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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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Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime, is a professional, ethical true-crime podcast that focuses on bringing awareness to the forefront for marginalized communities such as MMIWG2SR, LGBTQ+, and AANHPI individuals. We share stories of lost loved ones and highlight organizations that are dedicated to making a difference. If you appreciate our podcast and would like to show your support, we would greatly appreciate a 5-star rating on Spotify, a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or even finding ...
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Chapter 28 – Guns and Piggy Banks Chapter 29 – California Dreaming Chapter 30 – No Different Than You Chapter 31 – Crossing the Street Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Dakota Spotlight…
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What is Ohkomi Forensics? I am honored to speak with Haley Omeasoo, Director of Ohkomi Forensics. A Native-owned forensic nonprofit, that supports families of missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP). Haley Omeasoo is a forensic anthropologist who specializes in assisting the families of missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. She was mot…
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In this episode James interviews Lee Strubinger, creator of "Short Walk", a nine-episode podcast, detailing the events surrounding former South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The story covers the period from when Ravnsborg struck and killed pedestrian Joe Boever in September 2020, through the investigations, public reactions, and politica…
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What is Human Trafficking? I am honored to speak with Nic McKinley, founder and CEO of DeliverFund.Org; one of the 50 Best Dallas Business Intelligence Startups in Dallas! DeliverFund is a nonprofit intelligence agency that uses technology to track human traffickers' activity online and provide law enforcement with critical data. Their goal is to h…
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Chapter 23 – Valentines Day Chapter 24 – County Jail Chapter 25 – Strong Coffee and Nazi’s Chapter 26 – Worse than Death Chapter 27 – David Feist Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Dakot…
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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 ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Dakota Spotlight is produced by Everything Midwestern LLC in North Da…
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Annual Missing Person's Day Greater San Antonio 2024 Hey there, fellow HOMkins! I'm excited to give you all an update on the February 3rd Missing Persons Day Event in San Antonio. It was an incredible experience and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it with you. One of the highlights of the event was getting to meet Nina Brooks, the CEO of …
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Welcome to our special episode from Darkcast Network! We are excited to announce that the ethics roundtable is now available for all of our visitors. The roundtable provided valuable insights into ethical considerations and practices, making it a beneficial resource for anyone interested in this topic. We understand the importance of transparency a…
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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 Chapter 19 – Two Brothers and a Friend Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St P…
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At just 17 years old, India Spellman was brought in for questioning and coerced into a false confession for a murder and robberies she did not commit. She spent 12 years of her life behind bars before being exonerated for crimes that were not hers. True crime quickie is that of the University of Nebraska Women's Basketball Star Charlie Rogers. Rain…
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In this episode we recap the Zeeland Rebroadcast and provide sneak-peaks of exclusive content available to Spotlight PLUS subscribers. Permission to use the music in this episode kindly granted by Sleepy Driver https://sleepydriver.bandcamp.com Check out the full catalog of Dakota Spotlight true crime podcasts at https://dakotaspotlight.com where y…
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Chapter 9 – Until Dawn Chapter 10 – Z is for Zick Chapter 11 – First Daylight Chapter 12 – Hitchhiker Chapter 13 – Windows of Darkness Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Dakota Spotlight…
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D'Wan Sims is Still Missing! On December 11, 1994, 4-year-old D'Wan Sims goes to the Wonderland Mall in Livonia, Michigan with his mother, D'Wanna Harris. approximately 45 minutes after they arrive, D'Wanna realizes that her son is not with her. What would follow would be an extensive search that has spanned 28 years with no sign of D'Wan. Was this…
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Valentines special episode: Interview with singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman, the musician behind the 1976 hit Moonlight Feels Right, heard right here in Season 4. Bruce shares thoughts about his life, his music and recalls almost freezing his fingers off in Fargo during a tour back in 77. https://bruceblackman.com Check out the full catalog of Dako…
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Chapter 5 – Party Line Chapter 6 – We Think We Found Something Chapter 7 – No Banker Tomorrow Chapter 8 – Ellen Thompson Music by Peter Hicks, performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory’ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Dakota Spotlight is produced b…
