IL IL - Andrew Freund, 5, Crystal Lake, 17 April 2019

[Tracee27]

Illinois is one of the strictest states as far as the children go. Child services has always been a priority to our government. If dcfs had been contacted previously, I could almost guarantee that it was followed up on, it probably just went on to be ‘unfounded’

I’m just hoping one day we can solve this homeschool crisis.

I wish I could say I trust DCFS would have done right by this child but Semaj’s case tells me differently. My cousin used to work for DCFS and the truth is they are overwhelmed with cases and the real cases can slip through. I believe most case workers are trying but the system is broken and needs help.


DCFS report shows litany of failures in death of 17-month-old Semaj Crosby


Found Deceased - IL - Semaj Crosby, 16 mos, Joliet Township, 25 April 2017

 

[Willow Knight]

Andrew Freund

Height - 3'5"

Weight - 65 lbs

Have you seen this child? ANDREW FREUND

Does 65 lbs sound correct?

 

[kmartin96]

Just got home after being gone for 12 hours today....my husband told me to get on here and see what's happening....we live approx 10 minutes away from the scene. So glad some other local neighbors are in this thread as well. Hope for more information soon.

 

[GoatStalker13]

Hey all, I’m new here.
I was searching for information and came across your site.

*modsnip*

 

[Neeners09]

Someone said on Facebook that the mom is being arrested? I can’t find anything to confirm that. They are searching the lake next to my house. It’s killing me that these children were surrounded by good people that would have done anything and everything to help.
Why wasn’t he in school?

I heard this as well and a friend sent me a video of a woman being arrested but can’t say for sure if it’s the mom. I live here in Crystal Lake

 

[Tracee27]

Does 65 lbs sound correct?

No. I would say smaller. He looks comparable to my 5 year old who is tall but skinny. Maybe 45-50.

 

[GoatStalker13]

Police scanner channel

Crystal Lake Police and Fire - Live Audio Feed Web Player Live Audio Feed

 

[castilloisno1]

Does 65 lbs sound correct?

I am going to say what I did in another case here on WS. I taught fist grade for years and had a lesson where the children were weighed and had their height measured. On average, a first grader age 6-7 weighs 46 pounds and is 46 inches tall.

 

[Tracee27]

Search Continues For Missing Boy, 5

A few pictures of the area and talking to locals. No new info yet

 

[Momofbeau]

The parents probably didn’t know what his weight was and guessed

 

[Knox]

Couldn't the home be a crime scene because he was abducted? Why are we assuming so soon, am I missing something?

 

[insearchoflight]

Couldn't the home be a crime scene because he was abducted? Why are we assuming so soon, am I missing something?

MSM says LE found no evidence of an abduction

“An Amber Alert was not issued because authorities are unable to confirm an abduction had occurred.

The FBI joined other local law enforcement in assisting Crystal Lake police in the search. Just before 4 p.m. police expanded the area they consider a crime scene, though they did not offer details about what prompted them to do so.”

Crystal Lake boy missing: FBI joins search for 5-year-old Andrew 'AJ' Freund

 

[Momofbeau]

Is atty Andrew the dad? Or the grandfather?

 

[Knox]

Couldn't the home be a crime scene because he was abducted? Why are we assuming so soon, am I missing something?

Ok, I see what you all see now. Already a FB Discussion Page where info is being shared ...

 

[MissMalowe]

No sign of an abduction

No word/pleas from family/parents.

 

[MsFacetious]

The garage is completely full of stuff, I would go through that with a fine tooth comb, remember the case where they hid the baby in the garage and it took them awhile to find him?? Sadly, this happens too too much and I can't remember the name.

Elaina Steinfurth. 3 months to find her.
We had family posting with us here.

Elaina Steinfurth case put to rest with murder pleas from mother, ex-boyfriend

 

[MsMarple]

I just saw this thread. It looks like it's going to follow a very familiar pattern.

FBI agents specializing in missing children are working with the Crystal Lake Police Department in the search for a missing 5-year-old boy.
What amounted to a small task force was seen around and inside of the Freund home, as well as searching the yard and neighborhood, the TV station said on its website, noting bloodhounds were also in the area.

A boat equipped with sonar was used to search Crystal Lake near Main Beach.

FBI involved in search for missing Crystal Lake boy
P.S. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

That sounds like a desperately sad situation for little Andrew from the very start.

 

[OneQ84]

Am I allowed to name the parents?
Both have criminal records including retail theft and domestic battery.

 

[MissMalowe]

We can't sleuth anyone until they have been named a POI / suspect by LE.

We can sleuth on our own of course, but can't bring it back here to discuss.