February 2024

Elijah Vue

Elijah Vue born to Katrina Baur and Jimmie Vue on August 25, 2021

Elijah Vue, was last seen on February 20, 2024 in Two Rivers while staying with his mother’s boyfriend, 39-year-old Jesse Vang. According to authorities, Vang had taken a nap, and when he woke around 11 a.m., Elijah was missing.

Vang’s apartment is located in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road. Elijah was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt, and red-and-green dinosaur slip-on shoes. He is about 3 feet tall and weighs approximately 50 pounds.

Elijah Vue

Elijah Vue, age 3 Missing

Elijah Vue

Elijah Vue, age 3 Was reported missing on February 20, 2024

February 20, 2024

• 8:00 a.m.: Elijah Vue, age 3, was last seen in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, while staying at the apartment of his mother’s boyfriend, 39-year-old Jesse Vang.

  • 8:00–11:00 a.m.: Jesse Vang reportedly took a nap. When he woke up around 11:00 a.m., Elijah was missing.
  • Afternoon: Vang notified authorities that Elijah was gone.
  • Amber Alert Issued: Authorities issued an Amber Alert, urging the public to assist in the search.

Description of Elijah Vue

  • Age: 3 years old
  • Height: Approximately 3 feet tall
  • Weight: About 50 pounds
  • Clothing: Last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt, and red-and-green dinosaur slip-on shoes.

The Two Rivers Police Department is actively investigating the case and asking for the community’s help in locating Elijah.

Jesse Vang: How Elijah Vue Disappeared

Elijah Vue had been staying with Jesse Vang for a week leading up to his disappearance. , Elijah’s mother Katrina Baur, sent Elijah to stay with Vang to teach the toddler “how to be a man.”

Vang described the arrangement as a type of “boot camp” to authorities. He admitted that Elijah was initially afraid of him, but over time, the child came to “respect” him. As part of his disciplinary methods, Vang told police he made the boy stand for two to three hours without sitting and used the threat of cold showers to control him.

The night before Elijah went missing, Vang said he drank three beers and took a muscle relaxant before going to sleep.

Elijah Vue,Investigation

Timeline of Events: The Disappearance and Investigation of Elijah Vue

On February 20, 2024 Elijah Vue, age 3 Was reported missing from 3918 Mishicot Road, Apt. 102, Two Rivers, WI 54241

February 12, 2024:

Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur, drops him off at her boyfriend Jesse Vang’s apartment in Two Rivers, reportedly to address behavioral issues.

February 13, 2024 – Late Evening:

  • 9:30 PM: Katrina Baur and Jesse Vang begin discussing, via text and Facebook messaging, plans for Katrina to come to Vang’s apartment in Two Rivers for sex.
  • 10:12 PM: Katrina messages that her autistic 6-year-old daughter could sleep in the car during the visit.
  • 11:45 PM: Vang replies that Elijah Vue will be moved to the living room and instructs Katrina to walk through quietly.

February 14, 2024 – Early Morning:

  • 12:39 AM: Vang asks Katrina to send her location so he can prepare to put Elijah to sleep. They also discuss Katrina stopping at Kwik Trip in Manitowoc on her way.
  • 2:27 AM: GPS data confirms Katrina’s phone arrives in Two Rivers.
  • 2:35 AM: Katrina messages Vang, asking if there is a way to shut off her headlights completely. Vang responds that it’s not possible. Katrina expresses concern, saying she can’t find her daughter’s phone and mentions a police car passing by.
  • She later finds the phone but says it’s dead. She decides to leave her phone in the car and considers whether to leave it on but muted, expressing concern about keeping the car warm for her daughter. Vang reassured her, saying the car will stay warm for a while.
  • 3:13 AM: photograph is taken with Katrina’s phone at 3918 Mishicot Drive, Two Rivers. The photo shows Elijah lying on a bed with a blindfold over his eyes. He appears to have bruising on his jawline, neck, and upper left arm. Katrina later confirmed she took the picture.
  • 4:12 AM: Katrina deletes the photograph from her phone.
  • 4:30 AM: GPS data shows Katrina’s phone leaving Two Rivers, heading back toward her location.

February 15, 2024 – Thursday:

  • A photo of Elijah is shared via Facebook Messenger between Baur and Vang. In the picture, Elijah was seen wearing what appears to be a full diaper, standing in a corner with his hands in a praying position as a form of punishment.

