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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4 - Chasing Billy - motels, mafias and stolen guns
Who killed Billy Wolf?
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Thanksgiving message
Nov 26, 2020. Just a quick shout-out on this American holiday to thank all of you who are listening. There is no Season 4 "Chasing Billy" update this week. I am currently working on a couple of leads and hope to have an episode for...
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3 - Chasing Billy - the pursuit for justice con...
interview with Bud Warren former law enforcement officer.
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2 - Chasing Billy - time traveling back to 1978
The investigation into William Wolf's murder continues.
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1 - Chasing Billy - a pursuit for justice
Season 4 - The William Wolf cold case of 1978
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A Murder in Minot
A kindergarten teacher masterminds a brutal murder
32 min
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6 - Escape to the Movies
Episode 6: In a 2020 interview, the girl with the little red car tells all. Learn about Misty Jones, her early path to a party life and her personal struggles since the Erickstad homicides. We get answers about Rick Storhaug, Ryan Werner and...
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5 - A Sick Salute
Episode 5: Not unlike Cinderella’s slipper, a bloody shoe fits and Robert and Brian are apprehended and returned to North Dakota to await trial. The search for the fugitives may be over but the insanity is just beginning. ...
45 min
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4 - One of these days
Episode 4: While Detective Bob Haas and the medical examiner start putting the pieces together, detective Steve Lundin has a very frustrating second interview with Misty’s boyfriend Rick Storhaug. Timeline: Follow along as we...
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3 - Patience Pays Off
Episode 3: As a key witness is patiently questioned by the police, the awful truth finally floats to the surface and the 'innocence' of Bismarck, North Dakota begins to slowly drown. For many, it's never been quite the same since half of...
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2 - Never Ever Narc
Episode 2: When Bismarck police detective Lloyd Halvorson learned that 18 year old Brian Erickstad and 27 year old Robert Lawrence were wanted for questioning, he knew exactly where to go: the corner of Sweet and 7th in downtown Bismarck....
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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,
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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
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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.
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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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