Missing Madeline Kingsbury planned to move from home shared with kids’s father - live

Madeline Kingsbury was planning on moving out of the home she shared with the father of her children before she went missing, according to her sister.

Ms Kingsbury and Adam Fravel, the father of the children, were no longer in a romantic relationship and Ms Kingsbury was looking to move, Megan Kingsbury told KARE 11 over the weekend.

Megan said her sister was looking for a place to live in the area to remain close to Mr Fravel so her children could see him as often as possible.

Mr Fravel does not have custodial rights to his children.

Ms Kingsbury was last seen on 31 March after dropping their two children off at daycare with Mr Fravel.

Megan said she last heard from her sister the morning she went missing, the two were exchanging text messages. But later that day, when Ms Kingsbury’s family could not reach her, they became concerned.

The Kingsbury family, people in the community, and law enforcement have spent the past two weeks searching tirelessly for Ms Kingsbury.

Mr Fravel denies any involvement in Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

So far, police have not named any suspects.

Key points

• Madeline Kingsbury vanished on 31 March after daycare dropoff

• Father of children says he borrowed her blue van

• Mom-of-two’s final text revealed

• Search scaled back after over 2,000 join hunt for missing mom

• Sister of missing mother-of-two speaks out

Law enforcement continue their search for Madeline Kingsbury

20:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline Kingsbury and Adam Fravel ended their relationship recently

18:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline Kingsbury and Adam Fravel ended their relationship recently according to Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Ms Kingsbury.

Speaking with local news outlet KARE 11, Megan said her sister was looking for a new place to live after she and Mr Fravel ended their relationship.

Megan said she wanted her sister, known as Maddi, to move closer to her in the Twin Cities but Ms Kingsbury wanted her two young children to have frequent contact with their father as there may have been plans to co-parent.

“Her intentions were to keep the kids as close to Adam as possible,” Megan told KARE 11.

Who is Madeline Jane Kingsbury?

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Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury has been missing for two weeks.

The 26-year-old mother-of-two is from Winona Minnesota and disappeared mysteriously on 31 March after dropping her two young children off at daycare.

Ms Kingsbury has become the subject of national media attention as police, her family, and community members search for her.

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Ms Kingsbury described her as a “hardworking and dedicated mother.”

“She’s my best friend. She was really funny as a little kid. She liked to pick out her own clothes and they never matched. And she loved wearing dark red lipstick that was always on her teeth,” Megan told ABC6 News.

Ms Kingsbury was knowingly close with her family. Her sister last heard from her around 8.15 am on the morning of her disappearance.

After her family couldn’t get in contact with her during the day, they knew something was wrong.

Ms Kingsbury’s mother, Krista Naber, told News Nation, “Madeline was just a hard-at-work mom, she took care of her two babies, she had started graduate school in January. Things were finally looking up for her.”

Sister of Madeline Kingsbury provides update

13:45 , Ariana Baio

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Madeline Kingsbury, sat down for an interview with local news outlet KARE 11 to discuss updates in her sister’s disappearance investigation.

This past weekend, volunteers - some on horseback- searched “targetted” areas in Winona and Fillmore Counties.

“Of course, we’re hopeful that we’re gonna find her,” Megan said.

“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.”

Megan said law enforcement has not provided any further updates about the searches other than what they’ve told the public.

Ms Kingsbury has been missing since 31 March.

WATCH: Original press conference from Winona Police

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Search continues for Madeline Kingsbury

08:00 , Ariana Baio

The Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook Page told people on Friday, 14 April that they would be searching for Ms Kingsbury over the weekend via horseback.

“We are beyond [grateful] and overwhelmed with the amount of equine volunteers that have reached out. Because of this we are working to best figure out where to utilize everyone. We are working with law enforcement to sort out a plan, please do not contact their offices to limit traffic to equine coordinators, admins, and law enforcement.”

Ms Kingsbury has been missing for two weeks.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

05:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, was involved in a custody dispute over his two children in the days following Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

According to a petition from the Winona County Health and Human Services, obtained by Fox News Digital, Mr Fravel allegedly did not cooperate with authorities when they placed his two children on a 72-hour-hold after Ms Kingsbury went missing.

Ariana Baio reports.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

Madeline Kingsbury’s sister reveals their final text exchange

02:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s sister, Meghan Kingsbury revealed the final text messages between her and her sister before she went missing on 31 March.

Megan said the last text message she received from Ms Kingsbury was at 8.15 am, the day she went missing.

“We were chuckling about a funny photo exchange between us, and that was the last communication with me, or with any of my family or her other friends,” Megan told Fox News.

Megan said she and her family became worried about Ms Kingsbury after she stopped answering her phone.

“This is very unlike her,” Megan said. “She’s not the type of person who would want to take a break and not tell anybody. If she had a problem and wanted to get away, she would come to my house.”

Online rumours lead to speculation and misinformation

Sunday 16 April 2023 23:00 , Ariana Baio

Throughout the Madeline Kingsbury investigation, online rumours have led to misinformation.

