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Friday, October 2, 2026

Police Raid Widow's Townhouse After Parents Arrested in Killing of NYT Executive

Authorities searched the home of Candice Jang, wife of slain New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey, days after her parents were charged with his murder.

US Politics • 3 hours ago
Police Raid Widow's Townhouse After Parents Arrested in Killing of NYT Executive

Authorities conducted a search of the Dublin, California townhouse belonging to Candice Jang, the wife of slain New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey, on Wednesday. The search occurred just days after Jang's parents were arrested and charged in connection with McKinsey's murder.

Neighbors reported observing authorities at Jang's residence, describing the police activity as a "harrowing raid." Some residents stated they saw investigators leaving with Jang's SUV, along with containers filled with documents and electronics.

McKinsey, 45, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in what authorities described as a brazen, daylight attack in the Bay Area last weekend. His death occurred while he and Jang were living separately and engaged in a contentious divorce and custody battle, with each having filed restraining orders against the other. McKinsey’s slaying came as he and Jang were living separately, each having filed restraining orders against the other as they went through a bitter divorce and custody battle over their kids

Jang's parents, Zhang, 77, and his wife, were arrested Saturday on suspicion of murder. Reports indicate they allegedly took turns shooting McKinsey. Jang, 46, her two sons, and daughter were reportedly at the townhouse during the police search. Jonathan McKinsey's wife, Candice Jang, was spotted strolling in her Bay Area neighborhood with the couple's three young children on Wednesday - soon after her 77-year-old parents faced charges over the New York Times executive's murder


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