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By now most of us have heard the devastating details around T'Neya's death, but today on what should be her 18th birthday, her first Heavenly birthday, I wanted to take a moment to remember T'Neya not for what happened to her, but instead to celebrate her for who she was. 💜

We stand in solidarity with her mother, father, and everyone who loved her as they endure this first birthday without her physical presence.

LONG LIVE T'NEYA "TT" TOVAR! SAY HER NAME!

(I plan on sending the link to this post to her Mama so if you'd like to show solidarity feel free to write her or TT messages below or drop a purple heart. 💜)

Important Updates in the T'Neya Tovar/Abraham Feinbloom Case

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 1, 2026

Justice Warriors Collective has reported on the T'Neya Tovar case since she was reported missing from Hemet last December (2025). Today, we have some important updates.

On December 1st, 2025, Hemet teen T'Neya Tovar was reported missing. She told her mother she was headed to Palm Springs for a few weeks and would contact her on her birthday, December 13th. According to testimony from an FBI agent, a friend of T’Neya, Angel Martinez, whom she had previously lived with, dropped her off at Abraham Feinbloom's Salton City residence that day.

When Charro’s birthday passed without word from T'Neya, she became worried and made a post on Facebook asking for information and contacted law enforcement to report T'Neya missing.

T'Neya's parents drove out to the Harlequin Court residence on December 17th in an attempt to locate their daughter. They pleaded with law enforcement to check the house.

Law enforcement claims the property seemed vacant and nobody responded to their callouts. Despite Deputy Ebed Rodriguez knowing T'Neya's status as a missing person, her parents' requests to search the property were not acted upon until December 21st, when Deputy Snyder finally entered the residence after Charro and her family members returned to Feinbloom's residence and gained access to the property. It's alleged that Charro attempted to break into the house using a sledgehammer, but was unable to enter.

Charro told Hunter that she could see someone inside the residence and heard them calling the cops. The person then threatened to shoot them, to which Charro responded, “Then shoot (expletive).”

At one point, Deputy Snyder of the Imperial County Sheriff's Department testified that he had responded to the disturbance at Feinbloom's Salton City residence on December 21st when they received reports of vandalism and a woman outside screaming, “Give me my daughter back!” and using expletives.

Another responding officer, Deputy Austin Rodriguez, described Feinbloom as looking sweaty and distraught when he made contact with law enforcement. Feinbloom reported that he heard people trying to break into his residence and that the disturbance lasted five to ten minutes, resulting in seven windows being broken at a value of approximately $3,000–$5,000. He did not want to press charges.

Rodriguez testified that T'Neya's parents showed law enforcement pictures and videos of T'Neya in Abraham's house next to his drumset, and that the layout did appear to show Feinbloom's residence.

Snyder said at that time, Feinbloom consented to a search of the property. It was at this time the state of Feinbloom's residence (boarded-up windows, padlocks, tarps, etc.) was noted by law enforcement. Snyder also spotted two rifle cases, multiple ring attachments for a rifle scope mount, approximately 15 saws, tree loppers, broken glass on the dining room table, and the head of a six-pound sledgehammer next to a shattered window, along with a small crowbar and a pole. At the time, T'Neya was not located at the residence.

Partial remains were located just less than half a mile from Feinbloom's residence that same day when Deputy Cesar Rodriguez Cisneros was dispatched to investigate a call of possible human remains after Jesus Rivera and his girlfriend stumbled upon T'Neya's leg while walking their dog during the early morning hours and reported it to law enforcement.

The remains were collected and transported to a coroner’s facility in El Centro.

Chief Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Madeleine Hinkes testified that she observed a projectile in the knee and that the leg was cut on the femur. She stated that the cut was, “a very clean, very smooth cut” likely done with an electric saw or a similar instrument.

The Chief Forensic Physician, Dr. Evan Matshes, testified that he concluded that the leg was likely removed due to homicidal violence and that the bullet entered through the back of the thigh and stopped deep in the knee. He stated that it was “more likely than not” that T'Neya suffered a violent death at the hands of whoever ended her life.

On December 23rd neighbors reported Feinbloom installing even more surveillance cameras around his property.

On February 6th, investigators received a positive DNA match. After Olivia Burgos, a forensic specialist with NAAG Forensic, performed a rapid DNA test on the bone remains and compared it to Charro's DNA, subsequent testing confirmed the remains belonged to T'Neya Tovar.

On February 13th, 2026, Feinbloom was arrested.

At the time of his arrest, Feinbloom tried to flee and was located attempting to jump a fence. In his possession, he had a passport as well as Thai currency.

The same day, investigators and federal agents searched Feinbloom’s residence for a second time.

In total, law enforcement located seven cell phones; some with numbers written on the backs, USB drives, boarded-up windows Feinbloom claimed he had because he's a musician and intended their use to be for soundproofing, exterior padlocks on doors that seemed as if they were there to keep someone in, recording equipment, extensive plastic tarps and coverings including covering the bedroom as well as another room, with no evidence of construction or construction materials being present other than saws and blades, cleaning supplies, and a surveillance system, as well as Feinbloom's computer. One of the bedrooms also contained a queen-sized bed that was accompanied by large mirrors.

Investigators also found vials containing unknown liquids that were submitted for testing.

According to FBI Special Agent Taryn Hunter, searches from Feinbloom's MacBook history showed he had searched “eye gouging”; “cannot remove contact from phone”; “missing person what happens”; “can I take one-way flight to Thailand no extradition USA”; “Can deleted Zoom videos be brought back”, and “how long will police keep a case open before they find you”, along with inquiring about permanent residency in Thailand. He even searched whether or not the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand.

