The case of the disappearance of 18-year-old Mai Sai Vue of California on Halloween has tragically been brought to a close. Her body was finally found along the shoreline at Point San Pedro in San Rafael, California, almost one month after she was last seen. As the community mourns her passing, questions still surround what happened to her and how she ended up dead. Recovery in a Remote Location
The remains of Mai Sai Vue were located on November 28 in an inaccessible area. Rescuers from the Marin County Search and Rescue Team, with the assistance of first responders, recovered her body from the shoreline near McNears Beach. Authorities confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene due to the state of her remains.
Although the investigation is still ongoing, law enforcement has stated there were no immediate signs of foul play. A forensic examination and toxicology tests are currently underway to determine the cause and manner of her death.
Timeline of Her Disappearance
Mai Sai Vue was last seen on October 31 in San Francisco, near Grove and Larkin Streets at a concert. She wore a white dress, black leggings, and black high heels at the event that friends and family joined her for. Days later, the San Francisco Police Department issued an alert to the public, seeking help in finding her.
Her family had been searching for her ceaselessly since the night she vanished until her remains were discovered weeks later.
A Family’s Heartbreak and Community Support
After this tragedy, the family of Mai Sai Vue reached out to the community. Her sister Katelynn said that there was just a huge hole left when she died; Mai Sai had been her “rock,” “the only person I could count on.” In a GoFundMe set up by her family, it has raised over $15,000 toward the cost of funeral expenses to remember her life.
Her funeral will be held on December 18, and burial will be the following day in Sacramento. As Katelynn explained in her moving post, though the family did not get the resolution they had hoped and prayed for, they are thankful to have closure and the opportunity to give their little one a proper goodbye.
The tragic end to Mai Sai Vue’s story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring strength of community support. As investigations continue, her loved ones are left to cherish the memories of a young woman described as intelligent, sweet, and full of promise.
