Heather Unbehaun, who allegedly abducted her daughter from an Illinois suburb six years ago, has surrendered, marking the end of a prominent case. She is now in custody at the Kane County Adult Justice Center, facing abduction charges.
Before her surrender, Kayla Unbehaun was discovered safe in North Carolina and reunited with her father. Heather was apprehended there based on a fugitive warrant from Illinois. Initially held on a $250,000 bond, she later posted bail and was released.
Kayla was taken on July 4, 2017, after a parade in South Elgin, Illinois, under the guise of a camping trip that never materialized. Heather’s disappearance with Kayla led to a felony warrant.
The breakthrough occurred when someone in Asheville recognized Kayla from “Unsolved Mysteries” and alerted authorities. Ryan Iserka, Kayla’s father, expressed gratitude to law enforcement and supporters for reuniting them. Heather Unbehaun’s next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday at the Kane County Judicial Center.