A Crown Victoria with its front seat removed was located on Feinbloom's property as well. After investigators sprayed the truck with luminol, both the trunk and seat belt produced a presumptive positive test for blood.

Investigators obtained certified Customs and Border Protection records and emails from Feinbloom's Gmail account that confirmed Feinbloom had booked a ticket from LAX to Hong Kong set for February 17th, 2026, just three days after his arrest.

Law enforcement was also able to locate videos of T'Neya inside Feinbloom's home, one of them being the two of them together shortly before her disappearance, along with some of her belongings, including clothing, a pink toothbrush, and a pink beanie.

Her cell phone was also last tracked back to the residence which was revealed when the FBI obtained T'Neya's location data from Snapchat with a search warrant and her last connected IP address was tracked back to Feinbloom's residence in the early morning hours of December 2nd.

Despite the evidence, when initially shown a picture of T'Neya, Feinbloom denied recognizing or knowing the girl. FBI Agent Taryn Hunter testified that when questioned Feinbloom stated, “I can't help you with that girl.” When agents mentioned finding T'Neya's severed leg, Feinbloom terminated the interview and invoked his right to an attorney.

At the preliminary hearing from April 28th–30th of this year, defense attorney Melanie Roe argued there was not enough evidence to proceed with prosecution. However, the judge found there was sufficient probable cause for the case to continue.

During the three-day hearing, both Roe and prosecutor Patricia Madison with the Imperial County District Attorney's Office questioned eleven witnesses including law enforcement officers from the FBI, Imperial County Sheriff's Office, and forensic pathologists.

In court, they played a video taken from T'Neya's Snapchat where she directly addresses him by his full name, “Abraham Feinbloom”, before he tells her to calm down.

Shortly after that, Agent Hunter testified that on December 2nd Feinbloom purchased Pine-Sol, metal scrubbing pads, ammonia, bleach, batteries, a 5-gallon bucket, and a headlamp from a Coachella Dollar Tree.

On December 4th, Feinbloom was seen pushing a cart through a Home Depot in Indio wearing black and yellow gloves. There, he would purchase a quart of spackling paste, a texture knife, a flat brush, and three paint rollers.

On December 6th, he was seen at Home Depot again purchasing two 6-by-8-foot gray rugs, a racetrack mat, and nails.

On May 21st, Feinbloom once again pleaded not guilty, and Melanie Roe stated that she intended to file a 995 motion, which would argue that the prosecution did not have enough evidence or probable cause to proceed.

Melanie Roe also represented Feinbloom in a 2018 Imperial County case where he was charged with kidnapping. Prosecutors dismissed the case in 2019, stating that they could not proceed. Neighbors refer to him amongst themselves as, “the scary man, in the scary house”, and report seeing forensics trucks in front of the residence in 2015. There is evidence supporting those reports.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a plea agreement was filed in Imperial County Superior Court on behalf of Feinbloom.

The plea agreement states that Feinbloom would plead no contest to two charges. Those charges include torture, which carries seven years to life, and voluntary manslaughter, which carries a sentence of six consecutive years. Together, the sentence would be 13 years to life. Each charge will count as a strike.

It also states that 51-year-old Feinbloom would give up his right to an appeal and would be able to earn no more than 15 percent credit toward his time. In addition, he would be required to lead investigators to the rest of T'Neya's remains.

In the signed deal, Feinbloom also admits to engaging in torture that caused great bodily injury to T'Neya and separately admits to engaging in manslaughter of the victim. A no contest plea in California carries the same weight as a guilty plea.

Up until this point, investigators had only been able to locate one of T'Neya's legs. The partial remains had been found by early morning dog walkers on December 21st, 2025, just less than half a mile from Feinbloom’s residence located on Harlequin Court.

If Feinbloom holds up his end of the deal, prosecutors would then agree to dismiss the murder charge.

Acting Assistant District Attorney John Harter signed off on the deal on Monday. Sentencing is proposed for October 26th, 2026. Jury selection is set to begin on October 6th, 2026.

T'Neya's remains are expected to be located in at least two sites. Investigators will take, or at this point may have already taken, Abraham out of the Imperial County jail, where he would then be driven to where the remains are located.

Melanie Roe, Feinbloom's lawyer, as well as her investigator, are allowed to follow behind the vehicle transporting Feinbloom to the sites, but only law enforcement can determine who will be allowed to ride in the vehicle. Anything Feinbloom says to them during this trip cannot be held against him, with the only exception being if he takes the stand and contradicts himself.

On August 25, 2026, investigators and federal agents spent the day digging behind Feinbloom's Harlequin Court residence as well as the lot next door. However, authorities did not publicly confirm what investigators were searching for or whether anything was found.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, investigators and federal agents were back on the scene of Feinbloom's residence. As of now, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that investigators have located a skull, a rib cage, as well as other remains, which will undergo DNA testing in the coming days to confirm if they do, in fact, belong to T'Neya.

The case of T'Neya Tovar raises serious questions about systemic failures and why such a light sentence is being proposed for such a horrific crime. Like T'Neya's loved ones and neighbors of Feinbloom, we should all be asking these questions, as well as why the prosecution was unable to proceed and prosecute Abraham Feinbloom in 2018 and why this was allowed to happen to someone else and with fatal consequences. Why did law enforcement not conduct a more thorough investigation of Feinbloom's residence sooner, though T'Neya had been listed as missing for quite some time and that had been her last known location, particularly given his prior history?

