The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit

[@lotusflower8]

John Vansice: Jodi told family Vansice made her uncomfortable. He insinuated himself into her personal life, made grand gestures, and seemed to want more than friendship. He was the last to see her, showed up at the crime scene, referred to her in past tense, named his boat after her... An obsessed fan is one thing, but an obsessed person who knows you, who has access to you, is FAR more dangerous.

[@mamapoch1915]

I think he's a very viable suspect myself.

[@lotusflower8]

TOE TAG SMITH Lol! Oh, sure, “THAT” guy. I hadn’t heard that in this case. The guy, who happens to be black, who always seems to be around in every city with a cold case, who always gets the blame when lose ends can’t be tied. My “lol” is to your response and not to the premise as this actually happens far too often.

[@Satanthony]

If Vancise made her uncomfortable then why would she go to his house for any reason?

[@lotusflower8]

Salpsan People ignore instincts all the time, particularly younger women. We’re told, “You’re being too sensitive, it’s all in you’re head, you’re being paranoid,...”. Think about someone throwing you a party (their choice), then filming it, then inviting you see the film that they “went to the trouble” to film of the party they “went to the trouble” to throw for you out of the “kindness of their heart”... It’s manipulative. People with personality disorders often manipulate people in this way. Narcissists never do something nice for someone unless they benefit in some way, and they can make people feel a sense of obligation. People don’t want to be rude and that can override their instincts.

[@Kauffy901]

The way he appeared in interviews does not have the bearing of a man who is entirely bereft of someone he seemed to hold in such a ridiculously high esteem, especially when it's unrequited. His demeanor seems to be that he's not that sad because he knows what happened to her.

[@skinnyjeans91]

I always look outside when I hear people yelling. I’m nosy

[@bethmc95]

I'm not nosey and I don't even know the names of most of the people who live on my street but if I hear someone screaming or a weird noise, I am going to look. Makes you wonder if the neighbors know more than what they are saying.

[@aan8977]

Sorry, but the narratives from such programmes give me a feeling that Americans don't do jackshit beyond calling 911... As for being a man from a so called third world country (India), at least I'm out with a barbell even before the police arrive... I don't own a gun and my kitchen knives are, well, only good enough for the kitchen...

[@Cherokee51774]

If you're going to be nosy at least call police. Where I grew up shouting was often followed by a gunshot. Even if it turns out to be nothing or the cops can't find the disturbance at least there's a record of it for future calls. You never know if that 1 call saves a life. People call ten cops for truly stupid reasons. They know how quickly domestics can get out of control. Plus no LEO wants all that extra paperwork.

[@cariadingles8950]

@@bethmc95 I thought that! Like, who doesn’t at least look??

[@DiariesOfaPhOenixRiSinG]

That's good, that habit might just save someone's life some day.

[@aliceduren6542]

Neighbors: Hear yelling and screaming. "hmm, must've been the wind."

[@ParadigmParagon]

Right?! Every. Single. Time. There's some neighbor who's like "yeah I heard a woman's horrified screams, but it wasn't any of my buisness so..."

[@FingerPuppetSarcasm]

When i lived in apartment complexes, every scream i "investigated" was just children playing.

[@kevinzhu6417]

I really don't understand those types of people, even if youre scared calling the authorities is the least you can do

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

I’ve called the police about 23 times in the last couple of years. Every scream or loud boom I hear I call it in. I figured it’s better to be wrong than to have missed out on saving a life. I was told to stop calling the police and I have to do community service now..

[@TOOTALLLLLL]

@@DrPhil-kx3ci You should go above and beyond your community service. Continue calling in suspicious noises!

[@HumphreyHorsehead]

It sounds like John was an obsessed fan. He inserted himself into her life, organized her party, filmed it, had her on his boat that he creepily named after her.

[@BakrisKills]

So you dont date woman then? Things of this nature are pretty common

[@lunablue499]

John sounds suspicious to me.

[@supastar25]

Yeah that's a bit much...seemed like he was infatuated with her...maybe he's not the one who did it but he should have been pressed a bit more

[@MsFunnybags]

@@BakrisKills One maybe as a tribute. Three is an obsession.

[@BakrisKills]

@@MsFunnybags I mean boats are named after ladies all the time. If a man owned 3 boats and named them after the woman he was fond of...makes him obsessive? I think context would be pretty important to say someone is obsessive.

[@degrelleholt6314]

How in the name of God does a person NOT get up and look out the damned window when they hear someone screaming outside? Bizarre neighbors.

[@burnerbrecks5]

Because a lot of “screams” are actually just animals. If I got money for every time I heard a fox scream, I’d be a rich woman.

[@jbrookskaz]

bystander effect, you think someone else will call the police

[@Pro-Deo]

@@burnerbrecks5 ...a lot... but it's the screams from people needing help that other people knowing it refuse to help. otta sight, otta mind is their value system. besides~ there's a major difference between a fox's scream and a humans.

[@bullitt7544]

You just blink going by my Estate, and your getting the 1st Degree.

[@PronatorTendon]

A lot of people simply don't care. Some people would turn the other way if they saw someone being abducted by force

[@jean-claudevandammit3371]

As a woman who lives alone, my toilet seat is only ever up if I’m cleaning it and I’ve never cleaned it right before I go to bed, let alone in the morning before I go to work, let alone late for work, let alone at half four in the morning when I’m late for work!! That by itself is fishy as hell

[@zanderisamazing5043]

I clean my toilet last thing at night cos then the bleach stays in the toilet bowl all night. I do close the lid though. Always. I ask everyone to do so in my house, all those high speed germs flying through the air after a flush. Shudder

[@melodies92]

Not to be weird but in my early 20s I was a tiny bit bulimic sometimes and, well, that would be another reason the seat would be up…her journal did list weight loss (110 lbs) and exercise as her goals, right underneath her career goal. Plus she would feel pressure to look a certain way, as a woman who appeared on TV every day. So it could have been that

[@MoeSlislack]

@@melodies92 good observation. You're probably right. I think they would have found something if the abductor took the time to go into her house.