The Kingsbury family and police requested the public refrain from spreading gossip about Ms Kingsbury and the investigation via social media.

On the Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook page, the Kingsbury family asked people to display “appropriate and empathetic behavior both on and offline” by not spreading unconfirmed information about the investigation.

“If you are participating in a search party PLEASE keep any and all findings within your group and Law Enforcement,” a post in the group read.

One online rumour led some to believe the Winona Police Department was going to host a press conference on 11 April which led law enforcement to clear things up in a post.

Internet sleuths have jumped to conclusions when assuming how Ms Kingsbury went missing and who may, or may not have, been involved in her disappearance.

The speculation led the father of Ms Kingsbury’s children, Adam Fravel, to release a statement stating he “did not have anything to do” with Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

WATCH: Megan Kingsbury give update on her sister’s disappearance

Sunday 16 April 2023 20:00 , Ariana Baio

$16k raised for family of Madeline Kingsbury

Sunday 16 April 2023 17:00 , Ariana Baio

So far, people have raised over $16,000 for the family of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury after she disappeared on 31 March without a trace.

A GoFundMe was set up to help pay for Ms Kingsbury’s family to stay in hotels while they search for her in surrounding areas.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her,” the Kingsbury family said in a statement on 11 April.

The GoFundMe’s goal is $20,000.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children speaks out

Sunday 16 April 2023 14:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s two children released a statement amid public speculation.

“Over the course of the last 12 days my family and I have been subject to a myriad of accusations regarding the disappearance of the mother of my children, Maddi Kingsbury,” the statement from Mr Fravel said.

“I did not have anything to do with Maddi’s disappearance,” he added.

Andrea Blanco and Ariana Baio report.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s kids speaks out almost two weeks after she vanished

Madeline Kingsbury’s family says “we will find Madeline”

Sunday 16 April 2023 12:30 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department and Kingsbury family provided a statement and press release about the disappearance of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her- her sorority sisters, coworkers at Mayo Clinic, and other places, fellow students from her days at Winona State, other moms and her many, many friends, acquaintances and people whose lives she touched.”

The 26-year-old mother-of-two was last seen and heard from on 31 March. Police have conducted one large mass search and now smaller searches led by community members are underway.

There have been so signs of Ms Kingsbury thus far but her family says they are not giving up hope.

“We will find Madeline. This is our mission and we will not falter.”

REACP: Who is Madeline Kingsbury and what happened to her?

Sunday 16 April 2023 09:00 , Ariana Baio

The search for 26-year-old Madeline Jane Kingsbury is underway after the mother-of-two mysteriously disappeared on 31 March.

Ms Kingsbury was last seen dropping her two young children off at daycare with the father of her children. After returning home around 8.15 am on 31 March her whereabouts became unknown.

Here is everything we know about Ms Kingsbury as Winona Police continue their search and investigation into her disappearance.

Rachel Sharp reports.

What we know about missing mother Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance

Law enforcement ask residents to check their cameras

Sunday 16 April 2023 06:00 , Ariana Baio

Law enforcement officials are asking residents of Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties to check their cameras, save videos, and walk their properties in the hunt for missing woman Madeliene “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury.

“Walk your property if you haven’t done so already,” Tom Williams, the Winona Police Chief said in a press conference on Friday, 7 April.

“Look for signs of anything suspicious, a disturbance, or anything out of place,” Mr Williams added.

Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge echoed Mr Williams’ plea asking people to check their cars, their properties, the trails, and more for any suspicious signs.

Ms Kingsbury went missing on 31 March.

What Madeline Kingsbury told her family minutes before she vanished

Sunday 16 April 2023 03:00 , Ariana Baio

Just moments before Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s “suspicious” disappearance, she was texting with her sister, Megan Kingsbury.

The two had a close relationship and Ms Kingsbury was often in communication with her family.

Ms Kingsbury’s family knew something was wrong when she stopped answering their messages as it was out of character for her.

Police in Winona and neighbouring Filmore County described Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance as “involuntary” and “suspicious.”

Megan revealed what she and her now-missing sister were speaking about.

Andrea Blanco reports.

Sister of missing Winona mother Madeline Kingsbury reveals final text

Madeline Kingsbury had plans to see sister day after she vanished

Sunday 16 April 2023 00:00 , Ariana Baio

Megan Kingsbury said that she and her 26-year-old sibling had arranged to meet on Saturday 1 April but were yet to flesh out the details of the plans.

They were messaging on the morning of Friday 31 March, with Megan revealing she received the last text from her sister at around 8.15am.

Neither she nor anyone else has seen or heard from Ms Kingsbury since then.

What we know about the day Madeline Kingsbury disappeared

Saturday 15 April 2023 21:00 , Ariana Baio

On 31, March, Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury suddenly disappeared after dropping her two young children off at daycare.

Her disappearance has been described as “involuntary” and suspicious” by law enforcement officials and Ms Kingsbury’s family is pleading with the public for help finding their missing daughter, mother, and sister.

