IL ZARAZ WALKER: Missing from Bloomington, IL - 7-9 Feb 2022 - Age 7 months *ARREST*

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Infant reported missing from Bloomington area

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - A missing infant is sought by Bloomington police, per a bulletin from law enforcement.
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Infant reported missing from Bloomington area​

A missing infant is sought by Bloomington police, per a bulletin from law enforcement.

Officers said the missing 7-month-old child is Zaraz V. Walker of Bloomington. The child was reported missing at about 11:20 p.m. Sunday.

Police said Walker is missing "under unknown circumstances."


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BPD: Woman arrested on child endangerment charges, but baby still missing

Somewhere out there is a 7-month-old baby girl gone missing. On Monday, Bloomington Police spokesperson John Fermon said Zaraz V. Walker was last seen five to seven days ago.
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BPD: Missing infant not reported for 5 to 7 days​

Somewhere out there is a 7-month-old baby girl gone missing. On Monday, Bloomington Police spokesperson John Fermon said Zaraz V. Walker was last seen five to seven days ago.

"We're not ruling out the possibility that some person may have the baby and taken care of her and hasn't reached out to the police, or doesn't know who to reach out to," said Fermon.

Police aren't saying who reported the child missing Sunday night, or much else, including answers to such questions as where did the parents think the girl was, or why she wasn't reported missing earlier. Fermon said the investigation is in its early stages and police hope the public will help find the child.

"Maybe you were at a gas station a couple days ago and you saw a 7-month-old juvenile baby or infant and thought something was off. Give us a call. We're just really looking for any tips," said Fermon, adding police also are asking other agencies if someone has found an unidentified child.


MEDIA - ZARAZ WALKER: Missing from Bloomington, IL - 7-9 Feb 2022 - Age 7 months
 
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SheWhoMustNotBeNamed said:
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Bloomington mom arrested for concealing death

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Already in the McLean County Jail for other offenses, a Bloomington mom has now been arrested for concealment of death. Kimberlee Burton was arrested as a result of…
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Bloomington mom arrested for concealing death​

Already in the McLean County Jail for other offenses, a Bloomington mom has now been arrested for concealment of death.

Kimberlee Burton was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation in her missing seven-month-old daughter, Zaraz V. Walker.

A formal criminal charge is pending review by the McLean County States Attorney’s office, and bond court is expected to take place Friday.


After her arrest, Rigdon said the children called their father, saying that “Mom is gone.” He sent their grandmother, who was in Chicago at the time, to Bloomington to pick up the kids.

During the pick-up, the grandmother noted the state of the home. She said the door was unlocked, and the house was both dirty and cold.

She also noticed the two children were the only ones in the home, and both were hungry and not wearing underwear.

Rigdon said it appeared the children had been left alone for hours.

While Bloomington police were able to locate three of the children, the infant, seven-month-old Zaraz V. Walker, was not there.

Burton had told police that she has no children, and Rigdon had concerns that she may have mental health issues.


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McLean County mother may see new charge in case of still-missing infant

A Bloomington woman may soon face a new charge of concealing a death as an infant is still missing.
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Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said, “Although an arrest has been made in this investigation, our work is not complete. We will continue to investigate all leads in order to locate missing Zaraz and we need your help. We also ask the public to understand our reluctance to share information about the case, as it may interfere with our investigation. When the time is appropriate or it helps us locate Zaraz, we will share more information. ”
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So far, two charges are listed in public court records. M000103 is for 2 counts of neglect of a dependant. M000099 is for retail theft. If more becomes available I'll be sure to post an update.
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Well if arrested for concealment of death, there isn't much home the baby was with someone else, they clearly think she is dead.
 
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Court record: Bloomington mom says she buried infant in cemetery

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Grim details emerged from a Friday bond hearing for a Bloomington mom accused of concealing the death of her missing seven-month-old daughter. Court documents from …
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Court record: Bloomington mom says she buried infant in cemetery​

Grim details emerged from a Friday bond hearing for a Bloomington mom accused of concealing the death of her missing seven-month-old daughter.

