US NewsFather of American Woman Slain in Costa Rica Speaks OutSavePrintCarla Stefaniak, 36, went missing on Nov. 27, 2018. Her body was found on Dec. 3, 2018, near the Airbnb at which she was staying in San Jose, Costa Rica. Carla Stefaniak / Facebook selfieZachary StieberSenior Reporter12/6/2018|Updated: 12/6/2018The father of Carla Stefaniak, the American woman found dead in Costa Rica, has spoken out, saying he’s in “terrible pain” after his daughter’s death.Stefaniak, 36, had traveled from Florida to San José to celebrate her 36th birthday and went missing on Nov. 27.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.