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What type of vehicle was Jodi Huisentruit driving?
What type of vehicle was Jodi Huisentruit driving?
Jodi had reported to police that she was being stalked by a man in a white Ford Ecoline van.
Jodi had reported to police that she was being stalked by a man in a white Ford Ecoline van.
False
What was Jodi's job title at KIMT-TV?
What was Jodi's job title at KIMT-TV?
6:00am newscaster
Jodi was scheduled to anchor the morning news at KIMT-TV on June 27th, 1995, but didn't show up at __________.
Jodi was scheduled to anchor the morning news at KIMT-TV on June 27th, 1995, but didn't show up at __________.
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Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's life:
Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's life:
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What was the purpose of the four billboards erected by FindJodi Inc. in 2018?
What was the purpose of the four billboards erected by FindJodi Inc. in 2018?
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The Mason City Police Chief believes that the vandalism on the billboard was a legitimate tip.
The Mason City Police Chief believes that the vandalism on the billboard was a legitimate tip.
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What was Jodi's physical description at the time of her disappearance?
What was Jodi's physical description at the time of her disappearance?
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In 2023, it was discovered that Jodi had a 'blossoming' relationship with someone just before she went missing, and Private Investigator Steve Ridge photographed the _______________ of their final date.
In 2023, it was discovered that Jodi had a 'blossoming' relationship with someone just before she went missing, and Private Investigator Steve Ridge photographed the _______________ of their final date.
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Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's case:
Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's case:
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Study Notes
Jodi Huisentruit's Disappearance
- Jodi Huisentruit was a 27-year-old local celebrity and morning newscaster in Mason City, Iowa, recognized for her smiling face.
- On June 27th, 1995, she failed to show up for her 3:00am morning news shift at KIMT-TV.
Investigation
- Police found Jodi's red Mazda Miata still parked in the lot, with personal items scattered around the car, including a shoe, car key, and hair dryer.
- Neighbors reported hearing a scream around 4:30am and seeing a mid-1980s white Ford Ecoline van in the parking lot.
- Jodi had reported being stalked by a man in a white truck while jogging nine months prior to her disappearance.
Background
- Jodi had been feeling uneasy about leaving for work in the dark and had confided in friends about her concerns.
- She was planning to leave her job in Mason City and apply for a job at a Twin Cities TV station, closer to her hometown.
Aftermath
- FindJodi Inc., a non-profit organization, was created to keep Jodi's case in the spotlight.
- In 2001, Jodi was declared legally dead.
- In 2018, four billboards were erected to bring in more information, one of which was vandalized in 2020 with a mysterious message.
- In 2023, new information was released, including the fact that Jodi didn't own the red Mazda Miata she was driving, and that she had a "blossoming" relationship with someone just before her disappearance.
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Learn about the mysterious disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a TV news anchor from Mason City, Iowa, and the investigation that followed.
