Two Children Missing From Arizona Home

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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]

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

[mominiowa]

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]

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



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[lady cop]

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

[BTS]

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]

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]

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]

Has the whole world gone insane?

[lady cop]

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.