This week we are discussing the mysterious disappearance of Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain. Born in Taiwan and raised in Seattle, Nikki's life took a serious turn when her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Tyler, escalated to severe abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite her forgiving nature and hopes for a better future, Nikki went missing in May 2024, with her abandoned truck later found in a remote area. As Nikki's family continues their search for answers, Tyler's inconsistent claims and legal troubles raise suspicions about his involvement in her disappearance.

Check-out the family's linktree with more information on Nikki and the family's search for her: https://linktr.ee/findnikki

Research by Haley Gray with assistance from Whitney St. Andre. 

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Anyone who has information about Nikki or how she disappeared, please contact the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 530.245.6135 or email [email protected]. You may also submit tips through www.scsecretwitness.com/submit-a-tip. [source 1, 16]

Nikki is described as being around five feet inches tall, weighing 100 pounds with brownish red hair and brown eyes. She has a forearm tattoo with flowers.

Sources:

1. Benda, David, “Justice for Nikki”, Record Searchlight, 4 July 2024

2. Arthur, Damon, “We are her voice today”, Record Searchlight, 8 July 2024

3. Arthur, Damon, “Reward to help…”, Record Searchlight, 23 July 2024

4. Arthur, Damon, “Records detail ‘volatile…” Record Searchlight, 28 July 2024

5. Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report

6. Marsy’s Card

7. Schwaller, Shawn, “New Information Emerges…”, A News Cafe, 9 Aug 2024

8. Schwaller, Shawn, “New Sources Shed Light…”, A News Cafe, 13 July 2024

9. Bruinsma, Sophia, “Community Unites…”, KRCR News, 31 May 2024

10. https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/nikki-cheng-mccain

11. Media Release

12. Tedford, Maxwell, “Husband of missing woman…” KRCR News, 4 July 2024

13. Press Release

14. Kennedy, Dana, “Missing mom…”, NY Post, 17 Aug 2024

15. Turning, Anna, “No clues in May disappearance…” NBC News 23 July 2024

16. Bruinsma, Sophia, “Husband of missing Redding…” KRCR News, 23 Aug 2024

17. Pierce, Annelise, “Tyler McCain’s Felony DV Charges…” Shasta Scout, 9 July 2024

18. Interview with Chloe & Kaye