Today, September 30th 2026, Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez said the prosecution assessed the evidence and believed Feinbloom could face approximately 16 years to life if convicted. However, at the time, investigators still did not know where the rest of T'Neya's remains were located. Marquez said the plea agreement was offered in large part because T'Neya's parents had made it clear that finding the rest of their daughter's remains and being able to lay her to rest properly was extremely important to them.

Why and how is it possible that 13 years or even 16 years could ever be considered an appropriate sentence for the conduct alleged and admitted to in this case, torture, manslaughter, and the dismemberment and concealment of a CHILD? T'Neya's parents should have never been asked to accept such a light sentence for such a horrific crime in order to get her remains back.

It also raises questions about what happens when Feinbloom eventually becomes eligible for parole. The agreement would make him eligible for parole after 13 years, although parole eligibility does not mean automatic release. Given that investigators testified he searched whether the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand and had searched about traveling to Thailand without extradition, questions about his apparent plans to flee the country remain relevant. What, exactly, were his intentions? Who else could be hurt pending his release?

Our hearts are with T'Neya's family as they grieve and move forward with their plans to properly lay their baby girl to rest.

JUSTICE FOR T'NEYA TOVAR!

Important Updates in the T'Neya Tovar/Abraham Feinbloom Case

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 1, 2026

Justice Warriors Collective has reported on the T'Neya Tovar case since she was reported missing from Hemet last December (2025). Today, we have some important updates.

On December 1st, 2025, Hemet teen T'Neya Tovar was reported missing. She told her mother she was headed to Palm Springs for a few weeks and would contact her on her birthday, December 13th. According to testimony from an FBI agent, a friend of T’Neya, Angel Martinez, whom she had previously lived with, dropped her off at Abraham Feinbloom's Salton City residence that day.

When Charro’s birthday passed without word from T'Neya, she became worried and made a post on Facebook asking for information and contacted law enforcement to report T'Neya missing.

T'Neya's parents drove out to the Harlequin Court residence on December 17th in an attempt to locate their daughter. They pleaded with law enforcement to check the house.

Law enforcement claims the property seemed vacant and nobody responded to their callouts. Despite Deputy Ebed Rodriguez knowing T'Neya's status as a missing person, her parents' requests to search the property were not acted upon until December 21st, when Deputy Snyder finally entered the residence after Charro and her family members returned to Feinbloom's residence and gained access to the property. It's alleged that Charro attempted to break into the house using a sledgehammer, but was unable to enter.

Charro told Hunter that she could see someone inside the residence and heard them calling the cops. The person then threatened to shoot them, to which Charro responded, “Then shoot (expletive).”

At one point, Deputy Snyder of the Imperial County Sheriff's Department testified that he had responded to the disturbance at Feinbloom's Salton City residence on December 21st when they received reports of vandalism and a woman outside screaming, “Give me my daughter back!” and using expletives.

Another responding officer, Deputy Austin Rodriguez, described Feinbloom as looking sweaty and distraught when he made contact with law enforcement. Feinbloom reported that he heard people trying to break into his residence and that the disturbance lasted five to ten minutes, resulting in seven windows being broken at a value of approximately $3,000–$5,000. He did not want to press charges.

Rodriguez testified that T'Neya's parents showed law enforcement pictures and videos of T'Neya in Abraham's house next to his drumset, and that the layout did appear to show Feinbloom's residence.

Snyder said at that time, Feinbloom consented to a search of the property. It was at this time the state of Feinbloom's residence (boarded-up windows, padlocks, tarps, etc.) was noted by law enforcement. Snyder also spotted two rifle cases, multiple ring attachments for a rifle scope mount, approximately 15 saws, tree loppers, broken glass on the dining room table, and the head of a six-pound sledgehammer next to a shattered window, along with a small crowbar and a pole. At the time, T'Neya was not located at the residence.

Partial remains were located just less than half a mile from Feinbloom's residence that same day when Deputy Cesar Rodriguez Cisneros was dispatched to investigate a call of possible human remains after Jesus Rivera and his girlfriend stumbled upon T'Neya's leg while walking their dog during the early morning hours and reported it to law enforcement.

The remains were collected and transported to a coroner’s facility in El Centro.

Chief Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Madeleine Hinkes testified that she observed a projectile in the knee and that the leg was cut on the femur. She stated that the cut was, “a very clean, very smooth cut” likely done with an electric saw or a similar instrument.

The Chief Forensic Physician, Dr. Evan Matshes, testified that he concluded that the leg was likely removed due to homicidal violence and that the bullet entered through the back of the thigh and stopped deep in the knee. He stated that it was “more likely than not” that T'Neya suffered a violent death at the hands of whoever ended her life.

On December 23rd neighbors reported Feinbloom installing even more surveillance cameras around his property.

On February 6th, investigators received a positive DNA match. After Olivia Burgos, a forensic specialist with NAAG Forensic, performed a rapid DNA test on the bone remains and compared it to Charro's DNA, subsequent testing confirmed the remains belonged to T'Neya Tovar.

On February 13th, 2026, Feinbloom was arrested.

At the time of his arrest, Feinbloom tried to flee and was located attempting to jump a fence. In his possession, he had a passport as well as Thai currency.

The same day, investigators and federal agents searched Feinbloom’s residence for a second time.

