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Donica Shelton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chula Vista, California on Jan 17, 2020

Victim Details

Apr 14, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Donica

Shelton

45

39

63 inches

230 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jan 17, 2020

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91911

No

124588

Chula Vista Police Department

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91910

Kimberly Hicks

Community Service Officer

315 Fourth Avenue, California

6196915151

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department

2001012

2020-01-21

Chula Vista Police Department

3024

Black

Brown

Brown

08/07/2026


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Donica Shelton, a 39-year-old woman, was last seen on January 17, 2020, in Chula Vista, California. Shelton is believed to have abducted her four children—Janay, Jazmine, Jozlynn, and Joseph Shelton—who were all with her at the time of their disappearance. Donica and her children have not been seen since. Authorities have classified the case as a family abduction, and it is suspected that Donica took her children without legal custody.

Shelton is described as a Black female with bla ...
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Last Seen: Jan 17, 2020

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    Has anyone looked into potential sightings of Donica’s vehicle? I know the details might be scarce... ...Read More
    11/13/2024
    I’ve been following the Shelton case closely, and one detail that keeps puzzling me is how quickly... ...Read More
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