February 16, 2024 – Friday:

  • 11 PM she arrived in Manitowoc, but Baur tells investigators she left Wisconsin Dells around 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.
  • Minutes later, Baur calls Vang and stops at Kwik Trip.

February 17, 2024 – Saturday:

  • 12:00 AM: Katrina Baur arrived at Vang’s apartment
  • 12:30 AM: Baur and Vang drive to Manitowoc. Vang goes into Saucy’s Bar alone, while Baur makes another stop at Kwik Trip. Surveillance photos from the Kwik Trip do not show a child in Baur’s vehicle. Authorities later confirm that Baur’s 6-year-old daughter remained in Wisconsin Dells. However, Elijah was supposed to be in Baur and Vang’s care.
  • 1:55 AM: Baur and Vang return to Vang’s apartment in Two Rivers.
  • 5:00 AM: Baur leaves Two Rivers and drives back to Wisconsin Dells.
  • 6:39 PM Vang texted Baur that Elijah overfilled his diaper and that he gave him a cold shower and was clean but scared.

February 18, 2024: Sunday:

  • 4:36 AM: Vang sends Baur a message, telling her she needs to trust him in his methods to “discipline” Elijah. He states: “He did fear me, but he didn’t respect me. Now I’m making him respect me.”

February 20, 2024: 911 Call

  • 10:59 AM Vang called 911 to report Elijah missing. 

Vang claimed:

  • 7:30 AM he woke his autistic son
  • 7:55 AM helped him to get on the bus.
  • 8:00 AM Vang claims he last saw Elijah when he ordered the 3-year-old to stand by his bed and pray as punishment.
  • 10:00 AM After waking from a nap, Vang discovers Elijah is missing.

Amber Alert Issued after Vang contacted 911 to report Elijah missing from his apartment in the 3900 block of Mishicot Road.

  • 1:00 PM Det. Herrmann and Det. Lt. Jacob Glaser interviewed Jesse Vang at the apartment. Vang was in possession of his sons cell phone and was talking to Katrina Baur on speakerphone. Katrina Baur was identified as the party on the open line. Katrina Baur indicated she was driving to Two Rivers from the Wisconsin Dells area with her six-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with autism. Katrina Baur stated Elijah was staying with Vang as he was helping her out as a “male role model.” Vang told detectives Elijah has been wearing his sister’s dresses and walking around on his “tippy toes” Baur interrupted and said that Elijah has been aggressive toward his sister and will “steal” things at the store.
  • Vang described punishment: time-outs, takes away items such as pizza and ice cream, and withholds milk as a punishment as well. Elijah was scared of cold water and Vang would give Elijah an ultimatum and ask if he “wants cold water”. He made Elijah to stand as a form of punishment. Vang said he will tell Elijah to just stand there. Vang stated following his shower yesterday, Elijah just stood in the room with him.
  • 3:15 PM on February 20, 2024, Katrina Baur arrived at Vangs residence. Katrina Baur said she started dating Vang in November 2023 and previously dated him about a year prior. Katrina Baur confirmed to Det. Lt. Glaser that Elijah had been with Vang since February 12, 2024 and that she planned to take him back home on February 23, 2024. Katrina Baur later identified January 2024 as the first time Elijah went to stay with Vang without her. Katrina Baur said this past week was the longest time Elijah stayed with Vang without her being there.

February 21, 2024 Arrest:

  • Katrina Baur was arrested on suspicion of party-to-a-crime child neglect and two counts of obstruction – On February 20, 2024  messaged Vang telling him not to cooperate with law enforcement

February 22, 2024

  • Judge Ordered to Seal Probable Cause Statement

February 23, 2024:

  • Katrina Baur is charged with party-to-a-crime child neglect and two counts of obstructing officers.
  • Jesse Vang is charged with child neglect in connection to Elijah’s disappearance.

