AMBER ALERT CT - Vanessa Morales, 1, missing after mother found deceased, Ansonia, 28 Nov 2019

[Lillymac]

I'm guessing police came to that person's house, likely canvassing for footage. They saw LE on their footage, realized what it was about, turned their footage in, and they're hoping police find something useful.

What confused me was they say "I actually called in the number". I was hoping she was the one that tipped them off and she saw someone putting something in the bin.

 

[Mistree]

Anybody find any live-streams of the vigil?

 

[cody22]

***.....moo

 

[Beth11311]

Just MOO, if Baby V is out somewhere deceased and is found, we will probably find out if they discover her even before any PC. People are on high alert, and a large police presence and medical examiner will not go unnoticed. For now...the old adage ‘no news is good news’ might ring true.

I hate this.

 

[afitzy]

Article posted 4 hrs ago

Ansonia community gathers at vigil for 1-year-old Vanessa Morales

Quotes from above article:

"On Friday, investigators combed through surveillance footage, hoping to find cars that might have driven the route from the Myrtle Avenue home, through downtown Ansonia and up to Route 34".

Saturday night, roughly 100 community members were among friends and family of Holloway and Vanessa at Veterans’ Memorial Park for an evening of prayer, singing and well wishes.

“I just want to thank every single one of you for bringing your faith and helping us to ... make sure that this family does not feel alone, and to also support law enforcement,” searching for Vanessa, Midgely said.

Midgely’s son, Jack, read his own prayer that he wrote specifically for the first responders and law enforcement involved in the search for answers in Vanessa and her mother’s investigation.

“With everything on their shoulders every single day (let) them realize that their faith is what will get them through it,” he said.

Jack also praised the community members who left the warmth of their homes to brave the cold to hope and pray that Vanessa is returned safe to her family.

Cassetti told the group how appreciative he was that the community has come together “in search for this young little angel, Vanessa.”


Joshua Morales, a cousin of Vanessa who handed out flyers to the general public Friday, brought a massive pile of flyers and handed them out among the vigil attendees.

An Ansonia emergency medical services personnel asked Morales for extra flyers to hang up.

Morales said he was incredibly grateful for Saturday night’s turnout.

“I’m happy and amazed,” he said. “I’m speechless so many people came out.”

Police did not have any significant updates to share on the investigation Saturday.

“We continue to investigate leads and do follow ups and would like to thank the community for all their support in our efforts to bring baby Vanessa home to her family,” said Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch on Saturday.


Lynch has provided daily updates on the case, which started for Ansonia police with a call for a welfare check at 6 1/2 Myrtle Ave. on Monday at 12:56 p.m. for a woman who didn’t show up to work or call in sick. Officers responded and didn’t get an answer at the door.

 

[afitzy]

Prayer vigil update from WTNH:
Prayer vigil held for missing 1-year-old from Ansonia

 

[Beth11311]

I’m curious how much of JM’s side of the family came to the vigil. We know Joshua was there per the article posted above. We haven’t heard at all from JM since he is in custody but what about the grandparents?

 

[Alkali13]

I’m curious how much of JM’s side of the family came to the vigil. We know Joshua was there per the article posted above. We haven’t heard at all from JM since he is in custody but what about the grandparents?

We've really only heard from limited people on both sides. I'm fairly certain a lot of JM's family lives in the Valley (Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck). CH's family I've seen lives in Bridgeport.

 

[Beth11311]

We've really only heard from limited people on both sides. I'm fairly certain a lot of JM's family lives in the Valley (Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck). CH's family I've seen lives in Bridgeport.

Yeah, everyone has seemed pretty quiet for the most part. Somewhat unusual in cases like this (although not suspicious). Just something I’ve noticed.

 

[Amstorrs]

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[CTPDMom]

Sort of an aside, but it was just announced that WFSBs longtime anchor Denise D’Ascenzo died suddenly. So sad.

I haven’t heard anything firsthand yet, but our Valley Indy reporter is great so hopefully he’ll update tomorrow.

 

[FreshEyes]

I wonder what led police to conclude that Vanessa is alive and somewhere in CT? Were there signs that someone had packed her belongings?
Perhaps it is just wishful thinking on their part.

prayers for her safe return.

 

[CSIDreamer]

I wonder what led police to conclude that Vanessa is alive and somewhere in CT? Were there signs that someone had packed her belongings?
Perhaps it is just wishful thinking on their part.

prayers for her safe return.

Excellent question. I'm wondering the same. I feel they would be upbeat until they find a body, but I'm really wondering about that.

 

[alyssa5597]

I wonder what led police to conclude that Vanessa is alive and somewhere in CT? Were there signs that someone had packed her belongings?
Perhaps it is just wishful thinking on their part.

prayers for her safe return.

I used to think their hopefulness must mean something but after Cupcake I'm not so sure. They were convinced she was alive in the public eye just like this and even made numerous long appeals to the person who had her and she was actually gone the very first night.

I really, really hope Vanessa is a different outcome and restores all our hope.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

“We are working on the premise that she is safe somewhere,” he told reporters, adding to an earlier comment that authorities think the child is with someone.

The woman died of blunt force trauma, police said, but the New Haven County and state medical examiners’ offices have not released additional information.

Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti has directed police to make finding the child their top priority, he told CNN on Tuesday.

“I received a call from the chief of police at 1 o’clock this morning stating there was a domestic homicide and a 1-year-old baby missing,” Cassetti said. “I said, ‘You are to focus all your attention — get state, federal, everyone involved — to find this child as soon as possible.'”
Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old girl missing for more than a week after mother found dead

Can someone tell me what it means when they use the term “Domestic Homicide” as in the above quote? How is it different from a plan old homicide? Because it’s in a house? That term got me thinking a bit here.....moo of course.

 

[Steph8angels]

Can someone tell me what it means when they use the term “Domestic Homicide” as in the above quote? How is it different from a plan old homicide? Because it’s in a house? That term got me thinking a bit here.....moo of course.

Understanding Domestic Homicide: Offender Typology and Warning Signs - In Public Safety

 

[Trino]

IMO this was not a simple break-in and killing. The killer obviously was filled with rage toward the mother. I have not heard of a break-in where a killer beat and beat and beat another human being beyond recognition. Usually, it's in and out as fast as possible. With each blow you can almost feel his hate.

And, taking a child... Reality says, assuming Venessa is alive, whoever has her fully knows the situation. Who would be willing to care for a small child and protect a violent killer and why? And, if the child was killed, why take her from the home? Why did someone want this little girl?

Could it be the child was taken out of the country? If so, the abductors had a good lead.

 

[KatzEye]

RSBM

Could it be the child was taken out of the country? If so, the abductors had a good lead.

This ^^^ is a thought that has crossed my mind a few too many times.

 

[HayLouise]

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[HayLouise]

People gather at Veterans’ Memorial Park in #Ansonia for a vigil praying 1-year-old Vanessa Morales is found safely.

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