CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Thursday, said an arrest was made in connection with the May 2, 2020, disappearance of 26-year-old Christian Balke-Thompson, of Carroll, whose family reported him missing to law enforcement.  Since that time, Balke-Thompson has not been found.

On January 22, 2026, 33-year-old Albert John Wolfe, of Lanesboro, Iowa was arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree for the death of Balke-Thompson.  The arrest stemmed from an extensive investigation conducted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and Iowa Attorney General’s Office Cold Case Unit.

Albert John Wolfe

The investigating agencies were further assisted by the Rockwell City Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Webster County Attorney’s Office, and Iowa SAR K9. No further details are being released at this time.