22 Year Old Jennifer Houle Missing Since 3/27/15 in Dinkytown, MN

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22 Year Old University of Minnesota Student Jennifer Houle Missing Since 3/27/15 from Blarney Pub and Grill in Dinkytown, MN

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2015/03/28/22-year-old-university-of-minnesota-student-jennifer-houle-missing-since-32715-from-blarney-pub-and-grill-in-dinkytown-mn/

22 year old University of Minnesota student Jennifer Houle has been missing since early Friday morning, March 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. Houle was last seen between 1 AM  and 2 AM Friday at Blarney Pub and Grill at 412 14th Ave. S.E., in Dinkytown, MN. Houle is a senior  is a senior at the University of Minnesota’s undergraduate program at the Carlson School of Management, where she is pursuing a double major in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and Accounting.  She is also a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.  Jennifer Houle was last seen wearing a light-gray jacket, green blouse, black leggings and dark high-heel shoes.

If anyone has any information regarding missing Jennifer Houle, please call 911, the Minneapolis Police tipline at 612-692-TIPS (8477), or send a text to 847 411 (tip 411) then enter MPD and the tip.

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Minneapolis police ask help finding missing college sorority sister

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/03/28/minneapolis-police-ask-help-finding-missing-college-sorority-sister/

A sorority sister at the University of Minnesota student has vanished, prompting the Minneapolis Police Department to issue a public appeal Saturday for help in locating the missing woman.

Jennifer Houle, 22, was last seen at closing time at the Blarney Bar, a popular student hangout near the campus of the UM Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis.

“We are actively pursuing leads that we have generated through the investigation,” Minneapolis Police Public Information Officer John Elder told FoxNews.com Saturday afternoon . “We are still looking for her. We do not know her whereabouts.

MyFoxTwinCities reported that House is a senior at the university and also a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. The sorority house and the bar are two blocks apart.

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Her facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/jen.houle.11

On the right in this photo:

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Minneapolis police find purse of missing college student

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/03/29/minneapolis-police-find-purse-missing-college-student/

Minneapolis police searching for a missing college student Sunday have reported finding the young woman’s purse near a bar where she was last seen early Friday.

“Purse belonging to Jen Houle was located Friday/3:00 am,” Minneapolis Police Public Information Officer John Elder said on Twitter late Saturday afternoon. He said the block where the purse was found is about three blocks from the bar.

“Her purse and phone were found in the middle of the street near her apartment building, which is a few blocks down from Blarney’s,” Lavan said. “So a lot of us think she may have tried to walk home from Blarney’s.”

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Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., vice provost for student affairs and dean of students issued a statement Sunday morning:

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S3749261.shtml?cat=1

"The University of Minnesota is working with local law enforcement to help find Jennifer Houle, a Carlson School of Management student and Pi Beta Phi sorority member, who has been missing since Friday, March 27.

During this time of need, we want to offer support and counseling to any University members who need it. Students are encouraged to contact Boynton Health Service or University Counseling & Consulting Services if they need assistance.

Lastly, we ask that the public respect the privacy of Ms. Houle’s friends, family and sorority sisters as the situation continues to evolve. Please give them the space they need to process this challenging event.

We remain hopeful that Ms. Houle will be found safe and sound"

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https://www.facebook.com/207881715905089/photos/a.793570494002872.1073741827.207881715905089/1072383556121563/?type=1&theater

Facebook: Our sister, Jen Houle is still missing.
She was last seen in this outfit at 1am Friday March 27th in Dinkytown.

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https://www.facebook.com/207881715905089/photos/a.793570494002872.1073741827.207881715905089/1072383556121563/?type=1&theater

Facebook: Our sister, Jen Houle is still missing.
She was last seen in this outfit at 1am Friday March 27th in Dinkytown.

From the facebook link above:

Jean MN She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds, with long blonde hair as worn in the picture above. At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a black leather jacket, green blouse, black leggings and boots.

[Amys Sister]

Four days before Jessica's disappearance an attack and rape on another university woman occurred only four blocks away from Blarney's Pub.

https://police.umn.edu/news/032315

March 23, 2015

On Monday, March 23 at approximately 12:45 a.m., a University of Minnesota student was the victim of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Rape. The crime occurred off campus near the intersection of 8th Street SE and 13th Avenue SE.

The victim was scraping snow from her car in a parking lot when the suspect approached from behind and sprayed her in the face with a chemical irritant. The suspect then forced the victim to the ground and sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled southbound through the alley. Minneapolis Police responded and searched the surrounding area but were not able to locate the suspect. The victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center for medical treatment.

Using the victim's description and an image captured by University of Minnesota cameras as reference, the suspect is a white male, five feet ten inches to six feet one inch tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants with three white stripes on the side.

