The 2024 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here
York Region Police said Ying ZHANG,57, was last seen on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Steelcase Road.
On Monday, July 29, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Search and Rescue Team located human remains while conducting a ground search for missing person, Ying ZHANG, in the area of Palestine Road and Fenel Road.
Investigators previously released images of the accused in this incident and of a suspect vehicle, a white Ford van, seen in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Steelcase Road at the time of Zhang’s disappearance, 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. A suspect was also seen with a large, green wheeled bin.
Accused:
Charges:
- Charges against Changlin YANG, 26, of East Gwillimbury, have been upgraded to Second Degree Murder and Indignity to Dead Body.
Suspect Vehicle:
- White Ford van
- Ontario licence plate BZ43851
Update: According to The Toronto Star, the charges against YANG were upgraded to first-degree murder in Newmarket court during the week of November 18th. Yang is expected to appear in court in late December.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.