Human Skeletal Remains Found in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Under Investigation

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The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on private property in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The remains were located by a local deer hunter, who immediately notified law enforcement. As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are related to the case of 4-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing since February 2024.
The sheriff's office, in a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, said, "Identifying the remains will be a lengthy process," emphasizing that the investigation is still ongoing. No details regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains have been released at this time. The department added that it is working closely with multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, the Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner’s Office.
This discovery comes as the community remains on high alert following the disappearance of Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on February 20, 2024. Elijah’s fourth birthday was marked by a community event on August 25, 2024, at Kiwanis Park in Appleton, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Vue was reported missing by Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur. Vang told police that he last saw Elijah at around 8 a.m. on the day of his disappearance after he punished the child by making him stand and pray. Vang claims that he fell asleep and when he awoke nearly three hours later, Elijah was gone. Vang reported the boy missing at 10:59 a.m. from their apartment on Mishicot Road in Two Rivers.
Both Vang and Baur were arrested shortly after Elijah’s disappearance and charged with child neglect. Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond, while Baur remains in custody on a $15,000 cash bond. Baur faces felony child neglect charges as well as two misdemeanors for neglect involving another child and resisting or obstructing an officer. Both are awaiting court appearances, with Vang scheduled for a status conference on September 27 and Baur on October 22.
The search for Elijah has been extensive, involving canvassing urban and rural neighborhoods, river searches, drone surveillance, and K9 teams. Investigators also searched a landfill in Calumet County and a farm waste container in Manitowoc County. In addition, video footage has been thoroughly analyzed, and horseback searches of rural farmland have been conducted. The investigation has even extended to Baur’s hometown of Wisconsin Dells.
Authorities continue to offer a reward for information leading to Elijah's discovery or the arrest of those responsible for his disappearance. The FBI is offering $15,000, Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers an additional $10,000, and the city of Two Rivers is providing another $15,000, making the total reward $40,000.
The sheriff’s office has promised further updates as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, the community holds its breath, hoping for answers in the disappearance of Elijah Vue.
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