Found Deceased CA - Juliani Cardenas, 4, Patterson, 18 January 2011 - #2

[MorenoI]

Gosh I am so lost for words. I am soooooooooo sad right now. RIP Juliani. I hate the images that appear in my head, him all alone out there and being found. My heart has broken into a million pieces.

 

[chicoliving]

Autopsy: Boy Found In Canal Drowned, Still No DNA Confirmation

An autopsy on a boy whose body was pulled from a Central California canal shows he drowned.

http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011...d-in-canal-drowned-still-no-dna-confirmation/

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Poor baby.

 

[chicoliving]

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"Cheek swab samples from Juliani's mother Tabitha Cardenas were matched against samples taken during the autopsy of Juliani. Tabitha Cardenas was notified by detectives of the positive results," the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.

http://www.kcra.com/news/26752460/detail.html

 

[panthera]

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"Cheek swab samples from Juliani's mother Tabitha Cardenas were matched against samples taken during the autopsy of Juliani. Tabitha Cardenas was notified by detectives of the positive results," the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.

http://www.kcra.com/news/26752460/detail.html

At least now this sweet little boy can have a proper burial. :cry:

Tabitha is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I can't imagine the pain she is in and at the same time, carrying the offender's child.

 

[Zoe Bogart]

The farmer is probably second-guessing the choices he made...wondering if he could have saved Juliani. I agree with those people who said we would be looking for 3 bodies instead of 2. The farmer made the best choice he could have in a horrible situation. Juliani can be laid to rest because of this farmer and instead of criticizing him, we should be praying for him and thanking him for helping LE bring Juliani home.

RIP, sweet baby boy.

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In agreement. If that farm worker had jumped into the canal, they probably would only have been looking for him, because his vehicle would have been the only one on the roadside, not realizing Juliani and probably his kidnapper were in the canal, too.

The farm worker only erred in delaying his call to 911. Even then, it was too late to save Juliani. Fortunately, the farm worker DID come forward and Juliani can now be laid to rest properly.

It's all too sad.

I heard about the positive identification yesterday. So heartbreaking but not unexpected since the sheriff said he was sure it was Juliani they found early in the week.

The baby probably drowned almost instantly when hitting the water, long before he was whisked from the car and floating down the canal. At least that is some comfort in this horrendous situation.

His mom, grandmother, and little sister will need lots of love and understanding to get them through the years. What a terrible burden for them. The one blessing in all this for them is they don't have to keep searching for little Juliani, if that's any consolation. The burden for the little girl will be knowing it was her father who did this terrible thing. :cry: It's all so unfair.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Memorial Ride for Juliani Cardenas

More than 800 motorcycle riders came from all over California Saturday morning to Patterson for a memorial ride in honor of Juliani Cardenas. Although most of the riders had never met the 4-year-old, they were each wearing a blue and yellow ribbon in his honor.

More: http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines...cycles-memorial-fund-20110206,0,1046087.story

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Memorial Ride Links Cantu, Cardenas Families

On Saturday, a memorial ride brought together Juliani Cardenas' mother with a woman whose family also lost a child.

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Sandra Cantu's aunt, Angela Chavez, attended the memorial ride for 4-year-old.

More: http://www.kcra.com/r/26763129/detail.html

 

[lisser]

PATTERSON —
In the Patterson High School football stadium, there were blue balloons and big smiles to remember Juliani Cardenas, the little boy who became everybody's child in the small city.

"I think Juliani will always be remembered and loved within this community," said Patterson City Council member
http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines...-missing-amber-alert-20110211,0,5160409.story


I didn't even know this little guy, and I miss him. So sad. His mom shares some cute memories of him in this article.

 

[LCoastMom]

I was just reading about the memorial on facebook, there is a post from FindJuilianiCardenas (ca) that Jose has been found -

http://www.facebook.com/FindJulianiCardenas

Starting a MSM search

This came from Tabitha - found in the canal - the shoes match.

 

[LCoastMom]

http://www.kcra.com/news/26845869/detail.html

Body Found in Canal Could Be Accused Kidnapper...

Thank GOD now this family will have some peace.

 

[belimom]

http://www.kcra.com/news/26845869/detail.html

Body Found in Canal Could Be Accused Kidnapper...

Thank GOD now this family will have some peace.

I came to post that --- I really hope it's him. And I know Juliani's mother would like to know that he's not out there on the run, living it up, never to be found, kwim?

(BTW, how is she doing? I haven't heard much... but I haven't been following since they found Juliani either).

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

So glad that he's been found (assuming it is him). The timeline was getting close and I was worried he wouldn't show up in the canal.

 

[coopzoo]

http://local.nixle.com/alert/4653002/

Detectives, the West Stanislaus-Patterson Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Dive Team responded and recovered the body of an adult Hispanic male who’s physical and clothing description matches that of suspected kidnapper Jose Rodriguez.

 

[LCoastMom]

I came to post that --- I really hope it's him. And I know Juliani's mother would like to know that he's not out there on the run, living it up, never to be found, kwim?

(BTW, how is she doing? I haven't heard much... but I haven't been following since they found Juliani either).

She spoke at Juliana's memorial last night - telling stories of her precious boy.

She read a 10 minute eulogy for her baby boy. (Get the kleenex)

http://www.ktvu.com/video/26843533/index.html

A post on FB says she confirmed the finding, it appears to be Jose - She is very happy and undoubtedly relieved.

 

[LCoastMom]

One by one, hundreds streamed in to remember Juliani's joyful young life, the way Tabitha wanted them to know her son - through those funny little moments that define a little personality.

"His first halloween i dressed him up as a ladybug and took him trick or treating," said Tabitha Cardenas, "He took off buck naked running down the street after the snowcones."

Tabitha also told those gathered about the plans she was making for the adult life her little boy never got to have.


"I remember he used to get my stethoscope out and listen to my heartbeat because I showed him where it was and that you could hear it through the stethoscope. I asked him if he was going to be a doctor and he said, 'yeah'," Cardenas told the crowd.

For Juliani's grandmother, Amparo, the memorial was not only a chance to say goodbye, but also to show her gratitude.


"This is my way and my daughter and my grandson's to thank you all -- because my grandson, believe me he is thanking all of you from above," said Amparo Cardenas.

http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-juliani-cardenas-patterson-memorial-missing-amber-alert-20110211,0,5160409.story

 

[belimom]

I just remembered that she is pregnant with Jose's baby. May God bless both of them on their journey ahead - I hope it's a peaceful one...

 

[LCoastMom]

A San Luis and Delta Mendota Water Authority employee found the body floating near Gate 9, 11 miles south of where police believe Rodriguez drove his car into the canal. Gate 9 is south of Fink Road South in Patterson.

http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=122820&catid=2

 

[cluciano63]

I am kind of glad he at least went into the canal with
Juliani...we see so many adult who "intend" to kill themselves but
somehow don't make it past killing the kids...
Plus J's mom can have a little peace, knowing he is gone and that no one can ever try to mess with custody of her new baby, etc...just to give her more problems, they would surely not get it, I hope.

 

[panthera]

Body found in canal where kidnapped boy discovered

A man's body matching the description of the suspect in the kidnapping of a 4-year-old boy was found Saturday morning in a Central California canal.

An autopsy scheduled for Tuesday will reveal the final results, but Stanislaus County Sheriff's detectives said that a water district employee found a body floating in the Delta-Mendota Canal south of Patterson at 8:30 a.m.

more at http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_17372861?nclick_check=1


Thankfully.......now Tabitha can have some peace of mind.