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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.
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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.