The person at the center of this case
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 #1Wife and neighbors who saw Bryan that morning - what was his demeanor and destination?
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location
Lead #2Where was Bryan headed when he walked down the street after dropping off his wife and children?
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evidence
Lead #3Any surveillance footage from April 4, 2001 in the Des Moines neighborhood where he was last seen?
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 next door. He was last seen walking down the street wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes sweatshirt and black jeans. Despite investigation by the Des Moines Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than two decades, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone matching Bryan's description been reported in other jurisdictions since 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 Missing
Bryan dropped his wife at work, took his children next door, and was last seen walking down the street in Des Moines, Iowa. He was wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes sweatshirt and black jeans.
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous