After six long years, Heather Unbehaun, the woman accused of abducting her daughter from an Illinois suburb, has finally turned herself in. The case that kept the nation on edge has come to a close, with Heather now in custody at the Kane County Adult Justice Center in Illinois, facing serious abduction charges. And, in a twist that feels like something out of a movie, she’s being held without the possibility of bail.
But the story doesn’t end there. Just days before Heather’s surrender, a breakthrough happened. Her daughter, Kayla Unbehaun, who was taken back in 2017, was found safe in North Carolina. The young girl was reunited with her father, Ryan Iserka, who had been waiting for this moment for years.
So, how did the case finally crack? It was a sharp-eyed citizen in Asheville, North Carolina, who spotted Kayla. They recognized her from the popular Netflix series “Unsolved Mysteries,” which had covered her abduction. That tip led to Kayla’s safe discovery, just in time for Heather’s surrender.
The abduction took place on July 4, 2017, after a parade in South Elgin, Illinois. Heather told Kayla’s father that they were going camping, but they never came back. A warrant was issued for Heather’s arrest shortly after. For years, the case remained unsolved, until that fateful moment when Kayla was spotted and the puzzle pieces finally clicked into place.
Now, as Kayla begins to rebuild her life with her father, Ryan Iserka expressed his heartfelt thanks to law enforcement and everyone who helped bring his daughter home.
Heather Unbehaun is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning, and her story is far from over. What will happen next? Share your thoughts with us, and don’t forget to spread the word to anyone who’s followed this incredible case!
