The Disappearance of Elijah Vue and Update: Case Against His Mother Katrina Baur
In February 2024, the disappearance of 3-year-old Elijah Vue from Two Rivers, Wisconsin shocked the local community and sparked a widespread search effort that continues to this day. As the investigation unfolded, disturbing details emerged about the circumstances leading up to Elijah’s disappearance, resulting in child neglect charges against his mother, Katrina Baur, and her boyfriend Jesse Vang. Over four months later, Elijah remains missing as his mother faces criminal proceedings, leaving many questions unanswered in this tragic case.
The Disappearance
On February 20, 2024, Jesse Vang called police to report that 3-year-old Elijah Vue was missing from his home in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Vang claimed he had woken up from a nap to find that Elijah was no longer in the house. This sparked an immediate search of the area by law enforcement and community volunteers.
As the investigation began, it was revealed that Elijah did not actually live at the Two Rivers residence. His mother, 31-year-old Katrina Baur, had brought Elijah to stay with Vang on February 12th, about a week before he was reported missing. Baur lived in Wisconsin Dells, over 150 miles away from Two Rivers.