Found Deceased MI - Venus Stewart, 32, Colon, 28 April 2010 - #10 *D. Stewart guilty*

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20016495-504083.html

Venus Stewart Update: Mich. Police Issue Call for Help Finding Missing Mom

"What we don't want to have happen is a hunter or farmer go into a field and come across something and not know it," said Lt. Mike Risko, Michigan State Police. "If you come across it, stop right there, call us."


State police say that in addition to the gray t-shirt, pajama bottoms and Croc-style shoes that Venus was wearing when she disappeared, they are also looking for disturbed earth.



State police say the areas of most interest are in the northeast corner of St. Joseph County and the southeast corner of Kalamazoo County.


Investigators believe Venus is likely buried somewhere within five miles of her families home.


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[RubyRed]

Kimberly, thanks for all your up-dates.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Kimberly, thanks for all your up-dates.

You are most welcome. I check a few times a day for anything new.

This case is on my mind a lot.

I can't imagine what her family is going through.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/09/estranged_husband_of_venus_ste.html

Douglas Stewart in court on sexual misconduct case involving daughter

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CENTREVILLE — The estranged husband of Venus Stewart made a short court appearance Wednesday to be arraigned on an amendment added to a civil petition that alleges he engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with at least one of his daughters.

The amendment to the petition alleges that Douglas Stewart, who is facing criminal charges in connection with Venus Stewart’s disappearance and presumed death, is unable to post bond or care for his two young daughters, according to St. Joseph County Assistant Prosecutor Chuck Herman.

Herman said Stewart denied the allegation and a hearing in St. Joseph County Family Court will be scheduled for sometime after his Nov. 1 criminal trial in St. Joseph County Circuit Court.

I hate to quote myself, but did in case anybody missed this article.

I'm glad he will have to face the charges he abused his daughter. I think this is why VS left him in the first place. She was protecting her daughter. Up until the last minute. God bless her soul.
This pizzed him off and he killed her.

The interviews they did with the daughter after VS went missing must have revealed something that had merit.

I hope he pays dearly for hurting his daughter and for killing VS.

He is a , no doubt.

 

[bc78]

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/Key-people-in-Venus-Stewart-case

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.sturgisjournal.com/topstories/x560104266/Petition-claims-wrongful-contact

Petition claims wrongful contact
Centreville, Mich. — Douglas Stewart, 29, estranged husband of Venus Stewart, spent about five minutes in the courtroom of St. Joseph County Judge Thomas Shumaker Wednesday.

An amendment was added to a civil petition that alleges he had inappropriate contact with at least one of his daughters.

Stewart denied the allegations on the amended petition.

 

[bc78]

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/Doug-Stewarts-abuse-case-postponed

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In a relatively short hearing in a St. Joseph County courtroom, Doug Stewart was arraigned on another abuse and neglect charge toward the children he had with Venus Stewart.

Doug Stewart also is charged with murdering Venus, who has not been seen since April 26 and is presumed dead.

Along with the murder charge, he's separately charged with four counts of the abuse and neglect of his children. The prosecutor added this fifth charge because Stewart is held without bond in a jail, and therefore, cannot take care of his children.

Stewart, in a green and white jumpsuit and handcuffs, made no statements during the 10-minute court appearance.

However, the judge ruled the neglect and abuse case will be postponed until after the resolution of Stewart's criminal case.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/Key-people-in-Venus-Stewart-case

Thanks bc!!!
From this link...

VENUS STEWART. On the morning of April 26, she walked outside her parents' home in Colon Township around 7 a.m. while wearing pajamas. She has not been seen since and is presumed dead.

DOUG STEWART. Her estranged husband, he was living in Virginia at the time of her disappearance. He moved back to Michigan shortly after, then was arrested and charged with her murder.

RICHARD SPENCER. He is allegedly Doug Stewart's accomplice in the murder of Venus Stewart. Spencer lives in Delaware and met Doug through online games. Allegedly, he helped provide an alibi for Doug the day Venus disappeared.

LARRY McCOMB. Venus Stewart's father.

THERESE McCOMB. Venus Stewart's mother.

