Suspect in wife's murder arrested in Peru after body found in forest

In Peru, authorities have confirmed the arrest of Jossimar Cabrera Cornejo, a man suspected of murdering his wife, Sheylla Guttiérrez. The tragic incident unfolded in Southern California, where Sheylla was reported missing on August 12, 2025. Her body was discovered on August 16 at the bottom of an embankment in the Angeles National Forest, south of Lancaster, California, leading local law enforcement to suspect foul play. Investigations revealed surveillance footage showing Cabrera dragging a large object with significant resemblance to a wrapped body from their apartment complex shortly before Guttiérrez was reported missing. As the investigation unfolded, Cabrera fled to Peru with the couple's three children. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office took swift action by filing a murder charge against him on August 21, shortly after discovering the body. Using a Red Notice, Peruvian authorities were alerted to find and apprehend Cabrera, ensuring he would be held in custody until his extradition could be arranged. In a parallel development, Peru's foreign ministry managed to repatriate the couple's children back to Los Angeles to be reunited with Sheylla's family, emphasizing the urgency surrounding the case. As the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate, they await the coroner's determination of Sheylla's cause of death. Concerns regarding the safety of the children amid this tragic circumstance were also highlighted during the investigation. The authorities are expected to face a lengthy process of extradition, which may take several months. Nevertheless, the arrest of Cabrera in Peru marks a critical step in the ongoing efforts to seek justice for Sheylla Guttiérrez and bring closure to the grieving family.