Jodi Huisentruit

Crime Connections

In this podcast episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a dedicated morning show anchor at KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa. On the fateful morning of June 27, 1995, Jodi overslept and was awakened by her producer, Amy Kuns, at 4 am. She assured Amy she'd rush to the studio for the 6:00 am news. However, by 5:00 am, Jodi stopped answering her phone, and Amy had to anchor the news herself. Concerned coworkers called the police who discovered a disturbing scene in the Jodi's parking lot. Jodi's belongings, including her red dress shoes, a blow dryer, hairspray, earrings, and car key, were scattered around her red 1991 Mazda Miata. Clear signs of a struggle and drag marks indicated she had been forcibly taken while attempting to enter her car. This mysterious incident triggered a massive investigation, with volunteers, local police, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and FBI agents joining forces to unravel the perplexing case of Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance. Join us as we explore the details and complexities of this unsolved mystery.