The Search for Kodie Ended in Heartbreak: A Community’s Long Night
When authorities arrived at a Baraboo, Wisconsin, apartment complex on July 6, 2020, they immediately understood that something was seriously wrong. Ten-year-old Kodie was missing, and her family feared she could be in danger.
Her shoes and phone had reportedly been left behind, while concerns about her well-being quickly intensified. Police, firefighters, and K-9 teams began searching the surrounding area, expanding their efforts as the hours passed.
As daylight disappeared, the search continued.
An Amber Alert soon reached people across Wisconsin, turning an already frightening situation into a statewide effort to find the missing child. Residents watched their phones, searched nearby areas, and hoped that someone would spot Kodie and bring her home safely.
But the outcome was devastating.
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