April 28, 2013
Time: 1900 Hrs
Release Number:#4
Homicide Investigation Involving Child Victim in Valley Springs
Update: 7:00 pm
The search for a suspect in this case has continued overnight and through the day today.
Overnight Sheriff’s Detectives and members of the California DOJ Bureau of Forensic
Services executed a Search Warrant at the home
where the homicide occurred. Evidence was collected at the scene including fingerprints and what investigators believe is DNA.
At this same time Detectives were conducting follow up interviews with witnesses and
family members. Members of the Calaveras County Search & Rescue Te
am assisted in an area search for evidence. Also at this same time, teams comprised of both uniform and plain clothes deputies, officers and agents were conducting wide spread searches and following up on in progress tips and leads.
There is no specific suspect at this time.
There have been in excess of 100 members of the law enforcement community working
on this case.
The Sheriff’s Office has been in touch with the local school district. We have notified
the district about this case and the circumstances surrounding the reports.
The Sheriff’s Office will have an increased and very visible presence at both school bus
stops and the local schools on Monday April 29th.
The victim in this case is Leila Fowler who was 8 years old. An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow Monday April 29, 2013. The family in this case has asked that if anyone has any information to please come forward.