In total, law enforcement located seven cell phones; some with numbers written on the backs, USB drives, boarded-up windows Feinbloom claimed he had because he's a musician and intended their use to be for soundproofing, exterior padlocks on doors that seemed as if they were there to keep someone in, recording equipment, extensive plastic tarps and coverings including covering the bedroom as well as another room, with no evidence of construction or construction materials being present other than saws and blades, cleaning supplies, and a surveillance system, as well as Feinbloom's computer. One of the bedrooms also contained a queen-sized bed that was accompanied by large mirrors.

Investigators also found vials containing unknown liquids that were submitted for testing.

According to FBI Special Agent Taryn Hunter, searches from Feinbloom's MacBook history showed he had searched “eye gouging”; “cannot remove contact from phone”; “missing person what happens”; “can I take one-way flight to Thailand no extradition USA”; “Can deleted Zoom videos be brought back”, and “how long will police keep a case open before they find you”, along with inquiring about permanent residency in Thailand. He even searched whether or not the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand.

A Crown Victoria with its front seat removed was located on Feinbloom's property as well. After investigators sprayed the truck with luminol, both the trunk and seat belt produced a presumptive positive test for blood.

Investigators obtained certified Customs and Border Protection records and emails from Feinbloom's Gmail account that confirmed Feinbloom had booked a ticket from LAX to Hong Kong set for February 17th, 2026, just three days after his arrest.

Law enforcement was also able to locate videos of T'Neya inside Feinbloom's home, one of them being the two of them together shortly before her disappearance, along with some of her belongings, including clothing, a pink toothbrush, and a pink beanie.

Her cell phone was also last tracked back to the residence which was revealed when the FBI obtained T'Neya's location data from Snapchat with a search warrant and her last connected IP address was tracked back to Feinbloom's residence in the early morning hours of December 2nd.

Despite the evidence, when initially shown a picture of T'Neya, Feinbloom denied recognizing or knowing the girl. FBI Agent Taryn Hunter testified that when questioned Feinbloom stated, “I can't help you with that girl.” When agents mentioned finding T'Neya's severed leg, Feinbloom terminated the interview and invoked his right to an attorney.

At the preliminary hearing from April 28th–30th of this year, defense attorney Melanie Roe argued there was not enough evidence to proceed with prosecution. However, the judge found there was sufficient probable cause for the case to continue.

During the three-day hearing, both Roe and prosecutor Patricia Madison with the Imperial County District Attorney's Office questioned eleven witnesses including law enforcement officers from the FBI, Imperial County Sheriff's Office, and forensic pathologists.

In court, they played a video taken from T'Neya's Snapchat where she directly addresses him by his full name, “Abraham Feinbloom”, before he tells her to calm down.

Shortly after that, Agent Hunter testified that on December 2nd Feinbloom purchased Pine-Sol, metal scrubbing pads, ammonia, bleach, batteries, a 5-gallon bucket, and a headlamp from a Coachella Dollar Tree.

On December 4th, Feinbloom was seen pushing a cart through a Home Depot in Indio wearing black and yellow gloves. There, he would purchase a quart of spackling paste, a texture knife, a flat brush, and three paint rollers.

On December 6th, he was seen at Home Depot again purchasing two 6-by-8-foot gray rugs, a racetrack mat, and nails.

On May 21st, Feinbloom once again pleaded not guilty, and Melanie Roe stated that she intended to file a 995 motion, which would argue that the prosecution did not have enough evidence or probable cause to proceed.

Melanie Roe also represented Feinbloom in a 2018 Imperial County case where he was charged with kidnapping. Prosecutors dismissed the case in 2019, stating that they could not proceed. Neighbors refer to him amongst themselves as, “the scary man, in the scary house”, and report seeing forensics trucks in front of the residence in 2015. There is evidence supporting those reports.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a plea agreement was filed in Imperial County Superior Court on behalf of Feinbloom.

The plea agreement states that Feinbloom would plead no contest to two charges. Those charges include torture, which carries seven years to life, and voluntary manslaughter, which carries a sentence of six consecutive years. Together, the sentence would be 13 years to life. Each charge will count as a strike.

It also states that 51-year-old Feinbloom would give up his right to an appeal and would be able to earn no more than 15 percent credit toward his time. In addition, he would be required to lead investigators to the rest of T'Neya's remains.

In the signed deal, Feinbloom also admits to engaging in torture that caused great bodily injury to T'Neya and separately admits to engaging in manslaughter of the victim. A no contest plea in California carries the same weight as a guilty plea.

Up until this point, investigators had only been able to locate one of T'Neya's legs. The partial remains had been found by early morning dog walkers on December 21st, 2025, just less than half a mile from Feinbloom’s residence located on Harlequin Court.

If Feinbloom holds up his end of the deal, prosecutors would then agree to dismiss the murder charge.

Acting Assistant District Attorney John Harter signed off on the deal on Monday. Sentencing is proposed for October 26th, 2026. Jury selection is set to begin on October 6th, 2026.

T'Neya's remains are expected to be located in at least two sites. Investigators will take, or at this point may have already taken, Abraham out of the Imperial County jail, where he would then be driven to where the remains are located.

Melanie Roe, Feinbloom's lawyer, as well as her investigator, are allowed to follow behind the vehicle transporting Feinbloom to the sites, but only law enforcement can determine who will be allowed to ride in the vehicle. Anything Feinbloom says to them during this trip cannot be held against him, with the only exception being if he takes the stand and contradicts himself.

