Jodi Huisentruit disappearance investigation
Private investigator Steve Ridge announced in June 2026 that he believes he has identified a suspect in the 31-year-old disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, stating a witness provided a confession from a former romantic partner, which has been shared with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. As of June 2026: The investigation is ongoing, with authorities having identified Christopher Reevac and Brad Millerbernd as persons of interest in late 2025 and early 2026, respectively. Recent searches in Winsted, Minnesota, in late 2025 and early 2026, including one at a demolished property, yielded no evidence or human remains, despite a specially trained dog indicating interest. A judge ruled in April 2026 to unseal portions of a 2017 search warrant, including GPS tracking data of a vehicle from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona, related to a person of interest. The reward for information leading to Huisentruit's body was doubled to $100,000 in December 2025.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Private Investigator Claims Suspect Identified in Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance
Private investigator Steve Ridge announced in June 2026 that he believes he has identified a suspect in the 31-year-old disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Ridge stated a witness came forward with a confession from a former romantic partner regarding Huisentruit's case, and this evidence has been shared with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
April 2026 — 4 developments
Investigators excavate Winsted property in Iowa news anchor disappearance case; no evidence found
Investigators returned to Winsted, Minnesota, in late 2025 to search a recently demolished property where a specially trained dog indicated interest, leading to an excavation. No evidence or human remains were found, marking the second unsuccessful search in Winsted as part of the ongoing investigation into the 1995 disappearance of the Iowa news anchor.
Police link person of interest in Huisentruit case to 1994 murder, search Winsted property
Authorities disclosed in October 2025 that a person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance was responsible for a 1994 murder in Wisconsin, though police found no evidence linking him to Huisentruit's case. In November 2025, police searched a property in Winsted, Minnesota, that had been demolished since a previous search.
Jodi Huisentruit Case: 2017 Search Warrant Unsealed, GPS Data Revealed
Portions of a 2017 search warrant, including GPS tracking data of a vehicle from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona, have been unsealed in the Jodi Huisentruit disappearance case. A new tip in late 2024 also prompted investigators to search an apartment complex in Winsted, Minnesota, though no human remains were found.
Judge Rules Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance Documents, Including GPS Data, Can Be Unsealed
A judge has ruled that documents related to the Jodi Huisentruit disappearance can be unsealed, including GPS data from a person of interest. A private investigator believes these documents could advance the investigation and potentially lead to charges or indictments.
March 2026 — 3 developments
Judge considers unsealing 2017 search warrant in Jodi Huisentruit disappearance
A judge is considering unsealing a 2017 search warrant related to a person of interest in the 1995 disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. The warrant contains GPS tracking data showing a vehicle traveled from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona. A ruling on the unsealing is expected within 30 days, with the county attorney arguing it could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.
Wisconsin DA names Christopher Reevac person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance
Christopher Reevac was identified as an official person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance by a Wisconsin district attorney in November 2025. This identification occurred while Reevac was being investigated for a separate murder case.
Jodi Huisentruit reward doubles to $100,000; John Vansice search warrant unsealed
Law enforcement conducted a search in Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2025, following a tip. The reward for information leading to Jodi Huisentruit's body was doubled to $100,000 in December 2025. A portion of a 2017 search warrant concerning John Vansice was unsealed in April 2025, revealing GPS tracking data.
January 2026 — 3 developments
Brad Millerbernd named new person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit disappearance
A new person of interest, Brad Millerbernd, has emerged in the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, following a 20/20 episode in 2022. Huisentruit's friend contacted police about her ex-husband, Millerbernd, after he called her on the 10th anniversary of the disappearance.
Wisconsin Authorities Close Deidre Harm Murder Case, Attribute Death to Christopher Revak
Authorities in Wisconsin closed the 2006 murder case of Deidre Harm, attributing her death to Christopher Revak, which led to a renewed look at his potential connection to Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance.
Former EMT Christopher Revak identified as person of interest in Huisentruit disappearance
Christopher Revak, a former EMT who died by suicide in 2009, has been identified as a person of interest in Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance, though Mason City Police found no evidence connecting him to the case. This information was reported in January 2026.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Private Investigator Increases Reward to $100,000 for Jodi Huisentruit's Body
A private investigator has increased the reward for information leading to the location of Jodi Huisentruit's body to $100,000, valid through the 31st anniversary of her disappearance. This aims to encourage new tips in the unsolved case.
November 2025 — 4 developments
Investigators Conduct Second Search in Huisentruit Case, Police Chief Brinkley Calls Case 'Solvable'
Investigators returned to Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2025 for a second search of a property related to the Jodi Huisentruit disappearance case, using a specially-trained dog and heavy machinery, but found nothing. In March 2025, a hearing was held to unseal a 2017 search warrant for GPS data related to John Vancise, a person of interest who died in December 2024. On June 27, 2025, Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley stated the 30-year-old case remains 'solvable' and appealed for public information.
