Lighthouse Christian Church, 1122 S State St, San Jacinto.

Four candidates are running for two San Jacinto City Council seats on November 3: Susan Acevedo (Dropped out, but we are hoping she shows up) Brian Hawkins, Alonso Ledezma and Valerie Vandever.

If you live here, please go. It's a chance to hear all of them in the same room and ask what matters to you.

A few questions worth asking every candidate:

What would you do your first day in office, and how would you pay for it?

Who has endorsed or funded your campaign?

Be informed. Be heard. Thank you to the Lighthouse for hosting.

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Hello everyone!

My name is Braeden, and I am the Pastor at Pilgrim Congregational Church here in Hemet.

It’s the only progressive and LGBTQ+ affirming Christian church here in Hemet. We preach a fear-free faith that we hope is healing for those who have been hurt by religion, such as the LGBTQ+ community, and provide a safe space for those who are asking hard questions about spirituality and religion.

I understand that there are many people who don’t like that a church like mine exists. I’m not here to debate anyone or evangelize, but just wanted to inform those who might find comfort and community in a church like ours that we’re here in Hemet right off of Stanford and Acacia.

If you would ever like to visit, our worship service is at 10:30am. The service lasts about an hour, and lunch is always provided after.

If you don’t feel comfortable stepping foot in a church building but still want to talk to a progressive pastor, then feel free to reach out to me on here or email me: Braeden@PilgrimHemet.com

As ballots arrive for the upcoming election, incumbent Alonso Ledezma is asking voters to re-elect him to the San Jacinto City Council. But after 16 straight years on the board, residents are starting to ask hard questions.

Ledezma was first elected all the way back in November 2010. While his supporters point to his long experience, critics are asking whether nearly two decades in office leads to complacency rather than progress.

Questions voters are asking:
🛑 Career Politician Status: Local city councils were designed for everyday citizens, not long-term incumbents. Has 16 years at City Hall disconnected him from the immediate struggles of regular families?

💸 Financial Realities: Proponents credit him with guiding the city through past financial hardships. However, local watchdogs have raised questions regarding the consistency of official claims compared to the city's internal reports on critical issues like local water rates and rising utility costs.

🏢 Cannabis Oversight Committee (CPOT): Ledezma currently sits on the city's Cannabis Oversight Committee. Given the high-profile legal issues and federal indictments that hit past San Jacinto council members regarding illegal dispensaries, residents are demanding far stricter scrutiny over how local commercial cannabis programs are managed.

A healthy democracy thrives on new ideas, fresh eyes, and strict transparency. When you vote, ask yourself: Is more of the same what San Jacinto needs right now? 🗳️

As ballots arrive for the upcoming election, incumbent Valerie Vandever is asking voters to support her continued leadership on the San Jacinto City Council. While she is often viewed as a community favorite), responsible voters must look beyond popularity and ask hard questions about our city's future direction.

Vandever brings a long history of local volunteerism and non-profit experience to the dais. However, as San Jacinto faces ongoing structural financial pressures, critics and watchdogs are questioning whether her platform addresses the harsh economic realities facing our valley.

Questions voters are asking:

🛑 Infrastructure Funding Realities: Vandever has gained significant public support by voting against local utility and water rate hikes. While this offers short-term relief to regular families, critics are asking: what is the actual, logistically viable alternative to fund San Jacinto’s aging public infrastructure without completely draining the city's general fund?

💸 Commercial Revenue Strategy: Most of her background is rooted in community service clubs rather than hard corporate development. With individual property owners bearing the brunt of local taxes, residents are demanding to know her specific, aggressive policy plans to attract major, high-revenue commercial retailers to our city.

🏢 Breaking from the Status Quo: Having served closely alongside long-term council veterans like Alonso Ledezma, voters need to know where her long-term fiscal priorities explicitly diverge from the established city hall establishment. Does her continuation on the council bring a genuinely fresh perspective, or is it more of the same?

