Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

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Zeeland Rebroadcast: Bonus Episode - Peter Hicks (Sleepy Driver) Feb 01, 2024

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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 new album.

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Zeeland Rebroadcast (1): A Deed Without a Name – The Wade and Ellen Zick Murder in North Dakota Feb 01, 2024

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On July 11, 1976, Wade and Ellen Zick were murdered in their home in Zeeland, North Dakota, leaving the small town reeling. Episode 1, A Deed Without a Name, begins the investigation into this shocking crime. Chapters include Sunday Morning Sidewalks, Unmade Beds, and Search Party, recounting the first clues that emerged after the murders. Through eyewitness accounts, law enforcement records, and interviews with community members, Zeeland examines a true crime story that continues to haunt rural North Dakota.

Music by Peter Hicks – performed by Sleepy Driver: ⁠https://sleepydriver.bandcamp.com/⁠

‘To God be the Glory‘ sung by the Sunday School kids at St Peter’s church, Chaffee, North Dakota

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Taking the Leap: A new chapter for Dakota Spotlight, and James Jan 28, 2024

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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 access and content.

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The Mandan Murders (9): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Nov 29, 2023

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Episode 9 gives new perspective on the 2019 RJR murders in Mandan, North Dakota, as Chad Isaak’s mother and two of his sisters speak publicly for the first time in four and a half years. Who was Isaak as a child, as a man, and what warning signs did his family see? The episode also asks what Isaak’s actions at RJR reveal about his intended target, while a sheriff’s deputy recalls two encounters with him leading up to the murders. These rare accounts add depth to the story of a convicted killer and the search for justice in North Dakota.

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The Mandan Murders (8): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Nov 22, 2023

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Episode 8 of The Mandan Murders provides a preview of upcoming episodes in Season 9 of Dakota Spotlight. Host James Wolner also shares a Thanksgiving greeting with listeners, reflecting on the importance of community, support, and remembrance while investigating the 2019 RJR murders in Mandan, North Dakota.

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The Mandan Murders (7): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Nov 15, 2023

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Episode 7 focuses on Adam Fuehrer and Robert Fakler, two of the four victims murdered at RJR Maintenance in Mandan, North Dakota. Adam’s wife, sister, brother-in-law, and stepmother reflect on his life, while Robert Fakler’s wife and daughter share their memories of him as a husband and father. This episode honors their legacies, showing how the RJR murders left families and a community grappling with loss and seeking ways to remember those taken too soon.

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The Mandan Murders (6): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Nov 08, 2023

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Who were Bill and Lois Cobb, two of the four people murdered at RJR Maintenance in Mandan, North Dakota? Episode 6 honors their lives through the voices of friends and loved ones who recall their childhoods, personalities, and passions. Bill and Lois’ daughters also share the challenges of coping with the murders and offer advice for others navigating similar grief. This episode shifts the focus from investigation to remembrance, centering the victims whose lives were cut short.

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The Mandan Murders (5): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Nov 01, 2023

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Episode 5 takes listeners inside the investigation of the 2019 RJR murders in Mandan, North Dakota, with the full audio from Special Agent Joe Arens’ first interview and interrogation of Chad Isaak. Witnesses also describe Isaak’s odd behavior around the time of the killings, offering chilling insights into the man later convicted of murdering four people at RJR Maintenance. This rare audio-driven episode captures the tension of investigators confronting a suspect while the community reeled from tragedy.

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The Mandan Murders (4): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Oct 25, 2023

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A grainy security camera in Center, North Dakota, captured the white Ford F-150 linked to the Mandan murders. Episode 4 recounts how investigators circulated the image statewide until detective Justin Krohmer realized the truck resembled one owned by his chiropractor. This critical lead brought law enforcement closer to the man behind the RJR killings.

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The Mandan Murders (3): Murder and Justice in North Dakota Oct 18, 2023

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To catch the masked man in orange who carried out the RJR murders, investigators turned to surveillance video across North Dakota. Episode 3 follows law enforcement as they piece together the killer’s movements from local businesses, only to have the trail suddenly go cold. This episode also remembers victim Adam Fuehrer, adding humanity to a case defined by chilling evidence.

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