Investigators search Winsted property in renewed effort to solve Jodi Huisentruit disappearance
Investigators returned to Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2025 to conduct a new search of a property where a house had been demolished as part of the ongoing investigation into the 1995 disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. In April 2025, a portion of a 2017 search warrant was unsealed, revealing GPS tracking data from vehicles owned by John Vansice, a person of interest. A Hulu docuseries released in July 2025 also examines new persons of interest and re-evaluates existing ones in the 30-year-old mystery.
Investigators search Winsted, Minnesota, in 2025 for clues in 1995 disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit
Investigators returned to Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2025 to conduct a search related to the 1995 disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. This search followed a tip and was a follow-up to a previous search in October 2024. A private investigator also revealed that the car Huisentruit was test-driving was not her own.
Investigators conduct second search in Winsted, judge hears arguments to unseal warrant
Investigators returned to Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2025 for a second search, using a specially-trained dog and heavy machinery to follow up on a tip. Additionally, a Cerro Gordo County judge heard arguments in March 2025 to unseal a 2017 search warrant related to a deceased person of interest, potentially leading to the release of new information.
July 2025 — 3 developments
Hulu docuseries 'Her Last Broadcast' investigates Brad Millerbernd as new person of interest
The Hulu docuseries 'Her Last Broadcast' investigates new persons of interest, including Brad Millerbernd, the ex-husband of one of Jodi Huisentruit's friends.
Hulu releases documentary on Jodi Huisentruit abduction, re-examining persons of interest
Hulu released a three-part documentary series, "Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit," on July 15, 2025, which explores new persons of interest and re-examines earlier ones.
Investigators narrow focus to a dozen individuals in Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance
Investigators have reportedly narrowed their focus to about a dozen individuals they wish to question further in connection with Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance.
June 2025 — 2 developments
Mason City Police Chief Brinkley states Jodi Huisentruit case remains "solvable"
Mason City Police Chief Jeff Brinkley stated that the Jodi Huisentruit case remains “solvable” despite the decades that have passed since her disappearance.
New billboard erected in Mason City, Iowa, for Jodi Huisentruit's 30th anniversary
A new billboard has been erected in Mason City, Iowa, to mark the 30th anniversary of Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance and seek new information. This effort aims to generate leads in the unsolved case.
April 2025 — 2 developments
Iowa Judge Releases GPS Data from Person of Interest in Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance
An Iowa judge released parts of a 2017 search warrant, which included GPS tracking data of a vehicle belonging to Tony Jackson, a person of interest who was with Jodi Huisentruit the night before she vanished.
Iowa Judge Partially Unseals 2017 Search Warrant in Huisentruit Case, Revealing GPS Data
In April 2025, an Iowa judge partially unsealed a 2017 search warrant, revealing GPS tracking data from vehicles owned by a person of interest in the Jodi Huisentruit case. This individual, a friend of Huisentruit, died in December 2024.
March 2025 — 2 developments
Iowa Judge Rules GPS Data from Deceased Person of Interest John Vansice's Vehicles May Be Unsealed
An Iowa judge ruled that search warrant documents, including GPS data from the vehicles of deceased person of interest John Vansice, may be unsealed. This ruling explicitly connects John Vansice to the GPS data in the 2017 search warrant.
Hearing held to unseal 2017 search warrant for deceased John Vancise in Huisentruit case
A hearing was held on March 3, 2025, to unseal a 2017 search warrant connected to John Vancise, a person of interest believed to be the last to see Jodi Huisentruit alive. Vancise passed away in December 2024. Private investigator Steve Ridge advocated for the warrant's release, while Mason City Police stated it yielded no useful information.
November 2024 — 2 developments
Investigators search Winsted property 30 years after Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance
New tips in November 2024 led investigators to conduct a search of a property in Winsted, Minnesota, nearly 30 years after Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance.
Mason City Police Chief confirms department worked with Minnesota law enforcement on Winsted construction site search
A tip led investigators to search a construction site in Winsted, Minnesota, in November 2024, with the Mason City Police Chief confirming his department worked with Minnesota law enforcement on the follow-up.
May 2001 — 1 developments
Jodi Huisentruit declared legally dead six years after disappearance
Jodi Huisentruit was declared legally dead, six years after her disappearance, though her body has never been found.
June 1995 — 1 developments
John Vancise last person to see Jodi Huisentruit alive before her disappearance
The day before her disappearance, Jodi Huisentruit played in a golf tournament and later visited John Vancise's home to watch a video of a birthday celebration he had planned for her. Vancise was identified as the last person to see her alive.
October 1994 — 1 developments
Jodi Huisentruit Reports Being Followed by White Pickup Truck While Jogging
Jodi Huisentruit reported to Mason City Police that she had been followed by a white pickup truck while jogging, making her uneasy.