The person at the center of this case
Bryan Ashley Howser
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
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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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Wife and neighbors who saw Bryan that morning - what was his demeanor and destination?
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clue
Lead #2Why did Bryan leave after dropping off his children? Was there a planned activity or meeting?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigative leads or physical evidence were pursued in the initial investigation?
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. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and the case remains unsolved after more than two decades.
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location
Lead #4Where exactly on the street was Bryan last seen, and were there any nearby locations of significance?
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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 off at work, took his kids next door, and was last seen walking down the street in Des Moines. He was wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes sweatshirt and black jeans.
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous