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Burglary charge could affect man tied to Navajo elder’s disappearance

Preston Tolth, the only person charged and convicted in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, faces a separate burglary allegation that could affect his custody status.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 9:21 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

PHOENIX (AP) — The last person known to have seen Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay alive has been accused of burglary in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison in Begay’s disappearance.