Found Deceased AZ - Isabella Grogan-Cannella, 8, Bullhead City, 2 September 2014 - #1

[epiphany]

Family friend
stayed at residence for few days

 

[Dr. Know?]

Positive id that it is Bella. JJR had been staying at their home for several days.

 

[epiphany]

Sis last saw her at 11:30 PM

Sis heard no yelling or disturbance

 

[scorekeeper]

Rector is family friend and did stay at home for a few days

found in shallow grave

reported missing around 1:30 am

sister last saw her at 11:30 pm.......sister did not hear any yelling or screaming

police found Rector's old clothes

police did confirm that he did not go to his friend's house as he stated

found his matching shoe prints near shallow grave

 

[skibaboo]

Sister DID NOT hear any yelling or disturbance but told police Rector and Bella had gone when she came out of the bathroom. Last time Sister saw Bella was about 11.30PM when she went to the bathroom.

 

[Tracey4AU]

They are actually confirming a lot of details that normally they wouldn't, IMO.

 

[fran]

Confirming this morning's arrest.

Still active ongoing investigation so all details will not be revealed at this time.

Condolences to Bella and family.


Confirmed as Isabella.

Confirmed suspect was family friend.

Confirmed sisters earlier account and suspects arrest.

Appreciates community's support.

:cry:

 

[MsMarple]

Confirming JR's arrest.
Confirming body is Bella's
JR was staying at residence a few days.
Shallow grave.
11:30 pm Monday - last time sister says she saw Bella.
JR shoplifted at Walmart - police have his old clothes.
Shoeprints matched.

Thanking all departments who helped.

 

[Tracey4AU]

Thanking all departments involved. Now taking questions.

 

[epiphany]

Not ruling out any future arrests

 

[Tracey4AU]

Not ruling out future arrests!

 

[Dr. Know?]

At this point in time not ruling out additional arrests!

 

[dyannaON]

Devastating that her sister had to bear witness to this. I pray she gets counselling. Much to much burden for a little girl to carry.


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[Seajay]

Now come the tears. :crying:

 

[epiphany]

Ongoing invest; could b charges pending

 

[Tracey4AU]

Ralph is boyfriend of mother. Does not have list of all people staying at the house with him at this time.

 

[epiphany]

Ralph is BF of mother
sevl peop living & staying at house at that time
Perp is family friend
LE some contact w/him & minor arrests

 

[Tracey4AU]

Can't comment on results of search warrant today. CPS is involved in this case.

 

[scorekeeper]

police did set out to bring Bella home alive but it didn't work out that way

thanking all agencies involved

agencies contacted Chief and offered their help

questions:

no motive at this time

any other arrests: will not rule out any future arrests

ongoing investigation....could be charges pending

will not describe condition of body

mr. rector is reported to of been staying in the home

ralph is mother's boyfriend

several people living/staying at home.....does not have list with him

rector is a family friend

search warrant conducted at house today....will not comment

says child protective services are involved in the case

end of conference

 

[MsMarple]

No motive at this time.
Not ruling out future arrests.
Ongoing - could be charges pending.
Cannot answer next two questions.
JR was staying at that home.
Ralph is boyfriend of mother.
Several people staying at the house - doesn't have list of names.
JR was family friend.
Search warrant conducted today - no comment on results.
CPS is involved in this case.

End from Chief.