Deyun Shi Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Murdering his Nephews in Arcadia

Through a Mandarin interpreter, Deyun Shi pleaded “not guilty” during the May 18 arraignment. Prosecution alleges he killed his two teenage nephews. – Photo by Terry Miller

By Terry Miller

Deyun Shi of San Gabriel entered a “not guilty” plea during his third appearance at Pasadena Superior Court on Wednesday morning, May 18. The delay was caused due to funds being transferred from China for his defense.

Shi is accused of killing 15-year-old Anthony Lin and 16-year-old William Lin in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue on Jan. 22.

In addition to two counts of murder, the prosecution has also charged Shi with injuring his estranged wife, Yujing Lin, on Jan. 21.

Shi allegedly broke into his former home in La Canada Flintridge that night and attacked his estranged wife.

She said Shi fled the scene. The injured Yujing Lin was taken to a hospital.

Investigators alleged Shi headed to his brother-in-law’s Arcadia home and fatally beat his two nephews. He went to Los Angeles International Airport where he took a Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong.

Soon thereafter, Shi was extradited back to the United States.

Shi is being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.

Shi’s next court date is slated for June 22. He faces life in prison, if convicted.

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