A healthy democracy thrives on equal scrutiny for every single candidate, regardless of their popularity. When you vote, look past the favorite status and demand concrete solutions for San Jacinto's economic future. 🗳️

Let’s discuss civilly below ⬇️

With the upcoming election, I wanted to share a factual summary of candidate Brian E. Hawkins’ public court records from the Riverside County Superior Court database, alongside how he addresses his past, for anyone researching the ballot.

1. Public Court Record Timeline (See Attached Image)
2004 Felony Case (SWF009518): Convicted on four felony counts of auto theft/grand theft with prior convictions (666 PC). Sentenced to 36 months in state prison on September 6, 2005.
2015 Misdemeanor Case (SWM1503579): Convicted of driving on a suspended/revoked license(14601.1(A) VC).
2017 Traffic Infraction (E024996BH): Convicted of unsafe speed (22350 VC) following a no-contest plea in 2022.
2023 Child Endangerment Case (BAM2301232): Following a highly publicized arrest in July 2023, the case went to a full jury trial. On January 8, 2025, the jury fully acquitted Hawkins, finding him not guilty on both misdemeanor counts.
2026 Active Traffic Citation (HE44155BH): Hawkins currently has an active infraction ticket for expired registration, no proof of insurance, and operating a vehicle with a prohibited obstruction device. His traffic arraignment is set for October 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

2. The Candidate's Perspective: "I Fit the Description"
To address his background publicly, Hawkins authored a memoir titled "I Fit the Description".

His Platform: Hawkins explicitly uses his past youth convictions and subsequent rehabilitation as the foundation for his ministry and his professional outreach work in behavioral health and addiction recovery. He frames his background as a story of transformation that gives him a unique perspective on community service.

The Legal Context: While some voters question the ethics of a candidate marketing a book about their past offenses, it is entirely legal. The U.S. Supreme Court has heavily limited "Son of Sam" laws under the First Amendment, meaning individuals with past, non-violent property crimes face no legal restrictions against publishing or profiting from their memoirs.

3. The Voter's Choice
Under California law, individuals with past felony convictions are fully eligible to run for municipal office once their sentences are complete and their voting rights are restored.

As San Jacinto voters, how do you balance a candidate's official public court ledger against their personal platform of rehabilitation and redemption? Let's discuss civilly below.

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Before You Vote on Measure Q: Questions About Extremist Connections and Hemet’s Financial Oversight

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 17, 2026

As voters in Hemet begin to turn in their ballots and head to the polls, the City Council is asking community members to vote yes on a measure that would raise Hemet’s sales tax by a one percentage point through Measure Q. The city argues that raising taxes would generate the additional revenue needed to maintain municipal services and address growing structural budget shortfalls.

However, this request has left many community members with many questions about financial oversight, responsible appointments, and the standards used to select people entrusted with reviewing public spending. The most crucial question is, “Can we actually trust the city to oversee, manage, and delegate our tax dollars?” This is especially important considering the city's projected budget gaps and questions surrounding how committee appointees are vetted.

Hemet's adopted 2026-2027 budget projects approximately $96.123 million in expenditures against $86.535 million in revenue for the combined General Fund and Measure U operating funds. That is a $9.588 million gap that the city plans to cover using existing fund balances.

Across all city funds, the adopted budget projects spending approximately $3.427 million above revenue. Though these may be planned funding gaps, they raise important questions about long-term fiscal sustainability, spending priorities, and financial planning.

Violent Incidents, Bear Mace Attacks, Extremist Ties & Community Threats: Who Is Overseeing Hemet's Tax Money?

The City of Hemet's own website lists Marcus Kelly on the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee, which reviews proposed and actual Measure U expenditures and the required annual audit. Kelly is a convicted felon whose reported confrontations and public appearances have been linked to Proud Boys members. He has served on the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee since March 2025. As of today, October 17, 2026, Kelly has maintained his position.

