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Boyfriend of Woman Missing for Weeks Accused of Dismembering Her, Sending Disturbing Messages From Her Phone

Joshua Hite faces murder and evidence tampering charges after allegedly killing and dismembering Isadora Wengel, using DoorDash-delivered tools and disposing remains across state lines.

  • A suspect was arrested after a weeks-long investigation and faces murder and evidence-tampering charges, authorities said.
  • Family members reported Wengel missing on Jan. 7 after last seeing her on Dec. 31, and Hite allegedly accessed her phone on Jan. 4–5, sending unusual Snapchat photos.
  • The Fargo Police Department said Hite seized multiple items, including a 12-inch Diablo Steel Damon Carbide sawzall blade, used for dismemberment, and ordered tools via DoorDash, police allege.
  • Police say they have probable cause and believe, based on the investigation, video and forensic evidence show Hite with recent cuts and bruises, suggesting an attempt to conceal the killing.
  • Police say remains may have been moved to Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in a Subaru using a 27-gallon storage box, and a midwinter thaw might reveal the site.
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Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

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The body of Isadora Wengel, last seen on January 3, has not yet been found.

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KonnieMoments broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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