Decomposed Leg Confirmed as Missing California Teen's; 51-Year-Old Man Charged

Abraham Feinbloom arrested on suspicion of murder after DNA evidence links him to the case of missing 17-year-old T'Neya 'TT' Tovar

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A 51-year-old man named Abraham Feinbloom has been arrested and charged with murder after a decomposed leg found in a Southern California field was confirmed through DNA testing to belong to missing 17-year-old T'Neya 'TT' Tovar. Feinbloom, a resident of Salton City, was apprehended by authorities as they executed a search warrant at his home, where he allegedly attempted to flee before being quickly captured.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic disappearance of a young person and the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in missing persons cases, including delays in DNA testing and the need for more proactive welfare checks. It also raises questions about the suspect's potential involvement and the community's prior concerns about his behavior.

The details

Tovar, a resident of Hemet, was last heard from on December 1 when she told her mother she was heading to Palm Springs. Her mother later learned she was traveling to meet Feinbloom, and friends reported seeing the two together months earlier. In the weeks after Tovar's disappearance, her parents repeatedly visited Feinbloom's boarded-up pink home in Salton City, where her phone last pinged, but deputies conducted only welfare checks and did not force entry. On December 21, a decomposed human leg was found in a field, and DNA testing later confirmed it belonged to Tovar. Feinbloom was arrested on January 13 and charged with murder and resisting a peace officer.

  • On December 1, Tovar told her mother she was heading to Palm Springs.
  • In October, friends reported seeing Tovar with Feinbloom in Los Angeles.
  • On December 21, a decomposed human leg was found in a field in Salton City.
  • On December 23, neighbors said Feinbloom began installing multiple security cameras around his home.
  • On January 13, Feinbloom was arrested and charged with murder and resisting a peace officer.

The players

T'Neya 'TT' Tovar

A 17-year-old resident of Hemet, California who went missing on December 1 after telling her mother she was heading to Palm Springs.

Abraham Feinbloom

A 51-year-old resident of Salton City, California who was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Tovar's disappearance.

Charro Tovar

The mother of T'Neya 'TT' Tovar, who filed a missing person report and has questioned why law enforcement did not act sooner.

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What they’re saying

“If they had acted sooner, maybe my child could have been saved.”

— Charro Tovar, Mother of T'Neya 'TT' Tovar (KESQ-TV)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Abraham Feinbloom out on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to respond swiftly and thoroughly in missing persons cases, as delays in DNA testing and welfare checks may have contributed to the loss of a young life. It also raises concerns about the suspect's potential involvement and the community's prior unease about his behavior.