Sandra Cantu #3 4/15/09 -4/27/09

[luvmyboys]

sorry i was wrong it was like 10 days..i posted the wrong answer a few minutes ago...

[klaasend]

Ok... Going off topic from the NG hating, which by the way I could do plenty of... BUT... I was just wondering how far along in the decomposition stages Sandra's body was found in... I'm asking because I was just thinking if her poor mother had to go to the morgue and identify her and how scary a sight that must have been... She was in the suitcase a month right? So would there be much decomp since it was emerged in water that I imagine wasn't very hot??? Ok... Thanks... Sorry for the horrible image... I do not mean to offend...

She was in the suitcase about 2 weeks before her body was found.  I'm not sure she would be identified by a family member, more likely dental records. 

Edited to add:  she went missing March 27 and her body was found April 6th I believe

Ok... So Sandra's mother never saw her body? If it was only 2 weeks, then the body would have been fairly "normal", right???

NO, the body would not be "normal" at all and I'm sure the family did not have to do a visual ID in person.  Likely a visual ID of the clothing she was wearing from a photo.  Also not likely her mom, more likely another relative.

[Serenity7]

Assuming the body went into the suitcase and into the water at the earliest time after her disappearance...it was how many days until she was found? What if she was alive and transported in the suitcase to another place? Then killed and dumped later? Would there be a rate of decomposition that can be measured so that the medical examiner can determine within say 24 hours the time of her death?

[Maven]

Ok... Going off topic from the NG hating, which by the way I could do plenty of... BUT... I was just wondering how far along in the decomposition stages Sandra's body was found in... I'm asking because I was just thinking if her poor mother had to go to the morgue and identify her and how scary a sight that must have been... She was in the suitcase a month right? So would there be much decomp since it was emerged in water that I imagine wasn't very hot??? Ok... Thanks... Sorry for the horrible image... I do not mean to offend...

She was in the suitcase about 2 weeks before her body was found.  I'm not sure she would be identified by a family member, more likely dental records. 

Edited to add:  she went missing March 27 and her body was found April 6th I believe

Ok... So Sandra's mother never saw her body? If it was only 2 weeks, then the body would have been fairly "normal", right???

I think it all depends on the environmental conditions in the area, I came across this link earlier it's about an unrelated case, but the body was found in water.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/body-can-decompose-in-18-days-expert/2008/10/13/1223749902779.html

[GramaMonkey]

http://fav.or.it/post/1332556

Local news station CBS 13 is reporting that they have confirmed with officials that Sandra Cantu's murderer is being investigated for drugging and molesting another child. The Tracy police would give no other information. There are also reports that today another parent came forward and accused Melissa Huckaby of being involved in child porn.

The right parent is going to find this out and go postal on a lot of people.  I'm telling you.  I think it is going to get UGLY!

It is about time to get UGLY!!!  These monsters have to be stopped. 

[GramaMonkey]

Tracygirl ~

Can you provide us with a list of the News Sites in CA that we can access for the updated news on this story.

Thanks,

[klaasend]

Assuming the body went into the suitcase and into the water at the earliest time after her disappearance...it was how many days until she was found? What if she was alive and transported in the suitcase to another place? Then killed and dumped later? Would there be a rate of decomposition that can be measured so that the medical examiner can determine within say 24 hours the time of her death?

I'm sure they will know within 24 hours, in fact, they have already suggested she was killied within 4 hours from the video where we see her skipping.

[GramaMonkey]

Wow..Im thinking Nancy Grace has a girl crush on Caysee Anthony. I know it's a important story but omg..

Anyways she just said that huckaby confessed to cops saying it was an accident???

ITA!!  I'd quit watching her show, but I want to hear about Haleigh.  I get so sick hearing about Casey.  I just want to see the key thrown away.

Oh I agree!!  Am ready to SCREAM and pull my hair out with all the repeat breaking news night after night of the same exact thing about Casey.  Am sick unto death of hearing the same thing.  And NGs crew lately seem to be having a field day playing with graphics during her report.     I'd email NG againnnnnnnn, but am quite sure she is ignoring those from everyone. 

The only reason I watch with a one-eyed squint is because she just might squeeze in a moment or two on Sandra, Haleigh, anyone else but Casey.  And even that, am to the point where it's not really worth tuning in.   

I think she only adds about 10 minutes of new stuff each night.  The rest is nothing but reruns. Yes, the intro, breaking news, videos, more videos, getting sickening to say the least.

The producer is the one that should be getting the flack.

[no rose colored glasses]

I don't know if it makes a difference with decomposition, but the water the suitcase was in was full of waste material, maybe that would make a difference, I don't know.

[GramaMonkey]

Assuming the body went into the suitcase and into the water at the earliest time after her disappearance...it was how many days until she was found? What if she was alive and transported in the suitcase to another place? Then killed and dumped later? Would there be a rate of decomposition that can be measured so that the medical examiner can determine within say 24 hours the time of her death?

I'm sure they will know within 24 hours, in fact, they have already suggested she was killied within 4 hours from the video where we see her skipping.

I was wondering if she was put alive in that suitcase, and then thrown in the water to die.

