The person at the center of this case
Jodi Sue Huisentruit
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Jodi Sue Huisentruit
Justice for Jodi Sue Huisentruit — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What details are known about the white mid-1980s Ford Econoline van, and how was it connected to witnesses or evidence at the scene?
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witness
Lead #2Who heard the scream and what exactly did they observe or hear that morning?
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evidence
Lead #3What personal items were found scattered around Jodi's vehicle, and what do they suggest about the circumstances of her disappearance?
Jodi Sue Huisentruit, a 27-year-old television news anchor, disappeared on June 27, 1995, while leaving her Mason City apartment for her morning shift at approximately 4:00 AM. Her red Miata convertible was found in the parking lot with personal items scattered nearby, and witnesses reported hearing a scream that morning. Investigators believe a white mid-1980s Ford Econoline van may be connected to her disappearance, and the case remains unsolved after more than 30 years.
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suspect
Lead #4Has the white van been identified or traced, and are there any known suspects associated with it?
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timeline
Lead #5Why was Jodi leaving so early for her shift, and did she have any regular routine or pattern that morning?
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NamUs case MP402. Missing person: Jodi Sue Huisentruit.
Last known contact: 1995-06-27 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA. Circumstances: Jodi Huisentruit had left her residence at approximately 4:00am for her scheduled shift at a local television station where she anchored the morning news.
When investigators arrived at her apartment complex they found her red Miata convertible in the parking lot. Personal items were scattered around her vehicle.
Witnesses indicate that they heard a scream that morning. Investigators are looking for a white mid 1980s Ford Econoline van.
Demographics: 27 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 110 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Mason City Police Department | 9511249.
Timeline of Events
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1995-06-27
04:00Jodi leaves for work
Jodi Sue Huisentruit left her residence at approximately 4:00 AM for her scheduled morning news anchor shift at a local television station.
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1995-06-27
04:00Vehicle and personal items found
Investigators discovered Jodi's red Miata convertible in her apartment complex parking lot with personal items scattered around it.
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1995-06-27
04:00Scream heard
Witnesses reported hearing a scream that morning near the apartment complex.
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Case Information
Incident:June 27, 1995 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 27, 1995 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6414213636
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