Two Children Missing From Arizona Home

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:44 pm

Two Children Missing From Arizona Home

By AMANDA KEIM

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona authorities were searching for two young children Monday missing from a home where their grandparents and an uncle were found slain the night before.

Eighteen-month-old Bryan Cervantes and his 3-year-old sister, Jennifer, were believed to be with their father, Rodrigo Cervantes Zavala, who may have been headed for Mexico, officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

Authorities described Cervantes Zavala, 34, as an ``investigative lead'' rather than a suspect. The children's mother told investigators that he had threatened the family several months ago.

Investigators went to the children's home late Sunday after two hang-up 911 calls were recorded, said sheriff's spokeswoman Kit Rustenburg.

The bodies of Saul Lopez Acosta, 63, and Trinidad Castro Acosta, 51, were found in the living room. Jesus Manuel Acosta, the children's 17-year-old uncle, was also dead.

The victims were all relatives of the children's mother, who was not at home at the time of the slayings, investigators said. Authorities did not immediately say how the three were killed or give other details.

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nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:59 pm

When will this insanity stop? We need to send a clear message - you mess with kids - you die.

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:03 pm

This is getting to be to much......There are still no leads to the little Iowa girls death--all "suspects" past lie detector test with flying colors...

My heart grieves for them- I hope since he is the father he will not kill his own blood...

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:04 pm

SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELEASE ......contact: MARICOPA CO SO,PHOENIX

Phone: 602-876-1011

Email: None

Abduction Information

Case Number:

Date Last Seen: 07-10-2005

Time Last Seen: 08:00 PM

Location Last Seen: 198th St & San Tan Blvd in AZ

Incident Information

The two children were last seen at 19717 E. Chestnut Dr. at approximately 2000 hours in their care their grandparents and uncle. The father of the two children, is believed to have taken the children. Victim(s)

Victim 1

Name: Bryan Cervantes

Age: 1.5 years

Race: Hispanic

Gender/Sex: Male

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Unknown

Height: 2'5"

Weight: unklbs

Clothing: orange t shirt with airplane on it....blue shorts matching airplane on shirt...

Other: child described to be 24-30 inches tall...

Victim 2

Name: Jennifer Cervantes

Age: 3.5 years

Race: Hispanic

Gender/Sex: Female

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Unk

Height: 3'4"

Weight: unklbs

Clothing: pink t shirt with "B" on it and flowered jeans...

Other: None

Suspect(s)

Suspect 1

Name: Rodrigo Cervantes-Zavala

Age: 34 years

Race: Hispanic

Gender/Sex: Male

Hair Color: Black-Graying

Eye Color: Unknown

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 170lbs

Clothing: Unknown

Other: None

Vehicle(s)

Vehicle 1

Color: White

Year: 1998

Make: Ford

Model: F150

Style: Unknown

License: 866NMZ

State: Arizona

Other: None

Vehicle 2

Color: Green

Year: 1993

Make: Buick

Model: Regal

Style: 4d

License: 709SDW

State: Arizona

Other: None

View Alert History

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lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:07 pm

the suspect A police photo shows Rodrigo Cervantes Zavala. he is an illegal alien.

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:10 pm

Thanx LC..... I looked for pics but could not find. This is close to home and means a lot to have the pics..............

Thanx again

BTS

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:10 pm

Living in NM - I can keep a look out - probably not much in my small town - but I was thinking I'd print your info and take it to the gas stations.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:12 pm

you're very welcome, and NV that's a really wonderful idea. authorities surmise he was headed for mexico, but the border crossings would BOLO i would hope.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:21 pm

Has the whole world gone insane?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:06 pm

sheriff says the white truck is not included it the alert now. it was sold a week ago. the suspect was out on probation and had recently pled guilty to burglary and illegal possession of a weapon. i sure would like to know why he was not in jail in view of the plea. not to mention subject of INS action since he is a felon. as a courtesy we jail illegals here until INS decides what to do with them.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:56 pm

........

Amber Alert Canceled for Two Arizona Children

Posted: Monday July 11 10:14 AM CT

The Maricopa County Sheriff's office and the Arizona Department of Public Safety canceled the AMBER Alert after both cars were found. The children remain missing but it is believed that the suspect has fled to Mexico with the children at this time.

Bryan Cervantes is described as being a 18 month old Hispanic male, black hair, unknown eyes, 2'5". He was last seen wearing an orange t shirt with airplane on it and blue shorts.

Jennifer Cervantes is described as being a 3 year old Hispanic female, black hair, 3'4". She was last seen wearing a pink t shirt with "B" on it and flowered jeans.

The suspect, Rodrigo Cervantes-Zavala. is described as being a 34 year old male, Hispanic with black-graying hair, approximately 170 lbs.

The white 1998 Ford F-150 Pick Up with Arizona license plate number 866NMZ has been located.

The Green 1993 Buick 4D Arizona license plate number 709SDW is the remaining suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Maricopa County Sheriff's office at 602-876-1011 or dial 911.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:01 pm

the suspect is not only a kidnapper, but a murder suspect....and mexico will not extradite if death penalty is possible.

teramiabullfrog · Post by **teramiabullfrog** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:21 pm

this is another case similar to the Groene case in ID last May. the National Center for Missing and Exploited children should activate the NALC/USPS CHILD ALERT PROGRAM, immediately. every Post Office in the country should have the photo/id of the missing children and the person they think snached them, within 24 hours.