Introduction

On January 17, 2020, the tranquil community of Chula Vista, California, was shaken by the sudden disappearance of 39-year-old Donica Shelton and her four young children: Janay, Jazmine, Jozlynn, and Joseph. This case, rooted in a custodial dispute, has left authorities and the community searching for answers for over five years.

The Disappearance

The Shelton family was last seen together on January 17, 2020. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the children may be in the company of their mother, Donica Shelton. The circumstances suggest that Donica, the non-custodial parent, took her children amidst a custodial disagreement. Since that day, there has been no confirmed contact or sightings of the family....Read More