Mysterious Disappearance of TV News Anchor Jodi Huisentruit 30 Years Ago - Crime Week Continues | Ep. 1220
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Welcome to The Megyn Kelly Show, live on Sirius XM Channel 111 every weekday at noon east.
Hey, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. Welcome to The Megyn Kelly Show and Crime Week, because nothing says Christmas like true crime. The disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jody Husentrout has remained one of the nation's most haunting unsolved cases for more than 30 years. This happened just a few years before I got into news, and I remember finding this whole thing just so awful, so chilling. She was just a couple of years older than I was, and she seemingly disappeared into thin air.
What happened to Jodi Huisentruit on the morning of her disappearance?
In the early morning hours of June 27th, 1995, think of where you were. I was graduating from law school, and she was making her name in news. She was running late for her early morning shift at KIMT-TV when she vanished from the parking lot of her apartment complex. Her belongings left scattered near her car suggested an abduction. No other trace of her has ever been found. It's a case that has captivated the public and inspired many to continue following the tragic mystery even some 30 years later. There's an active Facebook page and community run by Jodi's family. It's facebook.com slash hope4, the numeral 4, Jodi, J-O-D-I. There's a website, findjody.com, run by journalists who continue to share her story.
You can find information about the disappearance and leave tips. And another person who has spent years examining this case is private investigator Steve Ridge. He's a persistent voice pushing for answers, and he joins me next. Let's be honest. America can still be a dangerous place and you cannot afford to wait for help when you need it. Sure, you could use a firearm, but in today's America, defending yourself with deadly force can have legal consequences. According to FBI data, 99.9% of all altercations do not require lethal force. And that's exactly why so many are turning to Burna. Burna is proudly American, hand-assembled in Fort Wayne, Indiana. These less lethal self-defense launchers are trusted by hundreds of government agencies, law enforcement departments, and private security companies.
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It's good to be with you, Megan. Thanks for having me.
So tell us a little bit about Jodi, who she was. This happened to her when she was in Iowa, but where was she from? What was she like?
Well, she was from Minnesota, but she had an incredible amount of natural talent. that manifested itself in a relatively short period of time. She began as an intern in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she was for about a year. And then she returned to Alexandria, Minnesota to work at a local TV station there. And then eventually my company helped relocate her to Mason City, K-I-M-T, where we were coaching her on air ability and trying to eliminate some of that Minnesotan accent, if you will, to make her appeal broader.
So what role were you in at the time? What, what, what? I'm sorry? What was your job at the time?
Oh, okay. At that time, I was actually running Frank Maggot Associates, which was the largest media research and consulting firm in the United States. And I was with that company for 37 years. I knew of the case of Jody the whole time, but until I semi-retired, I was not in a position really to actively investigate this full time.
So she sent the resume tape in. You saw the resume tape and decided, does this person have a future here? And the answer in Iowa was, yeah, this is a good place for her right now.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:31
2
What happened to Jodi Huisentruit on the morning of her disappearance?
1:31–5:21
3
Who were the potential suspects in Jodi Huisentruit's case?
5:21–8:42
4
What evidence was found at the crime scene of Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance?
8:42–12:37
5
Why was John Van Sise considered a suspect in Jodi's case?
12:37–17:09
6
What theories exist about Jodi's last known moments?
17:09–22:44
7
How did the lack of technology in 1995 affect the investigation?
22:44–25:53
8
What new information has emerged about the case in recent years?
25:53–48:57
Speakers
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