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Finding Isabel: one year later

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One year after being abducted from her Tucson home, the search continues for a missing little girl.  Som Lisaius reports.

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  • Sunday, December 9 2012 8:03 PM EST2012-12-10 01:03:10 GMT
    Family and friends of Isabel Celis are actively working to bring her home, nearly eight months after her parents say she disappeared from her bedroom. On Sunday, they organized a car wash in Midtown. "It's
    Family and friends of Isabel Celis are actively working to bring her home, nearly eight months after her parents say she disappeared from her bedroom. On Sunday, they organized a car wash in Midtown.
  • Friday, October 19 2012 1:53 AM EDT2012-10-19 05:53:58 GMT
    Two Christian high schools in Tucson are dedicating tonight's volleyball game to Isabel Celis who vanished from her East Tucson home almost six months ago. Saint Augustine will play Desert Christian High
    Volleyball players from two local high schools served up a prayer for a missing Tucson girl.

     
  • Saturday, August 4 2012 1:43 AM EDT2012-08-04 05:43:31 GMT
    Is support for finding a missing Tucson girl dwindling? Or was the event canceled? People were supposed to meet at Freedom Park on Tucson's East-side to help post fliers in the area. Instead, only a couple
    Is support for finding a missing Tucson girl dwindling? Or was the event canceled?
  • Wednesday, June 6 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-06-06 22:01:09 GMT
    More than 550 pages relating to the Isabel Celis case were released Thursday. Last seen on Friday, April 20, Isabel was believed to have disappeared from her room sometime after 11 p.m. that evening.
    The documents include write-ups from detectives as they responded to tips as well as evidence collected and locations searched throughout the course of the investigation.  
  • Friday, June 1 2012 12:29 PM EDT2012-06-01 16:29:26 GMT
    Volunteers helping with the search efforts for Isabel Celis say they've seen a decline in the number of people coming to the post and helping pass out flyers. The reason, they say, is because they're not
    Volunteers helping with the search efforts for Isabel Celis say they've seen a decline in the number of people coming to the post and helping pass out flyers. The reason, they say, is because they're not as visible to the public anymore.
  • Wednesday, June 6 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-06-06 22:01:53 GMT
    We continue to pour over the hundreds of documents just released by the Tucson Police Department regarding the Isabel Celis abduction. From what police found in the Celis home, to interviews they conducted,
    We continue to pour over the hundreds of documents just released by the Tucson Police Department regarding the Isabel Celis abduction.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 3:17 PM EDT2012-05-24 19:17:19 GMT
    The parents of missing Tucson 6-year-old Isabel Celis appeared together this morning as volunteers helping in the search moved their command post to a new location at a school behind Park Place Mall. This
    The parents of missing Tucson 6-year-old, Isabel Celis, appeared together this morning as volunteers helping in the search moved their command post to a new location at a school behind Park Place Mall.
  • Friday, May 18 2012 2:31 PM EDT2012-05-18 18:31:15 GMT
    Police aren't giving up and neither are volunteers. On Thursday evening, more than a dozen gathered near Broadway and Craycroft to redistribute hundreds of flyers. Light post after light post, volunteers
    Police aren't giving up and neither are volunteers. On Thursday evening, more than a dozen gathered near Broadway and Craycroft to redistribute hundreds of flyers.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:59:23 GMT
    Police have confirmed that the brothers of a missing Tucson girl have been placed with their mother. Isabel Celis, 6, was reported missing on April 21 from the home she lived in with her two older brothers
    The Tucson Police Department confirmed that Isabel Celis' two older brothers have been placed with their mother, Rebecca Celis.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:59:23 GMT
    911 call Q = PSO A = Son A2 = Rebecca Celis Q - Tucson Police, Figueroa. A – Hey, I need you guys to come down. My sister's gone uh, someone broke in and grabbed her. We're on 5602 East 12th Street.
