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Home My WebLink About981113065 Press Releases 2®�&a-oppp�a ��s ooij�o City of San Luis Obispo 714 Police Department 1042 Walnut Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805)781-7317 "Service, Pride, Integrity" NEWS RELEASE WHAT: Update - Aundria Crawford - Missing Person WHERE: San Luis Obispo WHEN: Monday, March 15, 1999 Information and Evidence collected since the initial report on the disappearance of Aundria Crawford suggests that she may be the victim of an abduction. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is conducting an active criminal investigation that includes this possibility. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is working with the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Department, and the California Department of Justice. We are also in regular contact with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Since the investigation began we have been conducting extensive forensic evidence collection in and around the victim's residence, where she was last seen late Wednesday. On Saturday and Sunday, investigators continued with evidence collection and interviews with friends, neighbors, and aquaintances. The victim, who is from the San Joaquin Valley, moved to San Luis Obispo approximately nine months ago to attend Cuesta College. She had been living at the Branch Street address for approximately two months. Her family has requested that we not give out her home address or more personal details at this time. Due to the early nature of the investigation and the need to complete current interviews, we cannot be more specific regarding evidence and crime scene issues. When circumstances allow, we will provide more details and information. Any further questions should be referred to Captain Bart Topham, Press Information Officer. If you have any information as to Aundria's whereabouts, please contact the San Luis Obispo Police Department at (805) 781-7312 or (800) 599-8373. Anonymous information may be referred to the Crime Stoppers @ (805) 549-STOP. Prepared by: BHT Date/Time: 3-15-99 0940 Typed by: kk o�croevkaa —_ — City of San Luis Obispo 714 Police Department 1042 Walnut Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805)781-7317 "Service, Pride, Integrity" NEWS RELEASE WHAT: Newhouse - Crawford Investigation WHERE: San Luis Obispo WHEN: April 23, 1999 As we have previously announced, the Newhouse - Crawford Investigation Team has identified a suspect in the abductions of Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford. However, the investigation remains on -going and our focus and priority remains that of a successful conclusion and prosecution in the case. For that reason, we will not be able to discuss many specifics of the investigation at this time. We will continue to release information as it becomes available that will not jeopardize the investigation or prosecution. The suspect, Rex Allen Krebs, remains in custody for a parole violation. He has not, as yet, been charged in this case and we cannot give you a specific date that charges will be filed. However, based on our findings and evidence to date, we believe Rex Krebs is responsible for the deaths of both Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford. An extensive search of the house and property where Mr. Krebs has been living continues. Early this afternoon, the remains of a deceased person were recovered. Until an appropriate forensic examination has been completed, we can not be more specific as to the victim's identity. We anticipate that we will be working at the Davis Canyon crime scene for the remainder of the weekend. We will be holding our next press briefing at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 1999 at the City/County Library Community Room (995 Palm Street). We will not be available for statements or interviews before that briefing. Prepared by: BHT Date/Time: 04/23/99 1645 hrs Typed by: kk City of San Luis Obispo Policr, Department 1042 Walnut Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805)781-7317 "Service, Pride, Integrity" NEWS RELEASE WHAT: Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford Investigations The Investigation Team has focused the investigation on a prime suspect. Rex Allen Krebs, who has been in custody on a parole violation since March 20, 1999, is being questioned in the disappearances of Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford. Based on developments in the investigation, further searches are being conducted in the Davis Canyon area. Contrary to current rumors, we have not recovered the victims' remains at this time. Due to the nature and status of the ongoing investigation, further details cannot be released at this time. We are in communication with the families in order to keep them informed of developments. The families have requested that their privacy be respected and they not be contacted by media at this time. It is currently anticipated that no further information will be available for release until Monday, April 26, 1999. Any further questions should be referred to the Press Information Officer. Prepared by: bht Report #: Date/Time: 04/22/99 1616 hours Typed by: slo City San Lui "Service, Pride, Integrity" NEWS RELEASE WHAT: Update: Newhouse -Crawford case WHERE: SLO WHEN: Thursday - 04/22/99 8 p.m. s of San Luis Obispo Police Department 1042 Walnut Street Obispo CA 93401 (805)781-7317 As we have previously announced, the Newhouse -Crawford investigation team is conducting intense follow-up, including in the Davis canyon area. The San Luis Obispo police department is working in close cooperation with the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's department, the District Attorney's office, the FBI, State Parole, and state department of Justice. Representatives from each of these agencies have investigators assigned and have made all of their resources available. We especially appreciate the support and patience of the community and the media. We will have a news conference, at 4 p.m. on Friday (4/23) at a location to be announced mid -morning Friday, to discuss the case status. Any further questions should be referred to the Press Information Officer. Anonymous information may be referred to Crime Stoppers @ 549-STOP Prepared by: bht Date/Time: 4-22-99 8 p.m. Typed by: bht City of San Luis Obispo Police Department 74 1042 Walnut Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401 (805)781-7317 "Service, Pride, Integrity" NEWS RELEASE WHAT: Newhouse/Crawford WHERE: San Luis Obispo WHEN: May 5, 1999 Today, Wednesday, May 5, 1999, San Luis Obispo Police Detectives arrested Rex Allan Krebs on multiple charges of kidnapping and murder. The case will be immediately forwarded to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office for review and filing of charges. The District Attorney's Office has the final determination of charges to be filed. From this point on, all inquiries are to be directed through the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office. Prepared by: BHT ff Date/Time: 05-05-99 1100 hrs Typed by: kk MISSING Aundria Crawford Age 20 Blonde Hair Green Eyes 5'6" Tall 120 Lbs. Aundria Crawford was last seen in the City of San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, March 10, 1999. If you have any information as to Aundria's whereabouts please contact Detective Tushbant at (805)781-7336 or the San Luis Obispo Police Department at (805)781-7315. Anonymous calls made be made to Crime Stoppers at (805)549-STOP. PERSON