A new search is set for a Nebraska woman who went missing over a year ago; her parents speak out

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A renewed search is planned this weekend for Jerica Hamre, the Nebraska mother who vanished a little over a year ago.

Revealed information about where her cell phone pinged the night she went missing, and a private investigation is bringing volunteers back to the Arapahoe area.

It’s the first organized search since last October, and it’s being led by the private investigator of “Bring ‘em Home Nebraska.”

That investigator said he believes he knows who is responsible for Jerica’s disappearance – but the police have yet to name a suspect, leaving everyone searching for any evidence they can.

As for Jerica’s parents, the pain is immense—but so is their faith, they say, that keeps them moving forward.

“Lord, I trust you, you know where she is– and if you so desire to reveal that– I will be patient and wait,” said Lisa Hamre, Jerica’s mother. “And if you choose to never allow us to know where she is, I choose to be okay with that too.”

A mother’s prayer.

Said with a heart full of faith that Saturday, July 12, will bring them a step closer to answers about their daughter.

“Her phone was out in the same area the night she disappeared,” said Erik Rezabek.

Private investigator Erik Rezabek with Bring ‘em Home Nebraska said that information shared by the Lincoln police department prompted the re-search of the nearly 900 square mile area of brush and trees.

“We absolutely believe that somebody knows what happened,” said Craig Hamre, Jerica’s father. “And possibly even multiple individuals.”

Jerica’s parents are now raising Jerica’s daughters, who they say remind them so much of the little girl they raised years ago.

“I think it would be a lot more difficult if we didn’t have little glimpses of Jerica every day in her daughters,” Craig said. “Obviously, it’s not easy, but it’s made it a lot easier to deal with.”

Still, Craig and Lisa Hamre say they are leaning on their faith and the support from the community.

“Law enforcement is pulled in so many different directions,” Craig explained. “Sometimes it seems like they’re not doing enough– but there’s so much on their platter– so an organization like Bring ‘em Home Nebraska has been a huge encouragement to us.”

“We don’t feel forgotten because of their efforts,” Lisa added.

The search begins at 9 a.m. this Saturday at Arapahoe City Park. Volunteers are encouraged to RSVP by emailing Bring ’em Home Nebraska.

You can find that email by clicking here.

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