    Transcript of a 911 call in which Isabel Celis' brother reports her missing and her mother, Rebecca Celis, provides information.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:59:23 GMT
    The Tucson Police Department said today it will release the 911 audio tapes from the morning a Tucson girl was reported missing. Isabel Celis, 6, was reported missing on April 21. Tucson Police Chief
    After briefing the media on Wednesday with the updates in the search for missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis, the Tucson Police Department released the 911 audio tapes from the morning she was reported missing.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-05-16 17:29:55 GMT
    A national audience is now listening to the 911 calls made the morning that 6-year-old Isabel Celis went missing. What was said and not said that morning has the attention of experts including a father
    It's not rare for parents to come under scrutiny in missing children cases. But, one man who suffered a tragedy in 1993 says they have to give all they can so police can cross them off the list and move on.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-05-16 17:29:20 GMT
    Little Isabel's face is plastered all over Mexico and not just along the border but as far as San Carlos, Mexico…and not just flyers but bright banners hanging all around. Drive through Santa Ana, through
    Little Isabel's face is plastered all over Mexico and not just along the border but as far as San Carlos, Mexico…and not just flyers but bright banners hanging all around.
  • Monday, May 14 2012 11:55 PM EDT2012-05-15 03:55:11 GMT
    Tucson police released the 911 phone call from Sergio Celis, the morning that he discovered his 6-year-old daughter, Isabel, was missing. Dispatcher:911 what's your emergency? Sergio Celis: I want to
    Tucson police released the 911 phone call from Sergio Celis, the morning that he discovered his 6-year-old daughter, Isabel, was missing.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-05-29 22:59:11 GMT
    TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing a warning to the Tucson community about potential scams related the search for 6-year-old Isabel Celis. Nick
    The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing a warning to the Tucson community about potential scams related the search for 6-year-old Isabel Celis.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-05-29 22:59:11 GMT
    Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said that CPS has placed the children with one of the parents as a safety measure.
    Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said that CPS has placed the children with one of the parents as a safety measure.
  • Thursday, May 17 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-05-18 02:15:08 GMT
    Tucson Police Department is expected to give an update Thursday on its search for Isabel Celis. It's now day 20 of the search, and police are expected to give new details about the number of tips coming
    Tucson Police Department is expected to give an update Thursday on its search for Isabel Celis.
  • Thursday, May 17 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-05-18 02:15:08 GMT
    Tucson Police are still working under the assumption 6-year-old Isabel Celis, reported missing on April 21, can be found alive. "We have no indication that she's not OK, that she's not alive," Tucson
    Tucson Police Sgt. Maria Hawke said police "have no indication that she's not OK, that she's not alive."
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:34:02 GMT
    Unfortunately, reports of missing children aren't that uncommon. Between run-aways, breakdowns in communication or kids just staying out past their curfews -- there are far more reports than actual cases.
    For three weeks we've heard investigators, pundits and talk show hosts give us their take on the Isabel Celis investigation.  This is the story behind the investigation.  Som Lisaius reports.
  • Thursday, May 17 2012 10:16 PM EDT2012-05-18 02:16:16 GMT
    By Jacqueline Kent/ Tucson News Now Intern TUCSON, AZ -- A candlelit walk to show support for the continued search for missing Isabel Celis is expected to take place next Friday. According to the "Find
    A candlelit walk to show support for the continued search for missing Isabel Celis is expected to take place next week.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:18 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:18:11 GMT
    Tucson Police have 20 investigators and 30 support staff working with FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service looking for a missing Tucson girl. Isabel Celis, 6, was reported missing from her home on April
    Tucson Police have 20 investigators and 30 support staff working with FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service looking for a missing Tucson girl.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-05-29 23:00:37 GMT
    Nurses of Tucson Medical Center are honoring national Nurses Week by donating to three Arizona charities and the family of Isabel Celis. For the first time instead of a nursing gift TMC gave out around
    Nurses of Tucson Medical Center are honoring national Nurses Week by donating to three Arizona charities and the family of Isabel Celis.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:47:17 GMT
    Several events were held over the weekend to continue to raise awareness and money for missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis. Sunday there was a benefit concert, "Voices of Hope", held for the Celis family
    Isabel's father, Sergio, sang a song at the concert while his wife Becky stood by his side. Both were wearing Isabel's favorite color purple.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:46 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:46:16 GMT
    TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - It has been almost two weeks since Isabel Celis disappeared from her home and her parents took to a national audience to talk about their daughter. During a live interview
    TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - It has been almost two weeks since Isabel Celis disappeared from her home and her parents took to a national audience to talk about their daughter. During a live interview
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:46 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:46:16 GMT
    The parents of six year old Isabel Celis have agreed to talk with Tucson News Now reporter Som Lisaius Friday morning. Sergio and Becky Celis have remained relatively secluded since their daughter went
    Sergio and Rebecca Celis, whose 6-year-old daughter, Isabel, was reported missing on April 21, sat down with Tucson media for about 40 minutes today to answer questions about the case.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:54:21 GMT
    The music video created to help the search for missing Isabel Celis has been completed. More than 100 people gathered to shoot the video Monday, April 30. The song, Bring Isa Home, was created by the
    The music video created to help the search for missing Isabel Celis has been completed.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:08:52 GMT
    The parents of a missing Tucson girl gave a television interview this morning and among those watching was at least one body language expert. Susan Constantine, an expert on deception detection, has worked
    A body language expert said there is no specific gesture that shows deception, but she did notice inconsistencies in today's appearance of the Celises.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:08:21 GMT
    Tucson Police confirmed today that the parents of a missing 6-year-old girl took polygraph tests early in the investigation. Sgt. Maria Hawke said at a press conference today, "It is accurate that the
    Isabel Celis' uncle, Louis Rodriguez, said the family will speak with local media soon but is waiting for the right time.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:08:22 GMT
    Investigators brought the family members to the house "to speak with them there and evaluate the scene," Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said.
