AMBER ALERT WI - Elijah Vue, 3 year old Elijah Vue, Two Rivers, 20 Feb 2024

[46daze]

The reward has been upped:

Combined reward in case of missing Wisconsin boy rises to $25,000

A police chief says the combined reward in the case of a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who vanished last month has risen to $25,000. Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert said

www.wxow.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Shania (sp?)

Yes, Shaniya.

All the horror stories I've read here and elsewhere, and hers is up there as one of the worst, one of the ones that still makes me feel sick to the stomach.

The Horrific Death Of Shaniya Davis, The Five-Year-Old Who Was Sold As A Sex Slave — By Her Own Mother

Shaniya Davis of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was just five years old when she was raped and murdered on November 10, 2009, after being traded to cover a debt.

allthatsinteresting.com

Whenever people suggest a child might have been sold, her little face comes right into my mind and all I can think is, 'no, no, you don't want *this* child's story to go that way, not ever'.

MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 6, 2024

The search for Elijah Vue sees some developments; how are searchers feeling?

After taking the last two days off, the search organized by the Vue family reconvened. Mike Miller says that he hopes the new information on the Nissan Ultima can help narrow down a search area.

www.nbc26.com

It is day 16 of searching and Manitowoc local, MM, decided to help the search for the second time this week.

"It needs to be done. If it were my family, I would want answers,” said MM. “A lot of roads to cover, a lot of miles. The more we can get covered, the more the family can move on and search more areas here."

After Two Rivers Police released photos of a 1997 Nissan Ultima in connection with the investigation, MM hopes a breakthrough will condense the search.

 

[Stunned]

Yes, Shaniya.

All the horror stories I've read here and elsewhere, and hers is up there as one of the worst, one of the ones that still makes me feel sick to the stomach.

The Horrific Death Of Shaniya Davis, The Five-Year-Old Who Was Sold As A Sex Slave — By Her Own Mother

Shaniya Davis of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was just five years old when she was raped and murdered on November 10, 2009, after being traded to cover a debt.

allthatsinteresting.com

Whenever people suggest a child might have been sold, her little face comes right into my mind and all I can think is, 'no, no, you don't want *this* child's story to go that way, not ever'.

MOO

There was another adult in her horrific story I absolutely despised. I hear they were doing a lecture circuit. IMO

 

[gitana1]

I wonder why she's on SSDI?

intellectual disability?
end stage renal disease?
terminal cancer?
uncontrolled seizures?
schizophrenia?
etc.

Curious. At her age it must be something serious.

There’s a whole bunch of issues that can qualify a person. Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings (Part A)

 

[gitana1]

I had read that Katrina was of limited means but not that she is on SSDI. If so, I am curious as to the reason. Did that info come from her hearing? Could you point me to a link or start point about this info? TIA

Yes. From her initial bond hearing!

It’s right at the beginning of the hearing:

Bond set for Elijah Vue's mother, Vang

Katrina Baur and Jesse Vang were arrested hours after the boy's disappearance on suspicion of child neglect

www.wbay.com

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 7, 2024

Elijah Vue's mother, her partner to appear in court Thursday

Elijah Vue's mother and her partner are scheduled to appear in court Thursday. They're both charged with child neglect in the disappearance of the 3-year-old boy.

www.tmj4.com

Baur and Vang are expected to appear at the Manitowoc County Courthouse at 10:30 Thursday morning.

 

[tlcya]

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - Elijah Vue’s mother, Katrina Baur, and her boyfriend, Jesse Vang, are expected back in court Thursday morning.
[snip]
Community search efforts led by Elijah’s family resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday. People who want to join the search parties should go to the Mikadow Theater, 1118 Washington St., in Manitowoc. Search parties will leave at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day through Sunday, based on the latest schedule.
Missing boy Elijah Vue’s mother, her boyfriend back in court for child neglect charges

 

[46daze]

I'm watching the hearing, Katrina's mother wrote to the court to ask the she be denied the signature bond the defence is asking. Prosecution is reading now:

Elijah Vue search: Prosecutors file amended charges against Vue’s mother

Volunteers refuse to give up hope as Elijah's family coordinates two search parties each day.

www.wbay.com

 

[46daze]

Vang is still looking for an attorney, public defender's office needs more time. Vang did ask for bail reduction... judge said to write letter and will hear next court date.

 

[46daze]

Katrina has a bunch of other "issues" mentioned... one being faking a kidnapping. she also left2 of her kids alone for at least an hour at different times. i don't haver skills to listen & type...

 

[CHEL]

Was the hearing recorded that anyone knows of?

 

[46daze]

it's here too:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=852876219937504

audio doesn't kick in until about 2:05

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Thursday, the State of Wisconsin upgraded the felony charge of neglecting a child against Katrina Baur, the mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, to a charge of chronic neglect of a child.
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Mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue faces new and upgraded charges

Elijah Vue has been missing since February 20.

www.wkow.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[46daze]

thanks! there doesn't seem to be audio issues with this one.

 

[tlcya]

at 11:00 mark in the video linked above, prosecutors read a victim statement from Katrina's mother, who requests that there be no modification of the bond. She says Katrina has records in other states that they are not discussing in court. She has associates in other states. She is still defending Vang and her mother fears she will not appear and may leave the state. She knows the resource she had available but has chosen NOT to avail herself of them. She cut her mother out of her life in October of 2022. Paper may show limited income, but Katrina regularly has funds and unclaimed income in excess of that amount. She faked her own abduction in the past. She has a history of erratic behavior. Has TBI and mom doesn't feel court should lower her bond since Elijah is still missing. She has verbally and emotionally abused her mother and if she is released her mother wants a no contact order.

Wow, mom coming out strong. very different than the person on social media who was defending Katrina in the early days. I feel for Katrina's mother, not an enviable position to be in. That took a lot for her to write that statement and I applaud her for it.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"The answer lies with who's sitting in the county jail right now. A three-year-old little boy just doesn't walk off," said Yolanda Godfrey, who lives in Two Rivers

Elijah Vue missing: FBI reward of $15,000 now offered for info

The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the location and return of Elijah Vue and/or the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in his disappearance.

www.aol.com

Katrina Baur appears before Manitowoc County court via Zoom, March 7, 2024.

Judge denies bond reduction for mother of missing Elijah Vue

Katrina Baur and Jesse Vang will be making their initial appearances on child neglect charges Thursday.

fox11online.com

 

[Sadi]

I'm watching the hearing, Katrina's mother wrote to the court to ask the she be denied the signature bond the defence is asking. Prosecution is reading now:

Elijah Vue search: Prosecutors file amended charges against Vue’s mother

Volunteers refuse to give up hope as Elijah's family coordinates two search parties each day.

www.wbay.com

I joined the hearing late and was wondering who asked the signature bond be denied. How sad, but glad her mother wrote to the court.

 

[NyxNY]

Other arrests were things like Aggravated Battery, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, Possession of Cocaine, Manufacture/Deliver Cocaine, Battery by Prisoner, Fleeing an officer and Criminal Damage to Property. Interestingly the newest one was 2007 which was quite a while ago. Perhaps he lived in another state after that, so his records wouldn't be found in WI records? Or perhaps he was in prison for a time. I just can't see a repeat offender of the above named crimes turning over a new leaf, although I suppose he could. Just not where I'm placing my bet.

All found here and including his BD to rule out others with the same name:

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

wcca.wicourts.gov

What a fine, outstanding citizen.