In a June 23, 2021, article, the Los Angeles Times reported that Marcus Kelly was a convicted felon who was arrested on June 14, 2021, following a road-rage incident in which law enforcement reported that, in Seal Beach, he had sprayed bear mace into a vehicle carrying a family, including a child. All of the occupants suffered injuries, including eye and skin irritation from the highly concentrated aerosol spray.

The article reported that Kelly had also been arrested earlier that year in April 2021 on suspicion of a felon being in possession of bear spray/bear mace after a series of street confrontations involving members of the Proud Boys.

Kelly denied being a Proud Boy, but reportedly stated that members had tried to recruit him on multiple occasions.

Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama said Kelly was wearing clothing consistent with the Proud Boys. He stated, “They had the wardrobe; they were with the group. So, in my mind, they are a part of that organization.”

According to another article, Mayor Dyer said, “Their attire consisted of them wearing ballistic vests, as well as tactical vests. They had exposed hunting knives on their sides in sheaths… Many of them also had, in their possession, tear gas or mace,” when describing the weapons reportedly carried by members of the Proud Boys during one of the incidents.

He has also been seen at multiple rallies across California alongside Proud Boys members. In 2021, Kelly was seen protesting at Los Alamitos school district headquarters and at various rallies with known members of the Proud Boys and other extremist groups.

These are serious details that deserve careful and responsible consideration when our community asks what standards the city uses to appoint people to positions of public trust.

Toward the end of 2025, after Kelly had been serving on the committee for nearly a year, screenshots reportedly circulated in community groups showing him challenging another community member to meet for a physical altercation and stating that he could have one of his “cop buddies come and referee.”

It is reported that after the incident, concerns about his conduct led to Kelly being removed from working with the Valley Community Pantry.

However, despite community concerns, Kelly remained on Hemet's Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee and was recently seen at the Hemet Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee meeting on September 22, 2026. His continued appointment raises questions about the city's selection standards, its process to evaluate appointees, and whether relevant background information was considered before Kelly was appointed.

Although a felony conviction does not legally prohibit someone from serving on Hemet's Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee, the appointment raises reasonable questions about what criteria the city uses when selecting committee members entrusted with public responsibilities and whether those criteria are applied consistently.

Kelly has reportedly expressed a commitment to changing for the better. However, personal growth does not eliminate the city's responsibility to exercise due diligence when appointing people to positions of public trust. City appointees require demonstrated integrity, stability, and trustworthiness.

Unchecked Deficits & Questions About Vetting

Hemet's leadership claims that the city's deficit and financial pressures are due to structural budget shortfalls squeezing municipal services. That explanation deserves to be considered; however, it doesn't eliminate the need for scrutiny or community oversight.

When residents have questions or concerns regarding the individuals appointed to oversee public expenditures, the city should be prepared to explain its appointment and vetting processes as well as be able to prove that oversight committees and mechanisms are functioning responsibly and as intended.

Some argue that appointing an individual with extremist ties and a background of violent behavior to oversee taxpayer dollars shows that city officials do not take public trust or fiscal responsibility seriously.

Why Does This Matter Beyond One Committee Member?

Across the country, there's a documented pattern of extremist groups like the Proud Boys intentionally shifting their strategy away from national rallies and toward local governments, school boards, municipal committees, and precinct seats.

Why, you may ask?

Local committee appointments may receive less media scrutiny or public vetting than higher-profile political positions, potentially allowing individuals to gain positions of authority with less public attention.

It also gives those individuals access to power and revenue. Securing seats on municipal oversight boards allows extremists to influence local policies, gain institutional legitimacy, and oversee the distribution of public taxpayer revenue.

It also aids in normalizing extremism.

When local councils appoint individuals with violent criminal backgrounds or ties to extremist or hate groups without pushback, it legitimizes their presence and corrodes community safety standards. Allowing someone with a history of violence and reported extremist connections to oversee public funds gives the community reason to question what appointment standards are being applied consistently.

