Vanished Before Sunrise: The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

In this episode of Justice Seekers, attorneys Natalie and Katrina dive into one of Iowa’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, the disappearance of beloved news anchor Jodi Huisentruit.

On June 27, 1995, Jodi vanished from her Mason City apartment complex just hours before she was set to anchor the morning news. Her red Mazda Miata was found in the parking lot, belongings scattered, and drag marks on the pavement, but Jodi was gone.

Nearly three decades later, her case remains unsolved. Natalie and Katrina break down the evidence, timeline, and the key persons of interest including Jodi’s friend John Van Cise, convicted rapist Tony DeWon Jackson, and serial offender Thomas Corscadden. They explore investigative gaps, grand jury proceedings, and the sealed warrants that may still hold answers.

Could the truth about Jodi’s disappearance still be hidden in plain sight?

⚖️ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The timeline of Jodi’s final hours
• What investigators found at her apartment and car
• Why police focused on John Van Cise
• The role of the grand jury and why it matters
• Other suspects and leads that never fully developed
• The ongoing search for justice nearly 30 years later

☎️ If You Have Information:

Contact the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636
or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (anonymous tips accepted).

🎧 About the Show:

Justice Seekers is hosted by attorneys Natalie and Katrina, who uncover the stories behind America’s most compelling true crime cases, exploring how each one reveals the strengths and failures of our justice system.