Here’s what we know about the timeline of her disappearance.

8 am, 31 March- Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped off their two children at daycare.

8.15 am, 31 March- Ms Kingsbury returned home in her dark blue Chrysler Town & Country van.

10 am, 31 March-The father of Ms Kingsbury’s children told police officers he left her residence in the dark blue van.

The father of the children returned to Ms Kingsbury’s residence and told authorities she was no longer home. Ms Kingsbury’s cellphone, ID, wallet, and jacket she was wearing earlier that day were left inside.

1.30 pm, 31 March- The dark blue Chrysler Town & Country van was spotted traveling southbound on County Road 12 and Highway 43 in Winona County. Police did not say who was driving.

1 April- Winona Police Department released Ms Kingsbury’s photo saying they are seeking information in her disappearance.

7 April- The Winona County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office conducted a mass search.

8 April- Law enforcement announced they will be ending the planned second mass search because there were enough volunteers to cover more ground.

12 April- The Kingsbury family and Winona Police release a statement saying they are still searching for Ms Kingsbury. The father of Ms Kingsbury’s children also releases a statement telling the public he had nothing to do with her disappearance.

An update on Madeline Kingsbury’s van

Saturday 15 April 2023 18:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s dark blue Chrysler Town and Country van is currently being processed for evidence according to Winona Police.

The dark blue van is at the center of the investigation as law enforcement believes the whereabouts of the vehicle may lead to the location of Ms Kingsbury.

They’ve asked residents in Winona County and Fillmore County to check their home security cameras for any footage captured on 31 March or 1 April to see if they can spot the van.

“Throughout the investigation, we have worked closely with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA to identify and process any available forensic evidence,” the Winona Police said in a press release.

“We are following up on leads and paths of inquiry trying to get answers in this case.”

Madeline Kingsbury’s family releases statement

Saturday 15 April 2023 15:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline Kingsbury’s family releases statement

“Nothing in life prepares you for this,” the Kingsbury family wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department and Kingsbury family provided a statement and press release about the disappearance of Ms Kingsbury.

The 26-year-old mother-of-two was last seen and heard from on 31 March. Police have conducted one large mass search and now smaller searches led by community members are underway.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her- her sorority sisters, coworkers at Mayo Clinic, and other places, fellow students from her days at Winona State, other moms and her many, many friends, acquaintances and people whose lives she touched.”

There have been so signs of Ms Kingsbury thus far but her family says they are not giving up hope.

“We will find Madeline. This is our mission and we will not falter.”

Search continues for Madeline Kingsbury

Saturday 15 April 2023 13:00 , Ariana Baio

The Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook Page told people on Friday, 14 April that they would be searching for Ms Kingsbury over the weekend via horseback.

“We are beyond [grateful] and overwhelmed with the amount of equine volunteers that have reached out. Because of this we are working to best figure out where to utilize everyone. We are working with law enforcement to sort out a plan, please do not contact their offices to limit traffic to equine coordinators, admins, and law enforcement.”

Ms Kingsbury has been missing for two weeks.

ICYMI: Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

Saturday 15 April 2023 11:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, was involved in a custody dispute over his two children in the days following Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

Ariana Baio reports.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

WATCH: Law enforcement hold a press conference on Madeline Kingsbury

Saturday 15 April 2023 08:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel involved in custody dispute

Saturday 15 April 2023 06:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, was involved in a custody dispute in the days after Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

According to a petition from the Winona County Health and Human Services, obtained by Fox News Digital, Mr Fravel allegedly did not cooperate with authorities when they placed his two children on a 72-hour-hold after Ms Kingsbury went missing.

“Father took the younger child into the residence and locked the door despite being told that the children were in the care and custody of Winona County,” the document reads. “While Father was in the home with the younger child, Social Worker could hear Father shouting expletives.”

The document alleges that Mr Fravel called his attorney who “advised” him to “take the children in the home so that they could not be removed.” He also made threats to sue Winona County.

Eventually, when Mr Fravel placed his children into a vehicle, he refused to let social workers help put the kids into car seats and ended up putting them in the wrong car seats. He also refused to gather the children’s belongings so they left only with the clothes they were wearing.

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Ms Kingsbury, confirmed to the public that Mr Fravel currently does not have custody of his children but assured people that they are safe and in good hands.

Who is Madeline Jane Kingsbury?

Saturday 15 April 2023 04:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury has been missing for two weeks.

The 26-year-old mother-of-two is from Winona Minnesota and disappeared mysteriously on 31 March after dropping her two young children off at daycare.

Ms Kingsbury has become the subject of national media attention as police, her family, and community members search for her.

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Ms Kingsbury described her as a “hardworking and dedicated mother.”

“She’s my best friend. She was really funny as a little kid. She liked to pick out her own clothes and they never matched. And she loved wearing dark red lipstick that was always on her teeth,” Megan told ABC6 News.

Ms Kingsbury was knowingly close with her family. Her sister last heard from her around 8.15 am on the morning of her disappearance.

