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    Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

    Dakota Spotlight is a true crime series investigating unsolved murders, cold cases, and missing persons in North Dakota and the Midwest. Hosted by investigative journalist James Wolner, each season takes a deep dive into one case, from rural crime and small town murders to decades-old disappearances. Through meticulous research, exclusive interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, Dakota Spotlight brings forgotten crimes back into the public eye and gives voice to victims and their families. Alongside full investigative seasons, the show also features shorter standalone episodes that explore individual mysteries in a single sitting. If you are drawn to investigative journalism, small town true crime, and real crime stories based on actual events, Dakota Spotlight offers gripping and respectful storytelling you will not forget.

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    Vanishing Act (8): A Jacket and a Jail Cell – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Mar 23, 2022
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    Episode 8 uncovers new layers in the disappearance of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson. Former Minnesota TV reporter Dan MacDonald recalls his chilling 1995 trip to Wishek, North Dakota, where he tried to ask questions about the case. This episode also explores a claim that North Dakota BCI made a curious discovery at the Diede family farmstead, as well as an incident where Clyde Diede clashed with the Logan County Sheriff. These stories highlight overlooked details and raise deeper questions in Vanishing Act.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

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    Vanishing Act (7): How Two People Vanish – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Mar 16, 2022
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    Episode 7, How Two People Vanish, asks why the 1993 disappearance of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson from Wishek, North Dakota, never triggered a massive manhunt or widespread media coverage. Was it about who they were — or who they weren’t? This episode explores the cracks and blind spots that allowed their case to fade from view, leaving questions unanswered for decades. Alongside these insights, listeners will also catch a surprise note tucked in at the episode’s opening.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

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    Vanishing Act (6): Follow the Van – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Mar 09, 2022
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    Episode 6 uncovers a critical clue in the 1993 disappearance of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson. Days after they were last seen in Wishek, North Dakota, Bob’s 1979 Dodge B200 van turned up abandoned in a Burlington Northern railroad yard in Aberdeen, South Dakota — 100 miles away. Today, that same van is still held as evidence in Logan County, North Dakota. How did it get there, and what can it reveal about the couple’s fate? This episode examines the events of the week following Kristin and Bob’s last sighting, a pivotal chapter in Vanishing Act.

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    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

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    Vanishing Act (5): Secrets of Storytelling – Interview with James Wolner – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Mar 02, 2022
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    Episode 5, Secrets of Storytelling: Interview with James Wolner, pauses the live investigation into The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson for an update and behind-the-scenes conversation. Jeremy Fugleberg interviews Dakota Spotlight creator and host James Wolner about his approach to true crime reporting, storytelling, and music, while also sharing important clarifications about Seasons 5 and 6 and dates for upcoming developments. Featuring music by SleepyDriver (https://sleepydriver.bandcamp.com) and James’s personal playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0VCLKw-qRZlrHlD82bhhWxjB3mP4GdtV).

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

    Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/

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    Vanishing Act (4): Looking Over Her Shoulder – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Feb 23, 2022
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    Episode 4, Looking Over Her Shoulder, explores the danger Kristin Joy Diede faced before her disappearance in 1993. Her marriage to Clyde Diede had collapsed, and after a domestic assault conviction, a judge issued a two-year no-contact order. But friends say Kristin still lived in fear. When she set out on a trip to Wishek, North Dakota, with her boyfriend Robert “Bob” Anderson, they hoped she would finally feel safe. Instead, Kristin and Bob vanished and have never been found. This chapter of Vanishing Act highlights the escalating threats and the shadow of domestic violence that preceded their disappearance.

    Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of domestic violence. If you’ve been a victim or know someone who has, please take care. For help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

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    Vanishing Act (3): Kristin Is Not Her Name – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Feb 16, 2022
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    Episode 3 examines who Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson were before they vanished in 1993. Their personal histories and complicated relationship provide vital context for understanding why they traveled from Minnesota to Wishek, North Dakota, that summer. This chapter of Vanishing Act offers deeper insight into their lives while continuing the search for answers in one of North Dakota’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.

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    This episode includes mentions of domestic violence and abuse, as well as a single reference to suicide.If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who has, please take care. For help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

    If you’ve had thoughts of suicide or know someone who has, support is available 24/7. Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (formerly 800-273-8255) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

    Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/

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    Vanishing Act (2): Last Days – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Feb 09, 2022
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    Episode 2, Last Days, traces the final movements of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson before their 1993 disappearance in North Dakota. Host James Wolner and co-producer Jeremy Fugleberg speak with the last people to see and talk with Kristin and Bob, asking why they traveled together, what they were trying to accomplish, and the conflict they faced on the day they vanished. This chapter of Vanishing Act confronts troubling questions about domestic violence and the moments leading up to a mystery that has gone unsolved for decades.

    Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who has, please take care. For help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

    Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/

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    Vanishing Act (1): Surprised By Secrets – The Untold Story of Kristin Joy Diede and Bob Anderson Feb 02, 2022
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    The 1993 vanishing of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael “Bob” Anderson begins with Episode 1, Surprised By Secrets. The two set out on a North Dakota road trip and were never seen again. Authorities believe Kristin and Bob were murdered, yet decades later, no one has been held accountable. Host James Wolner teams up with journalist Jeremy Fugleberg to reexamine this cold case, uncovering hidden details and raising new questions about what really happened.

    If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have information for law enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s Office: (701) 754-2495.

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    A Better Search for Barbara (20): Lost Suicide Note – Investigating the Barbara Cotton Cold Case Jan 22, 2022
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    Barbara Louise Cotton’s disappearance in 1981 remains one of North Dakota’s most troubling cold cases. Episode 20, Lost Suicide Note, brings forward two powerful perspectives: Sandee Evanson, Barbara’s childhood friend, reflects on her enduring search for answers, while Stacey Werder’s sister in California shares insight into his death and the note tied to his suicide. A Better Search for Barbara weaves together community memory, investigative journalism, and real crime investigations into an unsolved murder still seeking resolution.

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    The Man From Un Part 2 - Sajid Hussain and Karima Baloch Dec 23, 2021
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    Part 2 of 2 - Host James Wolner and his daughter head to a small apartment in Sweden to learn more about the lives and deaths of Sajid Hussain and Karima Baloch. Music by Väsen

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