Sheylla Cabrera was found dead from multiple stab wounds in Angeles National Forest after being reported missing. Her husband, Jossimar Cabrera Cornejo, was charged with her murder and surrendered to authorities in Peru. He fled the U.S. with their three young sons, who were later found safe and taken into protective custody. Friends reported Sheylla was in an abusive relationship and had asked for a divorce before the killing.
Country: United States
State/Province: California, United States
City/Region: Los Angeles
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: Aug. 9, 2025
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2025-08-09
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Sheylla Cabrera case: Lancaster man charged with wife's murder surrenders in Peru
Domestic Violence
The case involves a married couple where the wife was reportedly in an abusive relationship and had asked for a divorce. The husband allegedly killed her following this request, indicating a pattern of domestic violence escalating to homicide. The suspect fled with their children, suggesting coercive control and attempts to evade justice.
The suspect was charged with murder and surrendered in Peru. The victim's body was found in Angeles National Forest after being reported missing. Surveillance footage showed the suspect moving a large wrapped object from their apartment. The three children were found safe and placed in protective custody. Investigation remains ongoing.
Unclear when the suspect will return to the U.S. No reported confusion about suspect identity or cause of death.
Sheylla Cabrera was reported missing on or before August 9, 2025. Surveillance footage showed her husband moving a large wrapped object from their apartment. Her body was found days later in Angeles National Forest with multiple stab wounds. The husband fled with their three sons to Peru, where he later surrendered. Friends reported Sheylla had asked for a divorce and was in an abusive relationship, which likely triggered the homicide.
High risk due to reported abuse, pending divorce, and escalation to lethal violence. The suspect's flight with children indicates potential ongoing risk to family safety.
Early signs of domestic abuse and a pending divorce request preceded the homicide. Surveillance footage and search and rescue efforts were critical in locating the body. The suspect's flight with children highlights the importance of protective custody in such cases.
Friends' reports of abuse and Sheylla's request for divorce were key early signals.
Surveillance video of the husband moving a large wrapped object and the discovery of the body in the forest were crucial clues.
Surveillance footage and the recovered body were the strongest evidence types.
Friends reported Sheylla was in an abusive relationship and had asked for a divorce before being killed. No other witness statements reported.
No follow-up reports on suspect's return to the U.S. or trial status available.
Exact relationship duration and suspect's occupation remain unclear. Timing of suspect's return to U.S. is unknown.