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Two Men Charged with First-Degree Murder in Death of Ying Zhang

Police confirm no outstanding suspects in the case of the Markham woman whose remains were discovered in Kawartha, Ontario, last summer.

Ying Zhang, 57, of Markham, was kidnapped on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
A York Regional Police patch is shown Dec, 19, 2022 in Aurora, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Changlin Yang is charged in the case of Ying Zhang.

Overview

  • Ying Zhang was reported missing on July 25, 2024, and her remains were found four days later in Kawartha, Ontario.
  • Changlin Yang, 26, initially faced charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, and aggravated assault, which were later upgraded to second-degree murder and indignity to a human body.
  • On May 2, 2025, Yang's charges were further elevated to first-degree murder, reflecting evidence of premeditation in the case.
  • A second suspect, 53-year-old Xiao 'Fred' Hui Li, has also been charged with first-degree murder in connection to Zhang's death.
  • York Regional Police state there are no outstanding suspects and continue to urge anyone with information to contact investigators.