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Mother of abducted Vallejo girl, Pearl Pinson, dies

By KTVU staff
Published  July 3, 2022 7:55am PDT
Vallejo
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Mother of kidnapped Vallejo girl, Pearl Pinson, dies

VALLEJO, Calif. - The mother of a Vallejo girl who was kidnapped six years ago has died.

Family members said Annie Pinson died early Friday after a battle with liver and kidney problems.

ALSO: Search continues for Pearl Pinson, abducted Vallejo teen

Her daughter, Pearl Pinson, was abducted while she was walking to school in Vallejo in May 2016. 

Several witnesses saw the 15-year-old being dragged off a pedestrian walkway, injured and screaming.

Pearl Pinson's parents keep up search for missing daughter

It's been six years since Pearl Pinson vanished on her way to school in Vallejo. Witnesses saw the 15-year-old dragged off a pedestrian path injured and screaming. She has not been seen since.

Pearl's blood was found splattered on the trail and in the car of 19-year-old Fernando Castro.

He's suspected of kidnappings Pearl, but was later killed in a shootout with police.

Family said they still remain hopeful for Pearl's safe return someday.