    Investigators brought the family members to the house "to speak with them there and evaluate the scene," Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:58 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:58:13 GMT
    Sergio Celis's sister, Elena Lukasiewicz, addressed the media before the candlelight vigil held for missing Isabel Celis Friday night. Lukasiewicz said she was unhappy with the way the media has been
    Sergio Celis's sister, Elena Lukasiewicz, addressed the media before the candlelight vigil held for missing Isabel Celis Friday night.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:57 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:57:27 GMT
    The Tucson Police Department said today's press briefing in the search for a missing Tucson girl will be the last regularly scheduled update. Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said this change should in
    Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco said this change should in no way be used as a gauge on how the search for Isabel Celis, 6, is going.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:08:22 GMT
    The Tucson Police Department is encouraging the parents of Isabel Celis to speak with the media again. The first and last time we heard publicly from the family was last Wednesday. That was when Becky
    The Tucson Police Department is encouraging the parents of Isabel Celis to speak with the media again.
  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 4:58 PM EDT2012-05-29 20:58:13 GMT
    The Tucson Police Department said today that Child Protective Services had been involved with the family of a missing Tucson girl months before she disappeared. Tucson Police Sgt. Maria Hawke said "previous
    The Tucson Police Department confirmed today that Child Protective Services had been involved with the family of a missing Tucson girl months before she disappeared.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:10:29 GMT
    It's been a full week without their little girl, and on Sunday evening, the parents of 6-year-old Isabel Celis turned to their church for support. The St. Joseph Catholic Parish on Broadway and Craycroft
    It's been a full week without their little girl, and on Sunday evening, the parents of 6-year-old Isabel Celis turned to their church for support.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:09 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:09:24 GMT
    More than 100 people gathered to shoot a music video to raise awareness on the disappearance of Isabel Celis. Tucsonans gathered at the volunteer command center Monday evening. A local music group, Flight
    More than 100 people gathered to shoot a music video to raise awareness on the disappearance of Isabel Celis.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:08:52 GMT
    NOGALES, AZ (Tucson News Now) - As the search for Isabel Celis goes into Day 10; local, county and federal authorities on the U.S./Mexico are on the look out for the missing girl. Juan Osorio, Public
    As the search for Isabel Celis goes into day 10; local, county and federal authorities on the U.S./Mexico border are on the look out for the missing 6-year-old.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:10:29 GMT
    Saturday marks one week since 6-year-old Isabel Celis vanished from her Tucson home. Still, there's no word on her whereabouts. Isabel was tucked into bed around 11 p.m. last Friday night. The next morning
    Saturday marks one week since 6-year-old Isabel Celis vanished from her Tucson home. Still, there's no word on her whereabouts.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:52:34 GMT
    Tucson Police say they are continuing their investigation into the suspicious disappearance/possible abduction of Isabel Celis, 6, who has now been missing from her midtown home for one week. At a press
    At a press briefing on Saturday afternoon, Tucson Police Lt. Fabian Pacheco says they have been receiving about eight to ten tips in the case per hour.