Court documents from Assistant State’s Attorney Brad Rigdon revealed on Feb. 15, Kimberlee Burton had a jail video visit with a female family member.

Burton told the family member that Zaraz V. Walker, her infant daughter, died after falling asleep between her legs two weeks prior. Burton then told the family member that she concealed the death because she, “didn’t want to deal with nobody.”

She also revealed she buried Walker in a cemetery near her home.

Rigdon said Burton made similar statements in another video visit with a different female family member.

Multiple state agencies conducted a search in the cemetery and surrounding area and found no human remains, nor any other evidence of the infant.


Walker is still missing and is presumed dead at this time, Rigdon said.


Her bond has been at $250,000 and her next court appearance is March 10.
 
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‘She is dead. She is not living.’ Mother of missing baby screams in court

The mother of Zaraz Walker, who has been missing since at least Sunday, February 13 and is now presumed dead, appeared in bonding court Friday on a new charge of concealing a death.
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‘She is dead. She is not living.’ Mother of missing baby screams in court​

A neighbor also told police that they saw Burton throwing away infant items like a baby bed and a car seat in a dumpster. That same neighbor said they saw Walker around Christmastime, according to the statement.

Burton’s bond is $250,000. She must post 10% or $25,000 in order to leave the jail

She is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. March 22.

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DCFS confirms contact with families of two murdered and missing children

A spokesman with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has confirmed the department did have previous involvement with the families of Sophia Faye Davis, 1, of Mechanicsburg, and Zaraz V. Walker, 7 months, of Bloomington. Davis died of a traumatic brain injury after blunt force...
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DCFS confirms contact with families of two murdered and missing children
A spokesman with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has confirmed the department did have previous involvement with the families of Sophia Faye Davis, 1, of Mechanicsburg, and Zaraz V. Walker, 7 months, of Bloomington.

Davis died of a traumatic brain injury after blunt force injuries to her head, according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon.

Zaraz V. Walker, of Bloomington, has been missing for weeks.

Bloomington Police arrested the child's mother, Kimberlee Burton, for the offense of concealment of a death.
 
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Child Services Repeatedly Investigated Mom of Missing Infant Feared Dead, but Never Stepped in​

The Department of Children and Family Services investigated an Illinois woman on multiple instances before her 7-month-old daughter’s disappearance and presumed death, according to reports.

On Monday, the Department of Children and Family Services confirmed to The Pantagraph that it had investigated Burton three times before Walker’s disappearance. Agency spokesperson Bill McCaffrey said two reports filed in September 2020 and July 2021 were deemed unfounded.

The first DCFS investigation occurred after Burton was accused of leaving her children with a relative and not returning. The case was closed after Burton and her children were found.

McCaffrey told The Pantagraph that Burton was also reported to the agency after she gave birth to Walker in July 2021. Medical staff who filed a “risk of harm” report claimed Burton was behaving “erratically.”

The third DCFS inquiry, which began in May 2021, involved abuse allegations concerning Burton’s 10-year-old daughter. That investigation — which was closed after Walker’s disappearance — uncovered evidence of abuse. However, DCFS did not order Burton to lose custody of her daughter, who is now 11. That child currently lives with her father, according to The Pantagraph.

McCaffrey explained to the news outlet that Burton would have lost custody of all her children if the May 2021 investigation led to her losing custody of her 11-year-old daughter.
 
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Mother of presumed dead 7-month-old unfit for trial

The mother of a missing 7-month-old has been deemed unfit to stand trial, according to our ABC affiliate. RELATED: Missing 7-month-old from central Illinois. Kimberlee Burton was arrested in February on charges of retail theft, child endangerment, and concealment of a death. This comes after her...
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Mother of presumed dead 7-month-old unfit for trial
The mother of a missing 7-month-old has been deemed unfit to stand trial, according to our ABC affiliate.

Zaraz has yet to be found.


The judge did agree to a fitness evaluation for Kimberly Burton, where she could be ruled fit to stand trial less than a year from now.

Burton is now in the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services, according to our ABC affiliate.

Burton's next court date is set for June 24, 2022.
 
