Multiple California Police Agencies Search Missing Women Amid Ongoing Death Probe in Colorado Springs

Multiple law enforcement agencies across California and Colorado are actively searching for missing women, with one case resulting in a confirmed death. In Colorado Springs, 56-year-old Cheryl Bennett was reported missing on July 28 and found deceased on August 1; the investigation is ongoing as the coroner determines the cause of death. In California, authorities are seeking information on Eugenie Staite, 82, last seen driving toward northern California from San Diego, and Bethanyann Nicol, 42, missing since July 4, 2023, from Kern County. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 53-year-old Koy Kouang Saechao, who has a traumatic brain injury and was last seen near her home on July 31. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol is looking for 35-year-old Lerissa Sabala, last seen on foot in South San Jose. Authorities urge the public to report any information regarding these missing individuals to assist in their safe recovery or ongoing investigations.