Angela McConnell was a 26-year-old Hoopa tribal member with Mojave, Karuk, and Yurok roots. A student who had taken initial nursing classes and who hoped to become a journalist and creative writer, Angela was described as a talented writer, poet, and visual artist whose life and plans ended on September 7, 2018.

Angela and her boyfriend, Michael Bingham, were found shot in the head at what was reported to be a homeless or transient camp near Shasta Lake, California. Michael’s father reportedly discovered the couple and called authorities; about 20 Shasta County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded around 12:15 p.m. The family says Angela had at times been distant from home and had a history of domestic trouble with Michael, who previously faced a restraining order from the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council. The family also reports concerns that the scene was not secured and that investigators provided little communication.

As of the latest update, the double homicide remains unsolved. A combined $30,000 reward is offered by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office and the Hoopa Tribal Council, and family and friends continue public events and a billboard to keep the case visible.

If anyone knew Angela, Michael, their movements in the Redding–Shasta Lake area, or has information about that camp, please come forward.