On August 25, 2026, investigators and federal agents spent the day digging behind Feinbloom's Harlequin Court residence as well as the lot next door. However, authorities did not publicly confirm what investigators were searching for or whether anything was found.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, investigators and federal agents were back on the scene of Feinbloom's residence. As of now, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that investigators have located a skull, a rib cage, as well as other remains, which will undergo DNA testing in the coming days to confirm if they do, in fact, belong to T'Neya.

The case of T'Neya Tovar raises serious questions about systemic failures and why such a light sentence is being proposed for such a horrific crime. Like T'Neya's loved ones and neighbors of Feinbloom, we should all be asking these questions, as well as why the prosecution was unable to proceed and prosecute Abraham Feinbloom in 2018 and why this was allowed to happen to someone else and with fatal consequences. Why did law enforcement not conduct a more thorough investigation of Feinbloom's residence sooner, though T'Neya had been listed as missing for quite some time and that had been her last known location, particularly given his prior history?

Today, September 30th 2026, Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez said the prosecution assessed the evidence and believed Feinbloom could face approximately 16 years to life if convicted. However, at the time, investigators still did not know where the rest of T'Neya's remains were located. Marquez said the plea agreement was offered in large part because T'Neya's parents had made it clear that finding the rest of their daughter's remains and being able to lay her to rest properly was extremely important to them.

Why and how is it possible that 13 years or even 16 years could ever be considered an appropriate sentence for the conduct alleged and admitted to in this case, torture, manslaughter, and the dismemberment and concealment of a CHILD? T'Neya's parents should have never been asked to accept such a light sentence for such a horrific crime in order to get her remains back.

It also raises questions about what happens when Feinbloom eventually becomes eligible for parole. The agreement would make him eligible for parole after 13 years, although parole eligibility does not mean automatic release. Given that investigators testified he searched whether the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand and had searched about traveling to Thailand without extradition, questions about his apparent plans to flee the country remain relevant. What, exactly, were his intentions? Who else could be hurt pending his release?

Our hearts are with T'Neya's family as they grieve and move forward with their plans to properly lay their baby girl to rest.

JUSTICE FOR T'NEYA TOVAR!

In loving memory of David Jaxon Page

June 26, 1999 - September 29, 2019

David Jaxon Page was passionate about the things and people he loved. He was autistic, and he had an amazing smile that lit up a room. He dreamed of opening a wild wolf sanctuary. Most of all, he wanted people to simply love one another.

David was 20 years old when he was killed by police during a mental health crisis in September of 2019. His mother, Crystina Page, lost her son in the worst way a parent can. But her suffering did not end there.

After his death, David's body was taken to Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs. His mother believed he had been cremated. She carried an urn she thought held her son's ashes, held onto it, and grieved over it. It was not him. For years, David's body was left in a building in Penrose, Colorado, along with the bodies of 190 other people. When they were discovered in 2023, families learned their loved ones had never been laid to rest. Their remains had been neglected and disrespected in ways no family should ever have to imagine.

It is horrible enough that Crystina had to lose her son the way she did, but to then have his remains treated with such disregard, and having been deceived about it for years, is a second wound no mother should carry.

The funeral home's owners, Jon and Carie Hallford, ran a fraudulent scheme for years while living a lavish lifestyle. Colorado had long been known for some of the weakest funeral home regulations in the country, and that lack of oversight let this happen.

When a plea deal for Jon Hallford came before a judge, families described the pain and shame they had carried since the discovery. Crystina was among those who stood up and spoke, and the judge rejected the deal.

Out of this grief, Crystina founded, "Colorado Remembers" a nonprofit that brings together families affected by the investigation. It has since grown to include families from similar cases across Colorado, so that no one has to carry this alone and no one is forgotten.

How you can help:

- Follow and support Colorado Remembers, and share their work

- Say David's name, and the names of all 191, so they are never forgotten

- Support stronger funeral home oversight in Colorado

- Stand with the families still seeking answers and accountability

David was a son, a dreamer, and a gentle soul whose life mattered. His mother's fight matters. Please share this post so what happened to him is never forgotten.

JUSTICE FOR DAVID JAXON PAGE!

(Included are photos of both the urn his mother believed to be his, but was not (the red urn), and the urn that actually is his, (stone colored urn). Both are crucial to his story.)

The “Harvey Wiresteen” Account Raises Questions About Bias, Police Connections & Surveillance

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | September 4, 2026

An online account that we believe is operating under the alleged pseudonym “Harvey Wiresteen” is raising eyebrows in the Hemet community. The name appears to be an unmistakable play on the name of convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein, whom, as you can see from the screenshots, the profile has also posted content about.

Not only is the reported alias in itself a red flag, but the comments the operator of this account has left under posts in community Facebook groups are also alarming.

The individual operating this account has amplified anti-Latino bias by engaging in what appears to be linguistic mockery of a hispanic individual who was placed in police custody.

This is especially concerning because the profile features a “thin blue line” profile picture while also maintaining visible public connections with police personnel, including high-ranking officials such as Hemet Police Department's Chief Michael Arellano, Former Chief Dave Brown, Former Sgt. Bob Nishida, and current Officer Derek Maddox.

The account has also posted a photograph of Chief Eddie Pust alongside Former Fire Chief Eddie Sell with a caption inviting everyone to join him and others in congratulating Eddie Sell on being sworn in.

It's profoundly disturbing when an account visibly networked with the PD’s highest-ranking officials is reportedly pushing racially insensitive narratives while actively advocating for mass surveillance.