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Judge: Neglect charges proven against mother in missing baby case

Accusations of child neglect have been proven by the state against a Bloomington mother accused of concealing the death of her infant daughter, a judge ruled on Tuesday in a hearing on the custody of the woman’s two surviving children.
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Judge: Neglect charges proven against mother in missing baby case​

Accusations of child neglect have been proven by the state against a Bloomington mother accused of concealing the death of her infant daughter, a judge ruled on Tuesday in a hearing on the custody of the woman’s two surviving children.

Kimberlee Burton, mother of 7-month-old Zaraz Walker, was found mentally unfit to stand trial in March on charges of child endangerment and concealing a death. Burton told authorities the infant died at home and she placed her in a cemetery near the family’s home on East Wood Street. Zaraz’s body has not been found. The baby was reported missing after a relative went to check on the children following Burton’s arrest on retail theft charges.

Burton participated in the hearing remotely from the mental health facility in northern Illinois where she is receiving treatment.

In his ruling, Associate Judge Brian Goldrick found that the state had proven allegations that Burton left her two children, ages 7 and 5 at the time, without supervision for “a significant period of time.” The youngsters were believed to have been alone for one to two days, said the judge.


A second allegation of neglect involves Burton’s mental health and her ability to care for her children. The judge noted that Burton was found mentally unfit to stand trial and is receiving mental health treatment.

When asked if Burton was able to assist with the pending abuse and neglect case, public defender Danielle Sipiora responded, “I don’t believe she is able to assist at this time.”
 
SheWhoMustNotBeNamed said:
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‘She is dead. She is not living.’ Mother of missing baby screams in court

The mother of Zaraz Walker, who has been missing since at least Sunday, February 13 and is now presumed dead, appeared in bonding court Friday on a new charge of concealing a death.
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‘She is dead. She is not living.’ Mother of missing baby screams in court​

A neighbor also told police that they saw Burton throwing away infant items like a baby bed and a car seat in a dumpster. That same neighbor said they saw Walker around Christmastime, according to the statement.

Burton’s bond is $250,000. She must post 10% or $25,000 in order to leave the jail

She is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. March 22.

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DCFS confirms contact with families of two murdered and missing children

A spokesman with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has confirmed the department did have previous involvement with the families of Sophia Faye Davis, 1, of Mechanicsburg, and Zaraz V. Walker, 7 months, of Bloomington. Davis died of a traumatic brain injury after blunt force...
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DCFS confirms contact with families of two murdered and missing children
A spokesman with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has confirmed the department did have previous involvement with the families of Sophia Faye Davis, 1, of Mechanicsburg, and Zaraz V. Walker, 7 months, of Bloomington.

Davis died of a traumatic brain injury after blunt force injuries to her head, according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon.

Zaraz V. Walker, of Bloomington, has been missing for weeks.

Bloomington Police arrested the child's mother, Kimberlee Burton, for the offense of concealment of a death.
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2 more children failed by DCFS. This has to stop! Why aren't they being held accountable?!
 
Mel70 said:
2 more children failed by DCFS. This has to stop! Why aren't they being held accountable?!
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"Uber" protected. Can't touch. Problems hidden. Blamed on other things. Big bucks. More. Hide behind confidentiality of child laws, etc. Imo.
 
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Bloomington mother acquitted by reason of insanity in missing baby case

Authorities have never found the body of Zaraz Walker.
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Bloomington mother acquitted by reason of insanity in missing baby case​

The Bloomington woman whose missing baby was presumed dead and never located by authorities was acquitted Thursday because of her mental state.

Nine months after she was charged, Kimberlee Burton, 29, was acquitted on two counts of concealing the death of her infant daughter, Zaraz Walker, and found not guilty by reason of insanity.

In a brief bench trial Thursday afternoon in which the prosecution and defense agreed to the statement of evidence and outcome, Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Koll said if called for trial, a psychiatric doctor who examined Burton in March would testify she suffered from schizophrenic spectrum illness.

He concluded at the time of the offense her symptoms were so severe, Burton “lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of her conduct,” Koll read from the evidence stipulation statement.

