The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Poweshiek County Sheriff confirmed that an adolescent's body was found at about 2 p.m. Thursday. She said over the years, she would call law enforcement in Iowa and Nebraska, but her stories were mostly dismissed as the imaginings of a young child: she was a preteen then. News outlets (KIMT/KWWL) are reporting that the Howard County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call on Friday that led to deputies going to a residence near Chester, about 20 miles northwest of Cresco near the Iowa-Minnesota border. community," the 27-year-old said. We dont have nearly as much crime as many of the larger states and, for the most part, life around here is quiet. Dinkins has pleaded not guilty, and a trial is set for May 10, according to the Des Moines Register. The Ottumwa Police Department said a passerby found the body of 60-year-old Helen Showalter in the Des Moines River near the Cliffland Boat Ramp Sunday afternoon. . Human remains that were found in rural Iowa last week belong to a 10-year-old girl who has been missing for almost nine months, authorities said Wednesday. There . There are some places in our lovely state that are, thanks to their histories, appearances, or overall vibes, simply spooky. "However, in order to maintain the integrity of this investigation, one that's been going on for some nine months now, nonstop, I'm not able to comment on any specific investigative details at this time, and I hope you all will respect that for the integrity of this investigation.". Lisa Grouette is the Local News Editor and Photo Editor at the Globe Gazette. A Mitchell County man arrested on felony murder charges in connection with the disappearance of Mason City resident Angela Bradbury has pleade. Was it Bigfoot that was killing beloved pets in that small Iowa town? Were the Rowe-Richardson twins psychic? Following an investigation that involved the FBI, the DCI said in a statement on Thursday that "after exhaustive efforts, no evidence or other items of concern were recovered.". school gymnasium Thursday to remember a 15-year-old Iowa girl whose body was found . Fremont County Sheriff's deputy places an evidence marker on scrub where cadaver dogs had found possible human remains. At least one agent from the Omaha field office of the FBI is in direct communication with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, which has overseen investigations so far, the local sheriff said. Friday, August 25 the Howard County Sheriffs Office responded to a 911 call on River Road in rural Chester. So maybe Iowa isnt exactly known for much more than farms and fields, but that doesnt mean we dont have our fair share of creepy and haunted places to brag about. You can cancel at any time. Davenport Iowa police posted a photo announcing that Henry E. Dinkins is a person of interest related to the Breasia Terrell case. An autopsy was conducted to identify the remains, and the results were announced Wednesday by Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski. The remains were discovered in a rural > area about three miles from Montezuma on Sept. 30, KCRG reported. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating two separate homicides in southwest Tuscaloosa County. Lucy Studey said she helped her now-deceased father, Donald Studey, dispose of dozens of bodies. Were the proud home of some (allegedly) super-haunted cemeteries, and the fact that were an older state means weve got lots of historically haunted places, like Mason House Inn (a historic hotel said to be haunted by numerous restless ghosts), and the old Independence State Hospital is said to be very haunted, too. The dogs are trained to ignore animal bones. Pritzker said the United States cannot rely on raising interest rates to see inflation go back down to 2%. From bizarre sightings of creepy cryptids to bone-chilling murders that were never solved, here are seven of the most infamous, most disturbing, and most baffling unsolved mysteries in Iowa. Authorities at the scene where the remains of 10-year-old Breasia Terrell, missing since last July, were found in late March 2021 in Iowa. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, is joining local and state investigators in efforts to determine whether an alleged serial killer's victims lie beneath a rural stretch of Iowa where a woman says her father buried dozens of young women he had murdered. A $50,000 reward still is offered in the case. HUSKIES & ISU STREAM, 1580/103.3 Listen Live C.C. There are at least two black angel legends in two different Iowa cemeteries, which say that anyone foolish enough to approach the angels will be blessed with illness or bad luck. Fank said the woman's body was being transported to the state medical examiner's office for an autopsy, and the Department of Criminal Investigation was called to assist in the investigation. >> Read more trending news. Few had paid her much attention. "Two days to cover 425 acres -- does that seem like a thorough investigation?" Maybe not, but that doesnt stop them from being super-eerie. Olson was reported missing in Davenport. DECATUR, County, Iowa A body and burnt vehicle were found in a rural field on Saturday. The family: Josiah, his wife Sara, their four children, and the two children they were watching, did not survive the night; they were found in the morning, murdered in cold blood