Katrina Baur Bail was set at $15,000 cash with the condition that he is to have no contact with anyone under the age of 18 or the co-defendant Jesse Vang. Initial appearance set for February 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Branch 3

February 26, 2024: Criminal Complaint Filed:

  • 1:30 PM Ann M. Larson appeared for Katrina B. Baur for initial appearance. Baur waived reading of the Criminal Complaint and demands a preliminary hearing. OV issued a statement on behalf of the victim family.
  • Vang admits to subjecting Elijah to severe disciplinary measures, including forcing him to stand for hours and threatening him with cold showers.
  • Baur initially denied being near Two Rivers but later admitted she had visited Vang and her son, as cell phone data contradicted her earlier claims of being in the Wisconsin Dells.
  • FBI Offers $15,000 Reward: A reward is announced for information leading to Elijah’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in his disappearance.

March 5, 2024: Search Intensifies:

  • Authorities conduct extensive searches, including neighborhoods, rivers, landfills, and Baur’s home in the Wisconsin Dells. K-9 units, aerial drones, and video surveillance are used.
  • Vehicle of Interest Identified: Police seek information on a beige 1997 Nissan Altima linked to the case.

March 7, 2024 10:30 AM: Baur Faces Additional Charges:

  • Katrian Baur initial charge was upgraded to felony chronic neglect of a child, and a second child neglect charge is filed involving her 6-year-old daughter.
  • Defense has filed a motion to modify bail and a motion to dismiss count 1.
  • State filed an Amended Criminal Complaint.
  • The State reads a statement from the victim family/defendant’s mother Jodi Baur

March 18, 2024: Elijah’s Blanket Found:

  • Law enforcement discovers a red-and-white plaid blanket about 3.7 miles from Vang’s apartment.

March 21, 2024: Amended Charges:

  • Vang Faces Amended Charges:
  • Vang’s child neglect charge is upgraded to chronic neglect following further investigation.

March 22, 2024: Baur Pleads Not Guilty:

  • Baur pleads not guilty to the charges of child neglect and obstruction.
  • Baur asked judge to lower her bail.
  • Jimmy Vue, spoke during Baur’s bond hearing and asked the judge to deny her request, saying, “I would like to ask you to deny bail based on the fact that my son is still missing…

April 16, 2024: Vang Pleads Not Guilty:

  • Vang enters a not guilty plea to child neglect charges related to Elijah’s disappearance.

April 30, 2024: Court

  • Defense filed a motion to modify bail on 4-19-2024 and an amended motion to modify bail on 04-29-2024. Defense argued for signature bond in this matter. The court denies the motion to modify bail to a signature bond
  • O.V., member of Elijah’s family, made a statement

August 25, 2024: Elijah’s 4th Birthday:

  • A birthday event is held in Appleton to honor Elijah. The Two Rivers Police Department confirms the event’s legitimacy on its Facebook page.

September 7, 2024: Skeletal Remains Discovered:

  • A deer hunter finds human remains in a remote wooded area near Kristy Bob Lane in Manitowoc County about three miles from Vang’s apartment while preparing for hunting season. Forensic testing is expedited to confirm the identity.

September 13, 2024: Remains Identified as Elijah Vue:

  • DNA testing by the state crime lab confirmed the remains belong to Elijah.
  • The Amber Alert was officially canceled, and the investigation shifts from a missing person case to a death investigation.
  • Vang and Baur remains in custody on child neglect charges, though no additional charges related to Elijah’s death have been filed.

Court Dates:

September 27, 2024: Vang was scheduled for a status conference.

October 15, 2024: Katrina Bauer, and her boyfriend, Jesse Vang, were formally charged on October, 15, 2024 in the Elijah’s death

  • Katrina Bauer is charged with chronic neglect of a child – consequences death, child neglect and obstructing an officer
  • Jesse Vang is charged with physical abuse of a child – repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse and obstructing an officer

October 18, 2024 Both Katrina Bauer and Jesse Vang are due in court for A bail hearing and initial court appearance .

October 22, 2024: Baur is due in court for a status conference on other charges

Elijah Vue Body Found

Two Rivers investigators located the remains of a small child in a “remote area” of Girl Scout Camp Manitou-Two Rivers, which early indications point to belonging to missing four-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing since February 20th. The report further stated that a diaper was found with the skull and other remains which were confirmed to be Elijah Vue

Elijah was found 3 miles nw from Where he Went Missing

The camp is located near the home of Vue’s mother, Katrina Baur, and her boyfriend, Jesse Vang, who was the last to see Vue alive 3918 Mishicot Road, Apt. 102, Two Rivers, WI 54241

Elijah Vue

Text Message exchange between Jesse Vang and Katrina Baur

Elijah Vue

01/14/2024 17:25:31 BAUR asked VANG to send a voice message telling VICTIM-CHILD 1that he’s going to be put in a time out. VANG sends two short audio files telling VICTIM-CHILD 1 to listen and asking him if wants to go to a timeout. VANG messaged that VICTIM-CHILD 1 needs a father figure, she needs a break from her kids, and that he can show her more tricks.

