Hulu launches docuseries on long-missing Mason City journalist

Mason City, Iowa – A three-part docuseries about Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished just over 30 years ago, premiered Tuesday on the streaming service Hulu. “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit” is one of three new true-crime docuseries from ABC News Studios. Twin Cities-based Maria Awes is the executive producer of the series and has covered the Huisentruit case for years.

Awes says they profile four different “persons of interest” in the case, one who recently died, as well as convicted rapist Tony Jackson, who lived in Mason City at the time of her disappearance. Awes says two other leads will be examined that came to light after a “20/20” special aired on ABC in 2022.

Awes says Mason City police want to solve this case and it remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636.

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