UPDATE: Fargo police have just announced that rumors regarding the discovery of murder victim Isadora Wengel‘s body in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, are NOT ACCURATE. The department is urging citizens to rely solely on verified information as they continue their investigation into Wengel’s tragic case.
Authorities confirmed that Wengel’s remains have not been recovered, and the search for critical evidence is ongoing. Law enforcement is actively seeking a specific storage container that may provide vital clues related to Wengel’s disappearance. The container in question is an HDX 27-Gallon Tough Storage Tote measuring 28.6 inches long, 19.6 inches wide, and 15.2 inches high.
Investigators believe this tote could be located anywhere from the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metro area to various spots in Otter Tail County, including Fergus Falls, Elizabeth, Underwood, or Battle Lake. Police stress that this container may hold evidence linked to the disposal of Wengel’s remains.
Isadora Wengel, just 25 years old, was last seen on January 3, 2023, at a Walmart in Fargo. A suspect was arrested on February 10, 2023, and charged with murder in connection with her death. The urgency of this case has heightened as the community seeks closure and justice for Wengel.
The Red River Regional Dispatch Center is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information regarding the location of the tote or Wengel’s remains is urged to call 701-451-7660. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting “FARGOPD” or “WFPD” with relevant details to 847411.
As this investigation develops, the Fargo Police Department continues to emphasize the importance of official updates, urging the community to remain vigilant and informed. The search for justice and answers in Isadora Wengel’s case remains a top priority for law enforcement and the local community.
