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Missing (Pregnant) Marine Dead, Authorities Say
KWTX ^ | 1/11/2008 | n/a

Posted on 01/11/2008 9:43:08 AM PST by Pyro7480

January 11, 2008)--Authorities in North Carolina said late Friday morning pregnant Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach is dead.

They said she’s buried in a shallow grave, for which investigators are now searching.

They identified the suspect in the case as a Marine officer whom she accused of sexually assaulting her.

Police earlier were planning to interview a man who lived with her and said he would answer questions that "will shed a lot of light on the case."

Authorities said again Friday Marine Sgt. Daniel Durham isn't a suspect, but police believe he's the last person to speak with the Marine.

She disappeared Dec. 14 ahead of her expected testimony in a military investigation into her claim a senior officer had sexually assaulted her.

Court documents show the investigation went sour amid inconsistencies in the woman's story and allegations that she's bipolar and a compulsive liar.

Search warrants show she was facing a possible discharge from the service.

Lauterbach was eight months pregnant when she disappeared.


TOPICS: Local News; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: camplejeune; laurean; marialautenbach; marine; militarywomen; missing
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To: All

I think the wife is a suspect in the murder, but law enforement won’t move on her until her husband is captured.

A LOT of stuff we don’t know is going to come out if/when Cesar Lauren is in custody.


1,261 posted on 01/18/2008 1:27:44 PM PST by RooRoobird20 (Thankfully Convered Catholic)
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To: All

Finally found the video/interview with parents where they feature quick pics of Christina (face blocked out). No clue when they were taken but she looks pregnant here or either chubby. http://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/2298787/
Down the page titled “In Laws express anger”


1,262 posted on 01/18/2008 1:28:25 PM PST by Lyn_2IDMom
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To: debm29palms; All

This might duplicate as the 1st one is floating in space....

In the video labeled “In Laws express Anger” at this link
http://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/2298787/
There are a few pics of Christina and Cesar, her face is blocked out, but she does appear pregnant. No telling when they were taken though.

Now Fox News is reporting thru a “source” he went across the border in Laredo.


1,263 posted on 01/18/2008 1:28:48 PM PST by Lyn_2IDMom
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To: IamHD

I’m honestly making a list of things to watch out for in neighbors-—

1. Borrows shovels a lot in 10 days.
2. Paints house and garage during holidays.
3. Has a fire during a burn ban (OK, but....)
4. Lends me a crowbar, even though I didn’t ask for a crowbar.


1,264 posted on 01/18/2008 1:30:20 PM PST by najida
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To: IamHD
Sohe used her card at least 2 times in 2 different places?

I think it's written poorly. I think they are referring to the fact that they have one video of him using an ATM and a second video at Lowes, buying paint and shovels at Lowes (not that he used the ATM twice).
1,265 posted on 01/18/2008 1:31:00 PM PST by Girlene
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To: Girlene
"It was a person who had this item in their possession and did not realize its significance,"

Maybe Laurean had borrowed the crowbar at some point--used it to kill Maria then gave it back hoping it would never be noticed & a connection would never be made?

This just gets weirder as we go.

1,266 posted on 01/18/2008 1:32:25 PM PST by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Girlene

That’s where the times got twerky for me...

In re-reading it was “He bought stuff at Lowe’s” (no date mentioned) Then on the 24th, he used her ATM card again.

BTW, using the card is stupid too!


1,267 posted on 01/18/2008 1:33:03 PM PST by najida
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To: najida; Sue Perkick

This whole story is bizarre as tidbits keep coming out. This guy was not a very smart criminal. I’m wondering if he didn’t run, leave a note, etc. would her murder have ever been uncovered? They weren’t even looking at him with any intensity until the wife turned in the letter. They would have needed a pretty good reason to get a search warrant on his house.


1,268 posted on 01/18/2008 1:39:20 PM PST by Girlene
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To: najida

He was probably reimbursing himself for the clean-up and burial of mother & child. Disgusting


1,269 posted on 01/18/2008 1:49:57 PM PST by IamHD
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To: Lyn_2IDMom

I had not seen this before, but the father said that Christina was at work when Maria was killed. I thought she was at a party? No wonder the parents are being quiet....open mouth, insert foot. :)


1,270 posted on 01/18/2008 2:22:32 PM PST by IamHD
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To: IamHD

That was my understanding.

Maybe it was just nerves but I found the lack of eye contact interesting.


1,271 posted on 01/18/2008 2:26:00 PM PST by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Sue Perkick
ATM Video still


1,272 posted on 01/18/2008 4:25:26 PM PST by IamHD
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Fox News just showed the tape of him at the Lowes with another guy buying supplies, wheelbarrow was shone. Along with picture of him at atm machine on their homepage. Tried to copy but can’t.


1,273 posted on 01/18/2008 4:46:04 PM PST by Lyn_2IDMom
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To: Lyn_2IDMom

Another guy? Oh, oh...


1,274 posted on 01/18/2008 4:48:35 PM PST by IamHD
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To: Lyn_2IDMom
No, I think they just walked in about the same time and their paths kind of crossed.

http://www.amw.com/fugitives/video_photos.cfm?id=52333

There is the link to the America’s Most Wanted page with the Lowe’s surveillance tape.

1,275 posted on 01/18/2008 4:52:03 PM PST by debm29palms (Proud Wife of SSgt. Donald C. May, Jr. KIA March 25, 2003)
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To: Lyn_2IDMom

I’ll bet ya any money that someone else dropped Maria’s card at the bus station in RD along with dumping the truck!


1,276 posted on 01/18/2008 4:53:21 PM PST by IamHD
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To: Lyn_2IDMom

OH NO, YOU’RE RIGHT!!!! This is getting more and more interesting!!!

I wonder if the Marines can identify the other guy!


1,277 posted on 01/18/2008 4:55:48 PM PST by debm29palms (Proud Wife of SSgt. Donald C. May, Jr. KIA March 25, 2003)
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To: debm29palms

But it does look like they are coming in the store at the same time, and getting in line at the same time, with Laurean behind the other guy.


1,278 posted on 01/18/2008 4:58:02 PM PST by IamHD
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To: freema

Interesting news in the case!

Where are you?????

PING!!!


1,279 posted on 01/18/2008 4:58:18 PM PST by debm29palms (Proud Wife of SSgt. Donald C. May, Jr. KIA March 25, 2003)
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To: IamHD

Yep, I watched it again. It does look like they are leaving together as well!!


1,280 posted on 01/18/2008 4:59:34 PM PST by debm29palms (Proud Wife of SSgt. Donald C. May, Jr. KIA March 25, 2003)
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