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Bryan Ashley Howser
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Bryan Ashley Howser
Justice for Bryan Ashley Howser — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What did the neighbor or others in the area observe when Bryan was last seen walking down the street?
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location
Lead #2Where exactly was Bryan headed when he left his children with the neighbor?
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timeline
Lead #3What was Bryan's mental and emotional state in the days leading up to his disappearance?
Bryan Ashley Howser, a 33-year-old white male, disappeared on April 4, 2001, in Des Moines, Iowa after dropping his wife at work and taking his children to a neighbor's house. He was last seen walking down the street wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes sweatshirt and black jeans. Despite over two decades of investigation by the Des Moines Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any vehicles or suspicious activity reported in the neighborhood on April 4, 2001?
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NamUs case MP17035. Missing person: Bryan Ashley Howser.
Last known contact: 2001-04-04 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. Circumstances: Bryan was last seen by his wife.
Bryan dropped his wife off at work, took his kids next door, and was last seen walking down the street. Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Iowa Hawkeye's sweatshirt and black jeans..
Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 2001-12573 | 2026-07-21.
Timeline of Events
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2001-04-04
Bryan Howser Last Seen
Bryan dropped his wife at work, took his children to a neighbor's house, and was last seen walking down the street in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:August 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:August 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous