Probe Continues in Tragic Death of 9-year-Old Chantel Crump

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The police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 9-year-old Chantel Crump of Green Bay.

The lifeless body of Chantel Crump was discovered in the early hours of Saturday, March 15, at Weatherills, after she went missing on Wednesday.

Two people are in police custody being questioned in connection with her disappearance and subsequent death.

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The Police Administration is saddened by the outcome despite all the efforts to have Chantel reunited with her family. Condolences goes out to her family and friends as they grieve her tragic death.

Acting Commissioner Everton Jeffers is calling on residents of Grays Farm and the wider communities to remain calm and exercise patience, while the police continue with their investigation.

He further reassures the nation that no efforts are being spared to ensure full closure is brought to this matter.

He appeals to anyone with additional information to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline number at 800-8477.

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Comments (8)

  • Luka Johnson March 15, 2025, 5:08 PM

    We want the death penalty, no less than that.
    Reply
    • Ben Simmons March 15, 2025, 5:09 PM

      Yes, we want that
      Reply
    • Jungle justice March 15, 2025, 5:24 PM

      Calm ? After she tek up the little girl and now the child dead …. If it was me an eye for an eye …tek it anyhow you want
      Reply
    • T.S March 15, 2025, 6:39 PM

      Lives for a life, not life and sit and eat tax payers money repeal the life sentence….blood for blood
      Reply
  • Woodpecker March 15, 2025, 5:26 PM

    Apparently the killer enjoys watching horror films she even named a few movies she liked on fb until they took it down to try cover up for her so this seems bigger than I thought
    Reply
  • Rochelle March 15, 2025, 7:45 PM

    What probe that continues? You have a woman who confessed to the crime, a woman who led you to the scene…a dead child and you probing? just move
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 15, 2025, 9:48 PM

    I am all for the death penalty but at the same time we want the perpetrators to SUFFER like Chantel did
    Reply
  • Eston March 15, 2025, 10:16 PM

    Out rage and anger isn’t great enough words to express my feelings.
    Reply

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