Missing 12-Year-Old Maria Gomez Perez: Search and Rescue Efforts in Gainesville, GA

Amy Jacobson — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:52:07 +0000

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GAINESVILLE, Ga – Missing and endangered, Maria Gomez Perez, 12-years-old, was last seen around 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2024 at her Gainesville home on West Side Drive off Pearl Parkway. Sherriff Gerald Couch of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office believes it’s possible that she may have come in contact with someone to leave that day from her house. “Identifying that person,” says Couch, “and trying to find who they are and where they went, there’s the key” to breaking open this case.

Maria is 5’3” and weighs around 100 – 110 lbs. She has brown eyes and long black hair. It is believed that she was wearing a blue shirt when she went missing but no other details are available on her clothing. Originally from Guatemala, Maria is Spanish Speaking.

Sheriff Couch held a news conference on June 11, 2024 to update the community on the status of the case and what is being done to bring Maria home. “Maria deserves all the help that can be provided,” Couch told the public. There are many people involved in the case from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the 4^th largest in Georgia, including personnel from Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Scene Unit, and Special Persons.

Other law enforcement agencies have offered their assistance and Couch “welcomed them to our investigation with gratefulness.” Currently Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and the Consultant General of Guatemala in Atlanta are all assisting with the case. In total, there are roughly 70 investigators on the case. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) have also been contacted and are helping to get information about Maria’s case out to the public.

All of the occupants of her home have been interviewed, with the assistance of the Guatemala Consulate, and cell phones have been collected. Investigators have made several trips to their residence, done a search, and collected forensic evidence. The neighborhood has also been canvased. Interviews have been conducted with school officials, Maria’s friends, social media friends, and neighbors.

In addition, targeted ground searches with the use of K-9s and drones have been conducted and there was a search of Lake Ranier. The FBI, GBI, and Homeland Security have done social media searches, and all known video footage has been downloaded and reviewed. Anyone with video that is not yet known about are asked to contact law enforcement.

Appreciation is felt for the community’s willingness and desire to help in bringing Maria home. Couch’s message for the community is that “what we need most is for you to continue to spread the word and share accurate information about the investigation and contact avenues for tips. Someone out in the community has that one bit of information that is valuable to us, but they need to come forward.”

“First and foremost, let us remember Maria and the folks working diligently to bring her home in your thoughts and prayers,” requested Couch. There is a $30,000 reward for Maria’s safe return home. Anyone with information about this case are asked to reach out through one of the avenues listed below, remembering that all callers may remain anonymous.

To Contact Authorities with Information About the Case

Hall’s County Sheriff’s Office: (770) 536-8812

Special Investigations Unit: (770) 503-3232

E-mail: intelrequest@hallcounty.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Link

Have you seen this child? Maria Gomez Perez (missingkids.org)

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Amber Alert Still Active for Missing Wisconsin Boy

Amy Jacobson — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:13:55 +0000

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TWO RIVERS, Wis. – Last seen near 3900 Mischicot Road in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, three-year-old Elijah Vue has been missing since February 20, 2024. Elijah was wearing gray sweatpants, a long sleeve dark colored shirt, and red and green dinosaur slippers. He is described as a white male, 3 feet tall, and 45-50 pounds. He has sandy colored hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has information should contact the Two Rivers Police Department at 844-267-6648.

According to the latest press release from Chief of Police Ben Meinert of Two Rivers Police Department, Elijah has not been located and the Amber Alert is still active. Officers are working around the clock to follow up on any tips and leads that are coming in. Local police are working with both state and federal agencies and are “exploring all possibilities to locate Elijah”.

Officers began their search as soon as the 911 call came in. They also contacted other agencies including the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations, FBI, A Child Is Missing, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to assist in the investigation and search. The search is large scale and includes combing through neighborhoods, parks, woods, rivers, and landfills.

Police ask that the community remains vigilant and proactive and avoids spreading rumors. Some suggest activities the public can do to assist includes checking anywhere a small child could hide climb, or fall. Check your own property for any items that don’t belong to you which could include anything from Elijah, including the red, white, and black plaid blanket or the dinosaur printed slippers who was last seen with. Check your surveillance system from February 12 – 20, looking for anything matching Elijah’s description in your footage. Searching public lands for the same items is also helpful to law enforcement.

If your searches turn up anything, you are asked to not touch anything and contact the tip line at 844-267-6648 or the Two Rivers Dispatch at 920-687-7200, immediately.

Katrina Bauer and Jesse Vang, arrested for child neglect.

At this time, law enforcement has not released a lot of details related to the case. It is known that Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah, and Jesse Vang have been arrested on allegations of child neglect. They were scheduled for a bail hearing this afternoon but the court appearance was cancelled.

Family of Elijah have expressed worry. They have also spoken of being thankful for the public’s support in the search for him. Linda Vue, aunt of Elijah, posted publicly on Facebook words of gratitude. “My family and I have been very devastated and worried since Tuesday, 2/20/24 when we heard the news about Elijah missing.” She goes on to say, “My family and I are very grateful for the amount of love and support from the amazing and wonderful volunteers and locals of Two Rivers along with the outstanding Two Rivers Police and the fire search and rescues teams that work effortlessly to help find our baby boy.”

As the search continues, please remember to stay active and alert. Look to the police to give reliable updates on the case. And, if you know anything, contact the State Tip Line at 844-267-6648 or the Two Rivers Dispatch at 920-687-7200. You always have the option to remain anonymous.