Elizabeth Olten #1 10/22/09 - 10/29/09

[Northern Rose]

what is elizabeth's mom's name?

Patricia (Patti) Preiss

[no rose colored glasses]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

[Northern Rose]

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they must've found her phone - the physical and written evidence.

One of the articles stated that there was a note written to LE by a juvenile which lead them to the juvenile who did it.  The one who did it took LE  to her body.

[jill]

what is elizabeth's mom's name?

Patricia (Patti) Preiss

thank you.

i was having a very hard time finding it.

[ScareyCarrie]

what is elizabeth's mom's name?

Patricia (Patti) is Elizabeth's mom

[higherhopes]

This is just the worst week that I can think of, what in the world is going on, I cant believe another one has been found and now we hear another child is at fault, this is really screwed up......God Bless this Childs family and her too.......

[ScareyCarrie]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

I wonder if the friend she was visiting has an older brother?

[no rose colored glasses]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

I wonder if the friend she was visiting has an older brother?

Yes maybe and then the friend she was visiting told the police which led to the arrest of her brother, or even maybe a cousin. Or the person could also be another neighbor.

[ScareyCarrie]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

I wonder if the friend she was visiting has an older brother?

Yes maybe and then the friend she was visiting told the police which led to the arrest of her brother, or even maybe a cousin. Or the person could also be another neighbor.

Very true, so sad, i will admit i am quick to assume it was a boy, and i could very well be wrong, especially given all the crimes recently being committed by women, but in younger children i just think a boy did it. i can only pray that she was not sexually abused as well 

[Northern Rose]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

I wonder if the friend she was visiting has an older brother?

Yes maybe and then the friend she was visiting told the police which led to the arrest of her brother, or even maybe a cousin. Or the person could also be another neighbor.

I was wondering if it is connected to the friends house as well.  Grandpa sends her home early, she never gets home.  Would make sense if the friend she was visiting wrote the letter to LE that connected them to the person who did it.

[Northern Rose]

10 min ago - Juvenile in Custody in Olten Disappearance
The Cole County Sheriff's Department tells us - the body of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten has been found. A juvenile is in custody, connected to the death. Authorities believe the juvenile knew of the family but was not directly connected to them. Elizabeth's cell phone was found, and investigators say hand written notes and other physical evidence lead them to the suspect. That suspect led them to Elizabeth’s body. All we know at this point is the body was found in a wooded area and is being recovered. Elizabeth went missing Wednesday evening, walking home from a friends house just a few blocks away. Since that time hundreds of people had been searching for her. We have a reporter at the scene getting more information from Sheriff's Department.   Posted by Adam Forgie

http://www.kmiz.com/news/story.php?id=15301

[ScareyCarrie]

Yes, they must have found her phone, my gosh she was only 9, so I would doubt this was anykind of boyfriend, matter of fact, we don't even know if it is a male or female that did this.

I wonder if the friend she was visiting has an older brother?

Yes maybe and then the friend she was visiting told the police which led to the arrest of her brother, or even maybe a cousin. Or the person could also be another neighbor.

I was wondering if it is connected to the friends house as well.  Grandpa sends her home early, she never gets home.  Would make sense if the friend she was visiting wrote the letter to LE that connected them to the person who did it.

If related to lil friend she was visiting can you imagine the guilt the little friend will most likely harbor...and not rightfully so if she was in no way involved but ppl constantly beat them selves up like if i never asked her over or if i never woulda said anything type of stuff. i pray for that friend and her family, as well as Elizabeth's

[SloSthrnStyle]

Body of Elizabeth Olten Recovered
"Person if Interest", a juvenile is in custody.13 min ago - Juvenile in Custody in Olten Disappearance
The Cole County Sheriff's Department tells us - the body of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten has been found. A juvenile is in custody, connected to the death. Authorities believe the juvenile knew of the family but was not directly connected to them. Elizabeth's cell phone was found, and investigators say hand written notes and other physical evidence lead them to the suspect. That suspect led them to Elizabeth’s body. All we know at this point is the body was found in a wooded area and is being recovered. Elizabeth went missing Wednesday evening, walking home from a friends house just a few blocks away. Since that time hundreds of people had been searching for her. We have a reporter at the scene getting more information from Sheriff's Department.   Posted by Adam Forgie

http://www.kmiz.com/news/story.php?id=15301
 

[Northern Rose]

ST. MARTINS -- Update:

Police found the body of Elizabeth Olten just minutes ago near the area search crews were looking for her.

A written note from an unidentified lead police to juvenile offender, where they also found Elizabeth's body.

An older  juvenile is in custody. Authorities would not say if the juvenile is a boy or girl.

The juvenile is local to the area and has no connection to the family.

A press conference has just ended, more information will be available soon.

http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=366189

[Tracygirl]

Northern Rose,

Tyvm for keeping us updated on this case. I know you have been non stop.

second that, Northern Rose.  I really appreciate it.

This is just too much that a child killed a child.  I don't even know what to think right now.  I was really hoping they would find her.

