Pearl Pinson, a 15-year-old girl from Vallejo, California, was last seen on the morning of May 25, 2016, while walking to her school bus stop. She was abducted by 19-year-old Fernando Castro, who was witnessed dragging her across a pedestrian overpass along Interstate 780. Pearl was bleeding and screaming for help, and a gunshot was heard by witnesses. When authorities arrived, they found her blood and phone but no sign of Pearl or Castro.
The day after the abduction, Castro was involved in a high-speed chase with police that ended in a shootout in Southern California, where he was killed. Despite the discovery of Pearl's blood in the trunk of his car, there was no sign of her. Investigators have struggled to find any link between Castro and Pearl and have speculated about several potential motives, including a possible random attack. However, no solid evidence has emerged to suggest anyone else was involved.
Although years have passed since her abduction, Pearl's whereabouts remain unknown. The authorities continue to search for answers, while her family holds out hope that she may one day be found.Last Seen: May 25, 2016
