MADELINE KINGSBURY: State of Minnesota vs. Adam Fravel for murder *GUILTY*

Police believe missing Winona woman’s disappearance ‘involuntary and suspicious’

A $50,000 reward is now being offered for any information on Kingsbury’s whereabouts.

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Police believe missing Winona woman’s disappearance ‘involuntary and suspicious’​

Madeline Kingsbury, 26, has been missing since the morning of March 31 when she was last seen at her home in Winona. She was supposed to show up for work that morning but didn’t. Numerous calls and messages from friends and family went unanswered.

A $50,000 reward is now being offered for any information on Kingsbury’s whereabouts.

During the course of the investigation, Winona police know that Kingsbury returned to her residence in Winona after dropping her kids off at daycare around 8:15 a.m. on March 31 in a 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The father of Kingsbury’s children said he left in her minivan around 10 a.m. and when he returned later in the day, she was not home.

Police believe a similar van was seen driving on County Road 12 and Highway 43 in Winona County and then southbound on Highway 43 through the eastern part of Fillmore County. Later, a van similar to Kingsbury’s drove back towards Winona on Highway 43. This occurred during the timeframe of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Police said the van has been parked in her residence since 1:30 p.m. on March 31 and they are not currently looking for the van.

Authorities located her phone, the jacket she wore earlier that morning and her wallet inside the home.

Nothing to date indicates that Kingsbury left on foot or in another vehicle.

Winona Police believe Kingsbury’s disappearance is suspicious and involuntary.

Law enforcement have searched near her residence and along Highway 43 in both Winona and Fillmore counties.

Winona Police have been assisted by other agencies and volunteers. Search efforts included people on foot, in vehicles, on water and air.


Media - MADELINE KINGSBURY: Missing from Winona, MN - 31 March 2023 - Age 26

 

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Madeline Kingsbury: Court denies custody rights to father of missing woman's children

A judge ordered the two children of missing Winona, Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury to remain in the care of social services as their father, Adam Fravel, does not have legal custody, according to court records.

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By Katie Wermus
Published April 13, 2023 2:52PM
Updated 7:27PM

WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A judge ordered the two children of missing Winona, Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury to remain in the care of social services as their father, Adam Fravel, does not have legal custody, according to court records.

A petition for children in need of protection services was filed in Winona County Court on April 6 after it was discovered the children’s father did not have custodial rights of their 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son. Maddi was deemed an endangered missing person on March 31 and no known alternative arrangements were made for the care of her children, court records state.

According to a court petition, the Winona Police Department notified the Winona County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) on April 4 for a 72-hour hold on Maddi's children since her whereabouts are unknown and her disappearance may have been "Involuntary and suspicious."

Social workers and law enforcement officials tried to implement the 72-hour hold at Fravel’s parent's house, where the children were staying. However, Fravel and his family allegedly did not cooperate with officials and refused to permit social workers to meet with the children, according to the petition.

At one point, Fravel took his 2-year-old son inside the house and locked the door. Social workers reported hearing Fravel "shouting expletives" while he was inside with his son, the petition alleges.

Fravel and his family contacted an attorney claiming they were advised to take the children inside the house to prevent them from being taken away. Eventually, Fravel handed over the two children to social services but was "unwilling" to grab their belongings, so they left their grandparent's house with only the clothes they were wearing, the petition states.

Fravel denied the allegations made in the court order including claims that "the children’s health, safety, or welfare would be immediately endangered if the children were released to the care of the custodial parent."

The case was brought before a judge on April 7 as an emergency protective care hearing and the judge issued a decision on April 12 that the children would not be released into Fravel’s care at this time.

"The children shall remain in their current placement at this time as it is in their best interest" and the "care, custody and control [of the children] is transferred to Winona County Health and Human Services," the order reads in part.

The WCHHS will determine visitation rights between the children and Fravel. The judge scheduled a pre-trial hearing on May 15 with a trial set for June 6.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Madeline Kingsbury: Court denies custody rights to father of missing woman's children

A judge ordered the two children of missing Winona, Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury to remain in the care of social services as their father, Adam Fravel, does not have legal custody, according to court records.

www.fox9.com

By Katie Wermus
Published April 13, 2023 2:52PM
Updated 7:27PM

WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A judge ordered the two children of missing Winona, Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury to remain in the care of social services as their father, Adam Fravel, does not have legal custody, according to court records.

A petition for children in need of protection services was filed in Winona County Court on April 6 after it was discovered the children’s father did not have custodial rights of their 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son. Maddi was deemed an endangered missing person on March 31 and no known alternative arrangements were made for the care of her children, court records state.

