Surviving suspect in Chino Hills kidnap-murder case pleads not guilty in 1st court appearance

Key Points:

• Jianquan Bo, 66, pleaded not guilty in court for his role in the kidnapping and murder of Shukur Aikebaer, though it was Jianquan's brother, Zhengfeng Bo, who fatally shot the victim before being killed by deputies.
• Authorities allege Jianquan Bo participated in the felony murder, knowing the plan to kidnap and kill Aikebaer, and he faces murder charges with a special circumstance that could lead to the death penalty.
• The incident began after Aikebaer's power was cut off, possibly as a lure, leading to his shooting and kidnapping; deputies pursued Zhengfeng Bo, who opened fire on Aikebaer in the trunk of a car before deputies fatally shot Zhengfeng.
• Business records reveal that Zhengfeng Bo and Aikebaer were business associates involved in lawsuits over a $20 million apartment complex, with disputes possibly linked to the motive behind the crime.
• Aikebaer was a family man, survived by his wife and three daughters, and the case remains under investigation with authorities exploring all aspects of the business conflict and criminal charges.