MN MN - Madeline Jane Kingsbury, 26, mother of 2, Winona 31 Mar 2023

[Tippy Lynn]

I just started following this sad case yesterday and I'm just wondering, the person driving her van the day she went missing, has he offered up to LE each and every stop on his 3+ hour time frame that day?

From what LE has said, it doesn't sound like it.

 

[iamnotagolem]

I also am very familiar with the area. I live 2 hrs north of Winona, but have family in that vicinity. My thoughts right away was the Mississippi River is so close. It's expected to flood very soon, that would be awful. But the miles of woods & hills is just as bad. I wish all volunteers & LE best of luck in your search.

I thought of the Mississippi, too. It’s melting off in places, probably even more so that far south. With the 10 day forecast, there should be lots of melting.

I wonder if something other than her body was disposed of on Highway 43.

 

[Megnut]

What year is her van? New enough to be data gold?

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 7, 2023

Mass search being conducted for missing Winona woman

Officials say the search will cover rough terrain and long distances, so they are looking for volunteers over 18 who can wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

www.kimt.com

[...]

Anyone willing to volunteer can gather at either Winona County -Goodview Fire Department, 4135 5th St in Winona or Fillmore County Rushford-Peterson School, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane in Rushford. Volunteers can report at either 9 am or 1 pm and be assigned to a search area. Volunteers will need a driver’s license or other form of ID so they can be checked in and out for security and accountability.

Volunteers will be bussed to their assigned search areas.

Sign-up is recommended for organizational purposes at the following link:

Search for Maddi

@Megnut, the van is a 2014 model.

 

[Megnut]

There doesn't appear to be enough time for an elaborate burial. Water, wildlife, shallow grave.

1000% respect to LE for this massive search effort.

Let's bring her home.

Jmo

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Police obtained surveillance video of the missing woman’s 2014 Chrysler Town and Country minivan being driven. bbm

Minnesota mom Madeline Kingsbury missing after dropping kids off at day care

A 26-year-old Minnesota mother of two went missing a week ago after dropping her children off at day care – and police are calling her disappearance “involuntary” and “suspicious.”

nypost.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

What year is her van? New enough to be data gold?

I read it's a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country. I have the exact same van, and wondered if she has GPS in it. It records trip logs so that would certainly be helpful for LE.

 

[PommyMommy]

TIMELINE

March 31, Friday

• 8:00 a.m. - MK and her partner [later clarified as the children's father] drop their 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son at daycare.
• 8:15 a.m. - The dark blue 2014 Chrysler Town and Country minivan MK drives returns to her residence. MK doesn't show up for work at Mayo Clinic, something Chief Williams says "is very unlike her."
• 10:00 a.m. - The children's father tells police he left the residence in her van, returned later in the day and she was gone. LE says there is nothing to suggest she left on foot or in another vehicle.
• 10:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. - A van similar to MK’s was driven on County Road 12 and (State) Highway 43 in Winona County, and then southbound on Highway 43 through the eastern part of Fillmore County. Later a van similar to MK’s traveled back toward Winona on Highway 43. All of this occurred between approximately 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• 1:30 pm - MK’s van returned home.
• MK didn’t pick her children up from daycare that afternoon and didn’t make any other arrangements.
• Numerous calls from friends and family went unanswered.

April 1, Saturday

• MK is reported missing Saturday morning.
• MK’s cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing on Friday, 3/31 were all found inside the home.
• The van was backed in, which a friend called "the first red flag" since "she’s a terrible driver and anybody will tell you that.”

 

[bestill]

They were calling the person who took the van "partner" in early reports. It's now being reported as the children's father, and one article says "husband." We've also seen "roommate." I'm sticking with "children's father" for now.

Her personal belongings were found in the home.

MOO

He was also referred to as "ex boyfriend" on a Finding Madeline Kingsbury fb page post saying what is known:

 

[Joe Friday]

Same helicopter (News chopper) that was searching yesterday, departed South St. Paul and looks to circling the Goodview area now. Maybe taking video of the searchers gathering.

N67CL Flight Tracking and History 07-Apr-2023 (KSGS - FlightAware

Track N67CL flight from Flying Cloud to Flying Cloud

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[Eli9]

TIMELINE

March 31, Friday

• 8:00 a.m. - MK and her partner [later clarified as the children's father] drop their 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son at daycare.
• 8:15 a.m. - The dark blue 2014 Chrysler Town and Country minivan MK drives returns to her residence. MK doesn't show up for work at Mayo Clinic, something Chief Williams says "is very unlike her."
• 10:00 a.m. - The children's father tells police he left the residence in her van, returned later in the day and she was gone. LE says there is nothing to suggest she left on foot or in another vehicle.
• 10:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. - A van similar to MK’s was driven on County Road 12 and (State) Highway 43 in Winona County, and then southbound on Highway 43 through the eastern part of Fillmore County. Later a van similar to MK’s traveled back toward Winona on Highway 43. All of this occurred between approximately 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• 1:30 pm - MK’s van returned home.
• MK didn’t pick her children up from daycare that afternoon and didn’t make any other arrangements.
• Numerous calls from friends and family went unanswered.

