Name: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain
Age: 39 years old
Last seen: May 17, 2024
Location: Redding, California
Status: Still Missing; husband charged with murder in August 2025
Case Information
39-year-old Nikki McCain was last seen in Redding, California on May 17, 2024. She disappeared after being picked up by a ridesharing cab from a residence near Win-River Casino.
Background
At the time of her disappearance, Nikki McCain was living in a home located on Olinda Road in Anderson, California. In 2016 she married Tyler Scott McCain, with whom she has children.
Disappearance
On May 17, 2024, Nikki McCain was last seen by family members.
On May 18, 2024, Nikki was picked up by an Uber cab from a residence near Win-River Casino in Redding, California, in the early morning hours.
Nikki was then supposedly dropped off at her home on Olinda Road in Anderson, California. Nikki hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Investigation
On May 25, 2024, Nikki’s vehicle, a 2002 light pewter Chevy Avalanche with California license plate DP154UT, was found abandoned along Bowman Road in Cottonwood, California. The vehicle was not officially reported until May 30.
Evidence of decomposition and blood were found inside the vehicle, which was later determined to be Nikki’s.
On June 1, 2024, a search was conducted near Bowman Road in the area where Nikki McCain’s vehicle was located.
On June 9, 2024, a second search was conducted on tribal grounds in the Clear Creek Area near the Win-River Casino in Redding, California, where Nikki was last known to be seen, but no signs of her whereabouts were found.
The case was initially investigated by the Redding Police Department after Nikki’s family contacted police. “However, due to information suggesting Nikki was last seen outside city limits, the investigation has been taken over by the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit,” a sheriff’s release said.
On March 14, 2025, FBI & local law enforcement searched the home of Tyler McCain, Nikki’s husband.
Husband of Nikki McCain Charged With Murder
On August 20, 2025, 39 year old Tyler McCain was arrested for the murder of his wife, Nikki McCain.
He has been charged with one count of murder with a special circumstance of intent to prevent testimony, as well as refiling domestic violence charges from a 2023 case.
According to a confidential informant, Tyler admitted to killing Nikki after a domestic violence incident on May 18, 2024. Despite multiple searches, her body has not been found.
Tyler is currently being held without bail. His murder trial has been set for November 18, 2025.
Whereabouts
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Nikki McCain’s location.
Appearance
Physical Description:
Asian female with brown/red hair and brown eyes. Nikki is 5’0 tall and weighs 100 pounds.
Distinctive Physical Features:
Nikki has a floral design tattoo on her left forearm.
Clothing and accessories:
No information available.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Nikki McCain please contact the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit at (530) 245-6135.
Resources & Further Information
Nikki Cheng Mccain – Facebook
News & Media Links
Missing Redding woman’s truck found in Tehama county, woman still missing – KMPH 06/24
Community unites in first large-scale search for mother of four, Nikki Saelee McCain – KRCR 06/24
Redding Rancheria grants access to search for Nikki Saelee, Crew flies above – KRCR 06/24
Search for a missing Redding woman continues – KHSL 06/24
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