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Fargo woman continues to lead the search for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel

March 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman has organized several searches for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel is planning another search for her remains. Maleah Jimenez didn’t know Idadora and only knew what was being published about her disappearance. She has no family relations or had any knowledge of what is required to search for a missing person. But she…

Accused killer of Isadora Wengel ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation

March 18, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Joshua Hite, the man accused of killing his girlfriend and possibly dismembering her body, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Judge Steven McCullough signed the papers last Friday to send Hite to the North Dakota State Hospital for an examination at public expense. It could take up to 30 days to determine if…

Community Gathers to Celebrate Life of Isadora Wengel

Isadora's family wanted to make it clear that the event was a celebration of life, not a funeral, because they refuse to have a formal funeral until they have remains to properly bury.

March 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Members of law enforcement and volunteers from the public are still searching for the remains of Isadora Wengel, but on the evening of March 14, many took a break to congregate at the Avalon Events Center and share their sorrow at her absence. “I don’t think she ever realized how many people cared about her,” said…

Fundraiser grows for family of Isadora Wengel as they turn to looking for her remains

February 24, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account was started earlier this month for the family of Isadora Wengel. They have been searching for her since she was last seen on New Year’s Eve. The family has now turned its attention to finding her remains and planning a funeral. The fundraiser will help with those costs as well as the cost…

Search For Isadora Wengel Moves To Battle Lake

Search for Isadora Wengel Continues in Battle Lake

Not only did police spot a vehicle allegedly driven by their prime suspect in Otter Tail County, but that same suspect also went to high school in Battle Lake.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – Joshua Hite, the man who stands accused of Isadora Wengel, is from the Battle Lake region, so it is possible he disposed of her remains around that area. If that’s the case – locals want to make sure they do their part to help. “This shouldn’t be the highlight of the news about Battle Lake,”…

Another search for Isadora Wengel planned in Battle Lake

February 16, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — A new search party is organized for Sunday, February 22 to look for the body of Isadora Wengel. Wengel is a 25-year-old West Fargo woman who went missing in the beginning of January. Authorities believe she was murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Hite, sometime between January 3rd and 6th. So far, no body or remains…

Civilians Meet To Search For Isadora Wengel

Community Gathers to Search for Isadora Wengel

Organizers handed out maps of the Red River and encouraged searchers to mark where they had looked. They hoped to find Isadora and bring her home, but they also wanted to show support for her still-grieving family.

February 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Since Isadora Wengel was reported missing in early January, the Fargo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have been looking for her tirelessly. The case against her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, has moved forward on circumstantial evidence – but neither officials nor the general public will rest until her remains are found. To that end…

Bond set for $5 million for Fargo man accused of the murder of Isadora Wengel

February 13, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joshua Hite made his first appearance in the Cass County Courtroom in a video call from the Cass County Jail. Hite was arrested outside of his South Fargo apartment, charged with the murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, tampering with physical evidence, and giving false information to law enforcement. According to Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Derek…

Police seek public’s help in locating remains of Isadora Wengel, following arrest of boyfriend for her murder

February 11, 2026

TJ Nelson, Gabriel Ostler,

The tote shown is a HDX 27-gallon Tough Storage Tote, 28.6 in. length x 19.6 in. width x 15.2 in. height.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police say they do not believe Isadora Wengel is alive and they are now asking people to look for a 27 gallon tote that is black with a red cover. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says…

UPDATE: Fargo man arrested for murder of Isadora Wengel

February 10, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Joshua HiteFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A 21-year-old Fargo man is arrested for the murder of a West Fargo woman who has been missing for nearly a month and a half. Fargo Police and Metro Street Crimes Unit this afternoon arrested Joshua Hite for the murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel. In a release, they say probable cause was established based on…