Human remains found on private property in Wisconsin have been identified as those of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who went missing in February. The Two Rivers Police Chief announced that the remains were found only three miles from where the child had been reported missing. The discovery was made by a deer hunter in a wooded area that had been searched multiple times over the months since Elijah disappeared. The community was left devastated by the news, and the investigation has now shifted to a death investigation.
Elijah disappeared from an apartment in Two Rivers after being sent to stay with a man for disciplinary reasons. Both his mother, Katrina Baur, and the man he was sent to stay with, Jesse Vang, were charged with child neglect in connection with his disappearance. Baur was charged with neglecting a child and obstructing an officer. She told police that she had left her son with Vang to teach him “to be a man” and had planned to pick him up later in February. The red and white plaid blanket that Elijah was said to have had with him when he disappeared was found in a rural area between Manitowoc and Two Rivers in March.
The police department declined to answer questions following the announcement of Elijah’s remains being found but stated that they would provide timely updates as the investigation continued. The community had rallied around the search for Elijah, with many hoping for a different outcome. The news of his death has left many mourning the loss of the young boy and has shifted the focus of the investigation. Authorities continue to work on determining the circumstances surrounding Elijah’s disappearance and death.
The investigation into Elijah’s disappearance and death has been ongoing since he went missing in February. The discovery of his remains has brought closure to the search efforts but has also raised more questions about the events that led to his disappearance. The community, the police, and Elijah’s family have been devastated by the news, with authorities promising to provide updates on the investigation as they continue to gather information. The determination that the remains are Elijah’s has allowed the investigation to shift from a search for a missing boy to a death investigation.
The search for Elijah has captivated the community in Two Rivers, with many volunteers joining in the search efforts following his disappearance. The discovery of his remains has brought a sense of closure to the community but has also sparked sadness and frustration at the tragic outcome. The police chief expressed his devastation at the news, stating that he never met Elijah but saw how the young boy had brought out the best in the community. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events that led to Elijah’s disappearance and death.
The case of Elijah Vue’s disappearance and death has been a tragic and heartbreaking one for the community in Two Rivers and beyond. The search for the missing 3-year-old boy ended with the discovery of his remains on private property only three miles from where he was last seen. The investigation into his disappearance and death has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, with his mother and the man he was sent to stay with both facing charges of child neglect. The community mourns the loss of Elijah and continues to support the investigation as authorities work to uncover the truth behind his tragic death.
