Kayla was reported missing on July 4, 2017, after attending a parade in South Elgin, Illinois. Unbehaun told Iserka they were going on a camping trip but never returned, prompting authorities to issue a felony kidnapping warrant.The case broke open when a person in Asheville recognized Kayla from an episode of Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries and contacted police, leading to her recovery.
Court records show Iserka had been granted full custody earlier in 2017, while Unbehaun had limited visitation rights. A judge had also given Iserka sole authority over medical decisions due to concerns about interference. Iserka expressed gratitude to law enforcement, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and supporters of the “Bring Kayla Home” campaign. Unbehaun is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday at the Kane County Judicial Center.