01/14/2024 23:51:26 BAUR thanked VANG for helping with her kids, especially VICTIM-CHILD 1 because “he can be a toad.” VANG said that he can’t do much for VICTIM-CHILD2, but he can teach VICTIM-CHILD 1

01/21/2024 19:21:45 VANG sent a 50 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 sitting on thecouch answering questions from VANG about what happened with the water. VICTIM-CHILD 1 stated that VICTIM-CHILD 2 did it.

01/21/2024 19:40:48 VANG messaged “ok up to you…it’s making it harder on VICTIM-CHILD 1..haha you’re breaking him down every time you come in haha”.

01/22/2024 00:47:10 BAUR messaged “is he still up?”

01/22/2024 10:54:37 VANG sent a 24 second video of which VICTIM-CHILD 1 is beingprompted by VANG to say phrases that include “I promise, mommy, I love you, sorry, I goingto be good boy, no more.”

01/22/2024 11:03:20 VANG sent a 12 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 saying “goodboy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy”.

01/22/2024 14:25:38 VANG stated “pin this for next time he’s bad there” and then sent a 23second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 wrapped in the red, white, and black checkeredblanket. VANG prompted VICTIM-CHILD 1 to say “I be good boy, I promise, I don’t want tolive with uncle, no more, no more uncle, I be good, sorry”. BAUR replied, “Awww” and VANGstated, “Let’s see if he’ll keep his word”.

01/22/2024 16:20:53 VANG sent a 27 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 whimperingand saying he wants to see Pam. VANG then messaged “He’s trying to manipulate mehaha”. VANG then sent another 6 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 being promptedby VANG to say “I not going to say that word, no more bad word”. VANG then messagedthat VICTIM-CHILD 1 keeps running out the room door, not the front door, saying “I’m gonnabe nice”. VANG messaged that VICTIM-CHILD 1 was fake crying and that VICTIM-CHILD 1was definitely spoiled.

01/22/2024 17:45:44 VANG messaged about VICTIM-CHILD 1 being a “little faker,”“manipulator,” and “crybaby”. BAUR messaged about having a hard time disciplining him.VANG tells BAUR that she needs to stand her ground. VANG states that VICTIM-CHILD 1cries about everything.

01/22/2024 18:56:26 VANG sent a 9 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 standing bythe door in VANG’s room. VANG asks why he is fake crying and as VANG approaches,VICTIM-CHILD 1 quickly sits down and says “I good boy”.

01/22/2024 22:11:50 VANG messaged “Remember…he’s in bootcamp” and “I hate thatwhen I tell him to come in the room he’s like don’t hit me,,and when I have to pick him uphe’s like owww you’re hurting me..”. VANG messaged that he’s a “faker” and referencesVICTIM-CHILD 1 praying a few times. BAUR messaged that since they moved, VICTIM-CHILD 1 is afraid of men.

01/22/2024 22:45:16 VANG sent a picture showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 with the red, black, andwhite blanket on his shoulders and messaged “but look whos awake”. BAUR messaged “myheart” “feel like I’ve been shot” and VANG messaged that VICTIM-CHILD 1 will be fine.BAUR messaged “It’s hard on me too you know but I know it’s what’s best.”

01/22/2024 23:07:17 VANG messaged “His punishment from faking earlier” and then sent a15 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 in the dark bedroom saying “good boy, goodboy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy”.BAUR messaged if she can send him a voice message, but VANG says “no more seeinghim, he freaked out for like 3 hours earlier”.

01/23/2024 00:15:53 VANG messaged “ok. He’s up, it’s his punishment, from pissing me offwith that fake shit earlier…ow don’t hit me, ow you’re your hurting me”. VANG sent a 16second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 rubbing his eyes and saying “good boy”. VANG tellsVICTIM-CHILD 1 to keep going and VICTIM-CHILD 1 repeats saying “good boy”. BAURreplies “Man I can hear the defeat”.