[@amandanegrete1306]

I inadvertently leave the seat up all the time. I pull hair out of my brush and throw it in the toilet a lot. I wipe my dogs paws or tails with flushable baby wipes and throw those in the toilet too. I guess I’m an outlier.

[@squirrelmanning7889]

​@@amandanegrete1306Just FYI but no baby wipe is actually flushable.

[@Willsimp4tacos]

Its always crazy to me when people hear screams and do absolutely nothing.

[@cviasco8571]

In cities people always screaming. You don’t really look if you hear just one. One time I hear some guy just randomly screaming. He was pacing up down the road on crack or acid and the wall kept scarring him 😂😂😂 was funny watching him trip out tbh

[@notimportant-cc4ld]

cos most of the time people dont want to end up being victims themselves, the 'mind my business to stay alive' attitude

[@cviasco8571]

@@notimportant-cc4ld keeps them in their own little prison.

[@philiptucker7590]

Depends where you live. I live in the country and I hear owls and foxes scream almost every night that sound like a woman. When I live in the ghetto I heard screams damn never every night. That was just normal behavior sadly :/

[@philiptucker7590]

@@cviasco8571 Same bruh, one time I heard a man screaming bloody murder and it was coming from the dumpster. Freaking me and my sister out BIG time. Not 5 seconds later and a crackhead popped outta the dumpster 😂 He found a box of cigarettes someone threw away and was happy as a man who won the lottery 😂

[@steverogers2603]

“Another serial rapist who lived 2 blocks from her.” How many “serial rapists” are out there? If someone is a serial rapist they should live in prison.

[@i1a2159]

Welcome to Mason City ;)

[@Quoteunquot3]

They should be killed.

[@philiptucker7590]

Bold of you to assume they should LIVE…..They need to be put down 100% or at least castrated and given life…

[@rhythmnblues9195]

They should put “no vacancy” signs on jails…

[@robertapreston4200]

There are so many that if you pulled a pinned Google map, they won't all show until you enlarge the splat on the map! Sickening that laws protect these people!

[@julz3tt3]

The saddest and most haunting thing about this horrid case is that Jodi has never been found. No remains or anything....

[@samuraioj]

Her body was probably cremated.

[@lazersend]

In Minnesota especially up north there are some seriously dense forests up there and unfortunately people disappear up there and are never found :(

[@elmo319]

Which means that she may still be alive.

[@litbopeep5726]

Have you seen the Springfield Three one? That one is worse imo. This one at least has SOME probable answers. SOME "maybes". You want a case that has absolutely ZERO leads? ZERO "maybes"? And makes ZERO sense? HOW TF DO THREE WOMEN VANISH WITH NO SIGHNS OF STRUGGLE AND NO SUSPECTS!???!!!

[@litbopeep5726]

@Crazy Sven omg. Lol I don't think shit like that actually happens but stop it you're creeping me out

[@maxmcgraw3571]

I personally want to thank you Mike for keeping these stories of missing people alive. Your coverage is always very informative, considerate and thoughtful. In this case, I truly hope that someday someone will come forward with new information which will bring a resolution. Thank you again for all that you do.

[@dayahbpetty9062]

Are you related to tim??

[@maxmcgraw3571]

@@dayahbpetty9062 Possibly;)

[@audyhiggins3533]

Mike is awesome

[@damnmuggle]

Potent Beauty lol

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

@@dayahbpetty9062 Dr Phil?

[@w0mblemania]

I think Jodi's neighbours were all Apple employees.

[@keychain3039]

They sound as useless.

[@stephensmith745]

I remember that one, poor woman.

[@willisstillhere8846]

Lmao that reference Plus I dont blame them. I hear screams almost every week and I cant tell if it's someone in danger or if it's a party

[@fulcrum7455]

I heard a women screaming, like really screaming, one time when I was walking around at night, me and my brother immediately called the cops and reported it that’s just what good people do

[@stacy3]

If you are that poor you don’t have to blame apple

[@Currnation22]

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[@LisafromNOLA]

Rewatching this in 2022 and he has 1.68 MILLION! 🥰🥰

[@thisislifepodcast]

Him and Mr. Ballen by far the best

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

@@LisafromNOLA *1.77m 🤘

[@michellem134]

Yes! That Chapter, MrBallen, and Coffeehouse Crime.

[@El_Ophelia]

@@michellem134 Those are the three I turn to as well. Mr. Ballen has almost 8 million subs. I really think Mike deserves the same kind of audience base. They're very different, but are both the best out there.

[@ashyslashy10539]

I honestly think you are one of the most underrated KZbinrs out there. You crack jokes sometimes but you’re also sure to be respectful to the victims and families. I’m always waiting for the newest video. Keep up the good work!

[@XpRnz]

Underrated? I wouldn't call 190k subs after a year underrated.. This man is growing like cabbage!

[@ashyslashy10539]

Not enough people know about him was my entire point. Chill.

[@TamboMambo]

@Alyssa Kniesteadt I wholeheartedly agree! He's the only KZbinr that makes me feel genuine excitement upon receiving an upload notification. It really shows that he puts hard work and thorough research into each video.

