Madeline Kingsbury missing — live: Hundreds join mass search for Winona mother as family ‘harassed’
Hundreds of people have joined a mass search for Madeline Kingsbury, the Minnesota mother-of-two who went missing under suspicious circumstances one week ago.
Ms Kingsbury, 26, vanished in Winona on 31 March shortly after she dropped her children off at daycare with their father.
The father, who has not been described specifically by police as her husband, said they returned home and he departed for work in her van at around 10am — marking the last time he saw her.
Alarm bells were raised when Ms Kingsbury failed to pick the children up from daycare that afternoon, which police described as “extremely out of character for her”.
Her disappearance has been labeled “involuntary and suspicious”.
Local law enforcement agencies organised a mass search for Friday morning — with a sign-up sheet showing nearly 1,000 volunteer slots filled.
It comes as the official Facebook page for the case put out a stern warning against harassing members of Ms Kingsbury’s family, who have offered a $50,000 reward for information on her whereabouts.
Almost 2,000 turn out for search, second planned for Saturday
21:54 , Oliver O'Connell
Nearly 2,000 people came out to assist in the search for Madeline Kingsbury on Friday and now authorities are organising another mass search for Maddi for Saturday, ABC 6 reports.
“First and foremost—Thank you to all the volunteers, fire departments and first responders who aided in the search today. There was a large amount of area searched and we had over 1,860 volunteers in the two search areas.“
Ben Klinger, Winona County Emergency Management Coordinator
If you are willing to volunteer, registration will be from 9am – 11am at either:
Winona County -Goodview Fire Department, 4135 5th St, Winona MN
Fillmore County Rushford-Peterson School, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford MN.
Volunteers will be assigned and bussed to the search areas.
What do we know about Madeline’s last movements?
21:45 , Oliver O'Connell
Winona police have offered scant details about the day of Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance.
What we do know is that Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped their two children – aged two and five – off at daycare at around 8am on 31 March.
At around 8.15am, the mother-of-two returned to her home.
Her whereabouts after this time remain a mystery.
She failed to show up for work – something that police said was “very unlike her” – and her cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing that morning were all found inside the home.
The father of her children told investigators that he left Ms Kingsbury’s home at around 10am that morning, driving off in her 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
He said that he returned later that day and found Ms Kingsbury wasn’t home.
Friends and family members tried to contact the 26-year-old that day but couldn’t get hold of her.
Again, police said this was unusual behaviour for her.
“Based on all this we believe Madeline’s disappearance is involuntary, suspicious and we’re all concerned for her safety,” said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams.
Megan Kingsbury asks public to spread the word about missing sister
21:00 , Oliver O'Connell
Megan Kingsbury posted a TikTok on Wednesday with updates about the search for her missing sister Madeline.
Megan said she, relatives and family friends have been driving through Winona County, where Madeline lived, and Fillmore County.
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office previously requested assistance from residents in Winona and nearby townships to search their property.
No persons of interest in Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
20:15 , Oliver O’Connell
Winona police have said that there are currently no suspects and no persons of interest in the case.
However, they appear to be focusing on the movements of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan – and are asking for the public’s help in tracing its journeys on the day of her disappearance.
Chief Tom Williams confirmed that the vehicle is not missing and that both the van and Ms Kingsbury’s home have been searched.
Surveillance footage has captured a vehicle matching the description of the van was captured driving from the home along highways and through Winona County and Fillmore County before heading back to the house.
After the vehicle returned home, it is not believed to have gone anywhere else.
During Thursday’s press release, police refused to say who was driving the van.
“That is not information we can share at this time,” they said.
The police chief said that there is “nothing to indicate that she left the residence on foot or in another vehicle”.
The two children are safe and there does not appear to be any threat to the public, police said.
Law enforcement ask people to check properties and security footage
20:00 , Oliver O'Connell
WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement officials are updating the search for 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, a mother of 2 from Winona who disappeared March 31. https://t.co/6epAQJ6UAA
— KARE 11 (@kare11) April 7, 2023
Massive search continues
19:47 , Oliver O'Connell
A massive search of the area is underway today. Volunteers continue to show up to help, many who don’t know Kingsbury but felt compelled to assist.
