NEWHALL, Calif.(Thechieftainspear) – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of 23-year-old CalArts student Menghan Zhuang, whose body was discovered in her Newhall apartment on February 4.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced that Jack Minh Terry was taken into custody on February 16 in Garden Grove. Prosecutors have since filed murder charges against him, and he is currently being held without bail. Terry is expected to make his first court appearance on March 27.
Discovery of the Crime Scene
Zhuang, also known as Emily King, was found unresponsive by her roommate in their Santa Clarita condominium. Emergency responders arrived to find that she had sustained multiple injuries to her upper body, though authorities have not disclosed further details about the nature of those injuries.
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Key Details in the Investigation
Investigators determined that Zhuang had a male visitor at her apartment on the night of February 3. The next day, security footage captured a man climbing out of her second-story bedroom window, around the time her body was discovered.
Last month, law enforcement released images of the suspect taken from surveillance footage, which helped lead to the recent arrest.
Authorities have confirmed that Zhuang’s roommate is not a suspect and has been cooperating with the investigation.
CalArts Mourns the Loss of a Promising Student
Zhuang was a senior undergraduate student at the California Institute of the Arts, where she was pursuing a degree in art.
In a statement, CalArts expressed its grief, saying:
“Our community is devastated by this loss, and our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, classmates, and teachers.”
The school has been working closely with investigators and helped facilitate communication with Zhuang’s family, who reside in China.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500 or reach out anonymously through Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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