[@ashyslashy10539]

Jan Nix I really don’t see the point in saying this under my comment when I obviously don’t agree. Lol

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Alyssa Kniesteadt totally agree

[@AmishMan777]

The fact that she “over slept” for work seems important. I think she was likely distraught which caused her to over sleep. My guess is that John assaulted her when she went to his house to watch the video. He then became worried that she would report him, and so he abducted/murdered her to prevent her from reporting him.

[@ThePurpleGirl314]

That, or she didn't actually "oversleep". Something else caused her to run late, or lose track of time, and people just assumed she overslept.

[@swilson5320]

Netflix and murder. Seems plausible

[@dee7353]

I believe I read in the past that it was not unusual for her to run late and the station calling her to make sure she was awake was a common routine.

[@topspot4834]

You can't determine that unless you know her track record. If they didn't make a big fuss over it, I'd assume she has a history of oversleeping.

[@petmomful2260]

@@topspot4834 They called the police, tho, so that is a bit of a fuss.

[@billkeon880]

A close friend or relative like John wouldn’t say “I’m sure she’ll come back”. They would say something like I’m very worried and hope the police find her or hope she contacts us. Especially when he knew she was screaming as she was abducted.

[@kerkersgroove]

This case has always bothered me. I think John took her. Something's just not right about that guy.

[@allwheelmodeltoys491]

John seemed smiling during the interview about her disappearance.

[@ThumpersMama18]

Did the judge ever release the findings of the search warrants??

[@kerkersgroove]

@@ThumpersMama18 not that I can recall

[@umairrizvi]

Then where's she now?

[@kerkersgroove]

@@umairrizvi really? Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@deadhotred]

"Probably, most likely" - how I explain everything.

[@meem7283]

Zarah Gonshery Same lol

[@theedelweis1773]

You probably right. 🤣🤘

[@michaelhofby]

It´s a good thing! Because often a person dont actually KNOW, so saying "probably" or "most likely" shows that you understand staying objective while not knowing enough to draw final conclusions. So its good.

[@13donstalos]

I love how there's like 20 people in and around the complex who heard screaming and/or cries for help but they were just like 'nah dog that ain't me.'

[@Bluechimpvr]

Bystander Syndrome is real and its sickening

[@gtt8428]

Don't call the police it's unAustralian Yeah you right we aren't that desperate 😂😂😂😂

[@damedeviant1388]

Woman aren’t just randomly plucked from their house like that. It was someone that knew her, her routine and was waiting for her. It had to be someone she knew.

[@TeemoQuinton]

... Aside from the countless timmes they have been

[@Leosmommy19]

I think that too. If you're an attractive news anchor woman, you never know what creep is watching you on the TV and plotting

[@ATXviIIIe]

Sometimes they are

[@MsFunnybags]

Sometimes stalkers are stealthy and don't leave an imprint.

[@Jasmine215100]

@@Leosmommy19 I wonder if any of the very good-looking men that I see on our local news have stalkers too? Maybe it's harder to overpower a man!

[@krislvzep]

I’m from Iowa, I was little when this happened.. I remember watching this story it was all over the news. I hope this is solved in my life time.

[@paulabuck5976]

At the time in Boston MA we too heard all about this case on our news.

[@coulrophobic123]

Oh, well hey there Kris! You watch this channel too, huh? XD

[@frankie9259]

It's frightening to think how evil some people are out there

[@j0nnyism]

It’s frightening to think that some people think that evil is more than a figment of the judeo Christian mindset. People do bad things which reflect the bad things that go on in their head. There is no such thing as “evil”

[@Obi117kh]

Frankie..sadly this is nothing compared to what humans are capable of. I’m morbidly curious, so I check out some websites sometimes. I’m not even going to mention what’s going on around you. Horrifying.

[@georgeedward1691]

What's even worse is that half of the sicos out there aren't even registered.

[@stalkerstomper3304]

@@j0nnyism I don't know why you referenced Christianity and then go onto claim that there's no such thing as "evil". Simantics? From a Christian standpoint, it IS evil. From an atheist standpoint, it's "bad" thoughts and behaviors. To a Christian, both evil and bad as descriptions to thoughts and actions are equal... what's bad is evil and what's evil is bad in most cases. Anyway, I'm not trying to argue with you, but I don't understand which perspective you're expressing to believe in within your comment. Can you clarify? Thanks

[@prettisessor3941]

@@j0nnyism Well the inside of their head is evil

[@VsLeo1]

These neighbors were worse than enemies! 🤦🏻‍♀️ You hear someone screaming “help” and don’t even peak your head out to take a look see?!

[@veradobis569]

How about calling 911?!?!

[@jessehicks7749]

I'd hit it

[@selmas2u]

She was there for her community. In the end they let her down. Not one person stuck their heads out in their neighborhood to see to make sure all was well. so much for "neighborhood watch ". I am so sad for her.

[@merncat75]

You got to love "neighbors" 😒 🌳 of them heard screams coming from the parking lot but not one of them looked into it ?!? 😣 UGH

[@SaintlySinner81]

🌲 of them lol 😆💕

[@merncat75]

@@SaintlySinner81 🤭 😁

[@merncat75]

@Bradley Mitchell WOW 🤦‍♀️ there is a huge difference between hearing random people yelling, as opposed to hearing "screams" as in needing help from being in danger 🙄

[@merncat75]

@@SaintlySinner81 🤭 😄

[@botanichispanic8268]

UGH

[@SoCalhoun97]

My new favorite channel, good honest content without clickbait or begging. Great work!

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you!

[@martinashaughnessy1800]

Me too

[@mariebee3146]

He's the best!

[@ruthg6569]

Mine too!!!! Always looking forward to seeing Mike and his new found case!

[@drug.3797]

Dude hell yeah, I've been watching constantly for four days straight now.