Although this is not proof that Kelly is part of a coordinated infiltration effort, it nevertheless illustrates why communities should pay attention to who seeks positions of influence, what those positions allow them to do, and what intentions they may have.

Who participates in our local government matters. Positions on oversight committees and advisory boards can provide access to local decision-makers and opportunities to influence recommendations. That's why transparent appointment standards, meaningful public scrutiny, and disclosure of relevant conflicts are important.

We are not saying that Marcus Kelly or anyone else is incapable of growth and change; rather, we are questioning whether the city has exercised the diligence the community should reasonably expect.

What Can We Do?

We do not have to accept leadership we believe has not been properly vetted, appointments involving individuals with reported extremist ties and histories of violence, or tax proposals that raise concerns about financial management. Here’s how Hemet residents can take action.

Vote NO on Hemet’s Measure Q. Refuse to grant the city an additional $16 million per year until the City of Hemet proves it can manage existing funds and properly and responsibly screen committee appointees.

Demand Marcus Kelly’s removal. We can attend the next Hemet City Council meeting during public comment to demand that council members revoke Marcus Kelly's appointment to the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee.

Submit formal complaints. Write directly to the Mayor and City Council members demanding strict background checks and clear vetting standards for all current and future municipal board appointees.

Spread the word. Share this information across social media, especially local groups, neighborhood networks, and community forums so local voters understand what’s really happening in our city.

Anyone with firsthand evidence of threats, intimidation, or harassment can and should preserve that evidence and report it through appropriate channels.

The Bottom Line: Accountability and Transparency Before Additional Taxation

Before additional revenue is approved, the city must demonstrate that oversight processes are effective, appointees are properly vetted, and public funds are managed responsibly. Local families, many of whom are already struggling financially, should not have to rely solely on assurances from the city when evaluating another tax proposal.

The city claims that Measure Q would include public spending disclosures, independent citizen oversight, and audits. However, residents have raised concerns about whether similar oversight commitments involving Measure U and the drone program have been adequately fulfilled. Questions about drone-flight documentation and the vetting of committee members make it important for the city to demonstrate that these safeguards work as intended.

If Hemet’s city officials cannot efficiently and responsibly manage existing funds or properly vet committee members, giving them an additional $16 million per year is not the solution.

These questions become even more important when you consider the fact that many of Hemet's city and law enforcement officials are taking home six figures in salaries and benefits.

For example, according to Transparent California's 2025 compensation records, former City Manager Mark Prestwich received $490,697 in total pay and benefits. Hemet Police Chief Michael Arellano received $520,547, and Police Captain Glen Brock received $486,319.

Vetting Matters! Governance Matters! Public Trust Must Be Earned!

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Today, as T'Neya Tovar is laid to rest, our thoughts and solidarity are with her mother, father, and everyone who loves and misses T'Neya.

While there are no words that can make a loss like this any easier, standing in solidarity means ensuring her family and loved ones know they are not alone in their grief.

Sending strength, support, love, and deep respect to everyone who loved TT. Long live T'Neya Tovar!

#TNeyaTovar #JusticeForTNeya #LongLiveTNeya 🕊️💜✨

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I know a rescue whos willing to pull but theyll only pull with a foster wont let me post her pic

So currently this has been going on for about 10-15 minutes and the Hemet Police Department is looking for somebody and I can’t not for the life of me understand what they are saying I hope everybody experiencing this is safe!

Honestly this isn’t the first time the helicopter has circled around my area I remember in January they were looking for somebody in a green jacket

I’m happy to share two significant updates regarding Hemet’s Flock and DFR (Drone as First Responder) programs following the public meeting on September 28th.

Here is what has changed:

Flock Internal Audits: At the meeting, the Chief was asked to make internal audits public record to increase transparency and accountability. You can now download the 30-day internal audit directly from the Hemet PD Flock Transparency Portal.

