Remains found in Two Rivers, Wisconsin community where a three-year-old boy disappeared

Remains Found in Two Rivers Reported

Police Investigate Possible Connection to Elijah Vue Case

The Child Disappeared Last February

The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office has launched a thorough investigation following an unexpected discovery in the community.

This came after a deer hunter found skeletal remains on private property last Saturday in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

The discovery has caused concern in the community, particularly because of its proximity to the case of Elijah Vue’s disappearance.

Elijah is a 3-year-old boy who was last seen in February of this year in the same city, according to the news portal KARE11.

DISCOVERY OF REMAINS IN TWO RIVERS SHOCKS COMMUNITY

Remains Found in Two Rivers – Photo: Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office

The discovery was officially announced by the sheriff’s office through a social media post.

In it, the police shared ongoing efforts to determine the identity of the remains.

«We are fully aware of the ongoing case of Elijah Vue, the 3-year-old who disappeared in February.»

«However, at this time, we cannot confirm whether the remains discovered are related to this case,» authorities stated.

How Does the Identification Process Work?

#BREAKING: Manitowoc County Sheriffs say a deer hunter found skeletal remains on a private property. These remains were found miles away from where missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue was last seen. Officials are not connecting the remains and missing child at this time. @WISN12News pic.twitter.com/fMW0WX8TGv

— Zoie Henry (@zoiehenrynews) September 9, 2024

Additionally, they warned that the process of identifying the remains could be prolonged due to the complexity of forensic analysis.

To conduct this investigation, the Sheriff’s Office is working closely with several key institutions.

These include the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory, and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

The Two Rivers Police Department and the Manitowoc County Coroner’s Office are also actively involved in the case.

What Happened to Elijah Vue?

The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office says that the remains were discovered on private property by a deer hunter, who immediately informed law enforcement. https://t.co/nwuLJsb0k8

— KTRE News (@KTREnews) September 9, 2024

Elijah Vue disappeared on February 20, after his mother left him in the care of her boyfriend, KARE11 reported.

Despite intense search efforts involving law enforcement and local volunteers, the child was not found.

Vue’s mother and her partner are currently facing charges of child neglect, adding another layer of concern and controversy to the case.

Elijah’s fourth birthday was celebrated in his absence on August 25 during a community event at Kiwanis Park in Appleton, a painful reminder for the community of the missing child.

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