Authorities in Southern California are investigating the death of 33-year-old Sheylla Cabrera, whose body was discovered after disturbing Ring camera footage surfaced of her husband dragging a large object wrapped in a tarp.

Timeline of Events

On Aug. 12, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a missing person report for Cabrera and her three children at an apartment complex on Lancaster Boulevard. Her 36-year-old husband was quickly identified as a person of interest.

The following day, search teams discovered Cabrera’s body in the Angeles National Forest. Investigators said the tarp-wrapped object matched what was seen in the home’s security footage.

Children Found Safe in Peru

According to investigators, Cabrera’s husband fled to Peru with the couple’s three children. On Aug. 16, Peruvian authorities located the children and placed them in protective custody.

Ongoing Investigation

Detectives confirmed Cabrera was pronounced dead at the forest scene. Her official cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The sheriff’s office is working with South American and U.S. authorities to bring the husband back to California. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will decide whether to file murder or related charges.

As of Aug. 21, it remains unclear whether the husband is currently in custody.

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