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Mother arrested in Arcadia after child’s body is discovered

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Dejaune L. Anderson, the mother of a 5-year-old boy found dead in a suitcase nearly two years ago in Indiana, has been arrested in Arcadia on charges of murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, and obstruction of justice, Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls confirmed Thursday.

Anderson’s arrest came after a “concerned citizen” tipped off authorities, leading to her detention while attempting to board a train. The specifics of the tip-off were not disclosed by Huls.

The body of 5-year-old Cairo Jordan was discovered on April 16, 2022, by a man hunting for mushrooms in a wooded area of Washington County, Indiana, six months after his death. It was later revealed that Cairo was originally from Atlanta.

An arrest warrant had been issued for Anderson in October 2022, but she had been evading authorities ever since. Investigators from Sellersburg, Ind., came to Southern California over the weekend to continue their investigation and attempt to speak with Anderson.

Anderson is expected to have a court hearing on Monday, and depending on her plea, the extradition process may commence. If she agrees to extradition, officials from Indiana could retrieve her within the next week or two. However, if she contests extradition, the process could be prolonged by at least a month.

According to Huls, Anderson, originally from the Atlanta area, has no ties to Southern California. Her close friend, Dawn Elaine Coleman, had previously been sentenced to 30 years in prison with five years suspended in connection with Cairo’s death. Coleman pleaded guilty to various charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and neglect of a dependent resulting in death.

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During the investigation, Coleman disclosed that she witnessed Anderson smothering Cairo by sitting on top of him while he was face-down on a bed. She later helped Anderson dispose of Cairo’s body in a trash bag and suitcase in Washington County. Both Coleman’s and Anderson’s fingerprints were found on the bags containing Cairo’s body inside the suitcase.

An affidavit filed by Indiana State Police detailed Facebook posts made by Anderson referencing exorcism and demonic possession in relation to her son. Meanwhile, Coleman’s posts also hinted at dark forces hiding behind child avatars. The autopsy revealed that Cairo died from an electrolyte imbalance caused by gastroenteritis, leading to dehydration, indicating he had passed away a week prior to the discovery of his body.

Dejaune Ludie Anderson smiles in a DMV photo.

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Is now the right time to invest in gold as prices have cooled?

Now may be the time to buy gold following a recent lull in its price.

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The price of gold has climbed to record highs recently and has remained strong through much of April. And, that growth continued until the precious metal traded at around $2,390 per ounce on April 19, 2024. But since, growth in the price of the precious metal has cooled, with gold’s price now hovering around $2,300 per ounce.

This lull in gold’s price may represent an investment opportunity.

In general, investing is centered around buying assets when prices are low and selling them when prices are high – generating a profit on the difference between the two. So, considering the declines in gold’s price over the past few days, now may be the time to make your investment. But is buying gold during this lull in prices really a good idea?

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Gold prices have cooled. Should you buy in now?

With gold’s price down from recent highs, you may be wondering if now is the right time to buy in. There are several reasons the dip in gold’s price may represent an opportunity to buy. Here are some of the biggest:

Prices may rise again

If looking at a gold price chart shows anything for certain, it shows that changes in the overall growth of the medal come in fits and spurts. Periods of price growth are typically followed by periods of declines and vice versa.

But with inflation rising in recent months – and with gold’s reputation as a safe-haven asset that can hedge against inflation – it only makes sense that the price of the precious metal will eventually start to head up again in the future. While attempting to time that directional change may be tricky, buying the precious metal while the price is down gives you the opportunity to take advantage of any upward movement that may be ahead.

Add gold to your portfolio now before prices have a chance to rise.

You may be able to make a quick profit

Gold isn’t known as an asset in which you can earn a quick return, but in today’s market, that may be the case. Don’t forget that in January, gold was trading at just $2,000 per ounce. And, by mid-April, the commodity’s price had climbed to around $2,400 per ounce. That’s about 20% growth in a matter of months, much of which happened since March 1 – an impressive climb for any investment asset.

Perhaps more importantly, gold’s price growth through the beginning of 2024 shows that the commodity doesn’t have to be a buy and hold style investment that you keep in a safety deposit box or precious metal depository for years to come. There’s also the possibility that the commodity’s price could climb further ahead, making it a compelling way to potentially generate a quick profit.

There are other benefits of investing in gold

There are other benefits of investing in gold that have little to do with the price growth seen thus far in 2024 – or the lull in prices seen over the past couple of days. Those benefits include:

Inflation protection: Gold has long been considered an inflation hedge, and for good reason. When inflation drives the prices of consumer goods and services up – and the value of the dollar down – gold’s price tends to rise. So, it could be used to maintain the value of your portfolio during inflationary economic conditions. That’s important in today’s economic environment as stubborn inflation continues to weigh on the value of the dollar.
Portfolio diversification: Gold’s price doesn’t always move in the same pattern that bonds or stocks do. So, mixing a reasonable amount of gold into your portfolio (up to 10% of your portfolio assets) as a diversifier could protect you from losses should one or more of your traditional portfolio assets fall in value. “If you have less than 5% – 10% of your net worth in commodities & FX (forex), you should absolutely consider adding exposure to gold and other precious metals,” says Vijay Marolia, money manager and managing partner at the wealth management firm, Regal Point Capital.

The bottom line

Gold’s price has fallen from recent highs – which may represent an opportunity to tap into growth ahead. However, gold isn’t simply a “buy while it’s low and sell while it’s a high” kind of investment opportunity. The commodity can also protect your portfolio from the stubborn inflation we’ve seen thus far in 2024 while acting as a diversification tool that could increase your risk-adjusted portfolio returns. So, consider adding gold to your portfolio today while it has the potential to grow in value.

Joshua Rodriguez

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he’s not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids, two dogs and two ducks.