DFR Flight Logging: The Chief was also asked why 1 out of every 3 drone flights were missing a call type or reason for the flight. As of October 5th, every flight logged on the Aerodome portal now includes a call type.

There is still one major policy change we are waiting on: data retention. When asking the Chief why Hemet still holds onto data for 30 days when Flock updated its default retention policy to 7 days back in August, he stated he would match Flock's default once it has changed, likely unaware the policy shift had already happened.

Several residents have since reached out to Hemet PD to clarify this and request the change in writing. Reducing this window to 7 days will protect everyday citizen privacy while still giving police the tools they need via Flock's "Evidence Mode."

I will keep monitoring the portal and plan to follow up with the Chief if the retention policy isn't updated within the month.

By now most of us have heard the devastating details around T'Neya's death, but today on what should be her 18th birthday, her first Heavenly birthday, I wanted to take a moment to remember T'Neya not for what happened to her, but instead to celebrate her for who she was. 💜

We stand in solidarity with her mother, father, and everyone who loved her as they endure this first birthday without her physical presence.

LONG LIVE T'NEYA "TT" TOVAR! SAY HER NAME!

(I plan on sending the link to this post to her Mama so if you'd like to show solidarity feel free to write her or TT messages below or drop a purple heart. 💜)

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Whether you're opposed to Flock cameras, or you just like to hold our government officials accountable on their word, we have an amazing opportunity to protect the privacy of everyday citizens while still allowing our police department to investigate crimes.

During the recent Flock meeting, a question was raised as to why Hemet PD still holds onto the 30-day data retention period after Flock has reduced their retention period to 7 days. Chief Arellano stated that Flock has not made that change yet, but when they do, the Hemet Police Department will reduce the city’s retention period to 7 days.

To clarify, Flock has already made this change. On August 13th of this year, Flock updated its default retention period to 7 days. They also rolled out a free "Evidence Mode," which allows detectives to freeze specific data for active cases. This completely resolves the department's concerns about losing evidence while still protecting our everyday privacy.

Because Hemet has a legacy contract, the choice now rests with the city to manually opt-in to the 7-day standard. 

Please take 2 minutes to call, email, send a message, or mail a letter to the Hemet Police Department to politely request that they contact Flock and transition our city to the new 7-day default retention period.

Hemet PD Contacts:
Mailing Address: 450 E Latham Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
General Info: [info@hemetpd.com](mailto:info@hemetpd.com)
Social Media Officer: [jgibson@hemetca.gov](mailto:jgibson@hemetca.gov)
Facebook Contact: https://www.facebook.com/HemetPolice
Instagram Contact: https://www.instagram.com/hemetpolicedepartment
Non-Emergency Line: (951) 765-2400

Sources:
Hemet's Flock Meeting Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_QSxfGQpSc&t=4665s

Flock Retention Period Changes:
https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/flock-guardrails-address-lpr-privacy-concerns-and-police-transparency

https://www.flocksafety.com/legal/flock-evidence-policy

Important Updates in the T'Neya Tovar/Abraham Feinbloom Case

JUSTICE WARRIORS COLLECTIVE | October 1, 2026

Justice Warriors Collective has reported on the T'Neya Tovar case since she was reported missing from Hemet last December (2025). Today, we have some important updates.

On December 1st, 2025, Hemet teen T'Neya Tovar was reported missing. She told her mother she was headed to Palm Springs for a few weeks and would contact her on her birthday, December 13th. According to testimony from an FBI agent, a friend of T’Neya, Angel Martinez, whom she had previously lived with, dropped her off at Abraham Feinbloom's Salton City residence that day.

When Charro’s birthday passed without word from T'Neya, she became worried and made a post on Facebook asking for information and contacted law enforcement to report T'Neya missing.

