Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit- Release date news, streaming details, and more about the Hulu documentary

It’s been thirty years since Jodi Huisentruit, a bright and beloved local news anchor from Iowa, vanished on her way to work. Her car was still in the parking lot, her belongings were scattered nearby, and not a trace of her has been found since. Now, Hulu is shedding new light on the mystery with "Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit"—a three-part docuseries that may finally help move the needle in a case that has long haunted Mason City and captured national attention.

Starting July 15, the news series will be available on ABC, marking its release date. That said, it does not simply add a new spin to age-old gossip. The series showcases new interviews and footage, and, as a bonus, introduces a new witness who has remained silent for twenty years. In addition to the cold details of Jodi’s disappearance, the program analyzes overarching concepts of journalism, societal memory, and grit alongside those themes, as told by ABC.

For anyone who's followed the case, or even for those just discovering it, the docuseries promises an emotional and investigative journey into one of America’s most baffling unsolved crimes.

When and where to watch Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit

The full docuseries drops on Tuesday, July 15, streaming exclusively on Hulu. All three episodes will be available at once, so true-crime fans can binge the entire investigation in one go—or pace themselves, if they’re brave enough.

Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit was created by the teams at ABC News Studios and Committee Films, the latter known for their gripping, emotionally grounded storytelling. The release is deliberately timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Jodi’s disappearance, a moment that continues to stir conversations and online sleuthing. With the true crime genre more popular than ever, this one has all the ingredients to stand out: a real-world mystery, unresolved grief, and possibly, new answers.

Who appears and what’s new this time around

This isn’t just a retelling with fancy graphics. Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit features more than 20 new interviews with people directly connected to the case—Jodi’s friends, coworkers, law enforcement officers, and even someone who came forward after staying silent for over 20 years. That witness, teased in the trailer, shares that she had a “burning gut feeling” she couldn’t ignore anymore. Her account, according to the producers, could change everything.

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A man who was with Jodi the night before she disappeared has never been legally implicated in the case. He is included in refreshed materials and insights in the series. In this regard, the series puts focus on crucial investigative information. At the same time, it gives a face to those affected most: the family members who for three decades have asked the question, “What happened to Jodi?

If you’re drawn to true crime that doesn’t sensationalize but seeks truth with empathy and care, Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit is one to watch. It doesn’t just revisit a case—it reminds us why some stories should never be forgotten.

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