Pro Wrestling Star's Missing Brother Found, Taken to Hospital

Shotzi Blackheart says her brother Dean was involved in a car crash and was receiving dialysis treatments.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:01pm

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Pro wrestling star Shotzi Blackheart, whose real name is Ashley Alfaro, said her brother Dean was found after she and her family had been worried about his safety in California. Shotzi said Dean was involved in a car crash in the San Francisco area and was receiving dialysis treatments, which may have left him 'confused or disoriented'. Shotzi expressed gratitude for the support and kindness from people who helped spread the word about her missing brother.

Why it matters

This story highlights the challenges that people with medical conditions can face, especially when they go missing. It also shows the importance of community support and the power of social media in helping to locate missing individuals.

The details

Shotzi Blackheart, a pro wrestling star, said her brother Dean was found after being missing. Shotzi had shared on social media that Dean was involved in a car crash in the San Francisco area and was receiving dialysis treatments, which may have left him 'confused or disoriented'. Shotzi expressed gratitude for the support and kindness from people who helped spread the word about her missing brother.

  • On Wednesday, Shotzi Blackheart said her brother Dean had been found.
  • Earlier on Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported that Shotzi had re-signed with Major League Wrestling (MLW).

The players

Shotzi Blackheart

A pro wrestling star whose real name is Ashley Alfaro. She was born in Santa Clara County, California, and started her pro wrestling career in Oakland, California, before finding success in WWE and now MLW.

Dean

Shotzi Blackheart's brother, who was found after being missing and was taken to the hospital.

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What they’re saying

“My brother has been found and is being taken to the hospital.”

— Shotzi Blackheart (X)

The takeaway

This story highlights the importance of community support and the power of social media in helping to locate missing individuals, especially those with medical conditions that may make them more vulnerable. It also underscores the challenges that people with medical needs can face and the need for greater awareness and resources to support them.