T'Neya's parents drove out to the Harlequin Court residence on December 17th in an attempt to locate their daughter. They pleaded with law enforcement to check the house.

Law enforcement claims the property seemed vacant and nobody responded to their callouts. Despite Deputy Ebed Rodriguez knowing T'Neya's status as a missing person, her parents' requests to search the property were not acted upon until December 21st, when Deputy Snyder finally entered the residence after Charro and her family members returned to Feinbloom's residence and gained access to the property. It's alleged that Charro attempted to break into the house using a sledgehammer, but was unable to enter.

Charro told Hunter that she could see someone inside the residence and heard them calling the cops. The person then threatened to shoot them, to which Charro responded, “Then shoot (expletive).”

At one point, Deputy Snyder of the Imperial County Sheriff's Department testified that he had responded to the disturbance at Feinbloom's Salton City residence on December 21st when they received reports of vandalism and a woman outside screaming, “Give me my daughter back!” and using expletives.

Another responding officer, Deputy Austin Rodriguez, described Feinbloom as looking sweaty and distraught when he made contact with law enforcement. Feinbloom reported that he heard people trying to break into his residence and that the disturbance lasted five to ten minutes, resulting in seven windows being broken at a value of approximately $3,000–$5,000. He did not want to press charges.

Rodriguez testified that T'Neya's parents showed law enforcement pictures and videos of T'Neya in Abraham's house next to his drumset, and that the layout did appear to show Feinbloom's residence.

Snyder said at that time, Feinbloom consented to a search of the property. It was at this time the state of Feinbloom's residence (boarded-up windows, padlocks, tarps, etc.) was noted by law enforcement. Snyder also spotted two rifle cases, multiple ring attachments for a rifle scope mount, approximately 15 saws, tree loppers, broken glass on the dining room table, and the head of a six-pound sledgehammer next to a shattered window, along with a small crowbar and a pole. At the time, T'Neya was not located at the residence.

Partial remains were located just less than half a mile from Feinbloom's residence that same day when Deputy Cesar Rodriguez Cisneros was dispatched to investigate a call of possible human remains after Jesus Rivera and his girlfriend stumbled upon T'Neya's leg while walking their dog during the early morning hours and reported it to law enforcement.

The remains were collected and transported to a coroner’s facility in El Centro.

Chief Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Madeleine Hinkes testified that she observed a projectile in the knee and that the leg was cut on the femur. She stated that the cut was, “a very clean, very smooth cut” likely done with an electric saw or a similar instrument.

The Chief Forensic Physician, Dr. Evan Matshes, testified that he concluded that the leg was likely removed due to homicidal violence and that the bullet entered through the back of the thigh and stopped deep in the knee. He stated that it was “more likely than not” that T'Neya suffered a violent death at the hands of whoever ended her life.

On December 23rd neighbors reported Feinbloom installing even more surveillance cameras around his property.

On February 6th, investigators received a positive DNA match. After Olivia Burgos, a forensic specialist with NAAG Forensic, performed a rapid DNA test on the bone remains and compared it to Charro's DNA, subsequent testing confirmed the remains belonged to T'Neya Tovar.

On February 13th, 2026, Feinbloom was arrested.

At the time of his arrest, Feinbloom tried to flee and was located attempting to jump a fence. In his possession, he had a passport as well as Thai currency.

The same day, investigators and federal agents searched Feinbloom’s residence for a second time.

In total, law enforcement located seven cell phones; some with numbers written on the backs, USB drives, boarded-up windows Feinbloom claimed he had because he's a musician and intended their use to be for soundproofing, exterior padlocks on doors that seemed as if they were there to keep someone in, recording equipment, extensive plastic tarps and coverings including covering the bedroom as well as another room, with no evidence of construction or construction materials being present other than saws and blades, cleaning supplies, and a surveillance system, as well as Feinbloom's computer. One of the bedrooms also contained a queen-sized bed that was accompanied by large mirrors.

