WI ELIJAH VUE: Missing from Two Rivers, WI - 20 Feb 2024 - Age 3 *Found Deceased*

Wisconsin Amber Alert: Missing Two Rivers boy, search intensifies | FOX6 Milwaukee

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 3-year-old boy in Two Rivers – and the search has intensified as of Wednesday morning, Feb. 21.

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Amber Alert: Missing Two Rivers boy​

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 3-year-old boy in Two Rivers on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Authorities said Elijah Vue's caregiver last saw him at 8 a.m. at his home Tuesday morning, near 39th and Mishicot in Twin Rivers. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a long sleeve dark-colored shirt and red and green dinosaur slip-on shoes.

He is described as 3 feet tall and 45 pounds, with sandy hair and brown eyes. Officials said he has a birthmark on his left knee.

The Two Rivers Police Department said Vue is possibly carrying a red and white plaid blanket with him. Authorities said no family or associates are in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 844-267-6648 or 920-686-7200.

There is currently no description of a suspect or a vehicle.


MEDIA - ELIJAH VUE: Missing from Two Rivers, WI - 20 Feb 2024 - Age 3

 

[Kimster]

Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah Vue, releases 1st statement following her son's death

Through an attorney, Baur said she is was "devastated" to learn of her son's death. Baur has been charged with child neglect but not in relation to Vue's disappearance or death.

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Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah Vue, releases 1st statement following her son's death​

Katrina Baur, the mother of Elijah Vue, has released a statement through her attorney regarding her son's death, saying she is "devastated."

"Katrina Baur is devastated by the most recent news, identifying the remains found as Elijah," Baur's lawyer, Amber R. Gratz, told NBC 26's Preston Stober via email. "She had continued to have hope that her little boy would be found alive. At this time, she is mourning the loss of her son.

I’m shaking my head in disbelief. Where did she think he was? I’d like to see her crying. I want to see if they are crocodile tears or not.

 

[Guess Who]

I’m shaking my head and disbelief. Where did she think he was? I’d like to see her crying. I want to see if they are crocodile tears or not.

yeah, I'm not buying her "belief" either. I am sure she knew.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Virtual candlelight vigil being held for Two Rivers' Elijah Vue after remains were found

TWO RIVERS, Wis. - A virtual candlelight vigil is planned for Elijah Vue, the 2-year-old boy that went missing from Manitowoc County in February.

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Virtual candlelight vigil being held for Two Rivers' Elijah Vue after remains were found​

A virtual candlelight vigil is planned for Elijah Vue, the 2-year-old boy that went missing from Manitowoc County in February.

On Friday, September 27 from 6-10 p.m., people can light a candle or a blue light to honor Elijah. People can also share pictures and their location for others to see.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Police express sadness but relief as investigation in Elijah Vue case continues

Nearly three weeks after Elijah Vue's remains were identified, the investigation into what happened to the toddler is moving forward.

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Police express sadness but relief as investigation in Elijah Vue case continues
Nearly three weeks after Elijah Vue's remains were identified, the investigation into what happened to the toddler is moving forward.

"This is not the outcome that we hoped for," Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert said on Sept. 13. "The family is devastated, we're devastated, our community is devastated."

The announcement ended a lengthy and emotional search for the boy by the community that continues to remember him and the law enforcement agency that continues to investigate his death.

"I would say on a whole, the department, there's a sense of sadness but relief," Capt. Andrew Raatz told FOX 11's Emily Matesic on Thursday. "It's obviously not the outcome we wanted, but it does bring closure to finally finding Elijah and now just comes the part of talking about what happened and proving what happened."

Police wouldn't speak specifically about the ongoing investigation, but they did say they are determined to get justice for Elijah Vue.

"We already had an investigation we were working on based on the evidence we had," Raatz said. "So, obviously I can't speak to what this is; those details will be coming eventually. But yes, the investigation has been ongoing since. We've been collecting evidence, building the case, along those lines. You'll -- I'm not saying any more about that part."