Minneapolis Police are investigating these off-campus crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Tip Line at 612-692-8477 and reference case MP-15-099682.

Link to a map of the area showing Blarney's and the intersection of 8th and 13th:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Blarney+Pub+%26+Grill/@44.9829415,-93.2351848,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b32d1193efe90b:0x915b9d7c6b1c050b

[Amys Sister]

On February 16th one male molested (groped) three females, two of whom were university students, on three separate occasion all during daylight hours.  He is described as a well dressed white male in his twenties, medium build, 5'10-6'.

On February 23rd a male was able to get another female student in his vehicle and drove her to an unknown location and assaulted her.  Similar description as above except he is described as having an accent.

Escalation in behavior?

https://police.umn.edu/tags/crime-alerts

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Sadly, how many times must we tell young women not to leave their "wing-man" and to always travel in groups. Do not get separated from your friends.

Could you young girls please head the warnings of Beth Holloway, please!

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sad, wow went from party time to suicide, was hoping she
had took a few more party days and would show up this week


Video shows U of M student, Pi Phi member Jennifer Houle went into river
Posted: Mar 30, 2015 11:50 AM EDT
Updated: Mar 30, 2015 2:21 PM EDT
by Mike Durkin

INNEAPOLIS (KMSP) -
Minneapolis police on Monday confirmed video evidence shows missing University of Minnesota student and Pi Beta Phi sorority member Jennifer Houle went into the Mississippi River from the 10th Avenue Bridge early Friday morning. The Hennepin County sheriff's office has been called in for a water recovery effort.

Houle, 22, had last been seen by friends at the Blarney Pub in Dinkytown sometime between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday, March 27. Police said no suspects are being sought.
more
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/28648419/video-evidence-jennifer-houle-entering-river

map bar,purse, bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/70N1R

[Amys Sister]

 

Heartbreaking, that level of despair.  May Jennifer rest in peace. 

[cw618]

Heartbreaking, that level of despair.  May Jennifer rest in peace. 

yes the alcohol prob intensified her feelings, since break is so
close, i was hoping she had went into party mode

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https://www.facebook.com/MinneapolisPoliceDepartment/posts/10153790481567516

Missing Person Update

March 30, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Department will be seeking the assistance of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in a water recovery effort related to the investigation into the missing person case involving Jennifer Houle. Last night, video evidence was located that indicates Ms. Houle entered the river from the 10th Avenue Bridge on Friday morning. No suspects are being sought.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Houle family and all of Jennifer’s many friends. The Minneapolis Police Department and the family of Jennifer Houle wish to thank the many people who provided support, assistance, and information since Jennifer's disappearance. The Houle family has requested privacy at this difficult time

 

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So sad.    I'll move the thread when they find her body.

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Very sad. The authorities did not say whether she fell or jumped. I am certain that the video probably indicates whether it was one or the other. One has to wonder whether running into her ex-boyfriend that night coupled with alcohol caused extreme distress, was she having other issues or was it just the alcohol.

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2015/03/31/police-says-that-surveillance-video-shows-missing-university-of-minnesota-jennifer-houle-going-into-the-mississippi-river-presumed-dead/

So very sad when one dies way too soon.

      

[Green Eyes]

Heartbreaking, that level of despair.  May Jennifer rest in peace. 

 

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Searchers recover woman's body from river where they have been looking for Jennifer Houle
Article by: LIZ SAWYER and MARY LYNN SMITH , Star Tribune Updated: April 2, 2015 - 12:58 PM

Water rescuers with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday pulled the body of an adult woman from the Mississippi River near the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis.

Although the Hennepin County medical examiner's office has not yet officially identified the body, Jennifer Houle's father said he's sure it's his daughter.

"We want to thank law enforcement, all the Hennepin County sheriff's [deputies], the Minneapolis police ... and all the compassion they've shown to us," John Houle said in an interview Wednesday night.

more
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/298401161.html

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Searchers recover woman's body from river where they have been looking for Jennifer Houle
Article by: LIZ SAWYER and MARY LYNN SMITH , Star Tribune Updated: April 2, 2015 - 12:58 PM

Water rescuers with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday pulled the body of an adult woman from the Mississippi River near the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis.

Although the Hennepin County medical examiner's office has not yet officially identified the body, Jennifer Houle's father said he's sure it's his daughter.

"We want to thank law enforcement, all the Hennepin County sheriff's [deputies], the Minneapolis police ... and all the compassion they've shown to us," John Houle said in an interview Wednesday night.

more
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/298401161.html

My condolences to Jennifer's family.  I hope with time her family can go forward and find peace.  I'm not certain there is anything such as closure, but more of learning to live without a loved one.  Very sad.  Rest in peace Jennifer.