Crime Junkie MURDERED: Yingying Zhang
Sep 23, 2019
A Chinese graduate student named Yingying Zhang goes missing while on her way to an appointment. Police discover a car matching the description of the vehicle Yingying got into and interview the owner. The suspect, Brent, confesses to abducting and killing Yingying, and evidence in his apartment supports his confession.
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Yingying's Sudden Disappearance
- Yingying Zhang disappeared on June 9th, 2017, after going missing while heading to an apartment viewing.
- Her friends and professors noticed her unusual absence and quickly reported her missing to the campus police.
Crucial Car Clue Identified
- Police confirmed Yingying entered a black four-door Saturn Astra with a cracked passenger-side hubcap.
- The car was rare and only 18 were registered locally, helping narrow the suspect list quickly.
Suspect Lies and Vehicle Clean-up
- Brent Christensen initially lied about his whereabouts and said he might have been playing video games all day.
- Police later found his vehicle had been recently and thoroughly cleaned, especially around the passenger seat.