Overview
- Civilians gathered at Dike East Park on February 15 to search the riverbanks for signs of Wengel.
- Organizer Maleah Jimenez emphasized the effort was not an official police operation and might not produce usable evidence.
- Wengel’s father addressed the crowd at the park and thanked volunteers for their support.
- Authorities have been searching since early January, and investigators say her remains have not been found.
- Joshua Hite has been charged with Wengel’s murder, has made an initial court appearance, and is due back in Cass County court on March 11.