Police in northern California are still searching for answers in the case of Pearl Pinson, a teen who was kidnapped at gunpoint nine years ago while walking to school. Despite having plenty of clues, including a dead suspect, a getaway car, the gun, and zip ties used in the abduction, as well as a fake “suicide letter” meant to cover up the circumstances of her disappearance, authorities have been unable to locate Pinson.
The mystery surrounding Pinson’s disappearance continues to haunt her loved ones, who gathered for a candlelight vigil at the last place she was seen in her Bay Area hometown of Vallejo. Her father, James Pinson, expressed the ongoing pain and anguish the family feels as they struggle to come to terms with her disappearance.
One striking image of Pinson shows her staring directly at the camera with one piercing blue eye, the other hidden behind her dark locks. It serves as a poignant reminder of the unanswered questions surrounding her fate.
Pinson was last seen being abducted by a man on a pedestrian overpass, who held her at gunpoint before dragging her away as she screamed for help. Surveillance footage captured a gold Saturn belonging to 19-year-old Fernando Castro leaving the scene, and further investigation revealed disturbing evidence in Castro’s possession, including .38-caliber ammo, zip ties, and a fake suicide note.
Castro was eventually located in Santa Barbara County, where he engaged in a violent confrontation with police that resulted in his death. Despite this development, Pinson’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her family continues to search for closure and justice.
The sheriff of Solano County, where Vallejo is located, acknowledged the possibility that Castro took the secret of Pinson’s fate to his grave. The case remains open, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Pinson’s family commemorates her disappearance annually, honoring the memory of the girl who would now be 24 years old. While they have given up hope of finding her alive, they remain committed to seeking justice and ensuring that her story is not forgotten.
As the search for Pearl Pinson continues, her family remains steadfast in their quest for answers and closure. The unresolved nature of her disappearance serves as a reminder of the importance of never giving up hope and seeking justice for those who have been victimized.
