51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murder of Missing California Teen

Police apprehended Abraham Feinbloom after he allegedly tried to evade arrest in connection with the death of 17-year-old T'Neya Tovar.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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T'Neya 'TT' Tovar, a 17-year-old from Hemet, California, went missing in December 2025. Weeks later, authorities found her severed leg in a field, and the coroner confirmed the remains belonged to the teen. On February 13, 2026, police arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom at his home in Salton City in connection with T'Neya's murder. Feinbloom allegedly tried to evade arrest but was apprehended by deputies and FBI agents.

Why it matters

T'Neya's case has garnered national attention, with the FBI getting involved to help locate the missing teen and the person responsible for her death. Her family is still searching for closure, as the rest of T'Neya's remains have not been found.

The details

According to reports, Feinbloom and T'Neya began communicating in October 2025. Investigators determined that the teen died from a gunshot wound, and the severed leg found in December had bullet fragments inside. Feinbloom has been charged with murder and resisting a peace officer.

  • T'Neya Tovar went missing on December 1, 2025.
  • Her severed leg was found in a field on December 21, 2025.
  • Feinbloom was arrested on February 13, 2026, around 7:30 a.m.
  • Feinbloom pleaded not guilty and will have a preliminary hearing on February 23, 2026.

The players

T'Neya 'TT' Tovar

A 17-year-old from Hemet, California, who went missing in December 2025 and was later found dead.

Charro Tovar

T'Neya's mother, who reported her daughter missing and is still searching for closure.

Abraham Feinbloom

A 51-year-old man arrested in connection with T'Neya's murder, who allegedly tried to evade arrest.

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Feinbloom at his home in Salton City.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The federal agency that got involved in T'Neya's case, releasing a poster with her pictures and asking for information.

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What they’re saying

“They haven't told me anything. They haven't even told me that they arrested him in connection to my daughter's murder.”

— Charro Tovar, T'Neya's mother (New York Post)

“I found it through news reports... and through social media... Not an email, not a phone call.”

— Charro Tovar, T'Neya's mother (New York Post)

What’s next

Feinbloom will have a preliminary hearing on February 23, 2026, where more details about the case may be revealed.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and communication with victims' families, as T'Neya's mother learned of the arrest through news reports rather than directly from law enforcement. The search for the rest of T'Neya's remains continues, as her family seeks closure.