Sunday, July 31, 2011

James David Clarke and the Alleged Murder of Amber Chantel Elkins

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Amber Chantel Elkins, a 20-year-old mother from Spring, Texas has been missing since July 24, 2011. Events in the search for her moved quickly.

On Monday July 25, 2011 in the early morning hour (around 3:30 a.m..) Amber’s mother, Shani Kilpatrick received a call from Amber’s cell phone but allegedly said she missed the call because she was asleep. She called the number back about an hour later and a man answered but hung up and turned the phone off. ( one report says Amber’s father received a call from her Sun evening and when he tried to call her back got no answer) After the hang up call Shani received strange text messages from someone saying they were Amber and stated she needed gas money.

Later that morning a man contacted LE to report a vehicle with a window smashed out and blood inside parked at a car wash. As law enforcement began searching for the owner they discovered it was registered to Amber and she was due in court Monday and had not shown. Amber was in a custody battle with Frank Ferrata for her 9- month-old daughter, Ava Nicole. Frank said that it’s heartbreaking because Ava calls for her mama and is too young to understand. He and Amber had lived in Midway, TX until she moved back to the Houston area.

Amber also had a new boyfriend named James David Clark, age 31, and on Saturday, July 30, 2011 Harris County law enforcement arrested him and charged him in her death. The police say they have enough evidence to charge him.

James Clarke allegedly has a long history with LE dating back several years.

At this time, Amber’s body hasn’t been found. But, Texas Equusearch has been in Spring and Humble doing an extensive search for her. The search status has changed from missing person search to recovery.

6 comments:

  1. I just read that Texas Equusearch volunteers discovered a body. Although it hasn't been positively ID'd as Amber, it was found in the search area for her.

    My deepest and sincere condolences go out to the Elkins family and baby Ava. May God walk with you as you deal with this horrific tragedy.

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  2. Clarke goes before a judge today.

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  3. Trial is set for Jan 14, 2013

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  4. PLEASE get all the facts correct first before you post something next time. We are having a hard enough time getting through this already, and it makes it even harder to read stories that are only about 80% correct. I very much appreciate the concern this nation has put out for Amber, and I will continue to be grateful for that. It makes it a little easier for all of us knowing that even the people who have never met her will never ever forget her. Sweet baby Ava needs to be able to grow up knowing all about her mom; she needs to know how much Amber loved her and how important she is to this world. Amber was like the sunshine: so bright, so full of life, and even on your worst days you couldn't help but smile once you saw her. Thank you for writing this, but please just make a few more look overs and reference checks before you write the next one. Also, James David Clarke's trial started yesterday, so you should stay on track with that!

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  5. Anonymous of January 15, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Sorry you were disappointed with my post. I write y post as I see the facts and they are my opinions. Sorr also for the fact that during the trial I neglected to comment on the events happening with witness testimony. In truth, I was unable to keep abreast of the trial due to an accident. (This isn't the only trial I have neglected this month) The day this trial began I broke both bones in my wrist. Clean breaks. I was hospitalized for surgery and when I arrived home wasn't in any condition mentally to concentrate on facts of crime.
    I am thankful Amber received justice with the verdict and sentence Carke received and pray her baby will grow up knowing what a special person she was. But sadly, life in prison isn't LWOP so her family will have to deal with his appeals and bids for parole in future.
    Thank you for the comment here. I do appreciate it. Please feel free to come back on this case or any other and post comments on events in future.

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