Danny Heinrich admitted to kidnapping, sexually assaulting and murdering Jacob Wettering. Patty Wetterling spoke at a news conference: "our hearts are hurting" and "for us Jacob was alive until we found him."
Many of us are left wondering what we can do to help the Wetterlings and other families facing similar struggles. In a statement released today, Patty Wetterling answered that question.
It's been a Minnesota tradition since the one-year anniversary of Jacob Wetterling's disappearance almost 27 years ago -- the leaving of porch lights on all night. Tonight, in a show of support for the grieving Wetterling family, we encourage you to leave your porch light on one more time.
There have been unconfirmed reports that remains were recently found that are those of Jacob Wetterling. KARE 11-TV is reporting that Patty Wetterling has confirmed that the remains are Jacob. KSTP-TV reports that over the last few days searchers have been in Stearns County looking for the remains of Jacob Wetterling.
The disappearance of Jacob Wetterling in St. Joseph, Minnesota is near and dear to our hearts here in Central Minnesota. A thoroughly produced podcast will dig deeper into the case.
A man who authorities say is a person of interest in the 1989 abduction of Jacob Wetterling has pleaded not guilty to several federal child pornography charges. Fifty-two-year-old Danny Heinrich appeared in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis on Monday.
Wednesday, February 17th is Jacob Wetterling’s 38th birthday. Wetterling went missing from St. Joseph on October 22, 1989. His case remains open and unsolved. In a news release from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, Patty Wetterling writes that she's still praying for Jacob's safety and for answers.