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In this bonus episode of the 2024 rebroadcast of Zeeland, a present-day interview with Peter Hicks. Peter is the singer and songwriter for the band Sleepy Driver. Their amazing music is sprinkled throughout the season. Peter looks back on the collaboration between Dakota Spotlight and Sleepy Driver and shares news about the future, which includes a…
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Chapter 1 – A Deed Without a Name Chapter 2 – Sunday Morning Sidewalks Chapter 3 – Unmade Beds Chapter 4 – Search Party Music by Peter Hicks – performed by Sleepy Driver Check out Sleepy Driver on sleepydriver.bandcamp.com ‘To God be the Glory‘ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota Podcast Website: https://dakot…
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Zahira Boydston and Cajairah Jae Fraise are still MISSING Zahira Boydston has gone missing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. The LAPD has identified her as a critically missing person and her family is desperately searching for her. Cajairah Jae Fraise, 22, from Moreno Valley, was about 35 weeks pregnant when she was reported missing on Feb. 23…
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In this brief announcement, James explains the leap he is taking in January of 2024. He has returned to producing the show 100% independently, has created The PorchLight Podcast Network, and plans to create brand new shows (not just True Crime). Also announcing Spotlight PLUS, a tier-based subscription offering for fans, loaded with exclusive acces…
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January is National Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention Month, a designated time to raise awareness about this devastating issue and combat it through various efforts. The timeline of human trafficking is long. For as long as humans have existed, human trafficking has existed. It occurs in every corner of the world, and thanks to the internet,…
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Sonphet 'Tim' Chanthavong murder is still UNSOLVED The city of St. Petersburg, Florida was shaken on June 24, 1999, when a young man named Tim walked out of a record store, got into his Acura NSX, and was tragically murdered. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved and is now classified as a cold case. This episode delves into t…
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Hey, my HOM-kins! As you may know, my birthday is this month, and I wanted to do something a little different this year. Instead of receiving gifts for myself, I'd like to make a difference by supporting a non-profit organization close to my heart. So here's what I'm thinking: for my birthday, I'm asking all my incredible friends, family, and even …
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Summary This is part 3 of a four-part series that will explore the issue of missing and murdered black women and girls, which has been ignored for too long. Part one was dropped on August 10th and Part two on September 21st. If you haven’t listened to this first and second part, please do so and come back to this episode when finished. In this epis…
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Episode 9 of Season 9: In this episode, Chad Isaak's mother and two of his sisters break their silence after four and a half years. Who was Chad? As a child? As a grown man? What warning signs did they see? Also in this episode, what do Chad Isaak's actions at RJR say about who his intended target was? And, a sheriff deputy shares two encounters wi…
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Episode 8 of Season 9: A preview of what's still to come in The Mandan Murders and a Thanksgiving greeting from host James Wolner. Check out the full catalog of Dakota Spotlight true crime podcasts at https://dakotaspotlight.com where you can sign up for a newsletter, subscribe to the new and exciting Spotlight PLUS ad-free experience and much more…
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Kendra Nicole Battelo is still MISSING Kendra is considered one of the 5 Garfield County, Oklahoma City #coldcases still unresolved as of today. A woman who is last seen knocking on a stranger’s door remains missing for more than a year after she disappeared. Kendra Battelo last had contact with her mother at approximately midnight on July 7, 2022.…
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Episode 7 of Season 9: In this episode, a closer look at two of the four killed at RJR, Adam Fuehrer and Robert Fakler. Interviews with Adam's wife, sister, brother-in-law and stepmom. Also, Robert Fakler's wife and daughter share their memories of him. In Season 9 of the Dakota Spotlight true crime investigative podcast, host James Wolner will re-…
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Episode 6 of Season 9: In this episode, who were Bill and Lois Cobb? Friends and loved-ones of the Cobbs share their memories of Bill and Lois; we learn about their childhoods, their personalities, interests and more. Bill and Lois' daughters also share the challenges they have had in dealing with the murders and offer advice for others who may hav…
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Carolyn, Sheketah, Brandon & Barry Brown Are Still Missing! https://illicitdeeds.com/2021/06/the-disappearance-of-the-brown-family/ https://charleyproject.org/case/sheketah-michele-brown Episode Description An entire family goes missing without a trace. Who could have done it? What happened? One day, the father appears out of nowhere. Could he be t…
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Episode 5 of Season 9: This week we take a bit of a departure from the usual style of Dakota Spotlight as we listen in on the audio from the entire first interview and interrogation that Special Agent Joe Arens conducted with Chad Isaak. Also some comments by witnesses on some odd behavior Chad Isaak demonstrated at the time. In Season 9 of the Dak…
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