After her family couldn’t get in contact with her during the day, they knew something was wrong.

Ms Kingsbury’s mother, Krista Naber, told News Nation, “Madeline was just a hard-at-work mom, she took care of her two babies, she had started graduate school in January. Things were finally looking up for her.”

Law enforcement say they are “extremely concerned” for Madeline Kingsbury’s safety

Saturday 15 April 2023 02:00 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department provided an update about the disappearance of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, nearly two weeks after the 26-year-old went missing.

Winona Police reiterated that evidence suggests Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance was “involuntary and suspicious.”

“We remain extremely concerned for her safety,” they wrote.

Mother of Madeline Kingsbury gives update on donations

Friday 14 April 2023 23:00 , Ariana Baio

Krista Naber, the mother of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, gave GoFundMe donators an update on where their donations would be going.

“The search continues for Madeline,” Ms Naber wrote on 12 April. “The family has been thankful for all of your donations to help keep the search for Maddi alive and moving forward.”

In the description of the GoFundMe, the creator indicated donations would be going toward paying for the Kingsbury family to stay in hotels as they look for Ms Kingsbury.

But donations will also be used for Ms Kingsbury’s two young children, according to Ms Naber.

Megan Kingsbury says they’re still searching for her sister

Friday 14 April 2023 21:00 , Ariana Baio

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, posted a TikTok video on 13 April, informing viewers that she and her family are still searching for Ms Kingsbury.

“I was out searching with my mom for probably about three hours around Winona and then crossing over just into the border of Wisconsin on 35 - didn’t find anything,” Megan told viewers.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

Friday 14 April 2023 19:45 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, was involved in a custody dispute over his two children in the days following Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

Ariana Baio reports.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children involved in custody dispute

Search continues for Madeline Kingsbury

Friday 14 April 2023 18:00 , Ariana Baio

The Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook Page told people on Friday, 14 April that they would be searching for Ms Kingsbury over the weekend via horseback.

“We are beyond [grateful] and overwhelmed with the amount of equine volunteers that have reached out. Because of this we are working to best figure out where to utilize everyone. We are working with law enforcement to sort out a plan, please do not contact their offices to limit traffic to equine coordinators, admins, and law enforcement.”

Ms Kingsbury has been missing for two weeks.

Adam Fravel involved in custody dispute

Friday 14 April 2023 16:23 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, was involved in a custody dispute in the days after Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

According to a petition from the Winona County Health and Human Services, obtained by Fox News Digital,  Mr Fravel allegedly did not cooperate with authorities when they placed his two children on a 72-hour-hold after Ms Kingsbury went missing.

“Father took the younger child into the residence and locked the door despite being told that the children were in the care and custody of Winona County,” the document reads. “While Father was in the home with the younger child, Social Worker could hear Father shouting expletives.”

The document alleges that Mr Fravel called his attorney who “advised” him to “take the children in the home so that they could not be removed.” He also made threats to sue Winona County.

Eventually, when Mr Fravel placed his children into a vehicle, he refused to let social workers help put the kids into car seats and ended up putting them in the wrong car seats. He also refused to gather the children’s belongings so they left only with the clothes they were wearing.

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of Ms Kingsbury, confirmed to the public that Mr Fravel currently does not have custody of his children but assured people that they are safe and in good hands.

Madeline Kingsbury’s mother gives update on donations

Friday 14 April 2023 14:00 , Ariana Baio

Krista Naber, the mother of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury gave GoFundMe donators an update on where their donations would be going toward

“The search continues for Madeline,” Ms Naber wrote. “The family has been thankful for all of your donations to help keep the search for Maddi alive and moving forward.”

In the description of the GoFundMe, the creator indicated donations would be going toward paying for the Kingsbury family to stay in hotels as they look for Ms Kingsbury.

But donations will also be used for Ms Kingsbury’s two young children, according to Ms Naber.

Ms Kingsbury was last seen dropping her children off at daycare on 31 March.

ICYMI: Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children speaks out

Friday 14 April 2023 12:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s two children released a statement amid public speculation.

“Over the course of the last 12 days my family and I have been subject to a myriad of accusations regarding the disappearance of the mother of my children, Maddi Kingsbury,” the statement from Mr Fravel said.

“I did not have anything to do with Maddi’s disappearance,” he added.

Andrea Blanco and Ariana Baio report.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s kids speaks out almost two weeks after she vanished

WATCH: Megan Kingsbury give an update on her sister’s disappearance

Friday 14 April 2023 10:00 , Ariana Baio

An update on Madeline Kingsbury’s van

Friday 14 April 2023 08:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s dark blue Chrysler Town and Country van is currently being processed for evidence according to Winona Police.

The dark blue van is at the center of the investigation as law enforcement believes the whereabouts of the vehicle may lead to the location of Ms Kingsbury.

They’ve asked residents in Winona County and Fillmore County to check their home security cameras for any footage captured on 31 March or 1 April to see if they can spot the van.

