Disappearance of missing Dane County couple considered 'suspicious;' son taken into custody

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jul 8, 2021 9:38 AM CST | Updated: Jul 8, 2021 10:14 PM CST

Updated: 10:09 p.m. on July 8, 2021

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Detectives say they now believe the disappearance of Bart and Krista Halderson to be suspicious, and believe the couple's son, 23-year-old Chandler Halderson, provided deputies with false information.

Chandler was taken into custody at 9:30 p.m. Thursday night, for providing false information on a missing person case.

The Dane County Sheriff's Office continues to ask for citizens to contact them with any information.

Tips can be left on the Dane County Sheriff's Office tip line at 608-284-6900. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Posted: 9:38 a.m. on July 8, 2021

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Dane County authorities are asking for the public's help to find a missing couple from the village of Windsor.

Officials say a family member reported 50-year-old Bart Halderson and 53-year-old Krista Halderson have not been seen since Thursday, July 1 at their home. They planned a trip to Langlade County, Wisconsin, but family has been unable to confirm they arrived safely.

There is no vehicle associated with the couple.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Bart and Krista Halderson, please contact the Dane County Communications Center at 608.255.2345 or the Dane County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 608-284-6900.