Cops seize pertinent evidence from wife of trans NYT exec allegedly gunned down by in-laws
Police seized “pertinent evidence” from the Northern California home of the estranged wife of a transgender New York Times executive allegedly gunned down by his elderly in-laws, adding another twist to the shocking California murder case. Dublin police confirmed they confiscated property from Candice Jang’s home while executing a search warrant on Sept.29, three days after her estranged husband, Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was shot dead in broad daylight at the Dublin Sports Grounds.“I can confirm that items were seized during the execution of the search warrant,” Dublin Police Capt.
Miguel Campos told SFGate.Police have declined to reveal exactly what was taken or whether Jang is considered a person of interest in her husband’s alleged murder.She has not been charged with any crime.A neighbor told the outlet they watched officers haul away several of Jang’s belongings, including her vehicle and cellphone.“I personally witnessed law enforcement seizing property,” the neighbor said.
“I saw her car being seized and towed away, along with other items, including her phone.”McKinsey, the New York Times’ director of engineering for games player experience, was allegedly ambushed in a parking lot at the sports complex around 3 p.m.Sept.
26.His estranged wife’s parents, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, have been charged with murder in connection with the slaying.Witnesses reported seeing two masked assailants approach McKinsey before multiple shots rang out.Officers patrolling nearby encountered the bloody scene as 911 calls poured in.First responders desperately tried to save McKinsey, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Zhang and Chen were quickly arrested and booked into Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail.
They face a slew of charges, including first-degree murder and conspiracy.Authorities have not publicly announced a motive.The killing came amid a bitter family and custody battle involving McKinsey, Jang and their three children.E...