Granddaughter of violently murdered ‘Grandpa Vicha’ declares candidacy for San Francisco supervisor

The daughter of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai immigrant whose brutal murder sent shockwaves through San Francisco, is now pursuing a political path following the leniency shown to her father’s murderer. Montanus Ratanapakdee, a victim rights advocate, announced on Wednesday her intention to run as an independent candidate for the Ward 2 supervisor position in […]
San Francisco judge who released ‘Grandpa Vicha’ killer has a lenient history with crime

Controversial Sentence in Grandfather’s Murder Case Sparks Outrage A judge in San Francisco has come under fire after granting probation to Antoine Watson, who was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the murder of Vicha Ratanapakdee, affectionately known as “Grandpa Vicha.” This decision followed a heart-wrenching accusation from Ratanapakdee’s daughter, who claimed the judicial system […]