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.

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.

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OXFORD, Mi. – Represented by Attorney Marielle Lehman, James Crumbley appeared in court yesterday after a motion was filed to excluded three of the witnesses the prosecution plans to call.

Prosecution plans to call two former Oxford High School students to testify about what they witnessed in the hallway during the shooting on November 30, 2021. Prosecution argued that the students give a unique perspective given that they are the only two surviving shooting victims from the hallway. Defense argued the testimony is irrelevant; the only purpose being to “inflame the jury” and would be “highly prejudicial.” Prosecution also plans to call the former owner of the gun used in the shooting.

Judge Cheryl Matthews said that while she previously was against the testimony of the former gun owner, she now feels that he “may have information on the condition of the cable lock” and will allow the testimony. Matthews is taking more time to decide whether to allow the testimony of the two former students.

James Crumbley is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the shooting at Oxford High School by his son, Ethan Crumbley, who is currently serving a sentence of life in prison. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was found guilty last month of four counts of manslaughter. Crumbley’s trial is set to begin on March 5.

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CARNEGIE, Pa – In what appears to be an act of domestic violence, a woman was found by first responders with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to the hospital and is now in critical, but stable, condition.

A call was made to 911 and shortly after midnight on December 23, 2023, first responders arrived on scene at the 400 block of 3^rd Avenue in the Carnegie Borough of Allegheny County, just outside of Pittsburgh. Authorities spoke to witnesses and identified a person of interest to be 41-year-old Joshua Meyer.

Meyer is the boyfriend of the victim. He is described as 6’2” and approximately 240lb. Currently, he remains on the loose and wanted by the Allegheny County Police Department. Anyone who sees Meyer is asked not to approach him and call 911. If you have any information that could help police, please call the Allegheny County Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

As of now, Meyer has ben charged with Aggravated Assault (criminal attempt – criminal homicide), Aggravated Assault, Possessing Instruments of Crime – Criminal Instrument, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Tampering with or Fabricate Physical Evidence.

The case is ongoing by the Homicide Department of Allegheny County Police Department.

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MOSCOW, Id – Judge John C. Judge published his ruling in the matter of the motion filed by the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, on August 24, 2023, asking that cameras be prohibited in the courtroom. A motion to which The Associated Press filed a motion in opposition of removing cameras from the courtroom.

The press argued that “continuing to allow audio/visual coverage of the proceedings is the only way to ensure that the many community members affected by these crimes throughout the University of Idaho, Moscow, the State of Idaho, and the cities in which the victims’ family members reside have an opportunity to see and hear the proceedings for themselves.”

After the arrest of Kohberger on December 30, 2022, media coverage quickly focused on Kohberger and continues to be flooded with articles and posts focused on Kohberger. This coverage raised concerns surrounding Kohberger’s right to a fair trail by an impartial jury. The court recognizes “the high-profile nature of the case and the extensive coverage it has received, along with the need to minimize possible pretrial prejudice.”

The defense presented examples in their motion of media cameras zooming in on Kohberger despite the Court’s against this practice, instead ordering they capture the courtroom in its entirety. “It is the intense focus on Kohberger and his every move, along with adverse headlines and news articles, that leads the Court to conclude that continued photograph and video coverage inside the courtroom by the media should no longer be permitted.”

Both the state and defense are in agreement with the need to prohibit cameras from the courtroom. The state arguing concern of “vulnerable victims and witnesses” that may be called to testify in either hearings and/or the trial. Practices by the media thus far leaves no confidence that they won’t show these victims and witnesses, despite any ruling by the court.

It is with these reasonings, as laid out in the judge’s order, that he has banned media cameras, video and still, from the courtroom. He will, however, continue to allow a court operated video system to be operated and that live video will be live streamed on the Court’s YouTube channel.

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GREENSBURG, Pa. – Lauren and Jacob Maloberti, charged with the death of their 5-year-old adopted son, appeared in today. Her for a motion hearing and pre-trial conference, him for a pre-trial conference.

At 9:37 a.m. Lauren was brought into courtroom 6 of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Jacob followed 5 minutes later. At first appearance, she comes out shackled, smiling, and waving. Her long, reddish pink hair draping down her back. After being taken to her seat, she continues to smile, act flirty, and mouth “I love you” to her family in the galley. He comes out, shackled and subdued. He appears quiet, closed, and timid.