This same account is reportedly actively dismissing residents’ legitimate privacy concerns regarding invasive FLOCK cameras. As community members raise valid concerns regarding government overreach as well as surveillance fatigue, this profile, which is covered in law enforcement branding, is apparently actively mocking and dismissing their concerns.

Using law enforcement branding while making disparaging and racially insensitive remarks creates a hostile environment for minority community members and reinforces concerns regarding potential bias and racism within local public safety. This further damages trust in a community that is already skeptical of law enforcement.

It's absolutely unacceptable when individuals hiding behind alleged alias accounts paired with law enforcement branding mock marginalized groups and push for expanded public surveillance regardless of community objection.

Whether an individual behind this account is an active law enforcement officer, former personnel, or affiliated with department officials and events, toxic online behavior and police-branded bigotry have no place in our community. We deserve higher standards of integrity from public safety officials and an end to offensive alias accounts.

Straight from the horse's mouth. Smh. Disgraceful.

"WOMAN REPORTS BEING THREATENED WITH ICE CALL DURING SUPERMARKET ALTERCATION IN HEMET, CALIFORNIA"

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"🚨 WOMAN REPORTS BEING THREATENED WITH ICE CALL DURING SUPERMARKET ALTERCATION IN HEMET, CALIFORNIA

A dispute over passing through supermarket aisles ended in allegations and police intervention on August 26, 2026, in Hemet, California.

According to the complainant's testimony, another customer, was allegedly blocking her path in different areas of the establishment. When she decided to confront her, the woman allegedly replied: "I am a citizen, bitch, don't mess with me; I'm going to call ICE to take you away."

The victim remained in the store until an officer arrived and explained what happened. She stated that she was able to prove her immigration status posed no issue. She also noted that the manager reportedly confirmed that the other customer had blocked her path on multiple occasions.

The woman seen in the video then left the premises before police arrived, although she allegedly left her details with management. The complainant requested that this information be handed over to the officer and stated that she filed a formal report.

So far, the details released reflect the complainant's version of events. The position of the other woman involved is not publicly known, nor is it known whether authorities determined that an infraction was committed.

#Hemet #California #ICE #LatinoCommunity"

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"🚨 WOMAN REPORTS BEING THREATENED WITH ICE CALL DURING SUPERMARKET ALTERCATION IN HEMET, CALIFORNIA

A dispute over passing through supermarket aisles ended in allegations and police intervention on August 26, 2026, in Hemet, California.

According to the complainant's testimony, another customer whom she identified as Génesis/Hennessey Guerra, was allegedly blocking her path in different areas of the establishment. When she decided to confront her, the woman allegedly replied: "I am a citizen, bitch, don't mess with me; I'm going to call ICE to take you away."

The victim remained in the store until an officer arrived and explained what happened. She stated that she was able to prove her immigration status posed no issue. She also noted that the manager reportedly confirmed that the other customer had blocked her path on multiple occasions.

The woman identified as Génesis left the premises before police arrived, although she allegedly left her details with management. The complainant requested that this information be handed over to the officer and stated that she filed a formal report.

So far, the details released reflect the complainant's version of events. The position of the other woman involved is not publicly known, nor is it known whether authorities determined that an infraction was committed.

#Hemet #California #ICE #LatinoCommunity"

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“Former Executive Director of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry, Jim Lineberger, Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property”

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | August 20, 2026

For approximately fifteen years, former Executive Director Jim Lineberger, 65, was one of the most recognizable faces of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry.

He presented himself to the community as a man who was devoted to helping people who were struggling to keep food on their tables, pay the rent, and keep the lights on. He appeared before the city council on numerous occasions to advocate for the pantry, pleading for city officials and residents to continue to support, fund, and donate to assist low-income families and individuals.

In doing so, he became a trusted and familiar figure in the community. So, what he did next has left many heartbroken and in shock.

On December 31, 2025, Jim retired from the pantry. Around the same time, he came into possession of 12 pallets of Amazon donations and moved them into his own personal CubeSmart storage unit in Hemet.

When the pantry discovered that the items, totaling approximately $115,000 in miscellaneous goods, were missing, they requested that Jim return the donations. According to the arrest documents, at the time of the request, Jim stated that the goods were not in his possession.

However, in February 2026, the Hemet Police Department would go on to search Jim's storage unit where they discovered two pallets of Amazon goods. They then took those items into their possession and returned them to the pantry.

Through their investigation, they also discovered that Jim had sold an additional Amazon pallet to a pawn shop.

On July 10, 2026, Jim pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzlement and received a sentence of 90 days in jail and a year of probation. The original charge of felony embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanor. A hearing to determine restitution is set for November 6, 2026.

For years, Jim Lineberger stood in front of the community asking people to believe in the pantry and its mission. He asked city council for funding, thanked donors, and often spoke publicly about compassion and helping those in need.

Now, after his guilty plea, many in the community are asking the same question. How much trust people placed in the image Jim created of himself was misplaced?

Despite the actions of Jim Lineberger, the pantry continues to do excellent and important work within the community, and in January 2026, Phil Burch became the pantry's new Executive Director.

According to an article in The Sun written by Emily McGinn, this is what Phil had to say about the situation:

“We are saddened and disappointed by the misconduct to which our former executive director pleaded guilty. Valley Community Pantry fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation and provided the requested information and assistance. Valley Community Pantry remains focused on protecting the organization’s integrity and resources while continuing our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the San Jacinto Valley.”