A second psychiatric doctor who was involved with her treatment between April and August would testify she suffered from schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type and post traumatic stress disorder. He would also testify Burton’s condition “improved and stabilized in response to inpatient psychiatric treatment and pharmacotherapy, along with educational programming.”


According to the evidence stipulation statement, three days after her arrest, Burton told her cousin during a visit in the jail, “My baby passed away two weeks ago after grandma.”

“She stated that the baby slept between her legs and when she woke up one morning, the baby was dead. She stated the baby’s lips were purple and Kimberlee knew she was dead so she sat the baby outside,” Koll said.

Burton told her cousin she had taken the baby to the cemetery by her house. First responders, volunteers and cadaver dogs who searched Evergreen Cemetery, which is right next to Burton’s residence, did not find the baby “or anything of evidentiary value,” Koll said.

Burton’s charges indicate the baby did not die by homicide and Burton had moved her body after her death. To date, Zaraz’s remains have never been found.

Judge Casey Costigan said he agreed to the stipulations and that at the time of the offense Burton’s symptoms “were so severe that the defendant lacked the capacity to appreciate the criminality of her conduct.”

Costigan said Burton was to be referred to the Department of Human Service for evaluation on an inpatient basis. DHS doctors then will make a recommendation regarding her treatment.

A status hearing will be held Dec. 29 when Costigan will file an order on Burton’s treatment.
 
SheWhoMustNotBeNamed said:
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Bloomington mother acquitted by reason of insanity in missing baby case

Authorities have never found the body of Zaraz Walker.
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Bloomington mother acquitted by reason of insanity in missing baby case​

The Bloomington woman whose missing baby was presumed dead and never located by authorities was acquitted Thursday because of her mental state.

Nine months after she was charged, Kimberlee Burton, 29, was acquitted on two counts of concealing the death of her infant daughter, Zaraz Walker, and found not guilty by reason of insanity.

In a brief bench trial Thursday afternoon in which the prosecution and defense agreed to the statement of evidence and outcome, Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Koll said if called for trial, a psychiatric doctor who examined Burton in March would testify she suffered from schizophrenic spectrum illness.

He concluded at the time of the offense her symptoms were so severe, Burton “lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of her conduct,” Koll read from the evidence stipulation statement.

A second psychiatric doctor who was involved with her treatment between April and August would testify she suffered from schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type and post traumatic stress disorder. He would also testify Burton’s condition “improved and stabilized in response to inpatient psychiatric treatment and pharmacotherapy, along with educational programming.”


According to the evidence stipulation statement, three days after her arrest, Burton told her cousin during a visit in the jail, “My baby passed away two weeks ago after grandma.”

“She stated that the baby slept between her legs and when she woke up one morning, the baby was dead. She stated the baby’s lips were purple and Kimberlee knew she was dead so she sat the baby outside,” Koll said.

Burton told her cousin she had taken the baby to the cemetery by her house. First responders, volunteers and cadaver dogs who searched Evergreen Cemetery, which is right next to Burton’s residence, did not find the baby “or anything of evidentiary value,” Koll said.

Burton’s charges indicate the baby did not die by homicide and Burton had moved her body after her death. To date, Zaraz’s remains have never been found.

Judge Casey Costigan said he agreed to the stipulations and that at the time of the offense Burton’s symptoms “were so severe that the defendant lacked the capacity to appreciate the criminality of her conduct.”

Costigan said Burton was to be referred to the Department of Human Service for evaluation on an inpatient basis. DHS doctors then will make a recommendation regarding her treatment.

A status hearing will be held Dec. 29 when Costigan will file an order on Burton’s treatment.
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Hmm. While I won't say there aren't probably cases and people that seriously didn't realize the wrongness of what they are doing, the baby hasn't been found which does lead one to wonder if she did know and won't give up the location. I struggle with this because the person is still a danger because if they did it once and had no idea it was wrong, they could do it again. I personally think public safety should be first.

With no body they have no way of knowing whether she was truthful even with her cousin I would think.
 
The baby slept between her legs. So she was acting normal at the hospital after giving birth?. They didn't notice she was a little off. Enough to have her evaluated?.Sorry, But she knew what to do to get pregnant in the first place. And the father must be a real POS!
 
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