In a surprising turn of events, Heather Unbehaun, the woman accused of abducting her daughter from an Illinois suburb six years ago, has turned herself in, bringing a dramatic end to a case that “captured national attention.”
Unbehaun, the mother of 15-year-old Kayla Unbehaun, is now in custody at the Kane County Adult Justice Center in Illinois. She faces abduction charges and is being held “without the option of bail.”
Kayla was just nine when she was allegedly taken by her mother during a visit in 2017. The case drew widespread attention, especially after it was featured on the popular Netflix series “Unsolved Mysteries.”

Authorities confirmed that Unbehaun’s surrender was unexpected, describing it as “a surprising turn of events.” Details on what led to her decision to turn herself in remain unclear.While the legal process unfolds, Kayla is reported to be “safe and in good health.” Her family expressed relief and gratitude to those who helped in the search over the years.