[@stephanieann8115]

I have been stalked before by a scary older man. I’m telling you guys....he gives me the creeps. He definitely did it. He was so obviously obsessed with her and didn’t want anyone else to have her. I’m from Iowa too and this case still haunts us today 😥

[@Andrew-jn9yp]

Stay strapped up

[@buyerbware25]

He was so nonchalant about her abduction. A possessive guy like that would have been enraged about someone else stealing "his" woman . . . maybe it was not someone else who took her . . .

[@nickn271]

@@buyerbware25 That’s a really good point.

[@jessehicks7749]

No one stalked you 🙄

[@cookiesnmilk9200]

@@jessehicks7749 how do u know?

[@CharlesVeitch]

What I like most about Mike is he attacks heavy subjects with a light touch.

[@pcppbadminton]

Honestly I didn't like it at first, it didn't sit right with me, but now I definitely prefer it to the more sombre disaster/killer presenters. The editing is the cherry.

[@schris413]

That's what she said.

[@zensbleexperience3470]

Yes!!

[@zensbleexperience3470]

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[@patheticprepper4496]

For someone that can't/ won't learn how to say the word three.

[@emperortime4907]

I discovered your channel recently and its one of the best on youtube

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you so much!

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You’re lucky, now you get to binge watch while at work 😂

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@@ThatChapter i have to thank you bro

[@JoelLucasMoura]

addictive as hell

[@emperortime4907]

@@tylergable2445 the number of videos is a bit overwhelming. I guess I get to bingewatch 24/7 lol But on a serious not I cant watch too many at once because they are a bit depressing as interesting as they are

[@andrzejconner676]

Congratulations on how well you're doing, Mike. You're about to hit 200k. I don't think you're anywhere close to slowing down either. Thank you for your hard work.

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you so much!

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624,000 now, 10 months later. Wow! You deserve it. I'm now hooked, binge watching lol

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1.18 million now 💗

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1.39 million now ! Congratulations !

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1.46 Million❤️

[@KatsTrix]

Why would anyone downvote these?? He’s stating facts, detailing cases with information available to the public, and not disrespectful.

[@topspot4834]

Probably accidental most of em

[@MBS22]

I live in mason...billboards are all over asking for info to this day.

[@sanderjutte8493]

I get a creepy Cpt Russell Williams feeling with this John.

[@Kingadaton]

I got Herbert the pervert vibes from John with that whistle talking he was doing 🤣🤣🤣

[@Huss_D]

There’s something really off about this case, It’s like people don’t want it solved. The journal being sent to the news paper is interesting too.

[@Jasmine215100]

Maybe the police and high officials in Mason City are covering up for someone? Maybe some of them were involved with drug selling and usage?

[@cteckerman]

Just checked, they sealed it for yet another year.

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

Thank you for this. I was going to ask. Seeking the records only make it seem more suspicious.

[@iveya636]

i drive past where she was taken everyday and they keep covering up the case. a couple of months ago, someone vandalized one of her “search posters” it said a persons name and they quickly removed it and checked to see who did it. the police have to be involved.

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

@@iveya636 a person’s name...now that’s interesting.

[@iveya636]

@@xfallenxlostx3254 if you look up the jodi huesentriet poster vandalized on google it should pop up.

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

@@iveya636 did they even look into it??? Seems that’s telling investigators some good info to at least check out.

[@thebovineavenger]

I always THUMBS UP before even watching. WHY? Because I know you will respect and investigate and give us all the information we need. YOU are a channel that CARES about the victims NOT the views.

[@karenbrown4524]

I know, me too!

[@turqoiseillinois9955]

Yeah, I totally agree

[@davidrees5030]

And me.

[@bradcollins1626]

So he doesnt care about views?

[@JacquelynNhi]

You say this based on what though?

[@takeonparis]

I'd check John's boat. 90 minutes is PLENTY of time to snatch someone and hide them away...

[@Trrippy_Shades]

You would know

[@jessiemoreno4845]

My thoughts exactly,

[@mariebee3146]

@@RandomKZbin123 He didn't have to dump her right away. Plenty of killers hold on to bodies for a bit before disposing of them. All he really needed time for was the abduction. That can be done in very little time.

[@SpydersByte]

@@RandomKZbin123 he literally could've just taken her and forced her into a box and taped it shut while he went back home for the phone call, like Bee said all he needed time for was the abduction and that's very quick by necessity. These people are monsters.

[@paulwoodford6229]

John Vansice killed her FFS. He has dementia now, so maybe they can talk to him and trick him into saying where her body is

[@michaeldailey2158]

The time she usually got to work was extremely early, most of the time only cops and crooks are out at those hours !!! If your a female and work those kind of hour please be careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jessicascuderi3157]

Like have a loaded cocked gun in your hand on the way to your car....Learn how to use it...kick them it the balls and drop them...ask questions later

[@charmolettafranquestafiestayam]

god forbid someone like being up at night they're automatically a criminal

[@fulcrum7455]

@@charmolettafranquestafiestayam well if your not a criminal you have no worry of getting shot by women defending themselves do you

[@mother-fng-bonswa3612]

that john was obsessed as hell. bd party, naming your boat after a girl you just knew from work. and even on that age. thats rare

[@scallopohare9431]

Yeah, but she went to the party. She went to the boat. Before you rant at me, I am hoping that others will think about being too polite to guys like that.

[@fulcrum7455]

@@scallopohare9431 women should be able to hangout with dudes without them getting obsessed with them and kill them, your comment is literally irrelevant and it shows that you sympathize with the killer.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@fulcrum7455 Nope, and you are not a mindreader. Women should be able to do lots of things, but sometimes it's better to use caution.

