California Missing Person Case Turns Fatal — T’neya Tovar Found Deceased, Family Notified, Authorities Investigate

 The Imperial County community is mourning the confirmed death of T’neya Tovar, who had been reported missing in December 2025. Her mother, Chaya Tovar, received word from the Imperial County Coroner that remains found near the Salton Sea area have been positively identified through DNA testing as T’neya’s, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding her disappearance.

T’neya, a resident of Imperial County, was last seen on December 17, 2025, in Palm Springs, California. Concern for her safety escalated when she failed to make contact with her mother for her birthday and her phone activity abruptly stopped. Local and federal authorities, including the FBI, conducted extensive searches, welfare checks, and investigations, focusing on areas including Thermal, California, where she was reportedly last seen.

While officials have yet to issue a public statement confirming the identification, T’neya’s family has been notified, and the news has been shared as a breaking update. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, and authorities are expected to release additional verified information in the coming days.

T’neya Tovar’s passing has left her family and the local community grappling with grief, as friends, neighbors, and loved ones reflect on her life and the suddenness of this tragic event. Support networks and local authorities have encouraged those affected to seek counseling or assistance while the investigation continues.

Although an official obituary has not yet been released, this confirmation marks the conclusion of a search that spanned weeks and involved both local and federal resources. The Imperial County community continues to honor her memory while awaiting further updates from officials regarding the circumstances of her untimely death.

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