Investigators also found vials containing unknown liquids that were submitted for testing.

According to FBI Special Agent Taryn Hunter, searches from Feinbloom's MacBook history showed he had searched “eye gouging”; “cannot remove contact from phone”; “missing person what happens”; “can I take one-way flight to Thailand no extradition USA”; “Can deleted Zoom videos be brought back”, and “how long will police keep a case open before they find you”, along with inquiring about permanent residency in Thailand. He even searched whether or not the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand.

A Crown Victoria with its front seat removed was located on Feinbloom's property as well. After investigators sprayed the truck with luminol, both the trunk and seat belt produced a presumptive positive test for blood.

Investigators obtained certified Customs and Border Protection records and emails from Feinbloom's Gmail account that confirmed Feinbloom had booked a ticket from LAX to Hong Kong set for February 17th, 2026, just three days after his arrest.

Law enforcement was also able to locate videos of T'Neya inside Feinbloom's home, one of them being the two of them together shortly before her disappearance, along with some of her belongings, including clothing, a pink toothbrush, and a pink beanie.

Her cell phone was also last tracked back to the residence which was revealed when the FBI obtained T'Neya's location data from Snapchat with a search warrant and her last connected IP address was tracked back to Feinbloom's residence in the early morning hours of December 2nd.

Despite the evidence, when initially shown a picture of T'Neya, Feinbloom denied recognizing or knowing the girl. FBI Agent Taryn Hunter testified that when questioned Feinbloom stated, “I can't help you with that girl.” When agents mentioned finding T'Neya's severed leg, Feinbloom terminated the interview and invoked his right to an attorney.

At the preliminary hearing from April 28th–30th of this year, defense attorney Melanie Roe argued there was not enough evidence to proceed with prosecution. However, the judge found there was sufficient probable cause for the case to continue.

During the three-day hearing, both Roe and prosecutor Patricia Madison with the Imperial County District Attorney's Office questioned eleven witnesses including law enforcement officers from the FBI, Imperial County Sheriff's Office, and forensic pathologists.

In court, they played a video taken from T'Neya's Snapchat where she directly addresses him by his full name, “Abraham Feinbloom”, before he tells her to calm down.

Shortly after that, Agent Hunter testified that on December 2nd Feinbloom purchased Pine-Sol, metal scrubbing pads, ammonia, bleach, batteries, a 5-gallon bucket, and a headlamp from a Coachella Dollar Tree.

On December 4th, Feinbloom was seen pushing a cart through a Home Depot in Indio wearing black and yellow gloves. There, he would purchase a quart of spackling paste, a texture knife, a flat brush, and three paint rollers.

On December 6th, he was seen at Home Depot again purchasing two 6-by-8-foot gray rugs, a racetrack mat, and nails.

On May 21st, Feinbloom once again pleaded not guilty, and Melanie Roe stated that she intended to file a 995 motion, which would argue that the prosecution did not have enough evidence or probable cause to proceed.

Melanie Roe also represented Feinbloom in a 2018 Imperial County case where he was charged with kidnapping. Prosecutors dismissed the case in 2019, stating that they could not proceed. Neighbors refer to him amongst themselves as, “the scary man, in the scary house”, and report seeing forensics trucks in front of the residence in 2015. There is evidence supporting those reports.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a plea agreement was filed in Imperial County Superior Court on behalf of Feinbloom.

The plea agreement states that Feinbloom would plead no contest to two charges. Those charges include torture, which carries seven years to life, and voluntary manslaughter, which carries a sentence of six consecutive years. Together, the sentence would be 13 years to life. Each charge will count as a strike.

It also states that 51-year-old Feinbloom would give up his right to an appeal and would be able to earn no more than 15 percent credit toward his time. In addition, he would be required to lead investigators to the rest of T'Neya's remains.

In the signed deal, Feinbloom also admits to engaging in torture that caused great bodily injury to T'Neya and separately admits to engaging in manslaughter of the victim. A no contest plea in California carries the same weight as a guilty plea.