[@Jasmine215100]

@@scallopohare9431 I know that making new friends in a new city takes time, but even good friends (like girl friends) probably won't pay you as much attention and be available all the time, the way this guy John was! It looked like he spent most of his time with her and did most things that she wanted to! That's hard for some girls to ignore, when a guy is THAT available!

[@scallopohare9431]

@@Jasmine215100 Or when he has money and big boy toys.

[@soumyasalian6692]

Idk cases like these scare me from the world outside

[@Jie67]

These cases are always closer to home than people think, either a crazed stalker or a jealous ass man she met with who couldnt take no for an answer.

[@sodaunderthesink9014]

@@Jie67 who's to say that couldn't happen to us, though?

[@WolfzyArts]

@@sodaunderthesink9014 did you miss his "These cases are closer to home than people think?" that literally means "We/someone we love could be next at any moment"

[@sodaunderthesink9014]

@@WolfzyArts ...yeah, I know.

[@alexjones28]

Yes your are attractive like her. Please be careful and attentive to your surroundings. Creeps are everywhere men and women both

[@ratterrierdogma]

Jodi Huisentruit (pronounced HI-sen-troo-it) is the cousin of one of my closest friends. Such a terrible tragedy to have befallen to her and the family. I pray this gets solved.

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

I thought Jodi herself pronounced it HU-sen-troot, maybe I heard her wrong.

[@ratterrierdogma]

@@jincyjonesmehta654 It's possible her side of the fam pronounced it one way and my friend's another. Either way, achingly tragic.

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

Rat Terrier Dog Mom gotcha. Yes this has always troubled me. I saw the case years ago and always wondered what happened. She had a great life ahead and for someone to decide no she can’t is beyond me. I’m still suspicious of John. He seems to like her too much! What is the family’s thoughts?

[@ratterrierdogma]

@@jincyjonesmehta654 you know, I’ve never asked about it. I’ve been afraid I bring it up since it’s just so sad. But now that you mention it, I’ll watch some more on it and come up with a tactful way to ask then get back to you!

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

Rat Terrier Dog Mom thanks! I wish I could help! There are so many people missing and I think the not knowing is worse than anything bc your imagination can run away. I hope they get some answers and can bring Jody home anyway. Please keep me posted thank you 🙏

[@clementine9187]

It's sad reading her journal where she writes about her goals and how she's going to achieve them exactly and she had worked so hard, went to school so she could be successful in her career, and then that was all snuffed out because some man had to have what he wanted.

[@gtt8428]

"some man" 😂 it's okay too assume if you are on the governments side ...

[@Fairyfink]

Really appreciate your approach to the stories you cover: a blend of intelligent analysis and withering humour but never disrespectful

[@sabrinanicole22]

I really thought you'd bring up the theory about how she was silenced because of the local story she had been investigating. Especially with the fact that the judge seems to be preventing the release of information.

[@wabe6266]

I was just a teenager and i live in central Iowa so I didn't know what case she was investigating

[@litbopeep5726]

What was the story? I cant find any information on it.

[@charliestout2815]

@@litbopeep5726 because the judge did a good job at keeping it from the public

[@mutolover3851]

Just like Jill Dando

[@bradleyallen6883]

What was her investigation regarding?

[@smileplease_91]

I'm so glad people like you cover cold cases. One of the saddest things, to me, would be that not only someone was killed and their murder unsolved and forgotten, but also never receiving justice. You're giving them a voice, still to this day.

[@saintsinner7565]

Yes it's always good to hear someone scream help and then just ignore it

[@melissam597]

I know right, how infuriating

[@Isabella-nh5dm]

I like that you identify your cases by the name of the Victims. Their names are the ones that need to be remembered

[@LancetFencing]

He was banging on the door that’s what made her late in the first place and so when he left she decided to go up to her car because she had to get to work and apparently he was waiting for in the parking lot

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yep for sure

[@Cove_Blue]

It's stuff like this that makes me not understand how anyone can actually want to be famous

[@mariebee3146]

I was totally think that when he was talking about how she has fans and the creepy guy who was obsessed with her. No thank you!

[@Jasmine215100]

There is often A LOT of money in it, when you're famous!

[@Cove_Blue]

@@Jasmine215100 Well duh

[@Jasmine215100]

@@Cove_Blue Bet you're surprised, eh?

[@Cove_Blue]

@@Jasmine215100 Let's see if you can guess

[@WillaHerrera]

He named HIS BOAT AFTER HER CREEEEEEPY

[@marylouiseivanoff9854]

That's enough for me.

[@danamuller554]

Right?

[@informanti]

@@marylouiseivanoff9854 That's enough? To convict a man of murder? That's insanely absurd.

[@AFoxInFlames]

"I could only think of one name... Jenny" sorry had to throw that out...lol

[@paultynan8705]

all I need to know. he is rubbing everyones nose in it!

[@historyhooligan2893]

I love how clear and concise your narration is. You’re a great speaker.

[@TwinkieGurlMeowMeow]

I grew up mostly in Minnesota. I still remember this case. So sad. RIP Jodi .

[@strongholds12]

Twinkie Gurl she's alive in somebodys basement, getting the d, everyday... . . .

[@ClaytonBigsbee]

Twinkie Gurl nice rack !!!!

[@sadboy-fx9qd]

Love it when he said "I'm such a tease"...lol

[@paulabuck5976]

sad boy same

[@cuzkyr5066]

When someone refers to a news anchor on TV as "my girl" they are def a killer. End of story. They also have a terribly boring life

[@Spaceghost5446]

@chris kibodeaux im guessing you refer to news anchors as my girl

[@godmagnus]

What if they know her IRL?

[@ATXviIIIe]

I’m glad you are not an investigator

[@BakrisKills]

Yea, i say thats my boy, watching sports...so now half a million people are under investigation by you,. Lol idiot

[@KidShuichi]

It really disturbs me that there could be women trapped inside the houses I pass on my way to work...