[Serenity7]

Assuming the body went into the suitcase and into the water at the earliest time after her disappearance...it was how many days until she was found? What if she was alive and transported in the suitcase to another place? Then killed and dumped later? Would there be a rate of decomposition that can be measured so that the medical examiner can determine within say 24 hours the time of her death?

I'm sure they will know within 24 hours, in fact, they have already suggested she was killied within 4 hours from the video where we see her skipping.

Thanks.

So she was then taken Friday night around 9:00 or 10:00 and dumped?

What time did the police and searchers start to really show up in force to begin asking probing questions around the neighborhood? I'm just curious how MH would have transported a body if the police were making an investigation into Sandra's disappearance.

[klaasend]

http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=57850&catid=2

Authorities Seek Information on Huckaby
Written for the web byPosted By: C. Johnson, Internet News Producer 

 
STOCKTON, CA (AP) -- Authorities are asking for the public's help as they try to build a murder case against a Sunday school teacher in Tracy.



They're asking parents to report any "inappropriate" contact their children may have had with Melissa Huckaby. Huckaby lived five doors down from 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, whose body was found in a suitcase last week.



Tuesday, Huckaby, 28, was charged with murder, kidnapping and rape. The victim had been a playmate of Huckaby's 5-year-old daughter.



Tracy police investigators think Huckaby acted alone.



The special circumstances charges mean that prosecutors may seek the death penalty.



Join local moms who are talking about this story on momslikeme.



Huckaby is due back in court April 24, when she's expected to enter a plea.



Memorial Service



The public memorial service for Sandra will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at West High School in Tracy. Several thousand mourners are expected. Police urged those planning to attend to arrive early since parking space is limited.



Among those expected to speak are the victim's aunt Angie Chavez; the principal at Sandra's school; Tracy's police chief; Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California; and California Attorney General Jerry Brown.



News10.net will carry a live-stream of the service beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday.



Private Funeral



About 170 friends and family of Sandra said farewell to the 8-year-old at a private funeral Wednesday morning.



The service took place at Fry Memorial Chapel, before Sandra's body was taken by a horse drawn carriage to the Tracy Mausoleum about a mile away.



Tracy police spokesman Sgt. Tony Sheneman attended the service as well, and said it was an emotional gathering, with Sandra's aunt and family spokeswoman Angie Chavez reading a poem she had written.


Created: 4/15/2009 1:14:34 PM Updated: 4/15/2009 7:06:17 PM

[no rose colored glasses]

One of the questions that I feel really should be answered by the Tracy PD, is months ago when Melissa was questioned about drugging of a child, where did this investigation go? Did they just question her, and drop it? Did the parents pursue this further?

[no rose colored glasses]

Thanks Klaas, good to see Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer will be at the memorial, maybe, just maybe some action will be taken to help protect children. I hope those two aren't going to be there, just to make it look good.

[klaasend]

Assuming the body went into the suitcase and into the water at the earliest time after her disappearance...it was how many days until she was found? What if she was alive and transported in the suitcase to another place? Then killed and dumped later? Would there be a rate of decomposition that can be measured so that the medical examiner can determine within say 24 hours the time of her death?

I'm sure they will know within 24 hours, in fact, they have already suggested she was killied within 4 hours from the video where we see her skipping.

Thanks.

So she was then taken Friday night around 9:00 or 10:00 and dumped?

What time did the police and searchers start to really show up in force to begin asking probing questions around the neighborhood? I'm just curious how MH would have transported a body if the police were making an investigation into Sandra's disappearance.

I believe she was last seen at around 4pm and was reported missing at 8pm.  LE believes she was already dead before 8pm.  Melissa removed Sandra from the park then likely killed Sandra at the church.  This all happened before Sandra was even reported missing.

[Maven]

One of the questions that I feel really should be answered by the Tracy PD, is months ago when Melissa was questioned about drugging of a child, where did this investigation go? Did they just question her, and drop it? Did the parents pursue this further?

Good questions! I would like to know the answers also. Did they dismiss it? Did they follow up? What happened with that? Is the child OK? Who are the parents? If they did not pursue, why not?  Very good questions NRCG!!!

[MontgomeryMonkeyMellie]

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Evening Wyks!
I live in Alabama!  Thanks for the heads up

[no rose colored glasses]

One of the questions that I feel really should be answered by the Tracy PD, is months ago when Melissa was questioned about drugging of a child, where did this investigation go? Did they just question her, and drop it? Did the parents pursue this further?

Good questions! I would like to know the answers also. Did they dismiss it? Did they follow up? What happened with that? Is the child OK? Who are the parents? If they did not pursue, why not?  Very good questions NRCG!!!

I'm just wondering if more would have been done, maybe Sandra would be alive, but maybe that is just naive of me.

[spring2]

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=52075@kovr.dayport.com
Melissa told detectives four different stories the night she was questioned arrested.

Even THEY didn't think she acted alone, but do they believe what SHE is telling them?  She told them 4 different things THAT night.  I think they need to just keep digging and find the accomplice(s).

Spring, I am not seeing a link where LE is saying anything other than she acted alone, did I miss anything this eve?
TIA

When they questioned her, their big question that they kept asking was did she do it alone.  per that video

[Catbert]

I remember reading that MH told the reporter (the one in the video with the cell phone) that the case was waterproof or water resistent... could this help decomp?