The Jodi Huisentruit Disappearance

Questions and Answers

What type of vehicle was Jodi Huisentruit driving?

Mazda Miata

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?

6:00am newscaster

Jodi was scheduled to anchor the morning news at KIMT-TV on June 27th, 1995, but didn't show up at __________.

3:00am Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's life:

Amy Kuns = Producer at KIMT-TV John Vansice = Friend who Jodi visited the night before her disappearance Jodi Huisentruit = 6:00am newscaster at KIMT-TV Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the four billboards erected by FindJodi Inc. in 2018?

To bring in more information regarding her disappearance Signup and view all the answers

The Mason City Police Chief believes that the vandalism on the billboard was a legitimate tip.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was Jodi's physical description at the time of her disappearance?

5'4-5'5, 110-115lbs, blonde hair, and brown eyes Signup and view all the answers

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.

back deck Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their role in Jodi's case:

Josh Benson = Co-founder of FindJodi Inc. Gary Peterson = Co-founder of FindJodi Inc. Steve Ridge = Private Investigator Frank Stearns = Retired investigator Signup and view all the answers

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.