The Winona Police Chief said today “We remain very hopeful we’ll bring [Madeline] back home to her family” pic.twitter.com/3VvBvVhDA7— Callan Gray (@CallanGrayNews) April 7, 2023
Family offers $50K Reward for information regarding Madeline’s whereabouts
19:30 , Oliver O'Connell
Madeline Kingsbury’s elder sister, Megan, addressed the media on Wednesday and announced a $50,000 reward for information on the missing mother’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.”
ICYMI: What happened to Madeline Kingsbury?
18:45 , Oliver O'Connell
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two children, was last seen on 31 March.
According to the police, Ms Kingsbury and her husband returned to their home in Winona after dropping off their kids at daycare on Friday.
The husband said he left for work in Ms Kingsbury’s van, around 10am local time, and returned later in the day only to find his wife gone.
Ms Kingsbury did not show up for work that day or respond to “numerous” calls and messages from friends and family. She also failed to pick up her children from daycare that afternoon, which the police said was “extremely out of character for her”.
Huge turnout for mass search
18:00 , Oliver O'Connell
Tremendous turnout this morning for the mass search of missing Madeline Kingsbury in Rushford. Info on signing up for the search: https://t.co/6zdtMCH7wh pic.twitter.com/eZe0kEM8fX
— R-P TROJANS Activities (@RPTrojansJLoney) April 7, 2023
Volunteer search leaders warn against family harassment
17:15 , Oliver O'Connell
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.”
Madeline Kingsbury’s loved ones continue desperate search
16:30 , Oliver O'Connell
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.”
What do we know about Madeline’s last movements?
15:45 , Oliver O'Connell
Winona police have offered scant details about the day of Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance.
What we do know is that Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped their two children – aged two and five – off at daycare at around 8am on 31 March.
At around 8.15am, the mother-of-two returned to her home.
Her whereabouts after this time remain a mystery.
She failed to show up for work – something that police said was “very unlike her” – and her cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing that morning were all found inside the home.
The father of her children told investigators that he left Ms Kingsbury’s home at around 10am that morning, driving off in her 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
He said that he returned later that day and found Ms Kingsbury wasn’t home.
Friends and family members tried to contact the 26-year-old that day but couldn’t get hold of her.
Again, police said this was unusual behaviour for her.
“Based on all this we believe Madeline’s disappearance is involuntary, suspicious and we’re all concerned for her safety,” said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams.
Maps show areas of priority in search for Madeline Kingsbury
15:00 , Oliver O'Connell
The Winona Police Department has requested assistance from neighbouring authorities in the search for missing mother-of-two Madeline Kinsley, 26.
The department has also asked residents in the City of Winona, Wilson Township, and Hillsdale Township to search their acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for “anything suspicious” that may help find Madeline.
A map of priority areas was shared by the law enforcement agency on Wednesday.
Family release photos of Madeline Kingsbury’s tattoos
14:20 , Megan Sheets
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.
Daycare drop-off, a blue van and missing mother-of-two: What we know about Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
14:00 , Andrea Blanco
Mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury has not been seen for a week.
Now, investigators are honing in on the last known travels of her minivan.
The Independent’s Rachel Sharp reports:
What we know about missing mother Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
Search for Madeline Kingsbury could draw nearly 1,000 volunteers
13:30 , Megan Sheets
A mass search for missing Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury is expected to see a stunning volunteer turnout today, as nearly 1,000 sign-up slots have been filled.
Authorities from several law enforcement agencies near Winona organised the search beginning at XXam local time Friday. It is slated to last eight hours and cover specific areas identified by investigators as priorities.
A sign-up website has seen at least 990 people sign up across two four-hour slots as of Friday morning.
The website cautions: “Volunteers need to dress appropriately, be able to walk long distances and in rough terrain.”
The Winona Police Department previously released maps showing the priority areas of the search.
The department has also asked residents in the City of Winona, Wilson Township, and Hillsdale Township to search their acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for “anything suspicious” that may help find Madeline.
Madeline Kingsbury’s sister pleads for her safe return
13:00 , Andrea Blanco
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.”