According to a court petition, the Winona Police Department notified the Winona County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) on April 4 for a 72-hour hold on Maddi's children since her whereabouts are unknown and her disappearance may have been "Involuntary and suspicious."

Social workers and law enforcement officials tried to implement the 72-hour hold at Fravel’s parent's house, where the children were staying. However, Fravel and his family allegedly did not cooperate with officials and refused to permit social workers to meet with the children, according to the petition.

At one point, Fravel took his 2-year-old son inside the house and locked the door. Social workers reported hearing Fravel "shouting expletives" while he was inside with his son, the petition alleges.

Fravel and his family contacted an attorney claiming they were advised to take the children inside the house to prevent them from being taken away. Eventually, Fravel handed over the two children to social services but was "unwilling" to grab their belongings, so they left their grandparent's house with only the clothes they were wearing, the petition states.

Fravel denied the allegations made in the court order including claims that "the children’s health, safety, or welfare would be immediately endangered if the children were released to the care of the custodial parent."

The case was brought before a judge on April 7 as an emergency protective care hearing and the judge issued a decision on April 12 that the children would not be released into Fravel’s care at this time.

"The children shall remain in their current placement at this time as it is in their best interest" and the "care, custody and control [of the children] is transferred to Winona County Health and Human Services," the order reads in part.

The WCHHS will determine visitation rights between the children and Fravel. The judge scheduled a pre-trial hearing on May 15 with a trial set for June 6.

Well even though I don't think children being in the hands of strangers and not knowing what is going on is good for them, kudos to this judge. And I wouldn't doubt dad figured they would automatically be his with mom "gone". Which is often the case, how many times have we watched it and hated that they can't do anything about it. The fact he was not custodial gives them something to back it up I'm sure.

Think of Larry and Maya Millette and how long those children were in his care. Of course they were married so little could be done. So many cases where children are stuck with the likely offender after the offense.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Adam Fravel refused to hand Madeline Kingsbury’s children to authorities – live

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, has denied any involvement in her disappearance

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Missing Madeline Kingsbury – live: Father of Winona mom’s children refused to hand them to authorities​

The father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children refused to hand them over to authorities after he took custody of the children following the mother-of-two’s disapperance, according to court documents.

Five days after Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance on 31 March, the Winona County Health and Human Services learned that Adam Fravel does not have custodial rights to their children and social workers tried to take the children into a 72-hour hold, reported KTTC.

Mr Fravel and his family refused to cooperate with officials and took the youngest child into his home and locked them inside.

Ms Kingsbury’s sister has since said the children are “safe” and “doing well”.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Sister of Maddi Kingsbury updates case, shares details surrounding her disappearance

Megan Kingsbury says she and her family are waiting with "bated breath" until they learn where Maddi is, and the circumstances behind her disappearance.

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Sister of Maddi Kingsbury updates case, shares details surrounding her disappearance​

Friday marks 15 days since Winona resident and mother of two Madeline Kingsbury was last seen or heard from, a disappearance that has her family, friends and law enforcement both baffled and concerned as they try to find her.


Megan says her sister and the father of Madeline's two children, Adam Fravel, were no longer in a relationship and that Maddi was looking for another place to live. Megan wanted Madeline to move to the Twin Cities so they could be closer, but Maddi wanted the children to have frequent contact with their father. She believes there were plans to co-parent.

The last time the two communicated was March 31, when Maddi messaged Megan with a reaction to a funny vacation photo she had sent the night before. That was at 8:15 a.m., and Megan says it was the last time she heard from Maddi. At 6 p.m. that night her mother called, expressing concern that she couldn't reach Madeline. Megan tried to contact her sister repeatedly, and when she couldn't she contacted some of Maddi's friends around 7 p.m., who also expressed concerned.

"There were definitely alarm bells going off, because it was so unlike her," Megan explained.

Megan would not comment on the status of the investigation or Fravel's comments released through his attorney earlier this week insisting he was not involved in her disappearance, and has been facing a "myriad of accusations" about his possible involvement.


Megan told Raguse that authorities have not told the family anything specific about the status of those searches, but said volunteers will go out this weekend, some on horseback.

"Of course we're hopeful that we're gonna find her," Megan reflected. "It's not so much a question of if, it's when, it's really hard the longer it goes on, two weeks, but the hope is obviously still there. It's just a struggle to keep positivity about it sometimes."