To support that commitment to accountability and integrity, the pantry has created and introduced a page dedicated to providing financial transparency to the community on its website. Rebuilding community trust takes time, but this proactive shift towards total financial transparency is a strong step forward.

Ultimately, the organization's daily work proves that one individual’s actions cannot erase the community’s collective efforts to care for one another.

SOURCES:

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

https://www.youtube.com/live/Rro6ICGSPqs?is=lvCE7FsiLbKbgllJ

https://vcpcares.org/financial-transparency/

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“Former Executive Director of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry, Jim Lineberger, Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property”

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | August 20, 2026

For approximately fifteen years, former Executive Director Jim Lineberger, 65, was one of the most recognizable faces of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry.

He presented himself to the community as a man who was devoted to helping people who were struggling to keep food on their tables, pay the rent, and keep the lights on. He appeared before the city council on numerous occasions to advocate for the pantry, pleading for city officials and residents to continue to support, fund, and donate to assist low-income families and individuals.

In doing so, he became a trusted and familiar figure in the community. So, what he did next has left many heartbroken and in shock.

On December 31, 2025, Jim retired from the pantry. Around the same time, he came into possession of 12 pallets of Amazon donations and moved them into his own personal CubeSmart storage unit in Hemet.

When the pantry discovered that the items, totaling approximately $115,000 in miscellaneous goods, were missing, they requested that Jim return the donations. According to the arrest documents, at the time of the request, Jim stated that the goods were not in his possession.

However, in February 2026, the Hemet Police Department would go on to search Jim's storage unit where they discovered two pallets of Amazon goods. They then took those items into their possession and returned them to the pantry.

Through their investigation, they also discovered that Jim had sold an additional Amazon pallet to a pawn shop.

On July 10, 2026, Jim pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzlement and received a sentence of 90 days in jail and a year of probation. The original charge of felony embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanor. A hearing to determine restitution is set for November 6, 2026.

For years, Jim Lineberger stood in front of the community asking people to believe in the pantry and its mission. He asked city council for funding, thanked donors, and often spoke publicly about compassion and helping those in need.

Now, after his guilty plea, many in the community are asking the same question. How much trust people placed in the image Jim created of himself was misplaced?

Despite the actions of Jim Lineberger, the pantry continues to do excellent and important work within the community, and in January 2026, Phil Burch became the pantry's new Executive Director.

According to an article in The Sun written by Emily McGinn, this is what Phil had to say about the situation:

“We are saddened and disappointed by the misconduct to which our former executive director pleaded guilty. Valley Community Pantry fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation and provided the requested information and assistance. Valley Community Pantry remains focused on protecting the organization’s integrity and resources while continuing our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the San Jacinto Valley.”

To support that commitment to accountability and integrity, the pantry has created and introduced a page dedicated to providing financial transparency to the community on its website. Rebuilding community trust takes time, but this proactive shift towards total financial transparency is a strong step forward.

Ultimately, the organization's daily work proves that one individual’s actions cannot erase the community’s collective efforts to care for one another.

SOURCES:

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

https://www.youtube.com/live/Rro6ICGSPqs?is=lvCE7FsiLbKbgllJ

https://vcpcares.org/financial-transparency/

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“Former Executive Director of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry, Jim Lineberger, Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property”

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | August 20, 2026

For approximately fifteen years, former Executive Director Jim Lineberger, 65, was one of the most recognizable faces of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry.

He presented himself to the community as a man who was devoted to helping people who were struggling to keep food on their tables, pay the rent, and keep the lights on. He appeared before the city council on numerous occasions to advocate for the pantry, pleading for city officials and residents to continue to support, fund, and donate to assist low-income families and individuals.

In doing so, he became a trusted and familiar figure in the community. So, what he did next has left many heartbroken and in shock.

On December 31, 2025, Jim retired from the pantry. Around the same time, he came into possession of 12 pallets of Amazon donations and moved them into his own personal CubeSmart storage unit in Hemet.

When the pantry discovered that the items, totaling approximately $115,000 in miscellaneous goods, were missing, they requested that Jim return the donations. According to the arrest documents, at the time of the request, Jim stated that the goods were not in his possession.

However, in February 2026, the Hemet Police Department would go on to search Jim's storage unit where they discovered two pallets of Amazon goods. They then took those items into their possession and returned them to the pantry.

Through their investigation, they also discovered that Jim had sold an additional Amazon pallet to a pawn shop.

On July 10, 2026, Jim pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzlement and received a sentence of 90 days in jail and a year of probation. The original charge of felony embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanor. A hearing to determine restitution is set for November 6, 2026.

For years, Jim Lineberger stood in front of the community asking people to believe in the pantry and its mission. He asked city council for funding, thanked donors, and often spoke publicly about compassion and helping those in need.

Now, after his guilty plea, many in the community are asking the same question. How much trust people placed in the image Jim created of himself was misplaced?

Despite the actions of Jim Lineberger, the pantry continues to do excellent and important work within the community, and in January 2026, Phil Burch became the pantry's new Executive Director.

According to an article in The Sun written by Emily McGinn, this is what Phil had to say about the situation:

“We are saddened and disappointed by the misconduct to which our former executive director pleaded guilty. Valley Community Pantry fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation and provided the requested information and assistance. Valley Community Pantry remains focused on protecting the organization’s integrity and resources while continuing our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the San Jacinto Valley.”