Winona Police asks public to report sightings of Madelin’s blue minivan
12:00 , Andrea Blanco
Winona Police said that there are currently no suspects and no persons of interest.
However, they appear to be focusing on the movements of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan – and are asking for the public’s help in tracing its journeys on the day of her disappearance.
Chief Williams confirmed that the vehicle is not missing and that both the van and Ms Kingsbury’s home have been searched.
Winona Police and Madeline Kingsbury’s family held a press conference
Surveillance footage has captured a vehicle matching the description of the van was captured driving from the home along highways and through Winona County and Fillmore County before heading back to the house.
After the vehicle returned home, it is not believed to have gone anywhere else.
During Thursday’s press release, police refused to say who was driving the van.
“That is not information we can share at this time,” they said.
The police chief said that there is “nothing to indicate that she left the residence on foot or in another vehicle”.
The two children are safe and there does not appear to be any threat to the public, police said.
Volunteer search leaders warn against family harassment
11:46 , Megan Sheets
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.”
Madeline Kingsbury’s loved ones continue desperate search
11:00 , Andrea Blanco
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.”
WATCH: Winona Police hold press conference in disappearance of mother-of-two Madelin Kingsbury
10:00 , Andrea Blanco
What do we know about Madeline’s last movements?
09:00 , Andrea Blanco
Winona police have offered scant details about the day of Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance.
What we do know is that Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped their two children – aged two and five – off at daycare at around 8am on 31 March.
At around 8.15am, the mother-of-two returned to her home.
Her whereabouts after this time remain a mystery.
She failed to show up for work – something that police said was “very unlike her” – and her cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing that morning were all found inside the home.
The father of her children told investigators that he left Ms Kingsbury’s home at around 10am that morning, driving off in her 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
He said that he returned later that day and found Ms Kingsbury wasn’t home.
Friends and family members tried to contact the 26-year-old that day but couldn’t get hold of her.
Again, police said this was unusual behaviour for her.
“Based on all this we believe Madeline’s disappearance is involuntary, suspicious and we’re all concerned for her safety,” said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams.
Maps show areas of priority in search for Madeline Kingsbury
08:00 , Andrea Blanco
The Winona Police Department has requested assistance from neighbouring authorities in the search for missing mother-of-two Madeline Kinsley, 26.
The department has also asked residents in the City of Winona, Wilson Township, and Hillsdale Township to search their acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for “anything suspicious” that may help find Madeline.
A map of priority areas was shared by the law enforcement agency on Wednesday.
Mass search for Madeline scheduled for Friday
07:00 , Andrea Blanco
The Winona Police Department has asked residents of the area to sign up for an organised mass search for Madeline on Friday.
Megan Kingsbury asks public to spread the word about missing sister
06:00 , Andrea Blanco
Megan Kingsbury posted a TikTok on Wednesday with updates about the search for her missing sister Madeline.
Megan said she, relatives and family friends have been driving through Winona County, where Madeline lived, and Fillmore County.
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office previously requested assistance from residents in Winona and nearby townships to search their property.
No persons of interest in Madelin Kingsbury’s dissapearance
05:00 , Andrea Blanco
Winona police have said that there are currently no suspects and no persons of interest in the case.
However, they appear to be focusing on the movements of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan – and are asking for the public’s help in tracing its journeys on the day of her disappearance.
Chief Tom Williams confirmed that the vehicle is not missing and that both the van and Ms Kingsbury’s home have been searched.
Surveillance footage has captured a vehicle matching the description of the van was captured driving from the home along highways and through Winona County and Fillmore County before heading back to the house.
After the vehicle returned home, it is not believed to have gone anywhere else.
During Thursday’s press release, police refused to say who was driving the van.
“That is not information we can share at this time,” they said.
The police chief said that there is “nothing to indicate that she left the residence on foot or in another vehicle”.
The two children are safe and there does not appear to be any threat to the public, police said.
This is everything we know about Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
03:00 , Andrea Blanco
Mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury has not been seen for a week.
Now, investigators are honing in on the last known travels of her minivan.
