Trans NYT Executive Killed in Custody Dispute

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A transgender executive at the New York Times Games, Jonathan McKinsey, was allegedly shot and killed by her in-laws during a custody dispute, according to recent reports. McKinsey, formerly known as Dawn S. Finney, was found dead at the Dublin Sports Grounds on September 26, with multiple gunshot wounds.

Background and Allegations

Finney, who transitioned to Johnathan in 2010 after undergoing gender transition surgeries, was married to the couple’s daughter, Candice Jang, for over a decade. Court records indicate a contentious custody battle between Finney and Jang, with both parties accusing the other of abuse.

Witnesses and court documents suggest Finney was involved in several incidents, including allegedly hitting one of her sons during an argument and leaving a large handprint-shaped bruise on the child’s face. Finney was also accused of leaving her two-year-old son home alone while she went shopping. These incidents led to charges of cruelty to a child and corporal injury to a child, though she was released on $50,000 bail.

Suspects and Charges

The suspects, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77 years old, were detained by Dublin Police Services and are currently held at the Santa Rita Jail. They are charged with murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, and child abuse. Legal experts suggest the case may involve a deeply personal revenge motive.

Finney also accused Jang of abuse, stating she was beaten with a frying pan in 2013. She further alleged that Chen referred to her as a “disgusting queer” and a “pervert,” and that both Jang and Zhang were involved in her gender transition process.

Legal and Community Response

Legal expert Steven Clark commented on the case, stating it has the aspects of a deeply personal revenge killing. The suspects are set to be arraigned on September 30. The Daily Caller and other media outlets have reported the case, though no official statements have been made by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, the Dublin Police Services, or the New York Times.

Source: Daily Caller

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