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Woman charged in connection with Michael Vaughan's death to remain in state hospital

The report about Wondra's competency is private, but the state prosecutor said he doesn't object to extending her stay because it's "rational" given the facts.
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PAYETTE, Idaho — Sarah Wondra, the woman charged with the failure to report the death of missing Fruitland boy Michael Vaughan, will remain in a state hospital per a request by Idaho Health and Welfare.

In Payette County Court on Monday, Judge Brian Lee said that IDHW requested Wondra remain in State Hospital South in Blackfoot. The report filed about Wondra's competency is private, but the state prosecutor said he doesn't object to extending Wondra's stay because it's "rational" given the facts laid out in the report, the prosecutor said.

Her next status hearing is set for March 20, at 9 a.m. Idaho State law says that after a 90-day commitment period, their hospital stay can extend to an additional 180 days.

Wondra was committed to the hospital nearly three months ago after she was arrested at her home in Fruitland. Prosecutors said Wondra had knowledge of Vaughan's death and failed to report it to law enforcement.

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Brooke Curtiss, an admin of the "Michael Vaughan Fruitland Missing Child Search" Facebook page, says she started the page to support the family and provide a place where just facts about the case are posted -- no conjecture, no theories and free of speculation from so-called internet sleuths.

"Some people truly are interested in what's going on, what's happening. They want to know the details, they want to help in some way, shape or form. I think there's another side of it -- some people just really enjoy the drama that goes along with cases," Curtiss said. Sleuths may be able to detect things that go unnoticed, but in other ways, they can be hurtful.

"They're searching through Google and whatever else, and they're trying to make two points meet that don't actually meet," Curtiss told KTVB.

Some Twitter sleuths even pulled apart KTVB reporter's tweets and stories, naming them on YouTube, accusing them of "covering" for the Vaughan family, who some people suspected were the ones behind Michael Vaughan's disappearance until police released the names of their suspects.
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Stories that grip the nation: The unfettered fascination with true crime

It's swept across social media in a blanket of curiosity. Idaho is no stranger to large cases that grip the United States.
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It has been well over a year since 5-year-old Fruitland boy, Michael Vaughan, has gone missing. The child was last seen playing around his home when his parents suddenly couldn't find him--the community immediately jumped into action and after weeks of searching, the outlook grew more and more suspicious.

In November of 2022, Sara Wondra was arrested and suddenly a glimpse of hope for closure in this case arose. She was then sent to have her mental health evaluated.
#NOW: Sarah Wondra, the woman charged with the failure to report the death of Michael Vaughan, is ruled fit to proceed. A state psychologist submitted the findings & judge signed off on it. Judge is now signing order to return her to Payette Co. #MichaelVaughan
https://twitter.com/x/status/1640385956430893058
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Fruitland Woman Ruled 'Fit To Proceed' in Missing Child Case

Michael Vaughan has been missing for over a year
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According to a court official, the state hospital in blackfoot, which is under the direction of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, “has deemed her stable enough to stand trial.”

A status check is slated for 9 a.m. April 17 with a plea hearing on the following day, depending on how the status check goes.

Wondra is being charged with failure to report the death of Michael “Monkey” Vaughan, who was last seen near his neighborhood on July 27, 2021 at the age of 5. It is worth noting that in two searches of yards following her arrest, police did not find the boy's body.
Wondra was arrested in November after a tip led to her residence and charges of failing to report the death of a person, specifically Michael Vaughan, a felony charge.

The backyard of her residence was dug up by Fruitland police officers. No remains were found in that search. The results were the same when police dug up a neighboring yard.
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Woman accused in missing boy case 'deemed stable enough for trial'

PAYETTE COUNTY — The sole person in custody regarding a missing boy from Fruitland will soon be heading back to Payette County to proceed with hearings related to her charges.
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katydid23 said:
I find it fascinating that they are, apparently, going ahead with her trial, for 'not reporting a murder.'

Aren't they going to have to have evidence there was a murder, in order to bring those charges?

Do they have that evidence?
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I was thinking they do have evidence of decomp at her home. She confessed that her husband or someone in her home killed Michael. She told someone besides her husband they killed Michael (an unnamed household member) and whatever her husband said to LE that made them rush to the house with warrant in hand. It sounds good to me, IMO.

If she recants, there is still the testimony of the family member, the statements made by the husband and the decomp at her home.
 
katydid23 said:
I find it fascinating that they are, apparently, going ahead with her trial, for 'not reporting a murder.'

Aren't they going to have to have evidence there was a murder, in order to bring those charges?

Do they have that evidence?
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City of Fruitland Police​

12-08-2022
Update: Michael Vaughan Investigation

The Fruitland Police Department continues to investigate the abduction and the location of the remains of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan.

Voluntary consent was obtained to search a neighboring residence to 1102 Redwing St. in Fruitland. On Dec. 2, 2022, ground penetrating radar and a certified human remains detection dog were deployed in the back yard of the neighboring residence. No additional evidence was found, and there was no indication that Michael had been in any other neighboring yards other than 1102 Redwing St.The purpose of the search was an investigative step to eliminate all other possibilities.

“We remain confident that the evidence shows that Michael’s remains had been moved and the investigation continues as we follow all leads,” Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff said.

Additionally, contact has been made with the two outstanding individuals needed for questioning. We appreciate the community’s help in providing information on the whereabouts of Brandon Shurtliff, 30, of Kuna, ID and Adrien Lucienne, 32, of Toledo, Ohio.

The Fruitland Police Department is working closely with the Payette County Prosecutor as we continue to work this active and ongoing investigation.

The Fruitland Police Department is grateful for the continued community support and patience as we pursue justice in this case.

Tips can be sent to the Fruitland Police Department (208) 452-3110, Tipsters may remain anonymous,
findmichael@fruitland.org or to Crime Stoppers, 343COPS.com.

Future updates will be released on this page as they’re available.

Thank you.


City of Fruitland Police​

1-26-2023
Update: Michael Vaughan Investigation

The Fruitland Police Department continues to investigate the abduction of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan. At this stage in the investigation, investigators are working to validate information and follow up on new information we have received, as a result of the last press conference.

During the search warrant service at 1102 Redwing, investigators recovered several pieces evidence. Some of those pieces have been sent to a private DNA lab for further analysis. That process will take time and we are patiently waiting for results.

This investigation is multi-faceted and will take time to bring to a conclusion. Our partnerships with assisting agencies are strong and we continue to work closely with the Payette County Prosecutor. We continue to ask for the community’s patience as we pursue justice for Michael.

The Fruitland Police Department is extremely grateful for the community support and all of those who have had the courage to bring new information forward.

Tips can be sent to the Fruitland Police Department (208) 452-3110, Tipsters may remain anonymous, findmichael@fruitland.org or to Crime Stoppers, 343COPS.com.

Future updates will be released on this page as they’re available.

Thank you.
 
I can't find the AA or anything for these charges .I haven't a clue if these are about Michael or something totally new. There's nothing new showing up for her husband. She has court April 10&11. Has anyone heard the reason for new charges yet or is it sealed?
 
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