The cases of The Commonwealth vs. Lauren Maloberti and Jacob Maloberti are called together at 9:45. Defense counsel of Lauren Maloberti begins with a motion to compel discovery, claiming the commonwealth has yet to hand over the additional medical files needed for their expert to complete his report. The state acknowledges the need to get together the pediatric medical records of Landon Maloberti, the alleged victim, and phone records.

After some back and forth, Judge Mears agrees that the “commonwealth has to use due diligence at all times” but does not “see a need for a discovery schedule.” Jacob’s defense counsel agrees with the judge the same goes for her client as well, and a thirty-day continuance is granted. The defendants are led out of the courtroom and that concludes today’s hearing.

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CRESCENT CITY, Ca – On October 12, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputy Deanna Esmaeel was found dead in her home. After Deputy Esmaeel failed to show up for work or answer her phone, a coworker was sent to do a welfare check. That’s when her body was found in her North Bank Road home.

Esmaeel was 67. She joined the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office in 2021. Her son, Marty York, posted on Instagram after learning of her death, “This is the hardest post I’ll ever have to write, but I found out from the sheriff department last night that my mother was murdered by a man she was seeing. The emotions I have are horrible right now between rage, vengeance, crying.”

Esmaeel’s 54-year-old boyfriend, Daniel James Walter (aka Edward Patrick Davies) was taken into custody in Curry County, Oregon on Friday, October 13, after a brief manhunt. He has been charged with 1 count of murder and is being held in the custody of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office. Jail records show a $1 million bail.

Details of Esmaeel’s death have not been released. “At this time, we are unable to release further details as this is an ongoing homicide investigation,” said the sheriff’s department.

Del Norte County Sherriff Garrett Scott released a statement of condolences, “We are all deeply heartbroken with the loss of Deput Esmaeel. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and coworkers.”

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Delmont, PA – On the evening of January 30, 2023, five-year-old Landon Maloberti was brought to AHN Hempfield Hospital, unconscious. A week later, on the evening of February 7, he would be dead. On July 27, Landon’s adoptive mother, Lauren Maloberti, and her husband, Jacob Maloberti, were arrested and charged in relation to his death.

“Tragically, Landon suffered abuse and trauma over the span of his short life. We intend to prosecute this case with the dignity and honor Landon deserves,” said D.A. Nicole Ziccarelli

A forensic examination revealed previous injuries and evidence of abuse prior to the death of Landon. According to a press release by the Westmoreland County District Attorney, severe child abuse allegations against the parents were being investigated by Westmoreland County detectives and Delmont Police since January 2023.

“In the 25 years I have been working for the Delmont Police Department, we have never faced an incident like this,” said Delmont Police Chief, T.J. Klobucar

Both Lauren and Jacob Maloberti have been charged with criminal homicide, endangering the welfare of children, two counts of aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy. They were arraigned on July 28 and are due back in court on August 8 for the preliminary hearing. This remains and ongoing and active investigation.

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KELLOG, Idaho – A 911 call reporting shots fired came into the Shoshone County at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023. A few moments later, a second call followed reporting that an individual had executed his neighbors.

At the time of his arrival, 7:24 p.m., at 515 Brown Avenue, Sergeant Bilaski saw Marjorjon Kaylor in the street with another individual. Kaylor admitted at that time he shot, and killed, his neighbors. Kaylor was detained.

At 7:57 p.m., a request for Detective Justin Klitch of Idaho State Police to respond to the residence was dispatched. Detective Klitch arrived on the seen at 9:35 p.m. At that point, he assumed investigatory duties.

The Victims

Four deceased victims were found at the scene. Two victims, Kenneth (65) and Kenna (41) Guardipee, were found near the entrance to apartment A along with multiple .45 caliber casings. Kenna Guardipee had a gunshot wound to her right temple, appearing to have been fired within close proximity. Her father, and grandfather to the younger victims, Kenneth Guardipee also had a gunshot wound to the right temple, fired in close proximity.

The children of Kenna Guardipee, Devin (18) and Aiken (16) Smith, were found inside apartment A. Aiken’s body was found lying face down between the kitchen and living room. A gunshot wound the right temple was observed. It appears that Aiken had been shot point blank while lying on the floor in the prone position. Devin was found on his knees, face down, in a bedroom, multiple gunshot wounds to the head at close range.

Motive?