You have really been bustin your a$$ on this one Northern, thank you, such a sad outcome 

When I saw her picture I was drawn to her as my daughter looked very similar at the same age.  It is the worst outcome.  Now another child's life is also ruined along with their family.

 

[Northern Rose]

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[Northern Rose]

Northern Rose,

Tyvm for keeping us updated on this case. I know you have been non stop.

second that, Northern Rose.  I really appreciate it.

This is just too much that a child killed a child.  I don't even know what to think right now.  I was really hoping they would find her.

You have really been bustin your a$$ on this one Northern, thank you, such a sad outcome 

When I saw her picture I was drawn to her as my daughter looked very similar at the same age.  It is the worst outcome.  Now another child's life is also ruined along with their family.

 

What a horrible week it has been. I am going to go take a breather and go meet my daughter at the school bus.

[SloSthrnStyle]

 
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.


ST. MARTINS, MO. -- Police found the body of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten who went missing Wednesday night.

The body was found near the wooden area of Elizabeth's home.

Physical evidence and written evidence led police to develop a person of interest. Police interviewed the person of interest, a older teen, who then led police to Elizabeth's body.

Police have the teen in custody. The teen lives in the area and is not connected to the family.

A search crew of 70 people was on the ground in addition to 70 law enforcement officers on Friday. Officials said the Friday morning search was more "pin-pointed and directed," than it was Thursday. Also, the Missouri Highway Patrol used a helicopter with infrared imaging equipment to assist with the search.

When Olten was reported missing Wednesday evening just after 6 p.m., authorities learned that she had a cell phone with her.

Investigators worked with the phone carrier AT&T to send “pings” to the phone in an attempt to locate it. The “ping” put the cell phone in the woods behind Elizabeth’s home. However, by Thursday afternoon, the pings were no longer working. Police believe that the phone battery had died.

White also said the department got some phone records back from Elizabeth's cell phone and investigators went through those.

A 24-hour tip line was established at (866) 362-6422. White said the tip line got calls overnight, but he wouldn't say if any leads have come from it

At the time she was reported missing, Olten was believed to be wearing a pink T-shirt with a darker pink vest and blue jeans with pink ribbons on them.

Elizabeth’s aunt, Vicki Olten, said during the search the family didn't believe that the 9-year-old wandered off on her own because the girl is afraid of the dark. She believes the fourth grader was abducted.

The response by local residents to help with the search was tremendous. On Thursday, 300 volunteers assisted 100 law enforcement personnel in a search of the area surrounding Olten’s home.

“We’ve done far more than the capability we’ve got,” White said Thursday. “And that’s simply because of the level of citizen involvement and they willingness (to help) they’ve had.”

So many volunteers showed up Thursday night that police started to turn them away, like Gene Bauer.

“We’ve got plenty of gravel roads in this area that could have been checked,” Bauer said. “The last thing I wanted to hear from somebody is, ‘Oh, we’ve got insurance concerns.’ Well, people aren’t out her concerned about insurance or liability. They’re out here concerned for that little girl.”

Cole County Sheriff's department worked with the Red Cross to get volunteers.

The strain of not knowing what happened to Elizabeth took its toll on family members.

“I want my niece home, I want her safe,” a tearful Vicki Olten said Thursday. “She’s a beautiful young girl and (has) a full life ahead of her. She does not deserve this. Her family does not deserve this.”

The family worked with the "Missouri Missing" organization to make pins and flyers to hand out.

Police did not issue an Amber Alert when Olten was reported missing because the law outlines specific conditions that must be met before an alert can be issued. Instead, an endangered person advisory was issued.

Without an Amber Alert status, there is no activation of the automatic warning system through television, radio or highway signs.

“We put this out to law enforcement all through the Region F area, which is a 13-county area, and of course, entered it into the NCIC, which covers the United States,” White said. “So the simple difference would be how much the average citizen would get on it.”

http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=367062

[ScareyCarrie]

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Wouldnt you have to clarify that the person is a suspect before you could determain even wether they will be charged, let alone as an adult or juvenille.... i know this person is a POI and they have to basically have all their ducks in a row before calling them a suspect and have their evidence but isnt it a lil premature to be making comments like that?

[no rose colored glasses]

10 min ago - Juvenile in Custody in Olten Disappearance
The Cole County Sheriff's Department tells us - the body of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten has been found. A juvenile is in custody, connected to the death. Authorities believe the juvenile knew of the family but was not directly connected to them. Elizabeth's cell phone was found, and investigators say hand written notes and other physical evidence lead them to the suspect. That suspect led them to Elizabeth’s body. All we know at this point is the body was found in a wooded area and is being recovered. Elizabeth went missing Wednesday evening, walking home from a friends house just a few blocks away. Since that time hundreds of people had been searching for her. We have a reporter at the scene getting more information from Sheriff's Department.   Posted by Adam Forgie

http://www.kmiz.com/news/story.php?id=15301

Not directly connected to the family, how old are Jasmin's children?