Erin Rodgers, and Baby Safina (photo courtsey of police)
UPDATE: I received word this morning that Erin and her baby were found alive and well in Austin, Texas. The lead investigator told me her Godfather originally reported her and her child missing, and that Erin is from Indiana. No word yet on why she packed up and left.
Erin Rodgers and her daughter Safina lived in Silver Spring, Maryland. I spoke with Montgomery County Police today, and they say the mother and daughter have been missing for three weeks. On May 6, 2010, police say Erin and Safina vanished. Erin is only 19-years-old, and her daughter is 22-months.
I spoke to investigators this morning, and they are accepting leads on this case. If you have any information, please contact investigators in Montgomery County, Maryland: 301-565-5835, or the non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
Erin Rodgers, and Baby Safina (photo courtsey of police)
Erin Rodgers and her daughter Safina lived in Silver Spring, Maryland. I spoke with Montgomery County Police today, and they say the mother and daughter have been missing for three weeks. On May 6, 2010, police say Erin and Safina vanished. Erin is only 19-years-old, and her daughter is 22-months.
ERIN SAFINA
Height: 5’0” Weight: 27 pounds
Weight: 100 pounds Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Hazel Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Black, long
I spoke to investigators this morning, and they are accepting leads on this case. If you have any information, please contact investigators in Montgomery County, Maryland: 301-565-5835, or the non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
A three month old baby, who was allegedly thrown by her father off a parkway bridge, may have been found over the weekend. New Jersey State Police say they are waiting to positively identify the remains, but the body appears to be that of Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem. This information is based on the clothing and wrappings found on the child.
Investigators say Shamsid-Din Abdur-Raheem, the baby’s father, allegedly snatched the child from her grandmother’s home on February 16, 2010 and threw her off the bridge. Reports indicate Abdur-Raheem tried to strike the grandmother with a minivan after choking her when she tried to stop the abduction. The child’s mother was working on a temporary restraining order against Abdur-Raheem before the baby was killed.
Abdur-Raheem is currently being held on a $2 million bail, and pleaded not guilty last month.
UPDATE: Sadly, 8-month-old Eddie Salazar was found in the Spring River, just east of Carthage earlier this afternoon. Police say Eddie Salazar Sr., the baby’s father, is charged with filing a false police report, and is now considered the prime suspect in his son’s murder. This case is very similar to the Aveion Lewis case in Roanoke, Virginia where investigators say Aveion’s step father filed a false police report that his step-son was abducted, and a few weeks later the toddler’s body was found in a landfill.
Police say Eddie Salazar was abducted late last night by two masked men. He is only 8-months-old, and has a lung-shaped birthmark on his right bicep. Investigators say two men broke into Eddie’s home, beat his father, and left with the child. It appears, at this point, the abduction was random. If you have any information, please call: (417) 237-7200
UPDATE: A couple in Arizona who tried to adopt baby Gabriel are now persons of interest in his case. Tempe Police say Jack and Terri Smith, a couple who met Elizabeth Johnson about seven months ago in an airport, may have more information about this baby’s disappearance then they have given to investigators. Elizabeth Johnson, Gabriel’s mom, spoke out earlier this week and says she gave the child to a couple she met in a San Antonio park, even though she sent the baby’s father text messages saying she killed him.
Just when I say I covered one of the worst crimes I’ve seen in a while… here’s another one that took my breath away. It all played out in Newark, New Jersey when investigators say Ivan Reyes came home for lunch and found his 27-year-old wife dead, and his 9-month-old son covered in stab wounds. First Responders did their best to save this baby… and it’s something they can’t get out of their mind. Officials say four firefighters, who responded to the scene, had to be relieved of their duties later because of the emotional trauma they are suffering from this incident. The infant went into surgery for his injuries, and is listed in critical condition – we hope and pray he will survive. Authorities are reviewing surveillance tapes from the area, searching for clues in this case; they say they do not have a description of the suspect.
If you have ANY information on this case, please contact police , or the Hudson County Prosecutor’s office homicide squad at (201) 915-1345 right away to help bring justice to this family. I will have more on this story tomorrow as calls are returned from fire officials and investigators…
Michelle Sigona is a crime fighting, victims advocate extraordinaire, but for Michelle -- the good fight doesn't stop there. In her spare time, she is a volunteer firefighter -- and now, she is tackling the issues and cases that mean the most to her....