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Missing Madeline Kingsbury: Dive teams, K9s searching for Winona mom

Search and rescue crews, including K9s and dive teams, were out over the weekend as the search continues for Madeline Kingsbury.

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Missing Madeline Kingsbury: Dive teams, K9s searching for Winona mom​

Search and rescue crews, including K9s and dive teams, were out over the weekend as the search continues for Madeline Kingsbury.

The Winona County Emergency Management posted on Facebook on April 15 that search and rescue teams from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin joined the effort, noting it's an example of one of multiple search operations conducted last week.

"We encourage the public to continue checking your properties and being alert when out hiking, hunting, and fishing," Winona County Emergency Management said. Those who have searched areas can report the areas searched via email to search@co.winona.mn.us

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Sister Reveals New Details About What Happened in Moments Leading Up to Minnesota Mom's Disappearance

In an eye-opening interview, the sister of missing Minnesota mother Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury revealed new details surrounding her sister’s mysterious disappearance now entering its third week without answers.

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Madeline Kingsbury's Sister Says Missing Minn. Mom Was Trying to Move Out of House Shared With Ex​

In an eye-opening interview, the sister of missing Minnesota mother Madeline "Maddi" Kingsbury revealed new details surrounding her sister's mysterious disappearance now entering its third week without answers.


Megan Kingsbury said her sister was in the process of trying to move out of the home she shared with the father of her two children, whom she was no longer dating.

The morning of her disappearance, Kingsbury and her ex both dropped their children off at daycare, which Kingsbury's family said did not appear to be unusual, based on interviews police conducted with the daycare's owner.

Police said Kingsbury, who often worked from home, didn't arrive for work that morning as she usually does.


Family members said Kingsbury would not have disappeared on her own and had big plans for her future, being in grad school and looking at a possible promotion in her field.

"She definitely had some plans to get to some higher places," Megan Kingsbury said.

While she was searching for a new place to live, family said Kingsbury was looking to stay in the Winona area so her children could still see their dad.

"She didn't want to necessarily take them away from anybody," Megan Kingsbury said.


A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Kingsbury's whereabouts.

 

[Kimster]

Sister Reveals New Details About What Happened in Moments Leading Up to Minnesota Mom's Disappearance

In an eye-opening interview, the sister of missing Minnesota mother Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury revealed new details surrounding her sister’s mysterious disappearance now entering its third week without answers.

www.nbcchicago.com

Madeline Kingsbury's Sister Says Missing Minn. Mom Was Trying to Move Out of House Shared With Ex​

In an eye-opening interview, the sister of missing Minnesota mother Madeline "Maddi" Kingsbury revealed new details surrounding her sister's mysterious disappearance now entering its third week without answers.


Megan Kingsbury said her sister was in the process of trying to move out of the home she shared with the father of her two children, whom she was no longer dating.

The morning of her disappearance, Kingsbury and her ex both dropped their children off at daycare, which Kingsbury's family said did not appear to be unusual, based on interviews police conducted with the daycare's owner.

Police said Kingsbury, who often worked from home, didn't arrive for work that morning as she usually does.


Family members said Kingsbury would not have disappeared on her own and had big plans for her future, being in grad school and looking at a possible promotion in her field.

"She definitely had some plans to get to some higher places," Megan Kingsbury said.

While she was searching for a new place to live, family said Kingsbury was looking to stay in the Winona area so her children could still see their dad.

"She didn't want to necessarily take them away from anybody," Megan Kingsbury said.


A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Kingsbury's whereabouts.

That’s the most dangerous time. Trying to get away.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Father of Madeline Kingsbury's children not speaking to missing woman's family

Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mom of two, went missing from her Winona, Minnesota, home on March 31 "involuntary" and under "suspicious" circumstances, according to police.

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Published April 18, 2023 12:28pm EDT
By Chris Eberhart

The father of Madeline Kingsbury's children has not spoken to the missing Minnesota woman's family since her "involuntary" disappearance more than three weeks ago, her family told Fox News Digital.

Kingsbury, 26, has not been seen or heard from since she dropped off her kids at daycare with the children's father, Adam Fravel, around 8 a.m. on March 31, and she sent her sister a "goofy" text around 8:15 a.m. the same day.

Fravel maintained his innocence in a prepared statement through his lawyer last week, but the Kingsbury family has not heard from him since news broke about Kingsbury's disappearance, her aunt Rebecca Jacobson said on Tuesday.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Property owners asked to identify ground to be searched; Root River search planned for Madeline Kingsbury

Property owners who want to help with the searching for Madeline Kingsbury are encouraged to put blue check marks on their property window to allow people to search their property.