with an axe that belonged to Josiah. DENISON, Iowa . But, it didn't stop there: cats began turning up dead and mutilated, and people woke up to family dogs with their necks cruelly snapped. Fank said the deceased is a female and that a tattoo on her body was aiding in identifying her. But that doesnt mean strange and scary things cant, or wont, happen. Department of Natural Resources officers can be seen looking for evidence at the scene of a body discovery on the Shell Rock River in rural Worth County on Friday. Winona County Sheriffs Office investigating death of 18-year-old Utica man, School bus versus car crash leaves 17-year-old with life-threatening injuries, Authorities investigating death of detainee at Olmsted Co. Reached for comment, Lucy Studey told CNN she questioned the validity of the investigation. Three injured in morning crash on Avenue of the Saints, Stocks tumble again Friday on more fears of interest rate hikes, SocialICE returns to downtown Rochester in 2022. Who should get the updated coronavirus vaccine booster nowand who should wait? The body of a dead male was found inside the home. From bizarre sightings of creepy cryptids to bone-chilling murders that were never solved, here are seven of the most infamous, most disturbing, and most baffling unsolved mysteries in Iowa. Boone was last seen on November 24, 2022, at 9:30 p.m. at his residence in the 1300 block of N. Pershing before leaving in a vehicle with two individuals - identified as 31-year-old Saul Chavez Valenciana and 19-year-old Tehya Turner, both of Wichita. Osceola County Sheriff Kevin Wollmuth tells us that the Ocheyedan Fire . Friday, August 25 the Howard County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call on River Road in rural Chester. Two dead men were discovered a few miles apart Sunday morning, said Capt. Adult size: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) Diet: Carnivorous. I'm two years older than Lucy. Yes. Dinkins, the person of interest, is currently incarcerated on unrelated charges, according to Sikorski. "There's a lot of work yet to be done at the scene here, and as you can imagine, the state medical examiner's office and state anthropologist have a lot of work left ahead of them in the days and weeks, even, to come. Montezuma is nearly 60 miles east of Des Moines. father disposed of dozens of bodies of people he had killed decades ago in rural Iowa. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. Cedar Rapids police revealed Tuesday that DNA . October 27, 1995 Body found in rural Warren County on March 12, 1996 Date of Death: October 27, 1995 Karla Jean Hartkemeyer, 35, of Des Moines, Iowa, was last seen on Friday, October 27, 1995. Please subscribe to keep reading. A Mitchell County man has been arrested on felony murder charges in connection with the disappearance of Mason City resident Angela Bradbury. "My father was not the man she makes him out to be. Throughout their lives, they experienced the same illnesses and injuries, and could sense when the other was in distress. As this case turns from a missing child to a homicide investigation, we know our community is anxious for information regarding the investigation and any charges that may be forthcoming. Xavior Harrelson was last seen the morning of May 27, days before his 11th . The beast had been seen by many reputable town-members, including the town doctor and bank cashier, the local high school teacher, and countless others. The house and crime scene is supposed to be haunted now, and the current owner rents it out for people to stay the night in. Douglas Sacha via Getty Images. The investigation had followed a Newsweek article quoting Lucy Studey, who claimed her father, Donald Studey, killed "50 to 70" people years ago -- and that she helped dispose of the bodies in a well on property that he owned near Thurman, Iowa. Love Iowa? Follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaGrouette. No other information has been released to the public. 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The video featured is from a previous report. She vowed to press on, with or without the help of the authorities. The Howard County Sheriffs Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating this incident. So, what do you think? You have permission to edit this article. And we are conducting a full-scale investigation," Kennedy said. Investigators have been in "constant contact" with the little girl's family, speaking with them "almost daily," according to Sikorski. The body of Michael Williams was discovered after the fire was put out. The clothing found was "consistent with what we knew Xavior to last be wearing," he said. Lucy Studey said she first started telling people about what she accuses her father of doing in second or third grade, telling her story to teachers, principals and priests. All Rights Reserved. Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased male in a northeast Iowa home. However, according to Mitch Mortvedt, DCI's assistant director, the excavation and soil samples did not uncover "evidence or other items of concern" to support Studey's claim. The Earling Exorcism, otherwise known as the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, was a prominent case of demonic possession not only in Iowa but throughout the country. Worth County Sheriff Dan Fank takes a phone call as he heads toward the scene where the body of a female was found in the Shell Rock River near Raven Avenue and 390th Street on Friday. Around 6:15 a.m., the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office received a call about possible suspicious activity on Interstate 20/59 east bound around the 62 mile marker near Fosters, Kennedy said. ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (KCAU) Authorities are saying there is no danger to the public after a body was found on the side of the road in rural Emmet County over the weekend. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Clinton County - April 11, 1975. Law enforcement sources said the agency was watching the case closely and being cooperative. Authorities responded to a call Friday morning of a body found in rural Worth County. Authorities said a local . Then, Fremont County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Wake got the call early last year and that was when investigators started taking Lucy Studey's claims seriously. (KMTV) Could a serial killer have been murdering women in southwest Iowa? Newsweek could not reach a third sister. 0. I think I would know if my father murdered. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. . Aistrope said that about 10 years ago Lucy Studey had called the sheriff's office to report her allegations and a deputy went to look for the well. Her case remains a mystery, and it's debated whether or not she was really possessed, or perhaps mentally ill. One warm night in June 1912, the Moore family came home from a church event, tucked the kids into bed, and went to sleep as well. The clothing found matched what Xavior Harrelson was last seen wearing. Officials from the FBI and the Iowa DCI confirmed the agency would attend the meeting. What happened to Jodi Huisentruit? Davenport, Iowa police are looking for a suspect after her remains were found in late March 2021. Sheriff's officials say they responded to a 911 call on River Road near Chester yesterday. "We're in a holding patten until everyone gets together," Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope told Newsweek. The investigation into both deaths is ongoing and there was no further information made available. Upon arrival, police found a man dead near the interstate. Human remains discovered in rural eastern Iowa have been identified . Wake, a former police chief in nearby Tabor, Iowa, became more interested when Lucy Studey was able to pinpoint the well which sits on land heavily altered by bulldozing and logging despite the area being so drastically changed. April 8, 2014 / 7:45 PM / CBS Minnesota. A drone was also deployed by the sheriff's office to observe and take photos of the area. You have permission to edit this article. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. No suspects have ever been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. They found a dead male inside the home. A few days later, authorities issued an Amber Alert for Breasia and named Dinkins a person of interest in her disappearance. All rights reserved. She reportedly could not enter the church, and showed extreme aversion to anything religious very suddenly. The body of Michael Williams, 44, of Grinnell, Iowa was found on Wednesday near Kellogg after a witness called about a fire, according to The Daily Beast. It was seen by several different townsfolk on several different occasions, but nobody ever quite figured out what happened that summer. Partial human remains found in Mason City last week has been traced back to a missing person, police say. On Sept. 24, 1995, Susan Kersten's body was found in a burning vehicle in a farm field off Highway 923 about one mile south of the Regency Mobile Home Village in rural Iowa City where Kersten lived in Lot 130. CHESTER, Iowa (KTTC) A body was found in a home in rural Chester, Iowa. According to Worth County Sheriff Dan Fank, a resident called to report they had discovered a body in the Shell Rock River while on a regular morning walk near the intersection of 390th Street and Raven Avenue, southeast of Kensett. Lucy Studey had alleged for 45 years that her father was a murderer, abducting and killing the women and at least two men. His family has been contacted about the development, Poweshiek County Sheriff Thomas Kriegel told reporters. When . Mortvedt, however, said cadaver dogs are not always reliable as a sole source. The body of a dead male . ), First published on April 8, 2014 / 7:45 PM. They were not authorized to speak to the media. An autopsy confirms that the bodies found by hunters on Dec. 5, 2012 are the two young Iowa cousins who disappeared while riding their bikes in the summer. Authorities say the Lee County Attorney's Office was . Get more stories delivered right to your email. Was there a Fremont County, Iowa serial killer? The Federal Bureau of Investigation also announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information related to the case. "We've received confirmation that the remains are those of Breasia Terrell," Sikorski said at a press conference, his voice wavering with emotion. Xavior Harrelson was last seen the morning of May 27, days before his . The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting with the death investigation.. 