The Aporia · Family still without answers two years after woman disappears in Arizona - and reported sighting in Mexico proves false

Shayna Feinman, 35, disappeared on March 9, 2024, while walking near Seligman, Arizona. Mexican authorities initially reported finding her in Tijuana but were later confirmed by U.S. officials to be incorrect. Feinman’s sister expressed frustration with the lack of concrete evidence from authorities regarding previous sightings. Despite the dismissal of murder charges against two men suspected of involvement in Feinman's disappearance, her family remains without answers and continues to seek any information that could help locate her.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Shayna Feinman, 35, who went missing on March 9, 2024, while walking to a friend’s house in Seligman, Arizona, remains unaccounted for despite initial reports from Mexican authorities claiming they had found her. On Monday, Mexican officials stated that a woman discovered in Tijuana resembled Feinman based solely on physical appearance; however, Feinman's sister Kara was skeptical and requested more concrete evidence. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday through physical evidence that the woman found in Mexico was not Shayna Feinman. This false report caused distress for the family and highlighted the importance of corroborating information before publicizing it, as stated by Kara Feinman. Despite her disappearance remaining unsolved, Cavett Richards, Feinman’s boyfriend, along with property owner William DalCerro, 58, were charged in August 2024 but those charges were later dismissed.

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An Arizona family is still without answers after a report from Mexican authorities that their missing loved one had been found turned out to be false. asserted

one → miss → authorities

Shayna Feinman, 35, disappeared on March 9, 2024, while walking to a friend’s house in the Seligman area of Arizona, an hour west of Flagstaff. On Monday, Mexican authorities said they had identified a woman found in Tijuana’s Encino neighborhood as Feinman, citing her physical appearance. But Feinman’s family was unconvinced. asserted

family → disappear → appearance

Feinman’s sister, Kara Feinman, told Arizona Family that she did not recognize the woman and had no concrete evidence that she was her missing sister. asserted

she → tell → evidence

The family’s doubts proved justified. asserted

doubts → prove → ?

On Tuesday, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona said U.S. authorities confirmed through physical evidence that the woman found in Mexico was not Feinman. asserted

woman → say → Mexico

“The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is aware of circulating news reports regarding the alleged discovery of Shayna Feinman. asserted

Office → circulate → Feinman

Those news stories were published without official law enforcement confirmation,” the sheriff’s office said. asserted

office → publish → confirmation

“Today, U.S. authorities confirmed to YCSO detectives, utilizing physical evidence, that the individual located is not Shayna Feinman.” asserted

individual → confirm → evidence

Kara Feinman told AZ Family that previous reported sightings have been difficult for the family, especially when authorities provide little evidence. asserted

authorities → tell → evidence

“Please remind the public that kindness to others, especially during devastatingly hard situations like this, is what restores faith in humanity. asserted

what → remind → humanity

People working together to help like many did for this situation, creates community. asserted

many → work → community

It helps rebuild and restore what is missing from our lives,” Kara Feinman told 12 News in a statement Tuesday. asserted

Feinman → help → statement

The woman found in Tijuana was taken to a safe location but officials have not released an updated identification. asserted

officials → find → identification

Shayna Feinman was reported missing in 2024 after failing to pick up her dog from a neighbor, who found her car near the property where she lived with her boyfriend of 18 months, according to 12 News. uncertain

she → report → News

Detectives found her cellphone on nearby land and said the last two people seen with her, her boyfriend and the property owner, did not cooperate with the investigation. asserted

people → find → investigation

Although Feinman’s body was never found, investigators said they had enough probable cause to charge two men in connection with her suspected death. asserted

they → find → death

Her boyfriend, Cavett Richards, and property owner William DalCerro, 58, were charged in August 2024 with offenses related to her disappearance. asserted

boyfriend → charge → disappearance

However, court records show the murder cases against both men were dismissed in 2025, 12 News reported Tuesday. asserted

News → show → 2025

The men were also suspected of involvement in separate crimes involving evidence tampering and possession of a stolen vehicle. asserted

men → suspect → vehicle

Anyone with information that could help locate Feinman is asked to contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or submit an anonymous tip through Yavapai Silent Witness. uncertain

that → help → Witness

A $20,000 reward remains available for information. asserted

reward → remain → information

Family still without answers two years after woman disappears in Arizona - and reported sighting in Mexico proves false

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