Global Courant 2023-04-27 14:43:43
Minnesota authorities are seeking additional information from specific property owners in the search for Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two who has not been seen or heard from since March 31.
Winona police and the county’s emergency manager on Wednesday asked property owners in Winona and Fillmore counties to report old pre-1925 wells, old farms, old windmills or windmill bases, and sinkholes accessible by car.
Police said the above information could lead to new searches as those details are not included in the available records, adding that the request is part of “ongoing efforts to find Maddi and bring her home”.
Kingsbury disappeared in the morning of Friday, March 31, after dropping her two children off at the nursery with their father around 8:00 am. since.
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Madeline Kingsbury, 26, a Minnesota mom, was last seen around 8 a.m. on March 31, dropping off her kids at daycare. (Madeline Kingsbury/Facebook)
In addition to Wednesday’s request for information, Winona Police asked property owners in Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties who authorized property searches to display a blue check mark in a readily visible location.
“Volunteers will only be looking for Maddi, signs of disturbances or anything unusual,” a statement said.
Police said volunteers searching the properties will not enter homes or buildings and will follow all property notices and state and local laws. Volunteers will also confirm with the homeowner that the search can take place.
Once the search is complete, a blue ribbon will be tied around the mailbox or property post to indicate that the area has been checked. Property owners who have already agreed to house searches but have not received a ribbon can hang out the blue ribbon themselves.
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Minnesota mom Madeline Kingsbury, 26, has been missing since the morning of Friday, March 31. (Winona, Minnesota Police Department)
Volunteers are free to join the search for Kingsbury at will, but police have stated that safety is their top priority.
“Please do not search alone, do not search in dangerous areas and do not enter the water,” Winona PD wrote. “We don’t want anyone to get lost or injured, which would also drain resources from our search for Maddi.”
The community in and around Winona has come out in droves to search for Madeline, and their coordinated efforts continue through Facebook groups such as Find Madeline Kingsburywhich has more than 18,000 followers.
“The community around our family, from the volunteer seekers on the ground and event organizers to the prayer prayers, has been indescribable, humble and awe-inspiring,” said Stephen Kingsbury, Madeline’s brother. “It’s hard to imagine how it could ever be answered. Our gratitude to everyone involved in our efforts to bring our sister/daughter/mother home will never fade.”
Law enforcement and first responders in and around Winona, Minnesota continue their search for Madeline Kingsbury. (Winona County Emergency Management)
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In an earlier Fox News Digital report, Winona Police Chief Tom Williams said Kingsbury’s disappearance is “suspicious” and “involuntary,” but details about a potential suspect have not yet been released.
On Wednesday, authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing and police are “unwilling at this time to identify any suspect or person of interest.”
Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline’s two young children, was the last person to see her alive. Fravel was noticeably absent from a press conference about her case and remained silent about her disappearance until 12 days later when he released a prepared statement through his attorney.
Missing mother-of-two Madeline Kingsbury (left) and her children’s father Adam Fravel (right). (Facebook)
“Over the course of the past 12 days, my family and I have been subject to a myriad of allegations related to the disappearance of my children’s mother,” Fravel said. “I had nothing to do with Maddi’s disappearance.”
On April 4, Fravel was described as “uncooperative” during an alleged standoff with social workers and police trying to take custody of the children because he has no custodial rights, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
“At one point (Fravel) took the youngest child to the residence and locked the door, despite being told the children were in the care and custody of Winona County,” claims a petition from Winona County Health and Human Services. A social worker also reported hearing Fravel yell expletives while at home.
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Winona police also reiterated that a $50,000 reward is available for information leading to Kingsbury’s whereabouts. Tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at crimestoppersmn.org.
Property owners with information to report can send details to [email protected].
Fox News Digital’s Chris Eberhart contributed to this report.
