage, exposed her lies. Detectives became suspicious when they found no signs of forced entry and Pan was able to call 911 without her hands bound.
The documentary, 'What Jennifer Did,' delves into Pan's troubled past, revealing her struggles with academic pressure and deception. Despite being a talented pianist, Pan's grades were average, and she resorted to forging report cards to meet her parents' high expectations.
Her deception escalated when she fabricated scholarships and university acceptances, while actually working odd jobs and living with her boyfriend in secret. Pan's parents eventually caught on to her lies, leading to restrictions on her activities.
Depressed and feeling like a disappointment, Pan hired hitmen to kill her, but ultimately confessed when confronted by police. The investigation uncovered her attempts to hire multiple hitmen and revealed her boyfriend's involvement in the scheme.
While Pan and her accomplices won an appeal in their case, the possibility of another trial looms as the Supreme Court of Canada considers the matter. The documentary sheds light on the complexities of the case and the tragic events that unfolded in the Pan family.
