Santa Cruz Co. officials looking for Utah woman missing from beach bonfire, foul play possible

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Utah woman missing in Santa Cruz Co., officials say foul play possible

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Officials in Santa Cruz County want your help to find a missing Utah woman.

The Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Danielle Staley was last seen at a bonfire on November 6, around 11 p.m., near Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos.

Danielle Staley
Danielle Staley
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Her belongings were found on the beach.

Detectives say new information suggests she may be at risk and foul play may be involved. They say she was last wearing a dark hoodie sweatshirt and leopard-print leggings.

Investigators are asking anyone in the area with surveillance video to review their footage from November 5-7 for possible sightings or clues.

Stay with ABC7 News for updates on this developing story.

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