Investigators are working daily on the case.

And they continue to partner with local, state and federal agencies, too.

Much like the public had helped search for Elijah Vue since February, police continue to encourage anyone with information on the case to speak up.

"If something were to come up, someone remembers something, someone sees something on a video, by all means bring it forward," Raatz said.



Baur has a status conference set for Oct. 22. The status of Jesse Vang's case will be reviewed again on Nov. 6.

 

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/18/us/elijah-vue-death-mother-boyfriend-charges/index.html

By Rebekah Riess, CNN
2 minute read
Updated 2:32 PM EDT, Fri October 18, 2024

CNN —
The mother of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue and her boyfriend face charges in the death of the boy who had gone missing for nearly seven months before his remains were discovered in early September, court records show.

The toddler’s remains were found on private property just over 3 miles northwest of where he was originally reported missing, as CNN previously reported.

Elijah’s caretaker at the time of his disappearance, Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of the boy’s mother, is facing charges of physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death; hiding a corpse; and obstructing an officer, court records show.


The 3-year-old’s mother, Katrina Baur, is facing charges of chronic neglect of a child, consequence is death; child neglect; and two counts of obstructing an officer, the court records show.

Vang and Baur had previously pleaded not guilty to felony child neglect and other charges stemming from alleged incidents before the toddler’s disappearance, court records show.

CNN has reached out to attorneys for Vang and Baur for comment regarding the new charges.

Vang’s cash bond was set Friday at $500,000 at his initial court appearance; Baur’s cash bond was set at $400,000. They remained in custody, according to online court records.

“Our priority has always been to ensure a fair and just process, and today’s announcement is a reflection of our commitment to upholding the law and seeking justice for Elijah,” Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacqueline Labrie said Thursday in a news conference announcing the charges.

Elijah would have celebrated his 4th birthday in August, according to the Two Rivers Police Department.

Vang, who reported the boy missing on February 20, told police he noticed Elijah was missing when he woke up from a nap at his home, according to the criminal complaint filed in Manitowoc County.

A hunter discovered Elijah’s remains in the woods on September 7, according to police.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Katrina Baur, Jesse Vang appear in court on new charges related to Elijah Vue’s death

Katrina B. Baur, mother to 3-year-old Elijah Vue, and Jesse Vang had their initial appearances Monday on new charges.

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Katrina Baur, Jesse Vang appear in court on new charges related to Elijah Vue’s death​

Katrina B. Baur, mother to 3-year-old Elijah Vue, and Jesse Vang had their initial appearances Monday on new charges they were responsible for Elijah's death and hiding his body.

Baur was represented by attorney Amber Gratz and waived her right to a preliminary hearing. Her next court date is an arraignment Oct. 30.

Vang was represented temporarily by attorney Luke Harrison, but still awaits a public defender to be appointed to his case. His next court date is a preliminary hearing Oct. 24.

Both cases are being prosecuted by District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre and are presided over by Branch 4 Circuit Court Judge Anthony Lambrecht.

Baur and Vang were previously charged with child neglect in connection with Elijah's disappearance in February. Those charges were dismissed Monday before their court appearances.



According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement found a suitcase that Vang donated to St. Vincent de Paul on Feb. 19 that had Elijah's DNA in it. They also found Elijah's blanket in a wooded area near Johnston Drive and Goodwin Road near Two Rivers just a few days after Elijah was reported missing.

The complaint also stated Elijah's remains showed evidence of traumatic injuries to the head that had partially healed and had happened at least several weeks before Elijah died.

The Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner's Office determined Elijah's cause of death was "homicide by unspecified means," the complaint said.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Not going to read the link as I doubt it's in there anyhow but why again did they dismiss the neglect charges on both? Sure a big difference than just reading on Bigsby where they are now going after lesser charges after he gets 45 years, they aren't DROPPING them, just the opposite and KUDOS to those prosecutors.