DUSTIN JASPER. Venus Stewart's brother.

DOUG STEWART SR. Doug Stewart's father.

JOHN McDONOUGH. He is the St. Joseph County prosecuting attorney.

PAUL STUTESMAN. He is the Circuit Court Judge presiding over the murder trial.

MIKE SCOTT. One of the lead investigators for the Michigan State Police. Peers say he may be the best detective in the state.

MIKE RISKO. The media representative for the Michigan State Police

 

[LandAuxvasse]

Adding my prayers that Venus reveals herself to searchers and that justice is swift for her and her daughters!!!!

raying:

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Bumping for Venus.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/09/psychic_takes_up_case_of_wife.html

Psychic takes up case of wife who vanished; Police believe Venus Stewart was murdered, but can't find her body

Despite their belief Venus Stewart is dead, months of investigation and several large-scale police searches, authorities have not found her body or several key pieces of evidence. That makes the case tougher to prosecute and leaves Venus Stewart’s family, including her two young daughters, with unresolved grief. Police have asked for the public’s help.

St. John was not called by authorities to offer her help or advice. And she has not called them to offer.

Police don’t have time for unconfirmed tips, according to St. John, who said she also works on a traditional Indiana search and rescue team with her cadaver dogs.



Courtesy PhotoGale St. John
Instead, St. John said she’ll make a brief stop where Stewart disappeared, then conduct a “blind drive,” where she says she’ll follow remnants of Stewart’s “vibrations” by car and then on foot.

St. John said she hopes to find evidence like clothing that police have been unable to locate to help in building their case against Douglas Stewart. To St. John, success means she and her dog will locate a body “and bring the family some closure.”


MORE AT LINK

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Bumping for Venus.

 

[Salem]

Hi Guys - please do not post links to Ms. St. Johns or Bryan. They are not discussed here for various reasons.

Always remember if your link comes up as asteriks (*), it means the link is not allowed. Most of the links relating to these folks have been blocked, but they keep making new links and it is hard to stay on top of them all.

We really appreciate your cooperation in this matter and hope you understand that we have the best interests of all WS's in mind when this type of decision is made.

Thank you,

Salem

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Hi Guys - please do not post links to Ms. St. Johns or Bryan. They are not discussed here for various reasons.

Always remember if your link comes up as asteriks (*), it means the link is not allowed. Most of the links relating to these folks have been blocked, but they keep making new links and it is hard to stay on top of them all.

We really appreciate your cooperation in this matter and hope you understand that we have the best interests of all WS's in mind when this type of decision is made.

Thank you,

Salem

I apologize for any added work.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/...tewart -MI-/?action=view&current=whoswho.jpg

 

[Kimberlyd125]

Wow Amanda! That's great. Thanks for that.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

I added in Judge Middleton since he presided over the (what was that... arraignment?) court when Ricky dropped the big bombs.

Also added in the support group/private searchers.

 

[bc78]

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/09/psychic_comes_up_empty_in_sear.html

Indiana woman roamed rural St. Joe County in search of missing woman

 

[believe09]

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/09/psychic_comes_up_empty_in_sear.html

Indiana woman roamed rural St. Joe County in search of missing woman

thank you for giving me an opening to share with you a well sourced link regarding psychics and missing persons cases:
http://www.projectjason.org/psychics.shtml

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There is not one proven case in which a psychic, using special powers or abilities not given to the typical person, has located a missing person, whether dead or alive. It may be possible that some persons have an ability that defies science and logic, but there is no known scientific evidence of this. These persons re-victimize families by taking away hope where it should stand, and giving hope where there is none. No person has the right to do this to another.

Psychics and other users of purported paranormal phenomena, cause unnecessary and damaging pain and anguish to families of the missing. They can also add to financial stress if they charge fees. We're already on a roller coaster ride of events and emotions, and we should have no desire to add to it.

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[believe09]

I do find it interesting that Risko is getting warrants for people who would not grant land access. I wonder who those people are?

There are a few comments at the link which indicated the reason was that it was marijuana growing season in MI. Any locals have any thoughts on that one?