Nikki McCain's disappearance now a homicide investigation

A family in California is seeking answers after the mysterious disappearance of 39-year-old Nikki Cheng-Saelee McCain. She has been missing since May 17, 2024, when she was last seen at a hospital in Redding, visiting her husband's family. Her emergency text message to her sister was the last contact anyone had with her. Nikki's family reported her missing on May 21, four days after they could not reach her. Law enforcement found her abandoned car on May 25 in a remote area, but no other clues to her fate have surfaced. Recently, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office announced they are treating her case as a homicide and have identified "persons of interest." Nikki's husband, Tyler McCain, was under scrutiny due to a history of domestic violence charges against him. He had been set to appear in court on these charges just before Nikki vanished. At a recent press conference, Tyler expressed his support for finding Nikki and his grief. However, Nikki's sister, Chloe Saelee, expressed skepticism about his sincerity. Chloe revealed that only ten days before her sister's disappearance, Nikki confided she planned to divorce Tyler. This was part of a growing concern about Nikki's wellbeing, as Chloe had previously witnessed injuries that led them to suspect domestic abuse. Tyler McCain has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Nikki's family remains hopeful for answers, emphasizing the impact of her disappearance on her four children. They have set up a reward for information leading to her whereabouts. Law enforcement is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.