The Independent’s Rachel Sharp reports:
What we know about missing mother Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
Family offers $50K Reward for information regarding Madeline’s whereabouts
01:30 , Andrea Blanco
Madeline Kingsbury’s elder sister, Megan, addressed the media on Wednesday and announced a $50,000 reward for information on the missing mother’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.”
Watch the full press conference where Megan Kingsbury gave her plea below:
ICYMI: What happened to Madeline Kingsbury?
Friday 7 April 2023 00:00 , Andrea Blanco
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two children, was last seen on 31 March.
According to the police, Ms Kingsbury and her husband returned to their home in Winona after dropping off their kids at daycare on Friday.
The husband said he left for work in Ms Kingsbury’s van, around 10am local time, and returned later in the day only to find his wife gone.
Ms Kingsbury did not show up for work that day or respond to “numerous” calls and messages from friends and family. She also failed to pick up her children from daycare that afternoon, which the police said was “extremely out of character for her”.
Madeline Kingsbury vanishes before children’s school pickup
Thursday 6 April 2023 23:00 , Andrea Blanco
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two children, was last seen on 31 March.
According to the police, Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children returned to their home in Winona after dropping off the kids at daycare on Friday.
The father said he left for work in Ms Kingsbury’s van, around 10am local time, and returned later in the day only to find his wife gone.
Ms Kingsbury did not show up for work that day or respond to “numerous” calls and messages from friends and family. She also failed to pick up her children from daycare that afternoon, which the police said was “extremely out of character for her”.
The Independent’s Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has more:
Family of missing Madeline Kingsbury offer $50k reward in mysterious disappearance
Community rallies around loved ones of Madeline Kingsbury
Thursday 6 April 2023 22:32 , Andrea Blanco
Friends and family members of missing mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury have opened up about the desperate search to find her.
“She’s the person that everybody likes,” a friend of Ms Kingsbury who asked not to be identified told KIMT3 News.
“There’s nothing about her that you can hate or dislike. I’m honestly shocked by the amount of people she has touched in her life.”
The friend also told the network that it was extremely unusual for Ms Kingsbury not to answer her phone.
“The first red flag was is that the van was backed in, because she’s a terrible driver and anybody will tell you that.”
‘Devoted mother’ Madeline Kingsbury vanishes
Thursday 6 April 2023 22:01 , Andrea Blanco
Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen on the morning of 31 March in Winona, Minnesota.
Authorities say she and her husband dropped their two children off at daycare at around 8am.
Then, her husband says they returned home before he left for work in her dark blue Chrysler minivan at around 10am.
When he returned home that afternoon, the husband said Ms Kingsbury was nowhere to be found.
The mother had failed to turn up to her work that day and also didn’t go to pick up her children at daycare.
Her disappearance has been labeled “involuntary and suspicious” and investigators say there is reason to fear for her safety as the search nears its second week.
No suspects have been identified and the case is being treated as a missing person with the possibility of foul play.
Ms Kingsbury is described as 5’4” with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Read more:
Family of missing Madeline Kingsbury offer $50k reward in mysterious disappearance
Massive search for Madeline Kingsbury underway
Thursday 6 April 2023 21:40 , Andrea Blanco
A huge multi-agency search is under way to find the missing mother and bring her home safe.
Search teams have been looking near her home and along the highways that the van was seen travelling along for clues as to her whereabouts.
Police said officials have searched on foot, in vehicles, by water and by air.
“No stone is being left unturned and we’re using every tool at our disposal,” the police chief said.
Investigators are asking residents in both Winona County and Fillmore County to check their home security cameras for any signs of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan “driving by or stopping”. Even if there is nothing in the footage, police are urging residents not to delete footage captured from 31 March to 1 April.
Residents and landowners in the City of Winona, Wilson Township, and Hillsdale Township are also asked to search their acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for anything suspicious such as “signs of a disturbance”.
As the police chief said: “Your information might be the final piece that brings Maddie home.”
Ms Kinsgbury’s sister Megan also made an emotional appeal to the public for help, offering a $50,000 reward for information as she said “family is everything to her”.
At the moment, police say they are looking into “all possibilities as to what happened” to the mother-of-two but have not ruled out foul play.
