Overview
- Imperial County prosecutors charged Abraham H. Feinbloom, 51, with murder and firearm-use enhancements, and he pleaded not guilty.
- Authorities say he was arrested on Feb. 13 during a search at his Salton City home after jumping a fence; he is held without bail with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 23.
- Investigators told the court that a leg found Dec. 21 near his residence matched T’Neya Tovar’s DNA and contained bullet fragments indicating a gunshot.
- At arraignment, prosecutors noted Feinbloom had a passport and Thai currency at the time of arrest, while defense representatives emphasized the presumption of innocence and said no death certificate has been issued publicly.
- The FBI is assisting the case and is promoting a $10,000 reward for tips, and records show past kidnapping charges against Feinbloom were dismissed in 2019.