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As many as 11 badly decomposed bodies, possibly belonging to immigrants who were being smuggled into the country, were found in a . Cook's death remains a mystery, though many think it was one of the bootleggers she attempted to expose. A woman from Fremont County claims her father, Donald Studey, murdered dozens of young women and buried them in a well. Her boss found her body at 5 a.m. Sept. 7, 1992. Iowa State Patrol and Worth County Emergency Management also assisted at the scene. It was also reported that demons spoke through her in Latin and other ancient languages that she had no knowledge of, and that a pea-sized lump moved freely through her body just underneath her skin. RRMR among 16 Iowa school districts getting early learning grants, Steveson signs NIL deal with WWE, will wrestle for Minnesota. Authorities continue to investigate the site where hunters found two bodies in Seven Bridges County Park believed to be missing cousins Elizabeth Collins, 9 and Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 11, Friday . A reward for information in the case has grown to $36,000. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. What are some famous Iowa haunted places? On the morning of June 27, 1995, she was supposed to report to work at 4 a.m., but she slept in. Around 2 p.m. local time Thursday, the local sheriff's office received a call from a farmer working in a field a few miles outside of Montezuma who had discovered what they believed to be human remains, authorities said. The area in which the woman was found was a shallow portion of the river with no trail access to the water. Davenport, Iowa police Chief Paul Sikorski, announced they had found the remains of 10-year-old Breasia Terrell, who has gone missing last July, during a press conference on March 31, 2021. One story states that when Lavelda got into a car accident, Lavona knew about it immediately, and was able to show their father exactly where it happened. The cause and manner of death will be investigated, and "whether or not there was foul play," he said. The female has been identified as . FBI. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. ( Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. The remains were found in a grassy area of a combined field, and the state medical examiner determined them to be human and likely those of an adolescent, according to Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of Iowa's Division of Criminal Investigation. His disappearance sparked a widespread search by police and community volunteers through miles of cornfields, lakes, ravines and wilderness in Poweshiek County. "You know, it's a 10-year-old girl.". Susan Studey said by phone she believed the cadaver dogs that searched the property last week must have been fooled by animal bones, including a golden retriever buried on the land, and the remains of a stillborn sister of Donald Studey, who was buried in a shoebox on the property. Body found April 11,1975, in river in Clinton County. The townsfolk claimed it traveled at rates of speed they'd never seen, let off a powerful stench, and shot a blinding light from its horned head. Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased male in a northeast Iowa home. One of two poisonous spiders in Iowa, black widows are found in dark, dry locations, indoors and out. Iowa is a pretty safe state, overall. The story of the Rowe-Richardson twins is truly bizarre. The governor said he feels people will have to live with a slightly elevated amount of . 1. Responding deputies arrived and found a dead man inside the home. It took 23 days, and with great difficulty, the several demons inhabiting her were expelled. The Howard County Sheriff's Office says it and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation . A North Iowa woman has been identified as the deceased person found in rural Worth County on Friday. The Visitor of Van Meter. Kennedy said that shortly after the discovery a commercial truck driver called police and reported that he believed he had struck someone while driving on the interstate. I'm two years older than Lucy. Two hunters found her body in Warren County, Iowa, on March 12, 1996. Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. The twins, who were born in 1933, were believed to have some sort of ESP that connected them so they could feel one another's pain as well as knowing exactly what was happening with the other one. All will be at a meeting as early as next week to discuss next steps in investigating the allegations by Studey, 53, against her father, Donald Dean Studey, who died in 2013 at the age of 75. Tell us your favorite head-scratchers in the comments. Two dead men were discovered a few miles apart Sunday morning, said Capt. Now that we've scared you with a bunch of totally creepy, disturbing unsolved mysteries, we'll give you a more wholesome one to end on. And for more of the creepy and macabre in Iowa, be sure to check out this haunted road trip. Asking IA Lawmakers to Prioritize Water Quality, Renewable Energy The Center for Rural Affairs wants the Iowa Legislature to prioritize water quality and renewable energy in the new session. The body has been identified as 20-year-old Sadie Alvarado of Muscatine. For example, the Villisca Axe Murder House was once the site of a horrific mass murder: two adults and six children were hacked to death in the night by an unknown assailant. Breasia's disappearance and death is being jointly investigated by the Davenport Police