The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains located on private property in the Town of Two Rivers that could end over six months of searching for a missing toddler. On Saturday, a local deer hunter came upon the remains and immediately notified law enforcement. In a social media post, the department acknowledged that it could be the remains of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who disappeared in February. However, at this time, they cannot confirm if the remains discovered are related to that case.
The department is working with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, the Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner’s Office in the investigation.
Vue went missing on February 20th, prompting months of exhaustive searches by law enforcement and volunteers. The boy’s mother, Katrina Baur, and her boyfriend, Jesse Vang, are on trial for child neglect.
PRESS RELEASE FROM MANITOWOC COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains located on private property in the Town of Two Rivers on Saturday, September 7, 2024. A local deer hunter came upon the remains and immediately notified law enforcement.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we are unable to provide specific information regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains. Determining the identity will be a lengthy process. The Sheriff's Office is working closely with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Wisconsin State Crime Lab, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office.
We are fully aware of the ongoing case of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who disappeared in February. However, at this time, we are unable to confirm if the remains discovered are related to this case.
No additional information will be released at this time. Further updates will be provided as they become available. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we continue the investigation.
Sheriff Dan Hartwig