“Throughout the investigation, we have worked closely with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA to identify and process any available forensic evidence,” the Winona Police said in a press release.

“We are following up on leads and paths of inquiry trying to get answers in this case.”

Sister of Madeline Kingsbury says they are still looking

Friday 14 April 2023 06:00 , Ariana Baio

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, posted a TikTok video informing viewers that she and her family are still searching for Ms Kingsbury.

“I was out searching with my mom for probably about three hours around Winona and then crossing over just into the border of Wisconsin on 35 - didn’t find anything,” Megan told viewers.

Ms Kingsbury has been missing for nearly two weeks after dropping her children off at daycare on 31 March.

Madeline Kingsbury’s family releases statement

Friday 14 April 2023 04:00 , Ariana Baio

“Nothing in life prepares you for this,” the Kingsbury family wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department and Kingsbury family provided a statement and press release about the disappearance of Ms Kingsbury.

The 26-year-old mother-of-two was last seen and heard from on 31 March. Police have conducted one large mass search and now smaller searches led by community members are underway.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her- her sorority sisters, coworkers at Mayo Clinic, and other places, fellow students from her days at Winona State, other moms and her many, many friends, acquaintances and people whose lives she touched.”

There have been so signs of Ms Kingsbury thus far but her family says they are not giving up hope.

“We will find Madeline. This is our mission and we will not falter.”

Community still searching for Madeline Jane Kingsbury

Friday 14 April 2023 02:00 , Ariana Baio

Despite mass searches organised by law enforcement coming to an end, admins on the Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook page said community ones are still underway.

“As a group of admins, we’ve been coordinating with community members of Mabel and the Mabel Legion for Fillmore County searches since Maddi’s disappearance. In response to speculation and inaccurate information from adjacent pages: CIVILIAN SEARCHES ARE CONTINUING,” a post on the page read.

Admins clarified that community members may still search for Ms Kingsbury, however, they cannot interfere with law enforcement searches.

“This does not mean searched conducted by the public are ending,” the post said.

“If you are out searching and see [law enforcement] (they are hard to miss), STAY FAR AWAY AND CLEAR FROM THEIR WORK AREAS. “

Watch: Krista Naber speaks about her missing daughter

Friday 14 April 2023 00:00 , Ariana Baio

Krista Naber, Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s mother spoke with News Nation about her missing 26-year-old daughter.

“Madeline was just a hard-at-work mom,” Ms Naber said. “She took care of her two babies, she had started graduate school in January. Things were really, finally, looking up for her”

Megan Kingsbury says father of children does not have custody

Thursday 13 April 2023 23:35 , Ariana Baio

Megan Kingsbury, the sister of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury told TikTok viewers that her niece and nephew are not in their father’s custody.

In a video posted on 13 April, Megan said the father of Ms Kingsbury’s children, Adam Fravel, no longer has custody of his two children.

“My niece and nephew are no longer in the custody of their father,” Megan said.

She added that the children were in “good hands” and “safe” but said she was “not at liberty” to disclose where they are.

One commenter asked why Mr Fravel lost custody, and wondered if he was a “named suspect” in the investigation. Megan replied, “He is not. Custody laws in [Minnesota] are different if the mother is unwed.”

Another commenter asked for more information on the whereabouts of Mr Fravel in the hours after Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance. Megan replied that she had “no other info besides what police have released.”

What we know about the day Madeline Kingsbury disappeared

Thursday 13 April 2023 22:00 , Ariana Baio

On 31, March, Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury suddenly disappeared after dropping her two young children off at daycare.

Since then, several large, and small, scale searches have gone underway in the hopes of finding the missing 26-year-old.

Her disappearance has been described as “involuntary” and suspicious” by law enforcement officials and Ms Kingsbury’s family is pleading with the public for help finding their missing daughter, mother, sister, and niece.

Here’s what we know about the timeline of her disappearance.

8 am, 31 March- Ms Kingsbury and the father of her children dropped off their two children at daycare.

8.15 am, 31 March- Ms Kingsbury returned home in her dark blue Chrysler Town & Country van.

10 am, 31 March-The father of Ms Kingsbury’s children told police officers he left her residence in the dark blue van.

The father of the children returned to Ms Kingsbury’s residence and told authorities she was no longer home. Ms Kingsbury’s cellphone, ID, wallet, and jacket she was wearing earlier that day were left inside.

1.30 pm, 31 March- The dark blue Chrysler Town & Country van was spotted traveling southbound on County Road 12 and Highway 43 in Winona County. Police did not say who was driving.

1 April- Winona Police Department released Ms Kingsbury’s photo saying they are seeking information in her disappearance.

7 April- The Winona County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office conducted a mass search.

8 April- Law enforcement announced they will be ending the planned second mass search because there were enough volunteers to cover more ground.

ICYMI: Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children speaks out

Thursday 13 April 2023 20:00 , Ariana Baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s two children released a statement amid public speculation.

