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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1 - A Little Red Car
Season 3, Episode 1. On a quiet Friday morning in September of 1998 a 17 year old girl named Aimee walked into the Police Department in Bismarck, North Dakota. The young woman said she wasn’t exactly sure, but she had a hunch that her 18...
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Coming Soon
Season 3 Trailer
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Zeeland (9) – Sebastian Speaks Out
Episode 9 - Telephone interview with Sebastian Feist from federal prison. I was recently contacted by Sebastian Feist who had previously declined to speak with me about this story. - In this episode I speak with Feist over the telephone.
32 min
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Zeeland (8) – update – Love Letters & Murder Ba...
In this update episode, Dakota Spotlight interviews Peter Hicks of Sleepy Driver who very generously allowed me to use their songs and musical arrangements in Season 2, ZEELAND, the Untold Story of Wade and Ellen Zick,
25 min
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Zeeland (7) – Crossing the Street
Episode Seven - Chapter 28 - Guns and Piggy Banks - Chapter 29 - California Dreaming - Chapter 30 - No Different Than You - Chapter 31 - Crossing the Street
38 min
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Zeeland (6) – Flip a Coin
Episode Six - Flip a Coin - Chapter 23 - Valentines Day - Chapter 24 - County Jail photos - Chapter 25 - Strong Coffee and Nazi's - Chapter 26 - Worse than Death - Chapter 27 - David Feist - Music by Peter Hicks,
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Zeeland (5) – Caramel Rolls
Episode 5 - Chapter 20 - Caramel Rolls - Chapter 21 - Say Something - Chapter 22 - Its About Time - Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com
42 min
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Zeeland (4) – Pink Slip
Episode 4 - Pink Slip - Chapter 14 - Sunland - Chapter 15 - The House on Third Street - Chapter 16 - Sour Cream and Salsa - Chapter 17 - Standing Room Only - Chapter 18 - Pink Slip
37 min
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Zeeland (3) – Z is for ZICK
Episode 3 - Chapter 9 - Until Dawn - Chapter 10 - Z is for Zick - Chapter 11 - First Daylight - Chapter 12 - Hitchhiker - Chapter 13 - Windows of Darkness
44 min
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Zeeland (2) – No Banker Tomorrow
Episode Two - Chapter 5 - Party Line - Chapter 6 - We Think We Found Something - Chapter 7 - No Banker Tomorrow - Chapter 8 - Ellen Thompson
40 min
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Zeeland (1) – A Deed Without A Name
Episode One - Chapter 1 - A Deed Without a Name - Chapter 2 - Sunday Morning Sidewalks - Chapter 3 - Unmade Beds - Chapter 4 - Search Party
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Bonus – The little town that could
While waiting on Season 2 to be released, I'm releasing an edited version of a story I did in 2015 about a young boy with a dream, and the town that got behind him in 1976. - Also a short word on Season 2. -
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Zeeland Trailer 2
Curiosity. What is it really? - Some say it is ‘an appetite for knowledge, information, and understanding.’ Others say, Curiosity killed the cat.’ - NASA sent a Rover named Curiosity all the way to Mars.
5 min
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S2 Trailer – ZEELAND
A sneak peak at Season Two ZEELAND - Coming 'soon' (mid to late summer) - Support Dakota Spotlight? | https://dakotaspotlight.com/support - Send tips or ideas Newsletter and Updates dakotaspotlight.com
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S1 E10 A Bar Named Heaven
In this final episode, episode 10 host James Wolner offers a theory (as well as some proof) about the events that contributed to Victor's sad fate. - Some music by Flyte and PopUp Chorus. - Music by Julia Kent
42 min
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S1 E9 B.L.O.O.D.
In episode 9: - Why doesn't the autopsy note blood on Victor's clothing? We meet the 'bartender with a van. We explore the Toxicology report. Hear all the questions James sent to the Morton County Sheriff's department - and hear their answers.
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S1 E8 BLUE CHRISTMAS
Contradicting timelines: Why don't the first reports by the media align with the police report? - For Victor Newberry, the holiday season was never associated with joy and celebration. - A DUI police report reveals curious movements by two of the th...
47 min
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S1 E7 Left For Dead
"I was with Victor out north of town." - In episode 7 we learn about a stranger that came into the police department two days after Victor died and said, "I was with Victor at his car." We also learn that the audio and video taped interview with this...
50 min
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S1 E6 “Just Not Right”
In episode six, 'JUST NOT RIGHT', we learn about lanyards, key chains, mysterious strangers and Henry's very weak alibi. - Doug, Brad, Steven and Donna tell us more about Victor's last night on earth. -
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S1 E5 “Boys” and “Girls”
In EPISODE FIVE, we meet FOUR of Victor Newberry's friends who tell us new information about the night Victor died. James looks into Victor's and Henry's potential criminal backgrounds. - Music by Julia Kent - Send tips or ideas -
32 min
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S1 E4 “Better Left Alone”
Ever take a human skull to 'show and tell?' These guys did.
32 min
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S1 E3 “You’re a Dead Man”
In episode three, host James Wolner learns more about western North Dakota, the place where Victor Newberry lived and died. It's a place where, according to some, "everybody knows everybody" and people are "accountable" to one another.
30 min
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S1 E2: “Forensic Garbage”
Should we trust Victor Newberry's autopsy report, or should the thing be tossed in the trash with other garbage? - From Virginia to Washington DC to Bismarck and Minot North Dakota, podcast host James Wolner searches for answers. -
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S1 E1: “Everybody Knows”
An outlandish story told in a rural North Dakota bar sets podcast host James Wolner in search of the facts about a perplexing death. - Music by Julia Kent - juliakent.com - Photos & Documents https://dakotaspotlight.com -
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S1 Trailer 2 - Victor Newberry
Trailer 2. - Also announcing episode One of Dakota Spotlight Season One is scheduled to be released on Wednesday February 27th, 2019 For more information see dakotaspotlight.com - Music by Julia Kent -
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