Crime
Charges filed in Manitowoc County against Jesse Vang and Katrina Baur in the death of Elijah Vue
Manitowoc County, WI – Authorities have announced charges against two individuals in connection with the tragic death of Elijah Vue, a young toddler who was previously reported missing from Two Rivers.
Jesse Vang, 39, the boyfriend of Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur, faces the following charges:
- Physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death (felony)
- Hiding a corpse (felony)
- Obstructing an officer (misdemeanor)
Katrina Baur, 31, has been charged with:
- Chronic neglect of a child, consequence is death (felony)
- Neglecting a child, no harm and child < 6 years (felony)
- Resisting or obstructing an officer (misdemeanor) x2
Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre stated, “This has been a complex investigation involving a meticulous review of hundreds of pages of police reports, video evidence, and other materials. The charges we have filed today reflect that diligent and thorough work.”
The charges against Vang and Baur come following an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Elijah’s disappearance and subsequent death. Vang had initially reported the toddler missing on February 20, 2024.
Previously, Vang and Baur had been charged with child neglect related to events prior to Elijah’s disappearance and death.
Elijah’s remains were tragically discovered on September 7, 2024.
Vang and Baur are scheduled to appear in court on Friday to face the newly filed charges.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.