[@mariebee3146]

Women and children. Horrifying.

[@mariebee3146]

@JFQ of course I know that. I didn't realize this happens to men as well. Can you please tell me of a case in which this happened.

[@Lustnluvv]

@JFQ grow a pair dude

[@andycorzine720]

@@mariebee3146 your a sexist cow .I bet you think women should be paid the same as men too 👀😔🤷‍♂️🤴

[@andycorzine720]

Vile woman

[@austinking1267]

Added to “Watch before bed”

[@jenniferl5291]

Or *watch before work*

[@alexjones28]

@@jenniferl5291 or watch during work ha!

[@presidentofnothing]

Alex Jones that’s what I’m doing! Haha

[@kjeezy2990]

Watch while poop

[@AmberAmber]

@@kjeezy2990 😊🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_Jodi was my favorite anchor at KIMT.. I would start my day getting the weather from her while eating breakfast before heading of to work. I know in my gut the "overslept" reason for not been at work plays a huge part in this. She never would sleep it out or arrive late so this has to be connected. I think someone was holding her in her home & the call from work spooked them. I think the person was right there when she said she over slept. It was & still is a very sad situation. A beautiful life just disappears in a heartbeat...SMH_*

[@eriksmovies244]

It was a fact that Jodi was late to work a lot. I think she did oversleep and then abducted leaving. Why else was her stuff scattered outside? If someone was in her house they wouldn’t have her take her car keys and hairdryer outside with her.

[@mikeworkman3593]

AUDE SAPERE WHY DID YOU KILL HER!!!! I KNOW YOU DID IT!!!!

[@tinderbox218]

Your boldface italics are suspicious.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

@@eriksmovies244 I didn't know this. [Her been late often] I moved back to Ireland soon after this so didn't hear anything on this case until here now. My nephew was murdered & his body found by a farmer in a suitcase 6mnts later. Cops focusing on it as a runaway case allowed the killers the time to move his body from the local area to where they taught it would never be found. But they tried too hard to plant evidence & it worked against them so i am open to the hairdryer etc been outside to make it look like something it's not. I for sure hear ye & it's differing opinion's that solve cases, [ *too many YES MEN will have no prob sending the wrong person or no person up the river* ], but having seen first hand how people try throw off cops it's just hard to come to a conclusion either way..Really sad

[@KyleInOklahoma]

@@strongholds12 wow. A comment makes you think of sex. This scream's, "PREDATOR" to me. I wouldn't allow you around my children dude

[@3minutes374]

People when they hear the sound of crime happening: I sleep 😴 Those same people when the police come around asking about said crime: I have all the answers 😃

[@daniahmed]

Facts

[@kandydavins]

He is smiling too much, not sad at all. Likes he’s glad everyone is fooled that he is a friend.

[@buyerbware25]

Duping delight. Rich man's justice.

[@Scrapegoat]

The knocking sound effect always gives me the creeps.

[@purplecleo]

The takeaway for us 2020'ers is DO SOMETHING IF YOU HEAR SCREAMING

[@yvonnesanders4308]

Bystander apathy is real

[@yvonnesanders4308]

They recommend you yell fire because people will think they are in danger and more likely to act

[@BistaNadig]

@@yvonnesanders4308 OK, Morgan.

[@hansmahr8627]

Screaming 'help' is also a good idea. I live in an area with lots of children and when they're outside playing, they scream a lot. Sometimes drunk people scream for no reason. Basically, a lot of people might just ignore screams because they don't take them seriously. But if someone screams for help, more people might react.

[@MrTweetyhack]

she's a strong independent woman

[@audreycollins1268]

The neighbours heard screaming and didn't even go.out to look?

[@sallywillis1448]

Ring the police straight away!

[@louloulaalee1581]

I step the hell outside if someone is arguing in the street 🤦 but I live in NZ we aren't as ignorant as Americans

[@thathusky7248]

Right? She would likely still be here if they did something like calling the police.

[@davegeraghty2187]

That's Yanks for ye

[@paxetbonum7270]

@@louloulaalee1581 Not as "ignorant as Americans"? It seems NZ is doing great with managing its citizens and CCP virus.

[@understandingitall3927]

I remember when this happened!! There’s a group on fb for her and a lot of people dedicated to this case. Wherever she is, whatever happened that day, I hope it comes to light!!!!🙏🏽

[@Tinkertotz13]

Why are this man's videos so god damn bingeable?! I can't stop watching!

[@EllicottCity1]

Totally agree!

[@ThaXXXGOD]

Fucking same lol

[@trexH66]

Well researched and insightful commentary!

[@Kristenrb1]

This makes me think of Jennifer Kesse soo much. Taken in broad daylight outside of her apartment on her way to work.

[@thathusky7248]

This is also similar to Claudia Lawrence as well

[@firsttimecallerlongtimelis836]

“ I never met her” “Adds up! You’re ruled out”

[@Finians_Mancave]

Hard to imagine Civil War re-enacters screaming at 4:15 AM in the morning (especially since it's still dark).

[@sepulchrums]

Poor Finian that’s what I was thinking!

[@captainCaybrew]

To be fair, the sun was probably coming up around that time since it was summer and it’s that far north. It wouldn’t be pitch black out. The sun rises 4:30 to 5 in the part of the states. I don’t think the screams came from the re-enactment, but it still would have been somewhat light out. Kind of makes it weirder that no one saw anything major happen.

[@anthonyboyce8844]

Civil war re enactors! what year was this?Larry Dewayne hall a possible suspect.