Chief Williams said the case is being investigated as a “missing person but also as foul play based on the totality of evidence”.
Winona Police asks public to report sightings of Madelin’s blue mini van
Thursday 6 April 2023 21:20 , Andrea Blanco
Winona Police said that there are currently no suspects and no persons of interest.
However they appear to be focusing on the movements of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan – and are asking for the public’s help in tracing its journeys on the day of her disappearance.
Chief Williams confirmed that the vehicle is not missing and that both the van and Ms Kingsbury’s home have been searched.
Winona Police and Madeline Kingsbury’s family held a press conference
Surveillance footage has captured a vehicle matching the description of the van was captured driving from the home along highways and through Winona County and Fillmore County before heading back to the house.
After the vehicle returned home, it is not believed to have gone anywhere else.
During Thursday’s press release, police refused to say who was driving the van.
“That is not information we can share at this time,” they said.
The police chief said that there is “nothing to indicate that she left the residence on foot or in another vehicle”.
The two children are safe and there does not appear to be any threat to the public, police said.
Madelin Kingsbury’s last known movements
Thursday 6 April 2023 21:03 , Andrea Blanco
Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped their two children – aged two and five – off at daycare at around 8am, Winona Police said.
At around 8.15am, the mother-of-two returned to her home.
Her whereabouts after this time remain a mystery.
She failed to show up for work – something that police said was “very unlike her” – and her cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing that morning were all found inside the home.
The father of her children told investigators that he left Ms Kingsbury’s home at around 10am that morning, driving off in her 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
Madeline Kingsbury’s family have offered a $50,000 reward for information on her whereabouts
He said that he returned later that day and found Ms Kingsbury wasn’t home.
Friends and family members tried to contact the 26-year-old that day but couldn’t get hold of her.
Again, police said this was unusual behaviour for her.
“Based on all this we believe Madeline’s disappearance is involuntary, suspicious and we’re all concerned for her safety,” said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams.
Mass search for Madeline search underway
Thursday 6 April 2023 20:40 , Andrea Blanco
The Winona Police Department has asked residents of the area to sign up for an organised mass search for Madeline on Friday.
Family of missing Madeline Kingsbury offer $50k reward after ‘dedicated mother’ vanishes before school pickup
Thursday 6 April 2023 20:20 , Andrea Blanco
The sister of a Minnesota woman who went missing last week under “suspicious” circumstances has appealed for help from members of the public.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two children, was last seen on 31 March.
According to the police, Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children returned to their home in Winona after dropping off the kids at daycare on Friday.
The Independent’s Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has more:
Family of missing Madeline Kingsbury offer $50k reward in mysterious disappearance
Desperate search for mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury continues
Thursday 6 April 2023 20:00 , Andrea Blanco
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.”
Daycare drop-off, a blue van and missing mother-of-two: What we know about Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
Thursday 6 April 2023 19:40 , Andrea Blanco
Mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury has not been seen for a week.
Now, investigators are honing in on the last known travels of her minivan.
The Independent’s Rachel Sharp reports:
What we know about missing mother Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance
Maps show areas of priority in search for Madeline Kingsbury
Thursday 6 April 2023 19:20 , Andrea Blanco
The Winona Police Department has requested assistance from neighbouring authorities in the search for missing mother-of-two Madeline Kinsley, 26.
The department has also asked residents in the City of Winona, Wilson Township, and Hillsdale Township to search their acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for “anything suspicious” that may help find Madeline.
A map of priority areas was shared by the law enforcement agency on Wednesday
Madeline Kingsbury’s asks public to spread the word about missing sister
Thursday 6 April 2023 19:00 , Andrea Blanco
Megan Kingsbury posted a TikTok on Wednesday with updates about the search for her missing sister Madeline.
Megan said she, relatives and family friends have been driving through Winona County, where Madeline lived, and Fillmore County.
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office previously requested assistance from residents in Winona and nearby townships to search their property
Police track Madeline’s blue minivan
Thursday 6 April 2023 18:40 , Megan Sheets
Winona police have said that there are currently no suspects and no persons of interest in the case.
