In romantic relationship with alleged killer; also charged with first-degree residential burglary, destroying evidence
By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge against an Oakland woman in connection with the September 18th murders of two women in Walnut Creek.
45-year-old Yan Wang (born 7/22/1980) will be arraigned at 1:30 pm on September 30th in Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez. She faces two felony and one misdemeanor charges related to the murders of Linlin Guo and Beimin Cheng.
The primary suspect, Howard Wang, was charged with the unlawful killing of both women on September 22nd. Howard Wang was married to Linlin Guo but was in a romantic relationship with Yan Wang at the time of the murders. Howard Wang is scheduled for arraignment on October 3rd in Martinez and faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
Yan Wang, who has no familial relation to Howard Wang, faces the following charges:
- PC 32 (Felony) – Accessory After the Fact: Yan Wang allegedly aided Howard Wang with knowledge following the murders and with intent to help him avoid arrest, trial, conviction, and punishment for killing his wife, Linlin Guo, and her mother, Beimin Cheng.
- PC 459 (Felony) – First Degree Residential Burglary: On or about September 19th, Yan Wang allegedly entered the residence owned by Howard Wang and Linlin Guo with intent to commit larceny.
- PC 135 (Misdemeanor) – Destroying Evidence: On September 18th, Yan Wang allegedly destroyed cellphones to prevent evidence from being produced.
“This case serves as a sobering reminder of domestic violence’s far-reaching consequences,” said Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton. “Our office will pursue justice with the seriousness and urgency this tragedy demands.”
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-feet, seven-inch tall, 105-pound Yan Wang is being held in the West County Detention Facility on no bail.
Case No. 01-25-03240 | The People of the State of California v. Yan Wang
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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