A community is in shock and a family is demanding answers following the disappearance and subsequent discovery of Sheylla Cabrera, a 33-year-old mother from Lancaster. Disturbing Ring camera footage showing a man dragging a large, blanket-wrapped object from the couple’s home has become central to a homicide investigation, leading to murder charges against her husband, Jossimar Cabrera.
Chilling Surveillance Footage and Tragic Discovery
The incident came to light when neighbors shared Ring camera footage with local news outlets. The video appears to show Jossimar Cabrera, 36, dragging a large object wrapped in a blanket from their home just days before authorities found Sheylla’s body. Authorities were initially alerted to Sheylla’s disappearance on August 12. The following day, homicide detectives became involved due to the alarming surveillance footage.
Tragically, on August 16, just four days after the initial report, Sheylla’s body was discovered partially concealed over an embankment in the Angeles National Forest. Officials noted that the body was wrapped in material similar to what was seen in the surveillance video, intensifying the focus on Jossimar Cabrera.
International Manhunt and Extradition Warrant
What began as a missing person case has tragically evolved into a homicide investigation with international implications. Jossimar Cabrera has been charged with one count of murder, with authorities believing he used a knife in the alleged killing of his wife. While he has not yet been taken into custody, officials suspect he fled the country to Peru with their three young sons shortly after Sheylla went missing.
An extradition warrant has been issued to facilitate his return to the U.S. for prosecution. District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stated, “The allegations against this man are horrific, and we will do everything possible to bring him back under our jurisdiction to be held accountable.” He emphasized the commitment to combating domestic violence and restoring stability to victimized families.
Conflicting Stories and Protective Custody
As investigators pieced together the timeline, they uncovered conflicting accounts from Jossimar regarding Sheylla’s disappearance. He reportedly blamed ICE, claimed she left with another man, and suggested she had an accident. Authorities also revealed that Jossimar allegedly fled to Peru with their three young sons shortly after Sheylla went missing. The children are currently in protective custody, with consulates from Mexico and Peru involved in efforts to secure their safety and Jossimar’s return. A man believed to be Jossimar was reportedly detained in Peru but later released pending formal charges.
Sheylla’s mother had previously reported Jossimar for domestic violence in Peru and was planning to file a similar report in Lancaster before her daughter’s death. If convicted, Jossimar faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life in state prison. Sheylla’s family is calling for justice, stating she was allegedly trying to protect herself and her children from escalating abuse.
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