Department, the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Division of Criminal Investigation as well as the FBI. Some of our haunted places are pretty well-known, at least in the ghost-hunting and paranormal circles of the internet. A coworker went to her apartment and found some of her belongings scattered around her car; it appeared that a struggle had taken place, but her whereabouts were unknown. Susan Studey said the only time she remembers her father getting violent was when a neighbor ran over their dog and Donald Studey fought the man. He believed an identification would be forthcoming. No other information has been released to the public. Black female, 12 - 23 years of age, 5'2" to 5'4", 100 to 120 lbs., average build, black hair. Just like most places, Iowa is home to some creepy and downright scary urban legends. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. The medical examiner will be working to identify the remains, a process that could take weeks, Mortvedt said. "My father was not the man she makes him out to be," she told Newsweek. The suspect was arrested, and he is subject to an immigration hold, authorities . HOME; BLOG; ABOUT. Body found in rural Worth County on Friday. Her body was found March 22 by fishermen near DeWitt. Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, and her 8-year . Their bodies were later found in rural Bremer County, about 25 miles away. Earlier this month, Mason City law enforcement announced the discovery of human remains along the Winnebago River. "I can tell you, you know, they're affected by this as well, deeply," he said of the investigators. The body was found near 390th Street and Raven Ave. Fank said it was not yet determined how long the woman had been in the river, but he did not believe her body had traveled downstream. A coworker called her to wake her, and she left home shortly after - but Jodi never showed up at her destination. At the age of 26, Anna sought help from a priest, who performed the final, church-sanctioned exorcism on her. Anyone with information about either death is urged to contact the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690. Xavior was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, blue pajama pants and black high-top shoes, according to the sheriff's office. Lisa Grouette To this day, nobody can explain the twins' strange and extraordinary connection, and they were said to have had the strongest ESP of any twins ever reported. Next steps in the investigation could include further searches by cadaver dogs of the area, spread over two properties totaling about 10 acres, and mapping the site with the locations where Lucy Studey believes up to 70 bodies are buried many of them in a 100-foot well. Cook was not a well-liked citizen, and was a reviled member of both the KKK and the Women's Christian Temperance Union - both organizations that supported Prohibition. IOWA -- The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says there's "no evidence" to back up a claim by a woman that her late father disposed of dozens of bodies of people he had killed decades ago in rural Iowa. Though they shot at it, the creature was unphased. But Susan Studey, Lucy Studey's older sister, has said her sister's claims weren't true. Showalter was last seen walking away from a . ), Incriminating Google searches revealed in missing MA mom case, Some BofA customers say money missing from accounts, Off-duty officer involved in shooting while interrupting robbery: CPD. Possibly the most mysterious and spine-tingling incident to have ever happened in Iowa is the infamous Visitor of Van Meter. The creature, which the townsfolk thought to be a demon, terrorized the town for several more days until a group of citizens got together with their guns and chased the creature into a nearby mine, where it disappeared - never to be seen again. CHESTER, Iowa (KTTC) - A body was found in a home in rural Chester, Iowa. Law enforcement agencies respond to the scene of a discovery of a body in the Shell Rock River in rural Worth County on Friday. Details. Townsfolk reported being awakened by strange screams and an eerie, high-pitched whistle. ", The remains had likely been in the field for a "significant" amount of time, Mortvedt said, and the documentation at the scene will be a "very slow and methodical process.". Check back with globegazette.com for updates as more information becomes available. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says there's "no evidence" to back up a claim by a woman that her late father disposed of dozens of bodies of people he had killed decades ago in rural . There was a problem saving your notification. Theres a lot of spooky things going on in Iowa you just need to know where to look. Jodi Huisentruit was a well-known and well-liked anchorwoman for a TV station in Mason City, Iowa. In September 1925, Myrtle Cook was shot dead in her Vinton, Iowa, home, a few days after publishing the names of suspected bootleggers. The females are larger and black, with a red hourglass marking on their abdomens. Scott Van Aartsen October 13, 2022. Kennedy said this death is also being considered a homicide. Studey said her father had been a serial killer, but nobody would listen for 45 years. CHESTER, Iowa An investigation is underway into a dead body discovered Friday in rural Howard County. 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