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Trans New York Times exec was murdered by in-laws during supervised visit with his kids: prosecutors

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Choi, J. (2026, October 20). Trans New York Times exec was murdered by in-laws during supervised visit with his kids: prosecutors. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/trans-nyt-exec-killed-by-in-laws-during-visit-with-kids-da/

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Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old executive at The New York Times, was shot and killed by his in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both aged 77, during a supervised visit with his children at Dublin Sports Ground in Dublin, California on September 26. Prosecutors alleged that the couple had purchased firearms earlier this year out of fear for their safety due to McKinsey’s threats, including one threat to hire someone to “get rid of” Chen. The pair pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges during a plea hearing on Monday.

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As of October 20, 2026, Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old transgender executive at the New York Times, was murdered by his in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both aged 77. The killing occurred on September 26, 2026, during a supervised visit to meet McKinsey's children at the Dublin Sports Grounds in Dublin, California. Prosecutors allege that McKinsey was shot multiple times by the couple as he arrived for the visit.

A judge has sealed all court records related to the case, including the identity of the judge who ordered it, citing an ongoing investigation. This move has drawn criticism from First Amendment experts and lawyers concerned about public access to court proceedings. Meanwhile, defense attorney Curtis Briggs claimed that McKinsey had previously hired a hitman to "get rid" of Chen, further complicating the narrative around the family conflict leading up to his death.

Written for “New York Times Exec Murder Case” on 2026-10-20, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles describe the murder of Jonathan McKinsey by his in-laws at Dublin Sports Grounds on September 26, 2026.”

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“Both articles describe the same murder incident involving Jonathan McKinsey, killed by his in-laws Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen on September 26, in Dublin, California.”

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Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was reportedly shot by Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, in the parking area at Dublin Sports Ground in Dublin, California on September 26, with witnesses describing how the pair took turns riddling his body with bullets. uncertain

pair → shoot → bullets

During a plea hearing for the in-laws on Monday, prosecutors said that McKinsey was at said parking area to meet his kids for the supervised visit. asserted

McKinsey → say → visit

The couple pleaded not guilty to their first-degree murder charges according to KTVU. uncertain

couple → plead → KTVU

It was also revealed, however, that McKinsey had previously threatened to hire a hitman to “get rid of” his mother-in-law. asserted

McKinsey → reveal → law

Chen’s defense attorney, Curtis Briggs, made the allegation outside of the courtroom on Monday. asserted

attorney → make → Monday

Briggs claimed the couple had purchased firearms in March 2026 because they were terrified of their son-in-law, insisting the weapons were intended for protection, not a premeditated killing. asserted

weapons → claim → protection

The attorney said that Chen and Zhang never plotted to kill McKinsey, but had grown increasingly fearful as tensions within the family spiraled. asserted

tensions → say → family

“During our marriage, the children and I learned to avoid provoking Jonathan lest he became angry. asserted

he → learn → Jonathan

In my experience, appearing agreeable or happy around him was sometimes a means of avoiding his anger,” McKinsey’s wife, Candice Jang, said in an August custody filing obtained by The California Post. McKinsey was married to Jang in 2010 but she filed for divorce in 2025. asserted

she → appear → 2025

She also filed a restraining order against McKinsey that same year, and McKinsey replied back by filing a restraining order of his own. asserted

McKinsey → file → own

Trans New York Times exec was murdered by in-laws during supervised visit with his kids: prosecutors

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