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Suspect in Isadora Wengel Case Discloses Remains Location, Search Unsuccessful
Joshua Hite, charged with Wengel's murder, provided directions to investigators, but her body has not been found.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:22am
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The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Isadora Wengel deepens as investigators search in vain for her remains based on a suspect's disclosure.Fargo TodayJoshua Hite, the man charged in connection with the death of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, told investigators in a letter where he disposed of her remains, but a search of the location came up empty, according to court documents. Hite faces charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, and providing false information to law enforcement.
Why it matters
The inability to locate Wengel's remains despite Hite's disclosure adds further complexity to the case and leaves her family without closure. It also raises questions about the reliability of Hite's statements and the challenges investigators face in gathering physical evidence in missing persons cases.
The details
In the letter, Hite provided directions to a property in Underwood, Minnesota belonging to the family of one of his childhood friends. Investigators searched the location but did not find Wengel's remains. Hite told investigators that most of Wengel's remains were wrapped in plastic and placed in a black tote, while the remainder of her legs were in a garbage bag and disposed of in a dumpster at a local bar.
- On Feb. 12, 2026, Hite disclosed the location of Wengel's remains in a letter.
- On or around Jan. 6-7, 2026, Hite allegedly transported part of Wengel's remains to the Underwood property.
- As of Feb. 24, 2026, Wengel's remains have not been located.
The players
Joshua Hite
The man charged with the murder of Isadora Wengel, who allegedly disclosed the location of her remains in a letter to investigators.
Isadora Wengel
A 25-year-old woman who was reported missing on Jan. 7, 2026 after last being seen on security footage at a Fargo Walmart on Jan. 3, 2026.
What’s next
Hite's preliminary hearing has been rescheduled to June 19, 2026, and his Felony Dispositional Conference has been moved to July 16, 2026. Investigators continue to search for Wengel's remains.
The takeaway
The inability to locate Wengel's remains despite Hite's disclosure highlights the challenges investigators face in missing persons cases, and leaves her family without closure. The case also raises questions about the reliability of Hite's statements and the strength of the evidence against him.
