MISSING: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain
Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Not Your Mom Media
4.6 • 8.4K Ratings
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
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.
Thank you Kaye and Chloe for sharing your sister's story with us!
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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:
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Benda, David, “Justice for Nikki”, Record Searchlight, 4 July 2024
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Arthur, Damon, “We are her voice today”, Record Searchlight, 8 July 2024
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Arthur, Damon, “Reward to help…”, Record Searchlight, 23 July 2024
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Arthur, Damon, “Records detail ‘volatile…” Record Searchlight, 28 July 2024
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Schwaller, Shawn, “New Information Emerges…”, A News Cafe, 9 Aug 2024
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Schwaller, Shawn, “New Sources Shed Light…”, A News Cafe, 13 July 2024
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Bruinsma, Sophia, “Community Unites…”, KRCR News, 31 May 2024
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Tedford, Maxwell, “Husband of missing woman…” KRCR News, 4 July 2024
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Kennedy, Dana, “Missing mom…”, NY Post, 17 Aug 2024
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Turning, Anna, “No clues in May disappearance…” NBC News 23 July 2024
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Bruinsma, Sophia, “Husband of missing Redding…” KRCR News, 23 Aug 2024
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Pierce, Annelise, “Tyler McCain’s Felony DV Charges…” Shasta Scout, 9 July 2024
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Interview with Chloe & Kaye
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