Up until this point, investigators had only been able to locate one of T'Neya's legs. The partial remains had been found by early morning dog walkers on December 21st, 2025, just less than half a mile from Feinbloom’s residence located on Harlequin Court.

If Feinbloom holds up his end of the deal, prosecutors would then agree to dismiss the murder charge.

Acting Assistant District Attorney John Harter signed off on the deal on Monday. Sentencing is proposed for October 26th, 2026. Jury selection is set to begin on October 6th, 2026.

T'Neya's remains are expected to be located in at least two sites. Investigators will take, or at this point may have already taken, Abraham out of the Imperial County jail, where he would then be driven to where the remains are located.

Melanie Roe, Feinbloom's lawyer, as well as her investigator, are allowed to follow behind the vehicle transporting Feinbloom to the sites, but only law enforcement can determine who will be allowed to ride in the vehicle. Anything Feinbloom says to them during this trip cannot be held against him, with the only exception being if he takes the stand and contradicts himself.

On August 25, 2026, investigators and federal agents spent the day digging behind Feinbloom's Harlequin Court residence as well as the lot next door. However, authorities did not publicly confirm what investigators were searching for or whether anything was found.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, investigators and federal agents were back on the scene of Feinbloom's residence. As of now, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that investigators have located a skull, a rib cage, as well as other remains, which will undergo DNA testing in the coming days to confirm if they do, in fact, belong to T'Neya.

The case of T'Neya Tovar raises serious questions about systemic failures and why such a light sentence is being proposed for such a horrific crime. Like T'Neya's loved ones and neighbors of Feinbloom, we should all be asking these questions, as well as why the prosecution was unable to proceed and prosecute Abraham Feinbloom in 2018 and why this was allowed to happen to someone else and with fatal consequences. Why did law enforcement not conduct a more thorough investigation of Feinbloom's residence sooner, though T'Neya had been listed as missing for quite some time and that had been her last known location, particularly given his prior history?

Today, September 30th 2026, Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez said the prosecution assessed the evidence and believed Feinbloom could face approximately 16 years to life if convicted. However, at the time, investigators still did not know where the rest of T'Neya's remains were located. Marquez said the plea agreement was offered in large part because T'Neya's parents had made it clear that finding the rest of their daughter's remains and being able to lay her to rest properly was extremely important to them.

Why and how is it possible that 13 years or even 16 years could ever be considered an appropriate sentence for the conduct alleged and admitted to in this case, torture, manslaughter, and the dismemberment and concealment of a CHILD? T'Neya's parents should have never been asked to accept such a light sentence for such a horrific crime in order to get her remains back.

It also raises questions about what happens when Feinbloom eventually becomes eligible for parole. The agreement would make him eligible for parole after 13 years, although parole eligibility does not mean automatic release. Given that investigators testified he searched whether the Plenty of Fish dating app was available in Thailand and had searched about traveling to Thailand without extradition, questions about his apparent plans to flee the country remain relevant. What, exactly, were his intentions? Who else could be hurt pending his release?

Our hearts are with T'Neya's family as they grieve and move forward with their plans to properly lay their baby girl to rest.

JUSTICE FOR T'NEYA TOVAR!

If anyone here is willing to help me get Hemet's 30 day data retention period dropped down to 7 days like the Chief of police said he would during the meeting, I already have a letter drafted up, or I can provide you with all the necessary information and you can write your own. Sending more than 1 email, letter, or message on their social media platforms, will make sure this doesn't slip through the cracks. This small change in their policy will go a long way in protecting our privacy, though there is still a lot more work to be done.. Let's make sure the Chief isn't making empty promises. Leave a comment or send me a DM if you'd like to help with this 🙏

Here's the full recording from Hemet PD's Flock Meeting on September 28th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_QSxfGQpSc&t=1396s