  • Friday, April 27 2012 3:23 PM EDT2012-04-27 19:23:22 GMT
    Tucson Police officials say they have not used a psychic concerning the case of Isabel Celis – at least at this point. One local psychic Fox 11 spoke with says she felt strongly Isabel is safe and will
    Tucson Police officials say they have not used a psychic concerning the case of Isabel Celis – at least at this point.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:52:35 GMT
    Tucson Police have uploaded the surveillance video of the five people that may have information regarding the disappearance of 6-year-old Isabel Celis. The video can be seen here. Tucson Police believe
    Tucson Police have uploaded the surveillance video of the five people that may have information regarding the disappearance of 6-year-old Isabel Celis.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:52:34 GMT
    Tucson Police are urging people to utilize an anonymous mobile tip service for sending in tips regarding the missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis. Anyone with information concerning the disappearance of Isabel
    Tucson Police are urging people to utilize an anonymous mobile tip service for sending in tips regarding the missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:57:20 GMT
    Pima County Search and Rescue took to the water Thursday in the search for clues in the Isabel Celis case. They scoured the waters of Lakeside park near Pantano and Stella on Tucson's southeast side. "It
    Pima County Search and Rescue took to the water Thursday in the search for clues in the Isabel Celis case.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:57:20 GMT
    Tucson Police say they have received information that a group of five potential witnesses, including two males and three females, may have information about the disappearance of 6-year old Isabel Celis. D
    Tucson Police say they have received information that a group of five people including two males and three females, may have information about the disappearance of 6-year old Isabel Celis.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:58 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:58:18 GMT
    Tucson Police report that a second search warrant executed at the home of missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis is complete. Authorities finished around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police say that the home is still
    The search of the Los Reales Landfill revealed nothing of significance in the Isabel Celis case, Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor said at Tuesday's 4 p.m. news conference.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:57:20 GMT
    The neighborhood around the home of 6-year-old Isabel Celis was opened Wednesday. The area south of Broadway and east of Craycroft had been closed off to the public as Tucson police officers investigated
    Alicia Stardevant says it was around 6:30 a.m. Saturday when she was awakened by her dogs and heard the voices.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:54:17 GMT
    Isabel Celis' father asked a friend to read a statement to well-wishers at a candlelight vigil and Little League game at Freedom Park on Tuesday night. Segio Celis thanked the Little League community
    The statement was read by Joe Vega, Celis' friend and a coach with him for the Diamondbacks team in the Freedom Little League coach-pitch division.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:54:16 GMT
    The clock is ticking, yet there are many questions about the search for 6-year-old Isabel Celis. A local private investigator offers a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes after a child disappears. Michele
    The clock is ticking, yet there are many questions about the search for 6-year-old Isabel Celis.  A local private investigator offers a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes after a child disappears.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:54:16 GMT
    Dozens of Tucson residents gathered at Freedom Park for a candlelight vigil for 6-year old Isabel Celis, reported missing by her parents, last Saturday.Isabel's family says they last saw her when she went
    Dozens of Tucson residents gathered at Freedom Park for a candlelight vigil for 6-year old Isabel Celis, reported missing by her parents, last Saturday.Isabel's family says they last saw her when she went
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:54:16 GMT
    Isabel Celis' father vows to "Never give up" looking for his daughter.
    The next police update on the Isabel Celis case will be Friday morning at 8am.  We will carry it live on KOLD News 13, and on TucsonNewsNow.com
  • Monday, May 7 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:54:15 GMT
    The Celis family released a statement regarding the disappearance of their 6-year-old daughter Isabel. The following statement was given by the family to Tucson Police who forwarded it to Tucson News
    The Celis family released a statement regarding the disappearance of their 6-year-old daughter Isabel.
  • Monday, May 7 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:54:16 GMT
    Efforts to find missing 6-year-old Isabel Mercedes Celis continued Sunday morning, with Tucson Police labeling the case as "suspicious."
    Isabel Mercedes Celis has been missing since Saturday morning. Well-wishers Sunday night sang and prayed the Catholic Rosary near the first-grader's home in Tucson.
  • Monday, May 7 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-05-07 23:08:35 GMT
    Tucson Police have closed East 12th Street on the city's southside as they search for a missing little girl. The girl, who is either 6 or 7, police say, was missing Saturday from a residence in the 5700
    6-year-old Isabel Celis is missing Saturday from a residence in the 5600 Block of East 12th Street, police say.