To support that commitment to accountability and integrity, the pantry has created and introduced a page dedicated to providing financial transparency to the community on its website. Rebuilding community trust takes time, but this proactive shift towards total financial transparency is a strong step forward.

Ultimately, the organization's daily work proves that one individual’s actions cannot erase the community’s collective efforts to care for one another.

SOURCES:

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

https://www.youtube.com/live/Rro6ICGSPqs?is=lvCE7FsiLbKbgllJ

https://vcpcares.org/financial-transparency/

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JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | August 20, 2026

For approximately fifteen years, former Executive Director Jim Lineberger, 65, was one of the most recognizable faces of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry.

He presented himself to the community as a man who was devoted to helping people who were struggling to keep food on their tables, pay the rent, and keep the lights on. He appeared before the city council on numerous occasions to advocate for the pantry, pleading for city officials and residents to continue to support, fund, and donate to assist low-income families and individuals.

In doing so, he became a trusted and familiar figure in the community. So, what he did next has left many heartbroken and in shock.

On December 31, 2025, Jim retired from the pantry. Around the same time, he came into possession of 12 pallets of Amazon donations and moved them into his own personal CubeSmart storage unit in Hemet.

When the pantry discovered that the items, totaling approximately $115,000 in miscellaneous goods, were missing, they requested that Jim return the donations. According to the arrest documents, at the time of the request, Jim stated that the goods were not in his possession.

However, in February 2026, the Hemet Police Department would go on to search Jim's storage unit, where they discovered two pallets of Amazon goods. They then took those items into their possession and returned them to the pantry.

Through their investigation, they also discovered that Jim had sold an additional Amazon pallet to a pawn shop.

On July 10, 2026, Jim pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzlement and received a sentence of 90 days in jail and a year of probation. The original charge of felony embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanor. A hearing to determine restitution is set for November 6, 2026.

For years, Jim Lineberger stood in front of the community asking people to believe in the pantry and its mission. He asked city council for funding, thanked donors, and often spoke publicly about compassion and helping those in need.

Now, after his guilty plea, many in the community are asking the same question. How much trust people placed in the image Jim created of himself was misplaced?

Despite the actions of Jim Lineberger, the pantry continues to do excellent and important work within the community, and in January 2026, Phil Burch became the pantry's new Executive Director.

According to an article in The Sun written by Emily McGinn, this is what Phil had to say about the situation:

“We are saddened and disappointed by the misconduct to which our former executive director pleaded guilty. Valley Community Pantry fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation and provided the requested information and assistance. Valley Community Pantry remains focused on protecting the organization’s integrity and resources while continuing our mission to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the San Jacinto Valley.”

To support that commitment to accountability and integrity, the pantry has created and introduced a page dedicated to providing financial transparency to the community on its website. Rebuilding community trust takes time, but this proactive shift towards total financial transparency is a strong step forward.

Ultimately, the organization's daily work proves that one individual’s actions cannot erase the community’s collective efforts to care for one another.

SOURCES:

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

https://www.youtube.com/live/Rro6ICGSPqs?is=lvCE7FsiLbKbgllJ

https://vcpcares.org/financial-transparency/

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

https://www.youtube.com/live/hWllRUqnALc?is=JpImQdgiuF1Jzeip

CATELYNN O'BANNON-TAYLOR, 17, has been reported missing from San Jacinto, California.

MISSING SINCE: AUGUST 1, 2026. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

NCMEC CASE: 2097398

Anyone who has seen Catelynn or has credible information about her whereabouts can contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or (800) 950-2444, or contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

Please share this information responsibly in case someone recognizes Catelynn or has relevant information that could assist with locating her.

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Fernando Sebastian Chavez has been arrested for the murder of James Ruiz. ⚖️

If you have any information that you believe may help the case, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

📞 720-913-STOP (7867)

💻 Submit an anonymous tip:

https://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/report-a-crime

JUSTICE FOR JAMES RUIZ! 🕊️🤍

Our hearts are heavy as we share the devastating news that our family has lost a beloved member, James Ruiz, who was tragically shot and killed this past Monday evening at Garfield Park after fishing with his son and girlfriend.

This senseless act of violence occurred while James was selflessly protecting his girlfriend from an assault. Even more harrowing, this took place in the presence of his 12-year-old son, a moment of trauma that no child should ever have to witness.

We are calling upon the community to assist in identifying those responsible for this tragedy.

We Urgently Request Your Assistance:

Witness Information: If you were at or near Garfield Park this past Monday and observed any part of this incident, please come forward. Even the smallest detail can be crucial to the investigation.

Report Anonymously: If you have information regarding the identity of those involved, please contact the local authorities immediately. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please utilize the following information.

The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers tip line is 720-913-STOP (7867).

You can also submit tips online through their official website. Tips provided through these channels are anonymous.

https://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/submit-a-tip?hl=en-US#:\~:text=(In%20case%20of%20emergency%2C%20please%20call%209%2D1%2D1),of%20the%20crime%20will%20expedite%20the%20investigation.

James was a hard working protector, a devoted father, and a cherished son, brother, and friend. We are committed to ensuring his life is honored by securing the justice he deserves.

To those who have information: Please do the right thing for James, his children, and our entire community. Help us ensure those responsible are held accountable.

If you have any information, please reach out to the authorities or contact the Justice Warriors Collective on any of our social media accounts. All tips can be handled with the utmost discretion.

JUSTICE FOR JAMES RUIZ!