[@captainCaybrew]

Anthony Boyce it was 1995, civil war re-enactments happen all the time

[@AmberAmber]

Hard to imagine why people keep reenacting the civil war tbh... I love learning all about war crap but that was a shitty war & the reasons were heart-breaking.

[@SundayMourningLove]

Cases like this is why it was so important for April O'Neil to remain friends w/ Casey Jones and the Ninja Turtles.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I'm glad I wasn't the first one to think of that

[@jayneholmes6355]

There is a few cold cases that I would love to see solved . This is one of them. I think John had something to do with it.

[@orangge386]

Didn't neighbours that heard screams have windows I wonder..?

[@1972dsrai]

This feels like another Fritzel scenario. She could be being held somewhere with kids.

[@seafort666]

I want a nice black hoodie with the "that chapter" logo on it . Possibly, or is that weird 🤔

[@MyJc1980]

Yep, weird

[@lkjonez13]

I'd rock the shiet outta it!

[@MyJc1980]

@@lkjonez13 I don't doubt it lol I just think there cheesy af but just my opinion of course 😁

[@hellenicblonde6117]

I don't think that's weird.

[@imdojadog]

@@MyJc1980 Of course. I just like to support quality content so it doesn't disappear. Not very often, but I'd get his merch. A shirts ok, but it's 99 degrees where I live so... maybe tshirt to wear. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Tinytashiii]

John sounds like "Shawn" or "Ron", the name the witness stated she heard being screamed that morning

[@deirdrebrydon5077]

Your a real Sherlock Holmes.

[@mypillowguy445]

@@deirdrebrydon5077 You're

[@Ashethetics]

@chris kibodeaux yeah an alibi for 90 minutes after it happened...he could’ve done a lot in those 90 minutes, he basically knew he’d have to have one

[@Neophema]

@chris kibodeaux How is it proven he didn't do it? His alibi was 90 minutes later, so he could most definitely HAVE ("of".. wtf?) done it. The fact that he didn't seem off or nervous around his friend who he went running with isn't necessarily proof either. If he's a cold, sick bastard, then he could easily come off as unaffected by what he'd just done. It's not like he seemed to be particularly upset in the interview he did either...

[@christopherengel7436]

I've seen this story in several formats & John f-ing did it. Rest in Peace Jodi. Great show as always. Your compassion comes through Mike

[@gunnypanda6561]

Me: Today's gonna be a long, rough day KZbin: That Chapter has uploaded a new video Me: Lol jk it's gonna be a great day

[@eastwest6851]

🙋👍👍👍💟

[@sarahhales1505]

The “friend” who just showed up in the investigation, and insinuated himself into her personal life definitely knows more than he’s telling. P.S.: Love this channel!!

[@spudspuddy]

wrong word, insinuated means suggested

[@rebeccawildman8787]

It means both depending on context. The second definition is to slowly insert oneself into a position. So not wrong. Source: dictionary lol

[@rezzob]

Police: ok, where is the boy friend or husband? Answer: She is single, but there is this guy that claims he knows what happens. Police: pack up guys, we have no leads here. There is no way we can find what happened. Case closed.

[@christophermorgan8703]

My wife and always watch your channel before bed. You’re awesome

[@DarkFruit]

I agree, "known sex offender with sex dungeon in a van" seems like the most likely suspect, why the hell the Police didn't take it more seriously we'll never know.

[@AmericanScumCleanser]

Dark Fruit Dolls You can rest assured he was taken seriously as a suspect...just because on KZbin that he wasn’t doesn’t make that true.

[@DarkFruit]

@@AmericanScumCleanser We can only hope, I know in reality they can't just arrest someone unless there's hard evidence connecting them to the crime, maybe there just wasn't enough there. It does say he got caught for further sexual offences too so did get some kind of punishment.

[@piyushnagawat24]

Because they need a solid proof to arrest someone....

[@hoosierflatty6435]

dafuq is up with all the creepy doll vids you've got?

[@piyushnagawat24]

@jeff jones like when???

[@emmahall1987eh]

Another fascinating one from Mike! 👍

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks Emma!

[@IONAPINKMOXIE]

Thank you for covering this. You gave more detail I didn't know about. Ever since I heard about this years ago, I have always hoped there would be updates.

[@Lol-fo2zq]

It had to be someone who knew that she would leave her house so early. John is guilty

[@jinjakween7236]

The only reason I can think of for sending that journal to the media instead of the police, would be if she didn't trust the cops.

[@Lostinthestarfissure]

Jinja Kween considering her husband was leaving evidence just hanging around in the house that can’t ever be good. Shouldn’t evidence be logged and locked at a police station? Why was he treating her diary like a book he borrowed from the library?

[@jinjakween7236]

@@Lostinthestarfissure Yea plus that judge keeps resealing the case. I feel like there's a lot more to this. Maybe the very thing you said, mishandling evidence.

[@jinjakween7236]

And yes it's illegal to take evidence home especially if it's not been processed. Very unusual behavior for a police chief.

[@chanelc8217]

i was just looking into this case! so glad you made a video on it :)

[@itsmeyourfriend]

So was I! Well I think it was on the ID channel just a couple days ago...

[@chanelc8217]

Amandie Banannie i didn't know that! i'll be sure to watch it

[@travt3181]

Counted "she was pretty" about 7 times lol. Sad fact tho. It's more important to media when they are on the more attractive side.

[@travt3181]

@Gold Glitter That's a good point and could definitely be true. But I'm not arguing the percentages of attractive to unattractive. I'm speaking on how much they feel the NEED to mention that attractiveness.

[@1DangerMouse1]

He's just not supposed to mention it? I barely noticed. Seems like something you're fixated on.

