Overview
- Danielle Staley, 35, was last seen late Nov. 6 at a beach bonfire near Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos.
- Her personal belongings were later found on the beach, and authorities say no one has been able to contact her since.
- Longtime partner Alx Nunez, 62, gave first on-camera interviews denying any role, offered to take a polygraph, said he has been interviewed for hours, and is searching local encampments.
- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says Nunez is cooperating and is not a suspect, reporting no new developments and no one currently considered a person of interest.
- Detectives are asking residents and businesses to share surveillance from Nov. 5–7 in the Rio Beach Flats area as family members canvass for tips; information can be reported to 831-471-1121.