# Slain NYT exec's in-laws face murder charges

> Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws accused of killing him in parking lot.
- Title: Slain NYT exec's in-laws face murder charges · Sfgate
- Summary: Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws accused of killing him in parking lot. Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws face murder charges after allegedly threatening to hire…
- Keywords: jonathan mckinsey, shili chen, shouyong zhang, new york times, murder charges, custody battle, divorce, transgender, court records, santa rita jail, news, local
- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/mckinsey-in-laws-court-22484775.php
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jonathan mckinsey, shili chen, shouyong zhang, new york times, murder charges, custody battle, divorce, transgender, court records, santa rita jail, news, local
## In-laws face murder charges
Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws pleaded not guilty to murder charges in court Monday.
## Mother-in-law terrified
The attorney for slain New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey's mother-in-law said she was terrified of McKinsey and feared for her life.
## Alleged threats to kill
McKinsey allegedly threatened to hire someone to kill Chen and said he wanted to 'get rid of' her.

> get rid of
## Arrested after shooting
Chen and Zhang were arrested minutes after McKinsey was killed in parking lot on Sept 26.
## Court records show tension
Court records show McKinsey accused his estranged wife of abuse and his in-laws of using anti-lgbtq+ slurs.
## Key takeaway

Jonathan McKinsey's in-laws face murder charges after allegedly threatening to hire someone to kill his mother-in-law.