TWO RIVERS, Wisc. — The Two Rivers Police Department has confirmed that the human remains found on private property are those of Elijah Vue.
The announcement was made during a press briefing on Friday, September 13. Elijah was reported missing from his home in Two Rivers on February 20th.
Investigators said his remains were found a little over 3 miles from where he was last seen.
"This is not the outcome that we hoped for. The family is devastated. We’re devastated. The community is devastated," Two Rivers Police Chief, Ben Meinnert said.
The Amber Alert for him has been canceled, and the search has now turned into a death investigation.
"I never met Elijah, but I watched that 3-year-old boy bring out the best in this community," Chief Meinnert said.
He thanked all of the local, state and federal agencies that assisted in the search and investigation efforts. As well as all of the community members who started their own search parties.
Assistant Police Chief, Melissa Wiesner said, "He will not be forgotten.”
She agreed with Chief Meinnert about Elijah's impact on the area.
“Elijah was a little guy but he left a huge impact on all of us," Assistant Chief Wiesner said.
Watch: Two Rivers Police Department confirms human remains found to be Elijah Vue
Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur, and her partner, Jesse Vang, have been charged with child neglect but have not been charged in connection with Elijah's death, according to court records.
Police would not answer any questions about the death investigation during the press conference.
Anyone with information that could be beneficial to the investigation is asked to contact Detective Lieutenant Glaser at 920-686-7200.
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