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Property owners asked to identify ground to be searched; Root River search planned for Madeline Kingsbury​

Property owners who want to help with the search for Madeline Kingsbury are encouraged to put blue check marks on their property window to allow people to search their property.

"Volunteers are ONLY looking for Madeline and/or signs of possible disturbances/anything out of the ordinary that could potentially lead to locating Maddi," according to a Facebook post in the group Finding Madeline Kingsbury.

Property owners who have had their property searched are also encouraged to wrap blue ribbons around their mailboxes to signal to volunteers not to double-search a property.

Teams have searched on foot, in the water and in helicopters, with sonar, submersibles and dog teams. Family and friends also plan searches throughout the area through the Facebook page. The group reminds people never to search alone, to stay off private property and to stay safe and hydrated.

The group has also cautioned people against search on or near the Mississippi River this week due to the high water levels.

As thousands have aided in the search for Kingsbury, the Winona Police Department is also asking property owners to look for anything unusual or out of place on their property.

"The changing weather conditions might reveal new signs that weren't there before. If you find anything concerning, call your local law enforcement agency," the police department said in a statement.

A search of Root River is also scheduled to being conducted on April 23, 2023, by volunteers.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Property owners asked to identify ground to be searched; Root River search planned for Madeline Kingsbury

Property owners who want to help with the searching for Madeline Kingsbury are encouraged to put blue check marks on their property window to allow people to search their property.

www.postbulletin.com

Property owners asked to identify ground to be searched; Root River search planned for Madeline Kingsbury​

Property owners who want to help with the search for Madeline Kingsbury are encouraged to put blue check marks on their property window to allow people to search their property.

"Volunteers are ONLY looking for Madeline and/or signs of possible disturbances/anything out of the ordinary that could potentially lead to locating Maddi," according to a Facebook post in the group Finding Madeline Kingsbury.

Property owners who have had their property searched are also encouraged to wrap blue ribbons around their mailboxes to signal to volunteers not to double-search a property.

Teams have searched on foot, in the water and in helicopters, with sonar, submersibles and dog teams. Family and friends also plan searches throughout the area through the Facebook page. The group reminds people never to search alone, to stay off private property and to stay safe and hydrated.

The group has also cautioned people against search on or near the Mississippi River this week due to the high water levels.

As thousands have aided in the search for Kingsbury, the Winona Police Department is also asking property owners to look for anything unusual or out of place on their property.

"The changing weather conditions might reveal new signs that weren't there before. If you find anything concerning, call your local law enforcement agency," the police department said in a statement.

A search of Root River is also scheduled to being conducted on April 23, 2023, by volunteers.

Old Miss crosses my mind all of the time with this case. It is probably because I know Winona to be on it. Best way, biggest river to get rid of a body though. Assuming he could access it and not be seen and what conditions were like at that time. We've had a lot of winter and were back to it again today (after 70s last week). I'm not near Winona but I mean the state and area.

 

[Mel70]

That guy is a moron. It seems obvious to me he is responsible. Items left behind, Moving out, Motive. Then not cooperating.

 

[GrandmaBear]

That guy is a moron. It seems obvious to me he is responsible. Items left behind, Moving out, Motive. Then not cooperating.

I agree. One of so many "not the brightest" criminals. This one was obvious from the start. Another dumb arse that took someone's life and will get nowhere having done so except to get a free home for life. Imo. One hopes. Moron.

 

[Mel70]

Yeah. Moron.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Heartbreaking clip.

Missing Minnesota mom Madeline Kingsbury sings to her baby in 2021 video | Fox News Video

Madeline Kingsbury, a Minnesota mom of two, has been missing since March 31. (Kingsbury Family)

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America Reports
April 22, 2023

Short video at link

 

[bestill]

I have been following Maddi's case on another forum and joined this one earlier this week. I am just starting to check the site out.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

I have been following Maddi's case on another forum and joined this one earlier this week. I am just starting to check the site out.

Welcome and thanks for joining us here!

 

[bestill]

Welcome and thanks for joining us here!

Thank you.

 

[Mel70]

I have been following Maddi's case on another forum and joined this one earlier this week. I am just starting to check the site out.

Welcome.

 

[Mel70]

I'm the crazy one with the big mouth. But I mean no harm to our guests or members.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I have been following Maddi's case on another forum and joined this one earlier this week. I am just starting to check the site out.

Welcome. Hope you enjoy it here.