“Over the course of the last 12 days my family and I have been subject to a myriad of accusations regarding the disappearance of the mother of my children, Maddi Kingsbury,” the statement from Mr Fravel said.

“I did not have anything to do with Maddi’s disappearance,” he added.

Andrea Blanco and Ariana Baio report.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s kids speaks out almost two weeks after she vanished

Mother of Madeline Kingsbury gives update on donations

Thursday 13 April 2023 18:00 , Ariana Baio

Krista Naber, the mother of missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury gave GoFundMe donators an update on where their donations would be going toward

“The search continues for Madeline,” Ms Naber wrote. “The family has been thankful for all of your donations to help keep the search for Maddi alive and moving forward.”

In the description of the GoFundMe, the creator indicated donations would be going toward paying for the Kingsbury family to stay in hotels as they look for Ms Kingsbury.

But donations will also be used for Ms Kingsbury’s two young children, according to Ms Naber.

Ms Kingsbury was last seen dropping her children off at daycare on 31 March.

Madeline Kingsbury’s van is being “processed for evidence"

Thursday 13 April 2023 15:45 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s dark blue Chrysler Town and Country van is currently being processed for evidence according to Winona Police.

The dark blue van is at the center of the investigation as law enforcement believes the whereabouts of the vehicle may lead to the location of Ms Kingsbury.

They’ve asked residents in Winona County and Fillmore County to check their home security cameras for any footage captured on 31 March or 1 April to see if they can spot the van.

“Throughout the investigation, we have worked closely with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA to identify and process any available forensic evidence,” the Winona Police said in a press release.

“We are following up on leads and paths of inquiry trying to get answers in this case.”

Madeline Kingsbury’s family says “we will find Madeline”

Thursday 13 April 2023 14:00 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department and Kingsbury family provided a statement and press release about the disappearance of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her- her sorority sisters, coworkers at Mayo Clinic, and other places, fellow students from her days at Winona State, other moms and her many, many friends, acquaintances and people whose lives she touched.”

The 26-year-old mother-of-two was last seen and heard from on 31 March. Police have conducted one large mass search and now smaller searches led by community members are underway.

There have been so signs of Ms Kingsbury thus far but her family says they are not giving up hope.

“We will find Madeline. This is our mission and we will not falter.”

$16k raised for Madeline Kingsbury

Thursday 13 April 2023 12:30 , Ariana Baio

So far, people have raised over $16,000 for the family of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury after she disappeared on 31 March without a trace.

A GoFundMe was set up to help pay for Ms Kingsbury’s family to stay in hotels while they search for her in surrounding areas.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her,” the Kingsbury family said in a statement on 11 April.

The GoFundMe’s goal is $20,000.

The search continues for Madeline Jane Kingsbury

Thursday 13 April 2023 11:00 , Ariana Baio

Despite mass searches organised by law enforcement coming to an end, admins on the Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook page said community ones are still underway.

Admins clarified that community members may still search for Ms Kingsbury, however, they cannot interfere with law enforcement searches.

“This does not mean searched conducted by the public are ending,” the post said.

“If you are out searching and see [law enforcement] (they are hard to miss), STAY FAR AWAY AND CLEAR FROM THEIR WORK AREAS. “

Law enforcement say they are “extremely concerned” for Madeline Kingsbury’s safety

Thursday 13 April 2023 09:00 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department provided an update about the disappearance of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, nearly two weeks after the 26-year-old went missing.

Winona Police reiterated that evidence suggests Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance was “involuntary and suspicious.”

“We remain extremely concerned for her safety,” they wrote.

Madeline Kingsbury had plans to see her sister the day before she disappeared

Thursday 13 April 2023 07:00 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury made plans to see her sister, Megan Kingsbury, the day after she vanished without a trace, Megan revealed.

Megan said that she and her 26-year-old sibling had arranged to meet on Saturday 1 April but were yet to flesh out the details of the plans.

They were messaging on the morning of Friday 31 March, with Megan revealing she received the last text from her sister at around 8.15am.

Neither she nor anyone else has seen or heard from Ms Kingsbury since then.

WATCH: Law enforcement hold a press conference on Madeline Kingsbury

Thursday 13 April 2023 05:00 , ariana.baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, speaks out

Thursday 13 April 2023 03:00 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children, Adam Fravel, released a statement to clarify his involvement in the investigation.

“Over the course of the last 12 days my family and I have been subject to a myriad of accusations regarding the disappearance of the mother of my children, Maddi Kingsbury,” Mr Fravel said in a statement released to The Independent.

“I did not have anything to do with Maddi’s disappearance”

Andrea Blanco and Ariana Baio report.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s kids speaks out almost two weeks after she vanished

Online rumours lead to speculation and misinformation

Thursday 13 April 2023 01:00 , Ariana Baio

Throughout the Madeline Kingsbury investigation, online rumours have led to misinformation.

The Kingsbury family and police requested the public refrain from spreading gossip about Ms Kingsbury and the investigation via social media.

