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Body of Missing Lancaster Mother Found as Husband Is Sought in Peru

Authorities are preparing a murder case alongside efforts to secure his return from Peru.

Sheylla Cabrera with her husband, Jossimar Cabrera.
Sheylla Cabrera’s body was found in the Angeles National Forest on Aug. 16.
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Overview

  • Los Angeles County search teams recovered Sheylla Cabrera’s body in the Angeles National Forest in material matching surveillance seen at her apartment complex.
  • Security video discovered on Aug. 13 appeared to show her husband, 36-year-old Jossimar Cabrera, dragging a large wrapped object from their Lancaster residence.
  • Investigators have identified him as a person of interest and say he fled the United States; they are working with Peruvian counterparts and consulates on next steps.
  • Prosecutors are reviewing the case for potential murder charges, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.
  • The couple’s three children were found safe in Peru and have since been repatriated to Los Angeles and placed in protective custody with the mother’s family.