According to Kaylor, the older son, Devin, had been acting suspicious, watching his kids, and conducted acts of nudity in front of his children. Allegedly, Devin exposed himself to Kaylor’s wife and daughter. During an on-scene interview, Kaylor referred to Devin as a pedophile and told Detective Klitch that he was suspicious of Devin and concerned for his children.

A few days prior to the incident Kaylie Kaylor, wife of Marjorjon, posted to Facebook claiming Devin Smith had exposed himself, shaking his penis, and masturbating through a window in front of her and her juvenile daughters. This alleged incident took place on June 13, 2023 and was reported to and investigated by police.

On the evening of the shootings, Kaylor confronted Kenneth and Kenna about the actions of Devin. He then became upset that the two did not seem to be taking his concerns seriously. This is when Kaylor claims to have “snapped”, “lost it” and “did something about it.”

What says the witness?

Mrs. Kaylor told police that Kaylor had a gun on him, in a holster, that he put on after returning home from work. Mrs. Kaylor claims she was standing near her husband when she heard gunshots and saw Kenna, followed by Kenneth, hit the ground. She heard additional gunshots after running upstairs to her apartment.

Mrs. Kaylor observed Kaylor put a belt, holster, and gun in their truck parked outside. Kaylor was overheard by his wife telling someone on the phone that he had killed four people. According to Mrs. Kaylor, Kenneth and Kenna were unarmed.

Search and Seizure

A search warrant of the Dodge Ram truck owned by the Kaylors was executed by Detective Klitch. Among the items seized was a .45 caliber High Point semi-automatic pistol. The pistol was holstered and secured with a snap and attached to a belt. At the time of seizure, there was one bullet in the chamber and five bullets in the magazine.  Both blood and tissued appeared on the pistol. An empty magazine was found under the seat of the truck.

According to police reports, Kaylor would have likely had to deliberately change magazines and/or reload magazines in order to continue shooting and discharge the number of rounds fired during the homicide.

Charges

Kaylor was arrested and booked into the Shoshone County Jail on June 19, 2023, and arraigned on June 20. He has been charged with four counts of murder in the first degree and one count of burglary, a felony. In the state of Idaho, the charge of murder in the first carries a sentence of life imprisonment or death. On June 21, a notice of intent not to seek the death penalty was filed by the state.

Kaylor is due back in court on August 15 and 16, 2023 for the preliminary hearing.

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NAMPA, Idaho – Originally scheduled for April 13, 2023, the preliminary hearing for Raul Cuevas has been continued. The hearing is rescheduled for May 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Cuevas is charged with Murder I in the death of Jesus Urrutia on March 29, 2023. Urrutia allegedly murder Cuevas’s mother, Michelle Luna, the night prior.

To learn more about the case of State of Idaho vs. Raul Alexander Cuevas:

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Nampa, Idaho – Raul Alexander Cuevas, 31, has been charged with first degree murder of the man suspected of killing Raul’s mother, Michelle Luna, 52.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Nampa dispatch receives a 911 call at 8:43 p.m. reporting a stabbing in the 2100 block of W. Grouse Street.  First responders arrive on scene where they locate an adult female, who is later identified as Michelle Luna. Luna is pronounced deceased at the scene.  Jesus Urrutia is quickly identified as a suspect in the stabbing.

Just before 7 a.m. the next morning, Ada County 911 received a call reporting a stabbing in the parking lot of an Avim gas station. Ada County deputies find Urrutia slumped over in a car, engine running. Deputies pull Urrutia from the vehicle and beginning administering first aid until paramedics arrive and transport him to the local hospital. Urrutia is declared deceased just after 8 a.m.

Meanwhile, Ada County Sheriff’s Office identify Raul Cuevas as a suspect in Urrutia’s stabbing.  Deputies locate in at a gas station nearby. Unspecified evidence is collected and they talk with Cuevas. At 6:59 a.m. Cuevas is arrested and taken to the Ada County Jail.

Cuevas has been charged with murder in the first degree, a felony. He was arraigned on March 30 at 1:30 p.m.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. If convicted, first degree murder in the state of Idaho carries a sentence of imprisonment for life or death.

Police have the case listed as an active investigation. According to a press release, deputies and detectives are pursuing several different leads.

GoFundMe for Final Expenses of Michelle Elena Luna

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with costs of the service and burial of Michelle Elena Luna. The link to donate is as follows.

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