However, they appear to be focusing on the movements of Ms Kingsbury’s minivan – and are asking for the public’s help in tracing its journeys on the day of her disappearance.
Chief Tom Williams confirmed that the vehicle is not missing and that both the van and Ms Kingsbury’s home have been searched.
Surveillance footage has captured a vehicle matching the description of the van was captured driving from the home along highways and through Winona County and Fillmore County before heading back to the house.
After the vehicle returned home, it is not believed to have gone anywhere else.
During Thursday’s press release, police refused to say who was driving the van.
“That is not information we can share at this time,” they said.
The police chief said that there is “nothing to indicate that she left the residence on foot or in another vehicle”.
The two children are safe and there does not appear to be any threat to the public, police said.
What we know about Madeline’s last movements
Thursday 6 April 2023 18:20 , Rachel Sharp
Winona police have offered scant details about the day of Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance.
What we do know is that Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped their two children – aged two and five – off at daycare at around 8am on 31 March.
At around 8.15am, the mother-of-two returned to her home.
Her whereabouts after this time remain a mystery.
She failed to show up for work – something that police said was “very unlike her” – and her cellphone, wallet, ID and the jacket she was wearing that morning were all found inside the home.
The father of her children told investigators that he left Ms Kingsbury’s home at around 10am that morning, driving off in her 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
He said that he returned later that day and found Ms Kingsbury wasn’t home.
Friends and family members tried to contact the 26-year-old that day but couldn’t get hold of her.
Again, police said this was unusual behaviour for her.
“Based on all this we believe Madeline’s disappearance is involuntary, suspicious and we’re all concerned for her safety,” said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams.
Madison Kingsley’s family offer $50K reward for information about her whereabouts
Thursday 6 April 2023 18:02 , Andrea Blanco
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.”
ICYMI: What happened to Madeline Kingsbury?
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:58 , Andrea Blanco
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two children, was last seen on 31 March.
According to the police, Ms Kingsbury and her husband returned to their home in Winona after dropping off their kids at daycare on Friday.
The husband said he left for work in Ms Kingsbury’s van, around 10am local time, and returned later in the day only to find his wife gone.
Ms Kingsbury did not show up for work that day or respond to “numerous” calls and messages from friends and family. She also failed to pick up her children from daycare that afternoon, which the police said was “extremely out of character for her”.
Winona authorities ask public for help in the search
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:30 , Megan Sheets
The Winona Police Department put out a plea for the public’s help in locating Madeline Kingsbury on Wednesday, five days after she vanished.
The request, posted to the department’s Facebook page, was directed at residents and landowners in Winona, Wilson Township and Hillsdale Township.
“We are asking that you search your acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for anything suspicious that may help find Madeline,” the department said.
The post includes maps marked with areas of priority in the search.
“This is the most specific search area that law enforcement has identified at this time,” police said. “Please also continue to check video cameras, doorbell cameras, or trail cameras for footage of a dark colored Chrysler Town and Country van travelling through the area between 8 am on March 31st, and 4 pm on April 1st.”
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Winona Police Department at 507-457-6302. Anonymous tips can be submitted through www.crimestoppersmn.org or at 800-222-8477.
Family offers $50,000 reward for information
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:20 , Megan Sheets
Madeline Kingsbury’s elder sister, Megan, addressed the media on Wednesday and announced a $50,000 reward for information on the missing mother’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.”
Watch the full press conference where Megan Kingsbury gave her plea below:
‘Devoted mother’ Madeline Kingsbury vanishes
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:15 , Megan Sheets
Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen on the morning of 31 March in Winona, Minnesota.
Authorities say she and her husband dropped their two children off at daycare at around 8am.
Then, her husband says they returned home before he left for work in her dark blue Chrysler minivan at around 10am.
When he returned home that afternoon, the husband said Ms Kingsbury was nowhere to be found.
The mother had failed to turn up to her work that day and also didn’t go to pick up her children at daycare.
Her disappearance has been labeled “involuntary and suspicious” and investigators say there is reason to fear for her safety as the search nears its second week.
No suspects have been identified and the case is being treated as a missing person with the possibility of foul play.
Ms Kingsbury is described as 5’4” with brown hair and hazel eyes.
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