On the Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook page, the Kingsbury family asked people to display “appropriate and empathetic behavior both on and offline” by not spreading unconfirmed information about the investigation.

“If you are participating in a search party PLEASE keep any and all findings within your group and Law Enforcement,” a post in the group read.

One online rumour led some to believe the Winona Police Department was going to host a press conference on 11 April which led law enforcement to clear things up in a post.

Internet sleuths have jumped to conclusions when assuming how Ms Kingsbury went missing and who may, or may not have, been involved in her disappearance.

The speculation led the father of Ms Kingsbury’s children, Adam Fravel, to release a statement stating he “did not have anything to do” with Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

Megan Kingsbury posts TikTok update

Wednesday 12 April 2023 23:30 , Ariana Baio

Madeline Kingsbury’s family says they will not give up hope

Wednesday 12 April 2023 22:00 , Ariana Baio

“Nothing in life prepares you for this. The disappearance of our daughter and sister has been a waking nightmare with no respite,” the Kingsbury family wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department and Kingsbury family provided a statement and press release about the disappearance of Ms Kingsbury.

The 26-year-old mother-of-two was last seen and heard from on 31 March. Police have conducted one large mass search and now smaller searches led by community members are underway.

“We’re overwhelmed by the dedication and tangible expressions of love demonstrated by the huge circle of warriors she unknowingly gathered around her- her sorority sisters, coworkers at Mayo Clinic, and other places, fellow students from her days at Winona State, other moms and her many, many friends, acquaintances and people whose lives she touched.”

There have been so signs of Ms Kingsbury thus far but her family says they are not giving up hope.

“We will find Madeline. This is our mission and we will not falter.”

Winona Police Department provides update on Madeline Kingsbury investigation

Wednesday 12 April 2023 20:34 , Ariana Baio

On 12 April, the Winona Police Department provided an update about the disappearance of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, nearly two weeks after the 26-year-old went missing.

“We are updating the public on what is being done to find her,” the Winona Police Department wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.

Law enforcement said despite the end of large, organised searches they are continuing to search “targeted” areas of Winona and Fillmore Counties based on tips and investigation discovery. They have also “drafted and served” multiple search warrants.

Police are asking the public to share every tip they have about Ms Kingsbury. People can do so by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or go to crimestoppersmn.org.

Law enforcement also provided an update on Ms Kingsbury’s dark blue Chrysler Town and Country van.

“It has been taken and processed for evidence,” Winona Police said. “Throughout the investigation, we have worked closely with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to identify and process any available forensics evidence.”

Winona Police reiterated that evidence suggests Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance was “involuntary and suspicious.”

“We remain extremely concerned for her safety,” they wrote.

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children releases statement

Wednesday 12 April 2023 19:51 , ariana.baio

Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s children, has released a statement via his lawyer about Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

“Over the course of the last 12 days my family and I have been subject to a myriad of accusations regarding the disappearance of the mother of my children, Maddi Kingsbury,” Mr Fravel’s lawyer, Zachary Baue, told The Independent.

“During these last 12 days I have cooperated with law enforcement at every turn, including sitting down for multiple interviews with Winona County law enforcement. I did not have anything to do with Maddi’s disappearance. I want the mother of my 5-year-old and 2-year-old to be found and brought home safely. I want that more than anything. Law enforcement advised me on April 2nd that they would not recommend that I attend the press conferences or that I assist in the searches due to safety concerns. However, my non-attendance and silence has been inferred by many as a sign of apathy, or worse. That could not be further from the truth.”

Mr Fravel told law enforcement he was with Ms Kingsbury on the morning of 31 March when the two dropped their children off at daycare.

After dropping the children off, he told law enforcement he borrowed her dark blue minivan but when he returned to Ms Kingsbury’s home later that day, she was not there.

Mr Fravel has been at the center of online speculation about Ms Kingsbury’s disappearance.

“I want Maddi home and for her to be able to be with our two children. God Bless the Kingsbury family and please bring her home safely,” Mr Fravel’s statement says.

Madeline Jane Kingsbury’s sister speaks out

Wednesday 12 April 2023 19:39 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury’s sister, Megan Kingsbury has spoken her missing sister with Good Morning America on Tuesday

Megan said she last spoke to Ms Kingsbury, 26, on the morning of 31 March, just hours before her disapperance. Megan said she was expecting Ms Kingsbury and her daughter, to visit her the following day.

But after she tried to call Ms Kingsbury with no answer, she knew something was wrong.

“I tried to call and nobody picked up,” Megan told the show. “And that’s kind of when alarm bells were going off.”

Andrea Blanco reports.

Madeline Kingsbury’s sister speaks out as search for missing mother continues

Madeline Jane Kingsbury’s family describes her

Wednesday 12 April 2023 18:52 , Ariana Baio

When 26-year-old Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury suddenly stopped communicating with her family on 31 April, they immediately knew something was wrong.

Ms Kingbury’s sister, Megan Kingsbury told Fox News that their family is close and Ms Kingsbury speaks with them on a regular basis.

