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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…

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…

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…