Bemidji and state authorities said Thursday that foul play is suspected in the disappearance of a 31-year-old mother of five, and they have identified two men as "persons of interest." One of the men is the father of at least three of the woman's children.
Rose Downwind, of Redby, has been missing since Oct. 21. Downwind is the granddaughter of American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks.
Last week, Banks succeeded in getting bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman to donate $10,000 as a reward for information leading to Downwind's safe return. Chapman, the former star of A&E's "Dog the Bounty Hunter" reality show, has agreed to assist in the search.
Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin said authorities suspect foul play in Downwind's disappearance.
The chief said the two "persons of interest" are Marchello Anthony Cimmarusti, 40, of Bemidji, and Christopher John Davis, 27, of the Twin Cities. He said police have spoken to the men.
The chief said investigators want to "obtain help from the public in placing them or the vehicle in this area" around the time that Downwind disappeared.
Attorney Kristine Kolar said Thursday that she is advising Davis and confirmed that law enforcement has "been in contact with him. He is not in any way, shape or form on the run."
Rosewind and Cimmarusti are the parents of children ages 6, 2 and 1, according to state records. Also, court filings name the two in cases involving guardianship, financial support and domestic abuse.
