Dakota Spotlight
Dakota Spotlight isn't your average true crime podcast. Creator James Wolner delves headfirst into unsolved mysteries and forgotten cases of the Upper Midwest and beyond, meticulously researching every detail to deliver a gripping, heartfelt narrative. Wolner prioritizes ethical storytelling, ensuring the victims are treated with care and respect. Prepare to be both enthralled and moved as James brings renewed hope for answers while offering a compassionate and soothing voice to the voiceless.
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Homicide at House of Bottles (3)
Episode 3 follows detectives as they uncover key leads, including a mysterious pistol and suspicious figures, while piecing together connections that bring them closer to solving Robbie Rahrich’s murder.
43 min
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Homicide at House of Bottles (2)
Episode 2 follows the murder investigation of Robbie Rahrich, as detectives probe a missing shell casing and a potential suspect, while the victim's fiancée and friend grapple with the tragedy.
33 min
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Homicide at House of Bottles (1)
Episode 1 sets the stage for a 1999 Bismarck murder, unfolding a winter night during a state wrestling tournament that led to a harrowing discovery and a high-stakes investigation.
41 min
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Season 11 Official Trailer - Homicide at House ...
Season 11 Official Trailer - Homicide at House of Bottles
3 min
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Season 11 Teaser & Revisiting The Bowraville Mu...
Dan Box discusses Bowraville, his podcast on three unsolved child murders in one Australian town.
43 min
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Wilder Intentions: Revisiting A Murder in Minot
A kindergarten teacher masterminds a brutal murder and shows no remorse.
29 min
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Introducing - Disturbed
I Woke Up To A Girl Watching Me Sleep - The Driftwood Drifter - Creepy Guy On A Bus - The Dam Man - Accidentally Stumbled Into A Christian Cult - This is Disturbed.
30 min
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A Disturbing Confession
Police interrogation of Jesse Huy from March 2021, revealing his confession and the disturbing reasons behind the murders of his three family members.
22 min
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Throwback: Unresolved, the Murder of Joel Lovelien
Joel Lovelien was just 38-years-old when he was found beaten to death outside of the Broken Drum Bar in Grand Forks, North Dakota on a Halloween-themed Saturday night in 2007. Who killed Joel Lovelien?
45 min
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Broad Knowledge, Potentially Deceptive: My Inte...
James discusses hometown crimes like the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders with the AI chatbot, whose inaccuracies prompt him to ask, "Do you lie?".
37 min
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Tough Questions, Sudden Silence: My Interview w...
James interviews an AI chatbot about true crime, Dakota Spotlight, his interest in the genre, and how the AI generates responses.
37 min
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Inside You Killed Chris with Mari Zoerb Hansen
Interview with Dakota Spotlight researcher Mari Zoerb Hansen, behind-the-scenes of You Killed Chris, and a walk around UW-Madison campus.
25 min
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Revisiting a Mysterious Death: The Man From Un ...
Exiled Pakistani journalist and activist, both of whom fled Pakistan, were later found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns of politically motivated killings.
64 min
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Revisiting a Mysterious Death: The Man From Un ...
A Pakistani journalist in exile in Sweden after facing threats for his work on human rights abuses in Balochistan, went missing and was later found dead in the Fyris River.
51 min
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Throwback: Season 5 - A Better Search for Barbara
A Better Search for Barbara is a deep, investigative dive into one of North Dakota's longest running cold cases.
45 min
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Introducing - Ohio Mysteries
The Great Locomotive Chase Part 1
36 min
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Introducing - Supernatural Circumstances
Paranormal researcher Morgan Knudsen and true crime writer Mike Browne sit down with journalist and author Matt Baglio.
87 min
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Throwback: Season 3 - The House on Sweet and Se...
September 1998, a 17 year old girl named Aimee walked into the Police Department in Bismarck, ND and said she had a hunch that her boyfriend might have hurt his mother and father.
40 min
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Message from James
A short message from the host of Dakota Spotlight.
1 min
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Throwback: Commercialized Killings - Interview ...
In South Africa, a school teacher was assassinated in front of her class by hit-men. Who would take out a contract on a school teacher? Interview with Paul McNally, host of the Alibi podcast.
25 min
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Celebrating a Milestone
Dakota Spotlight reaches 10-season milestone, and it all began with Victor Newberry.
36 min
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You Killed Chris (6)
Others reflect on Linda’s theories and determination, and we hear a phone conversation where a college student confronts Niels, accusing him of being Christine’s murderer and a serial killer.
57 min
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Mid-Season Update
James previews the upcoming Spotlight PLUS Bonus Episode.
4 min
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You Killed Chris (5)
Linda becomes an expert on Niels' family history and uncovers his many lies; she organizes a memorial for Christine, inviting Niels as the keynote speaker; Linda confronts Niels as the killer and learns of a friend who might have evidence.
29 min
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You Killed Chris (4)
Police seek public help and interview Niels Jorgensen; Linda intensifies her focus on Niels, contacting hospital staff and his family; insights from colleagues and family reveal more about Niels.
38 min