01/23/2024 10:45:36 VANG sent a YouTube link of an annoying sound video and messaged“making him watch this cause he keep crying saying you wants and [VICTIM-CHILD 2]”.BAUR messaged that the video is annoying and thanked VANG.

01/23/2024 15:10:58 VANG sent a 27 second video showing VANG’s hand on VICTIM-CHILD 1 neck and shoulder. It appears VICTIM-CHILD 1 was crying and VANG is tellingVICTIM-CHILD 1 to make sad and happy faces.

01/23/2024 16:35:17 VANG sent a 5 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 laying on thebedroom floor with a pillow and blanket and saying “good boy, good boy, good boy, goodboy”.

01/23/2024 22:12:55 BAUR messaged asking if he is up and VANG replied that he is doinghis daily routine of reforms.

01/24/2024 11:21:49 VANG messaged that VICTIM-CHILD 1 opened the door and leftoutside while VANG was asleep. BAUR reminds him to lock the child lock. VANG messagedthat since VICTIM-CHILD 1 was good, he allowed VICTIM-CHILD 1 to go to the living roomand VANG fell asleep. VANG messaged “yea he’s really in trouble today..I trusted him thathe was a good boy. VANG then sent a 3 second video showing VICTIM-CHILD 1 standing inthe corner by the bedroom door and saying “good boy, good boy”. VANG messaged thathe’s going to be tough on words now and “Now I’m saying no more mommy”.

01/24/2024 16:38:18 VANG messaged “This little guy has been crying all day” and that he’sin timeout. VANG messaged that he fell asleep around 9am and then around 10:30am heheard the door close and VICTIM-CHILD 1 came back in crying. VANG messaged that he let Elijah do fun things yesterday and he betrayed VANG today. BAUR responded that she’s forgotten “many many times and woke to one if not both of them gone”.

01/24/2024 18:45:37 VANG messaged that he “found a new punishment for Elijah..he’s stepping on my back”. BAUR asked to call him, but VANG said that VICTIM-CHILD1’s going to hear her voice and then cry. VANG talked about his back hurting and he can’t sit for long.

01/24/2024 22:16:43 VANG messaged that Elijah is up, VANG is not letting Elijah sleep, in timeout today.

01/25/2024 12:44:03 VANG sent two videos, 7 second and 14 second of Elijah 1sitting still and not saying anything. VANG messaged “why does he look so lost and sad haha”. BAUR messaged “so so sad” and that Elijah is holding in tears.

01/25/2024 14:02:29 VANG sent a 25 second video showing a close up of Elijah’s face. VANG asks Elijah several questions and Elijah said he’ll be a good boy and listen to mommy. VANG messaged “haha that’s Elijah1 when he sees you tomorrow”.

01/25/2024 20:53:31 VANG sent a picture of VICTIM-CHILD 1 and messaged “last day in timeout”. VANG then sent a 12 second video showing Elijah being asked by VANG if he wants to talk to mommy. Elijah is prompted by VANG to say “no crying” and “promise”. BAUR states that he gets so sad.

01/26/2024 00:08:08 BAUR messaged if Elijah was sleeping and VANG messaged “not yet very soon”. VANG sent a 13 second video showing Elijah sitting upright, but he appears to be sleeping and head bobbing. VANG messaged “I won’t let him sleep he’s very tired”. BAUR messaged “I see that lol”.

01/27/2024 12:59:12 BAUR had a video chat and then VANG messaged “more reason for me to time out him” and “bring him back again for another week”. BAUR messaged that she has faith in VANG.

01/28/2024 13:54:50 BAUR messaged “Is Elijah staying when I get back k?”VANG messaged, “Yep” and “Of course he is…he’s done for”.

01/29/2024 08:25:53 VANG sent an 18 second video showing Elijah standing onthe couch being prompted by VANG and saying “I miss you, miss VICTIM-CHILD 2, I be good boy, and no more bad boy”.