Megan called Ms Kingsbury, a “hardworking and dedicated mother.”

“She’s my best friend. She was really funny as a little kid. She liked to pick out her own clothes and they never matched. And she loved wearing dark red lipstick that was always on her teeth,” Megan described Ms Kingsbury to ABC6 News.

On Good Morning America, Megan pleaded, “Please help us find Madeline. Her children need their mother. We need our daughter, our sister, our aunt, and our best friend back.”

Ms Kingsbury’s mother, Krista Naber, told News Nation, “Madeline was just a hard-at-work mom, she took care of her two babies, she had started graduate school in January. Things were finally looking up for her.”

“It was her goal to just continue to improve her life and the life for her kiddos,” Ms Naber added.

ICYMI: Who is missing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury?

Wednesday 12 April 2023 17:30 , Ariana Baio

Madeline “Maddi” Jane Kingsbury went missing on the morning of 31 March.

For nearly two weeks, law enforcement in Winona County and Fillmore County, members of the community, and Ms Kingsbury’s family have been tirelessly searching for the missing 26-year-old.

Here’s everything to know about the case:

Rachel Sharp reports.

What we know about missing mother Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance

Megan Kingsbury says police are working “around the clock"

Wednesday 12 April 2023 16:11 , Ariana Baio

In a video posted to her TikTok, Madeline Kingsbury’s sister, Megan Kingsbury, said police are “tirelessly” working “around the clock” to find her sister.

In previous videos, Megan described feeling “frustrated” that there are no updates about her missing 26-year-old sister. But in her latest video, she clarified that the frustration was not with police, just with the lack of leads.

“We as a family are not frustrated with police at all, they are tirelessly working around the clock,” Megan said.

She added, “We just want to find out where my sister is and the police do too.”

Ms Kingsbury has been missing for 12 days. She was last seen the morning of 31 March.

Community searches still underway for Madeline Kingsbury

Wednesday 12 April 2023 14:35 , Ariana Baio

Despite mass searches organised by law enforcement coming to an end, admins on the Finding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook page said community ones are still underway.

“As a group of admins, we’ve been coordinating with community members of Mabel and the Mabel Legion for Fillmore County searches since Maddi’s disappearance. In response to speculation and inaccurate information from adjacent pages: CIVILIAN SEARCHES ARE CONTINUING,” a post on the page read.

Admins clarified that community members may still search for Ms Kingsbury, however, they cannot interfere with law enforcement searches.

“This does not mean searched conducted by the public are ending,” the post said.

“If you are out searching and see [law enforcement] (they are hard to miss), STAY FAR AWAY AND CLEAR FROM THEIR WORK AREAS. “

Community members who would like to volunteer to help search for Ms Kingsbury can do so by signing up on SignUpGenius.

$15k raised for family of Madeline Jane Kingsbury

Wednesday 12 April 2023 14:00 , Ariana Baio

A GoFundMe that was started to raise money for Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury’s family to stay in hotels while they search for the missing 26-year-old mother-of-two has raised over $15,000.

Over 300 people have donated money to the cause.

The GoFundMe is asking for $20,000 to help support Ms Kingsbury’s family who has been tirelessly looking for her for 12 days.

Ms Kingsbury went missing on 31 March after dropping her children off at daycare.

Missing mother-of-two’s sister speaks about moment she knew something was wrong

Wednesday 12 April 2023 13:00 , Rachel Sharp

Madeline Kingsbury’s sister has spoken out about the moment she knew something was wrong.

Megan Kingsbury told GMA that she had plans with her sister on 1 April and had contacted her to discuss the plans on 31 March.

When she couldn’t get in touch, she grew increasingly concerned.

“I tried to call, nobody picked up, and that’s kind of when alarm bells were going off,” she said,

“It’s swirling around in your head, like, why haven’t I heard anything from her?”

Madeline Kinsgbury’s sister speaks out

Wednesday 12 April 2023 11:08 , Rachel Sharp

The sister of Madeline Kingsbury has spoken out as the search for the missing mother-of-two nears the end of its second week with no clues as to her whereabouts.

Megan Kingsbury told ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday that she is not giving up hope that her sibling will return home safe.

“We love her — and Maddi, we’re going to find you,” she said.

“She’s my best friend. She was really funny as a little kid. She liked to pick out her own clothes and they never matched. And she loved wearing dark red lipstick that was always on her teeth.

“We love to bake, we love Harry Potter, and she loves Lord of the Rings. And we try to take trips together, just the two of us for quality time.”

Police confirm no press conference for Tuesday

Tuesday 11 April 2023 21:03 , Ariana Baio

Misinformation online led some to believe the Winona Police Department would be hosting a press conference on Tuesday to update the public about Madeline Jane Kingsbury’s disappearance.

On Facebook, the Winona Police confirmed there would be no press conference.

“We are aware it is being reported that we are having a press conference today in regards to the missing persons case of Madeline Kingsbury. That information is not correct, there will NOT be a press conference today. Thank you,” they wrote.