GUILTY LA - Levi Cole Ellerbe, 6 mos, kidnapped, burned to death, Natchitoches, 17 Jul 2018 *arrests*

[?mysterian?]

I took a picture of the satellite view of the area on my computer. Mayberry Mobile Home Park is the red X, Breda Ave is the green line. There is a heavily treed area at the north end of it.

Distance between the far end of the mobile home park and the treed area ~3200 feet as the crow flies. Through the trees and going down Stella St.

I also hate to be negative but I’m wondering if the “macing” was to make an excuse for a flash burn.

Thanks for the map! I wondered about the "macing", and IMO, depending on the body surface involved, if mom sustained a thermal(heat) flash burn enough to redden her skin, she would've also had singed hair or possibly clothing. IMO mace can redden skin, but won't cause hair loss or singed clothing or hair like a thermal burn could.

It'll be very interesting to find out what other information is released.

 

[Tbone144]

Seems like this is the local news. It has a map and maybe a few details. Hopefully this is considered msm.
Police: Baby dead after kidnapping, fire in Natchitoches

 

[?mysterian?]

This news report has been updated and has footage of the site where the baby was supposedly found. Natchitoches baby dies from burns after kidnapping

 

[ksprincess]

Go Fund Me account has been set up for funeral expenses. Can I link it? It has the baby's name and a picture.

 

[Elle*Bee]

Go Fund Me account has been set up for funeral expenses. Can I link it? It has the baby's name and a picture.

I don’t believe we’re allowed to link to without mod approval.

 

[Tbone144]

This case has been on my mind tonight. The only reason I can see her running away was she thinking they were there for her and would follow. I still don’t know why she wouldn’t run immediately to a neighbor but if she truly was pepper sprayed maybe she stumbled around for a bit blindly and couldn’t find a door to knock on. I don’t think this was random. People don’t break down random doors to kidnap children and set them on fire. If the story is true then this is personal in my opinion. I also think she knew who they were or has a really good idea and police are just collecting the evidence to make a good case. I feel an arrest coming pretty quickly in this. RIP little one.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Natchitoches Police Department

There are a lot of interesting comments here.

 

[SugarQueen]

This is horrible!! That fb page certainly does have interesting comments!!!

 

[fehrie]

Normally, yes a mother would think about the baby first, but maybe not so much with a face full of mace or whatever.

And, no, it may not add up, but we don't have many facts. We'll have to wait and see. It's early yet, no need to jump to conclusions.

My opinion only

I honestly think that the mace thing is a bit far fetched. How is a woman . . . or anyone going to escape multiple people after being maced in the face.

It doesn't make sense.

 

[always reading]

Mom's name is in the comments.

 

[always reading]

Duplicate.

 

[fehrie]

Go Fund Me account has been set up for funeral expenses. Can I link it? It has the baby's name and a picture.

What is his name?

 

[Jax49]

What is his name?

First name Levi, per the go fund me page. Poor little guy.

ETA: Maybe I'm looking at a different page--the one I found doesn't have a pic.

 

[Niner]

What is his name?

Levi

 

[MicheleT]

I know we can't link or discuss the comments, but "Facebook FBI" was too much!

 

[FlossyMay]

UPDATE: Funeral set for Natchitoches infant kidnapped, burned

The obituary describes Levi as the "happiest baby who always had a big smile. He spent his time playing with siblings and cousins especially outdoors, watching PJ Masks and video gaming with Uncle J. He was an animal lover and anytime he could get his hands on his dog, Rex, he loved to pull his ears. Levi was a blessing to our family and everyone who met him. We will always remember him as our little “Chunky Monkey.”

 

[fehrie]

I found the page.. poor Levi. He was adorable. This story hurts my heart and faith in humanity but I must follow it because I have to know what happened!

 

[fehrie]

Levi Cole Ellerbe.

He is pictured on this news page:
Funeral set for Natchitoches baby burned after reported kidnapping

 

[Truth Prevails]

Here is Levi's picture. Such a sweet, beautiful, innocent baby. I hope whoever did this rots. Alone. After feeling the sting of justice. Which can never be enough.

Image from: UPDATE: Funeral set for Natchitoches infant kidnapped, burned

 

[MsMarple]

I don’t believe we’re allowed to link to without mod approval.

I'm not yet ready to pass judgement in this case but I'm also not ready to run and give money to the mother. To be honest I only donate to campaigns where I either know the person or feel confident in the cause (I gave twice to WS because I trust Tricia) but I would caution others to be sure before donating.

The timeline has me asking questions. I understand the kidnapping happened about an hour before the fire was reported but right now we don't know how long the fire had been burning before it was spotted.

Please don't misunderstand - early reports stated only one person called in about the fire. Later reports say "residents" reported it so it's unclear.

More troubling though is the mother's report that the kidnappers were unknown to her. So if it wasn't a vendetta then why on earth would the suspects think a mother living in a trailer park would have something of value anyway? And why take the baby? There was no ransom call. Apparently they said nothing to mother about giving them something or else they'd harm the baby. What was the purpose?

All I can think of is that this is a case of a couple of psychopaths looking for a thrill kill of the most extreme kind. Whoever are responsible committed a deliberate act of violence on the poor baby and didn't care if they left a witness - mom - who could identify them.

I'm suspicious but I have to acknowledge that there are sickos out there who do vicious acts for reasons that we normal people can't comprehend. Still, this is a baffling case. If mom didn't know the people and it was a random act of violence then my heart goes out to her.