John Shine was the General Manager of KIMT-TV when Jodi disappeared. In numerous conversations with John over the years, we've discussed and shared our theories, the events of that day, how to move forward and an overall sense of frustration that this case hasn't been resolved. He recently sent us a poem to share with readers.
The night before she disappeared, Jodi Huisentruit called her good friend Kelly Torguson in Mississippi. Kelly wasn't home so Jodi chatted with Kelly's husband who answered their phone. After Jodi's abduction, Mason City police flew Kelly to Iowa as part of their investigation and effort to interview everyone who knew Jodi. Kelly's mom, Beverly Salonen of Glenwood, Minnesota, fondly remembers Jodi and recently shared several photos and her memories of Jodi.
We continue to honor Jodi Huisentruit with tributes from those who knew her. Joe Vigil was a friend of Jodi's whom he met while they were journalism students at St. Cloud State and later worked together in 1992 at KGAN TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Joe is now the main coanchor at KTVA-TV in Anchorage, Alaska. He sent this tribute as he observes this 22nd anniversary of Jodi's disappearance.
22 years is far too long for a young woman to be missing, a family forced to wait for answers on her whereabouts and a case to remain unsolved. Here we are again at another frustrating and sad milestone in the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. For years, the FindJodi.com, Inc. team has followed up leads and attempted to gain a foothold in the case. Despite years of digging, we're not there yet. But that doesn't mean we haven't made progress. Here is a look at tributes to Jodi, 22 years in the making.
It's been 22 years since Iowa anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit celebrated her 27th birthday with friends. It would be her last. Photos show Jodi happily enjoying the party in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Boy, what a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, our team was energized. We were heading into the anniversary of Jodi's disappearance with an organized walk in Mason City. Many from the community responded, even showed up to walk for that matter. We figured it was a good way to draw attention to Jodi's case because, after all, 20 years is long enough - we wouldn't see 21 years. Well, here we are.
Today is Jodi Huisentruit’s 47th birthday. These photos show Jodi happily celebrating her 27th birthday in June 1995. Looking at the party photos, and with the 20th anniversary of her
As I sat down to write a reflection of Imogene L. Jane Huisentruit I thought it would be fairly brief but I was wrong. Jodi’s Mother passed away yesterday (December
A lot of us dread the ’20 year anniversary’ of this case. We dreaded 19 years. I think everyone on the team thought maybe by now we would have shaken