April 1, Saturday

• MK is reported missing Saturday morning.
• MK’s cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing on Friday, 3/31 were all found inside the home.
• The van was backed in, which a friend called "the first red flag" since "she’s a terrible driver and anybody will tell you that.”

Thanks for the timeline. Do we know what time MK was to report to work and how she normally traveled to and from work?

 

[Birmingplumb]

Thanks for the timeline. Do we know what time MK was to report to work and how she normally traveled to and from work?

from what I have read... --info is very limited and posted in the timeline . No info on her work schedule or working from home or on site options. I think it was reported she was expected at work that day , and concerns about her not showing up were mentioned. Also her normal method of getting to work is not mentioned. Praying in Motown

 

[bestill]

I hope they find her today. Grateful her family has so many searching, this massive turn out has to uncover something and I hope the person responsible understands they have been lucky for a week but that luck will run out. LE is on it! JMO

 

[JennieM]

Family release photos of Madeline Kingsbury’s tattoos​

Madeline Kingsbury’s family have released several photos of her distinct tattoos in hopes that they could help locate the mother who has now been missing for a week.

The photos were included in a post on the “Find Madeline Kingsbury” Facebook page which sought to debunk false speculation on the case.

Hundreds to join mass search for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury — live updates

Kingsbury was last seen in Winona, Minnesota, on 31 March

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Bostongirl]

And still saying they want more, that's a lot of boots on the ground!!

I also heard that a lot of people can’t go today because they have to work. Many are already signed up for Saturday. Prayers

 

[JennieM]

Madeline Kingsbury’s sister pleads for her safe return​

Ms Kingsbury’s elder sister, Megan, addressing the media on Wednesday, offered a $50,000 reward for information on the missing woman’s whereabouts.

“To be honest I don’t know everything,” she said about the current investigation into her sister’s disappearance.

“Madeline is many things. She’s a mother, sister, daughter, best friend, granddaughter, niece. It’s a long list.

“Madeline is a hard-working and dedicated mother. Family is everything to her and she’s grown into an impressive and beautiful young woman.

“Please help us find Madeline. The children need their mother. We need our daughter, our sister, our aunt, our best friend back. We just want to find her, so, thank you.”

Hundreds to join mass search for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury — live updates

Kingsbury was last seen in Winona, Minnesota, on 31 March

www.independent.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Volunteer search leaders warn against family harassment​

The official Facebook page for Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance has put out a stern statement indicating that members of the missing mother’s family have been targets of harassment over the course of the search.

A post on the “Finding Madeline Kingsbury” page late Thursday night states: “We want to address something that has been brought to our attention. We will not condone the harassing of Maddi’s family or friends for information.

“When there is an active investigation, they do not need to disclose every detail for any number of reason. More often than not though, it’s to protect the victim or to not jeopardize their chances at catching the perpetrator and pressing charges. If there is information we can share, it will be shared via the page.

“We post this information so that people can be aware but we will not post info like that anymore if people are going to harass family, friends and businesses that may be involved. And that would be a huge disservice to Maddi. It is completely inappropriate and we will not tolerate it.”

Hundreds to join mass search for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury — live updates

Kingsbury was last seen in Winona, Minnesota, on 31 March

www.independent.co.uk

 

[AlAnn]

All the volunteers checking in to help. Thank you, fellow Minnesotans. <3

 

[JennieM]

Madeline Kingsbury’s loved ones continue desperate search​

Madeline Kingsbury’s loved ones are combing through the area where she was last seen hoping to find clues of her whereabouts.

“We need hundreds of people to cover this ground. It takes like 100 people in one field just to do I think what they call American Arms and if you send two people out there it’s just not enough,” a friend of Madeline who did not wish to be named told KIMT3 News.

The Winona Police Department has requested assistance from neighbouring authorities in Wilson Township and Hillsdale Township.

“It’s just draining for me and the family and some of the friends here. They’re just over the questions, you know? ‘What was happening, what was she doing?’ It’s just not going to help find her.”

Hundreds to join mass search for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury — live updates

Kingsbury was last seen in Winona, Minnesota, on 31 March

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Birmingplumb]

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All the volunteers checking in to help. Thank you, fellow Minnesotans. <3

The Good people of Minnesota--God's Speed