In a significant development, two young children from California have been found safe in Mexico almost two years after their mysterious disappearance. This came in the wake of their mother’s untimely death, a case that had left authorities and the community deeply concerned.
The FBI revealed on Tuesday that Camron Lee, aged 40, had been taken into custody in Primo Tapia, Baja California, Mexico. Lee is implicated in the tragic 2024 death of his partner, Angelica Bravo, a case that had been shrouded in uncertainty until now.
Alongside his arrest, authorities successfully recovered his two children, Athena Lee, aged 5, and Mateo Lee, aged 4. The children had been missing since the incident and were the focus of an intense search operation.
This breakthrough was the result of a determined, nearly six-month-long effort to trace Lee and the children, highlighting the relentless dedication of law enforcement agencies involved.
Back in July 2024, the Sacramento Police Department had responded to a distress call at a residence, where they tragically discovered Bravo deceased. This initial discovery marked the beginning of a complex investigation that has now led to Lee’s arrest and the safe return of his children.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a residence in July 2024, where officers later found Bravo dead inside the home.
Lee was charged with murder and four counts of possession of an assault weapon.
A federal arrest warrant was later issued in August 2024 for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution to help locate and apprehend Lee and recover the children, who had not been seen since their mother was murdered.
Camron Lee was arrested in Mexico in connection with the 2024 death of his partner after authorities recovered his two missing children. (FBI)
In December 2025, the FBI announced rewards for information leading to Lee’s arrest and conviction, as well as the recovery of the children. The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.
The FBI said Tuesday that a tip from the public ultimately led to Lee’s arrest.
“Today’s announcement highlights the impact of the FBI’s reward program,” FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel said in a statement. “A single tip brought a fugitive to justice for his alleged crime and reunited a family.”
The FBI said an international effort involving U.S. and Mexican authorities led to the arrest of a fugitive father and recovery of two children. (Getty Images)
Sacramento Police Department Chief Zachary Bales said the arrest marked another step toward justice in Bravo’s death.
“This case sends a clear message that violence will not be tolerated in our community, and those who harm others will be pursued with determination and resolve,” Bales said. “Our thoughts remain with Ms. Bravo’s family and loved ones, and we hope this development brings them a measure of solace as they continue to carry this profound loss.”
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho confirmed Lee would face murder charges.
“This arrest is a powerful reminder that no matter how much time passes, our resolve to pursue justice and protect our community never fades,” Ho said.
Officials said the children were reunited with their maternal grandmother.
The FBI said authorities in Mexico, along with multiple U.S. and international agencies, assisted in locating and apprehending Lee.
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