Heather Unbehaun, who allegedly kidnapped her daughter from an Illinois suburb six years ago, has surrendered, concluding a widely publicized case. Unbehaun is now held at the Kane County Adult Justice Center in Illinois on abduction charges, with bail denied.
Kayla Unbehaun was found unharmed in North Carolina and reunited with her father before Heather turned herself in.
Heather Unbehaun was arrested in North Carolina on kidnapping and child abduction charges based on an Illinois warrant. Initially held on a $250,000 bond, she was later released on bail after posting it, confirmed Samantha Booth, spokesperson for the Asheville Police Department.
On July 4, 2017, Heather informed Kayla’s father, Ryan Iserka, that they were going camping after a parade in South Elgin, Illinois. However, they never returned, leading to a felony warrant for Heather’s arrest.
A breakthrough occurred when someone in Asheville recognized Kayla from the Netflix show “Unsolved Mysteries” and notified authorities.
Ryan Iserka expressed gratitude to the police and supporters for reuniting him with Kayla. Heather Unbehaun is scheduled to appear in court again on Wednesday morning at the Kane County Judicial Center.
The case of the missing 9-year-old girl, Kayla Unbehaun, has finally come to a close with her safe return and her mother, Heather Unbehaun, now in custody. The widely publicized case, which was featured on the show ‘Unsolved Mysteries’, has captured the attention of people across the nation.
Kayla Unbehaun was found unharmed in North Carolina and reunited with her father, Ryan Iserka, who had been searching for her for six long years. Heather Unbehaun, who allegedly kidnapped Kayla from their Illinois suburb, has now turned herself in and is facing abduction charges at the Kane County Adult Justice Center. Bail has been denied for Heather, as she awaits her court proceedings.
The events leading up to Kayla’s disappearance began on July 4, 2017, when Heather informed Ryan that they were going camping after a parade in South Elgin, Illinois. However, they never returned, sparking a frantic search and a felony warrant for Heather’s arrest. It wasn’t until a viewer of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ recognized Kayla in North Carolina and alerted authorities that a breakthrough in the case was made.
Ryan Iserka expressed his gratitude to the police and supporters who helped bring Kayla back home. The reunion between father and daughter is a heartwarming conclusion to a long and difficult journey. Heather Unbehaun is set to appear in court once again, where she will face the consequences of her actions.
The resolution of this case serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement and perseverance in solving missing persons cases. The collaboration between law enforcement, the public, and the media played a crucial role in reuniting Kayla with her father and bringing Heather to justice. It is a testament to the power of unity and determination in the face of adversity.
