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Minnesota, USA - The mysterious case of Madeline Kingsbury's disappearance took a significant turn as authorities confirmed the arrest of the father and former partner of the 26-year-old.

The family, while remaining hopeful, believes that "the right person is in custody." The arrest follows the discovery of human remains in Mable, Minnesota, on June 7, according to sources at Fox News Digital.

Madeline Kingsbury's disappearance: Human Remains Found, Arrest Made

Adam Fravel, Kingsbury's former partner and father of her two children, was taken into custody after the Winona Police Department unearthed human remains in a brush off Highway 43.

The authorities utilized information gathered during their investigation to locate the body. While positive identification is pending, law enforcement agencies are working diligently to provide closure to the case.

Madeline Kingsbury's disappearance: Challenging Claims from the Father

Contrary to earlier statements from Adam Fravel, who asserted his innocence and denied involvement in Maddi's disappearance, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital paint a conflicting picture.

Fravel's behavior towards Child Protection Services and attempts to regain custody of his children were allegedly uncooperative.

A petition filed by Winona County Health and Human Services claimed that Fravel locked himself inside the residence with one of the children, despite being informed that they were under the care of Winona County.

Madeline Kingsbury's disappearance: An Intense Standoff with Authorities

On April 4, a tense and volatile confrontation occurred between Fravel and social workers and police officers seeking custody of the two children. The encounter reportedly involved shouting and profanities.

Fravel, lacking custodial rights, resisted allowing social workers access to the kids. These events unfolded on the same day that Kingsbury vanished, leaving her family and the community distraught.

 A Distraught Family Awaits Answers

Following Fravel's arrest, the family of Madeline Kingsbury expressed their distress, as the news of the arrest adds another layer of anguish to their already troubled hearts.

They remain determined to continue the search for the missing mother and seek closure in this perplexing and devastating ordeal.