Mollie Tibbetts murdered: Timeline of events The body of the missing University of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts was found bringing an end to the five week search. Murder suspect Cristhian Bathena Rivera was charged with first-degree murder. Here is a timeline of the events since her disappearance. The search for missing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts was closing in on its fifth week — with investigators actively continuing to comb through evidence — when the 20-year-old Iowa resident’s dad gave a devastating update. Rob Tibbetts confirmed to Fox News early Tuesday a body found in Iowa is his daughter. Hours later, investigators reported a suspect, identified as Cristhian Rivera, 24, was in custody for Tibbetts’ murder and is being held on a federal immigration detainer. The update comes more than a month after Tibbetts was last seen jogging near her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa, on July 18, about an hour’s drive away from Pella. She was staying at her boyfriend’s house at the time to watch his dogs while he was out of town. The next day, when Tibbetts failed to show up for work, her boyfriend, Dalton Jack, and family became concerned and reported her missing. MOLLIE TIBBETTS’ FATHER SAYS HE IS PUTTING HIS FAITH IN THE INVESTIGATORS Investigators have interviewed dozens of people and searched a nearby hog farm, cornfields and other properties for any trace of Tibbetts — but their efforts had all come up short. Here’s what we know so far about the timeline of events leading up to Tibbetts’ disappearance, and the investigation that is ongoing. Mollie Tibbetts was last seen jogging in Brooklyn, Iowa, around 7:30 p.m. on July 18, according to reports. (Family handout) Aug. 23 The state medical examiner’s office reveals Tibbetts died as a result of “sharp force injuries.” The medical examiner’s office says further examination of her body “may result in additional findings.” Aug. 22 Rivera makes his first court appearance. He’s being held on $5 million cash-only bond. If convicted, Rivera faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. A preliminary hearing in the case was set for Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. Minutes before Rivera entered the courtroom, Tibbetts’ family issue their first statement since the arrest. “Our hearts are broken,” the statement reads. “On behalf of Mollie’s entire family, we thank all of those from around the world who have sent their thoughts and prayers for our girl.” The statement continues: “We know that many of you will join us as we continue to carry Mollie in our hearts forever. At this time, our family asks that we be allowed the time to process our devastating loss and share our grief in private. Again, thank you for the outpouring of love and support that has been shared in Mollie’s name. We remain forever grateful.” Aug. 21 The body of Tibbetts was found in a field covered with corn stalks Tuesday, her father and two sources tell Fox News. A suspect in connection with Tibbetts’ murder is in custody and is being held on
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