Ella Mae Begay
Coverage of Ella Mae Begay in the Nexus archive.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder’s disappearance back to federal prison
Preston Tolth, the only person charged in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, faces a new burglary charge in Phoenix. Tolth, who was released from federal prison in June 2026, is now in custody after being arrested for an unrelated home break-in. His prior conviction involved stealing Begay’s truck, beating her, and leaving her on the roadside.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder’s disappearance back to federal prison
Preston Tolth, previously involved in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, has been charged with burglary in an unrelated incident, potentially leading to his return to federal prison. Tolth, released early from prison in June, was arrested by Phoenix police after a break-in and is now facing a burglary charge in Maricopa County.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison
Preston Tolth, linked to the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, faces a new burglary charge in Phoenix. Tolth, released early from federal prison in June, was arrested after a home break-in and is now under investigation for violating his supervised release terms.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison
Preston Tolth, previously convicted in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, faces a new burglary charge in Phoenix. Tolth was released early from federal prison in June and is now under investigation for violating his supervised release terms. Begay's family expressed frustration over the lack of justice in her case.
- Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared in 2021 after being robbed by Preston Tolth, who was released from prison five years later after serving part of a five-year sentence. Begay's family expressed shock at Tolth's release, which occurred due to time served and good conduct credits, while her disappearance remains unsolved.
- Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared five years ago. A man who admitted beating her and leaving her on the side of the road has been released from prison.
- Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Five years after Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared from her Arizona home, the man who admitted to beating her, stealing her truck, and abandoning her was released from prison.
- Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared in 2021 after being robbed by Preston Tolth, who was released from prison five years later after serving three years with credit for time served. Begay’s family expressed shock at Tolth’s early release, which occurred despite expectations he would remain incarcerated until 2028.
- Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared in 2021 after being robbed by Preston Tolth, who was released from prison five years later despite a five-year sentence. Tolth received credit for time served and good conduct, shocking Begay’s family who had anticipated he would remain incarcerated until 2028.