[@travt3181]

@@1DangerMouse1 I always notice manipulation in media. Are you supposed to be cool because you didnt notice? Kudos to you kid. "Mentioning" and saying it 7 times are different things.

[@kristinebailey2804]

@@1DangerMouse1 Not ten times. The police and society should be equally concerned whether a woman was 300 lbs with zits or a beauty queen. It's a human life, period.

[@Lucyinthskyy]

@@travt3181 🙄

[@jennabrutananadalewski412]

Last month I heard horrible screaming at 3 am. I immediately called the non emergency line to report it just in case. Not sure if anything ever came of it but I still felt it was important to do. I've done the same thing after hearing someone empty an entire clip from a gun. I try to never be the passive bystander because I watch so much true crime, and it seems too common for people to do nothing when something is suspicious.

[@claudiapaulsonparsons9776]

Listen now, Mike. This is a grandma talking to you. Time to do a conspiracy vlog. Time to be goofy. ♥️ your take on these serious stories but they can take a toll. Thank you for your straight forward approach.

[@EllicottCity1]

Agreed- I work in an activities dept. in a nursing home (for about 20 years) so important to keep a sense of humor.

[@michelleboldan5]

No conspiracy theories, we get enough of that with our current President

[@AmberAmber]

@@michelleboldan5 true. The Anguished Man he did for Hallowe'en was hilarious & light!! 😊

[@Nik-xi2ri]

@@michelleboldan5 CNN

[@shellymontoya4971]

Shawn, John, or Ron. I'd say the neighbor who heard that is spot on.

[@shellymontoya4971]

Who knows. She didn't seem too safety conscious

[@nozoto]

A female name like Joan could work, too. You can picture a woman of this name that Jodi knew, accompanying the kidnapper, for instance. In this case, the crime might be motivated by an extorsion of some sort, maybe information... Instead of sexual gratification. She was a local journalist after all, maybe she was unto something big, which would also explain the baffling immobilism of justice when it comes to her case. It's low probability, but heh, the witness just heard the scene. He had no other context around it.

[@nozoto]

@Lon Hixson Then again, individually, we have different prosody, so pronunciation of the same word or name may slightly differ from one person to another (things like regional accents are parameters to take into account, for instance) Besides the neighbor simply overheard it, so a misunderstanding may add up. It can factually be any of the names we have mentioned in the thread, unfortunately... Makes for a poor hint.

[@gillysmusic]

Hi Mike, it's fascinating to see how your confidence has grown since your early videos, although always informative and interesting, your own style has developed and made the videos essential watching. I think I've watched them all to date! Keep up the good work. ps: you are a cutie too! x

[@Monumentum616]

Thanks for the knocking sound effect. I've just about recovered.

[@crieverytim]

just got home from work. slice of apple pie w cheddar (I'm not a psycho, I swear). cup of Joe. and That Chapter. tree of my favorites

[@sepulchrums]

ice la honk apple pie with cheddar???? Should we be worried???

[@nozoto]

As long as it's not extra mature cheddar with garlic and herbs variety... Would be so ewww, paired with apple pie 😂

[@evergreenrider]

Do you happen to be from the NW? That's a very NW dish, apples and cheddar. Excellent choice. Gotta go with that extra sharp

[@melanieh525]

Cheese and apples IS a thing, it’s not for me, but a slice of cheddar on apple pie is a a common combination 💁🏼‍♀️

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

My mom used to eat it like that, lol, grossed me out, but to each his own!

[@frankie1012]

Poor Jodi. And her “friend “ is free to love his life. Sickening how law enforcement just let some cases go and don’t give a damn. Good video as usual with a lot of new material which I appreciate Mike!!

[@skoaltower16]

I think it's time for "That Chapter" apparel

[@mariebee3146]

No thanks.

[@elizamary1595]

I want a Mike tin foil hat 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@kylieisahazard5805]

John Vansice: Jodi told family Vansice made her uncomfortable. He insinuated himself into her personal life, made grand gestures, and seemed to want more than friendship. He was the last to see her, showed up at the crime scene, referred to her in past tense, named his boat after her... An obsessed fan is one thing, but an obsessed person who knows you, who has access to you, is FAR more dangerous.

[@AmishMan777]

I want merch that says “Give It A Go”

[@aspeng7907]

It's so unnerving how many people reported hearing a woman screaming for help, but didn't actually help...

[@redmustangredmustang]

bystander effect

[@scallopohare9431]

Can’t tell where the sound is coming from.

[@HuwDouglasEvans]

Before I started watching these videos, I never realized how often the word/number "three" occurs in mystery stories.

[@mariebee3146]

You and everyone else.

[@bonphone4222]

Bad things happen in trees

[@optoms1178]

LOL me tree!!

[@leedummett4412]

I think jodi was shouting out, JOHN WHAT ARE YOU DOING, as in vancise.

[@rtrThanos]

I don’t think I could hang out with Mike without laughing the whole time. Especially on a Turdsday or on the Turdieth of the month.

[@LaLagunz187]

This case has always been so haunting to me. This and the Deena Deane case

[@darkkiss7247]

Always look forward to your posts Mike.

[@jimbuh]

•That Chapter: for the overarching story •Susan Bahns: for any raw footage •Jim Can't Swim: for the interrogation analysis •True Crime Loser: for the bants 😁👍 •Lolfieldandlove: mindblowing stuff!!!

[@espurious]

I don't know the others, but I can also recommend JCS

[@M5StAr.2.0]

Yes! Sme I hvnt heard but I will he checking them out

[@dflatt1783]

Stephanie Harlowe is a channel with super in depth research and she's a good orator as well.

[@michaelbiscay9836]

@@dflatt1783 Yes, I second that.

[@listpost]

DEADBUG is the best for humor, research, and raw footage