Ex-boyfriend Arrested for Murder of Missing Idaho Woman, 5 Years Later

Rae Allison Berwanger, 54, was reported missing on March 7, 2019, after being last seen at the home of her ex-boyfriend, Jordan Jarrad Law, 46. Family members indicated that Berwanger had been struggling with substance use but was making progress towards sobriety prior to her disappearance. Law claimed that Berwanger had expressed a desire to leave the area and visit a friend, but his actions raised suspicions during the investigation. Law was initially arrested for allegedly using Berwanger's bank cards after her disappearance, withdrawing $1,200 in increments. Security footage showed him driving a vehicle he claimed to have sold to Berwanger shortly before she went missing. This led investigators to scrutinize his involvement further, resulting in a more extensive inquiry into his activities and background. After a thorough investigation, Law was indicted on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, offering false evidence, and destroying evidence. Additionally, he faces two charges of rape related to another victim discovered during the investigation. Evidence from the Idaho State Police's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative played a crucial role in establishing the case against him. Law was apprehended in Spokane, Washington, as authorities worked to piece together the circumstances surrounding Berwanger's disappearance. The case highlights the complexities of missing person investigations and the importance of forensic evidence in solving such crimes.