01/29/2024 15:45:27 VANG messaged “He’s in stand up timeout” and BAUR messaged how his son feels about Elijah. VANG messaged that his son doesn’t care and didn’t say anything when VANG showed Elijah to his son

01/29/2024 17:37:14 VANG sent a video 35 second video showing Elijah saying“sorry mommy” and being prompted by VANG to say “I be good boy and not be bad boy no more”. VANG then sent a 38 second video showing Elijah sitting on the bedroom floor and crying. VANG tells Elijah that he keeps lying. Elijah is crying and says that he wants to go home and VANG replied “no more home for you” and “you live with uncle now”.

01/29/2024 22:40:20 VANG messaged that Elijah is learning to be humble and when he learns his lessons he gives him a toy. VANG then sent two photos showing Elijah sitting on the couch with his eyes closed and hands folded like he is praying. VANG then sent a 6 second video with Elijah in the same position on the couch. VANG states “keep going” and Elijah states “good boy, good boy”.BAUR messaged with heart emojis and “Awww”. VANG asked BAUR if she liked his way of teaching and she stated that she’s amazed by it.

01/29/2024 23:42:26 BAUR messaged asking what Elijah was doing and VANG messaged that “his usual is standing saying good boy”.

01/31/2024 10:19:31 VANG messaged that he woke up to some noise and VICTIM-CHILD 1had his phone, tablet, and Nintendo switch. VANG messaged that he was furious and since Elijah has learned nothing, he can stay longer. BAUR messaged VANG that Elijah is still a toddler and has temptations. VANG messaged that VICTIM-CHILD1’s punishment was cold water.

01/31/2024 11:41:52 BAUR messaged asking what VICTIM-CHILD 1 was doing. VAN Gmessaged that Elijah is in a standing timeout saying good boy. BAUR suggests allowing him to watch TV because VANG needs to rest. VANG disagreed and said he can’t think because he’s so tired. BAUR stated that she doesn’t want Elijah to hurt himself while VANG is sleeping and VANG messaged Elijah “hasn’t left the room since I told him not to..he good on that part”.

01/31/2024 16:26:42 VANG messaged that he doesn’t think Elijah is ready to g ohome and that he is “Done with his lying”. BAUR messages asking if VANG thinks Elijah know what lying is or not. VANG offers for VElijah to stay at his place longer.

01/31/2024 16:35:30 VANG messaged “Yea he’s a naughty one he’s in baby prison rn”. BAUR replies “Lmfao”.

01/31/2024 22:52:15 VANG sent a 10 second video showing what appears to be VANG lying face down and Elijah has his eyes closed and standing on VANG’s back. VANGis asking Elijah if he is a good boy or bad boy.

02/02/2024 21:31:21 BAUR messaged “What’s the little guy doing?” and VANG replied that Elijah was sitting on a chair “saying good boy”.

02/03/2024 14:07:40 VANG sent two photos showing what appears to be Elijah sitting in chair and folding his hands like he is praying. BAUR messaged “He looks mad af”.VANG messaged that Elijah was sad and not mad. VANG then sent a 10 second video showing Elijah holding his hand up to his ear like talking on a phone. Elijah being prompted by VANG and says “mommy come get me.”

02/03/2024 14:25:38 VANG sent two photos showing Elijah looking at the camera with his hands folded like he is praying.

02/03/2024 18:12:11 BAUR messaged “Thank you again for doing for us” and VANG replied “Np. Just keep the loyalty and respect”.

02/04/2024 01:41:37 VANG sent image and 5 second video showing Elijah lying face down in a pillow and focusing on his ear. VANG messaged that he wanted to watch the video to see if he can hear Elijah breathing heavily.

On February 18, 2024, at approximately 4:36 AM, VANG messaged BAUR “I told you to trus tme…I’m a make sure he hates me and being here.” BAUR responded, “Don’t want him to *hate*YOU. Just fear you.” VANG responds “It’s okay. Some one had to be the bad person.” BAURmessaged “I know but either way at he can fear you and respect you.” VANG messaged, “He didfear me…but he didn’t respect me. Now I’m making him respect me.”

On February 19, 2024 at12:21 PM, VANG sent a video that was originally created on January 22, 2024 during which heprompted Elijah to say “I be a good boy, I promise, I don’t wanna live with uncle, nomore, no more uncle, I’ll be good boy mom, sorry.” BAUR responded “He looks traumatized LMAO.”At 12:28 p.m., VANG messaged that Elijah “is in his timeout corner.” BAUR replied,“Good, he deserves it.”