Dakota Spotlight
@dakotaspotlight.bsky.social
The Dakota Spotlight podcast - hosted by James Wolner
True Crime Done Differently
https://dakotaspotlight.com
True Crime Done Differently
https://dakotaspotlight.com
Season 12 of Dakota Spotlight is here: Meanwhile in Mankato: Lies, Silence & Murder in Minnesota.
A 1965 killing, decades of silence, and a search for truth in small-town Minnesota.
Listen wherever you find podcasts and dakotaspotlight.com
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #Mankato #MinnesotaTrueCrime
A 1965 killing, decades of silence, and a search for truth in small-town Minnesota.
Listen wherever you find podcasts and dakotaspotlight.com
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #Mankato #MinnesotaTrueCrime
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Season 12 of Dakota Spotlight is here: Meanwhile in Mankato: Lies, Silence & Murder in Minnesota.
A 1965 killing, decades of silence, and a search for truth in small-town Minnesota.
Listen wherever you find podcasts and dakotaspotlight.com
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #Mankato #MinnesotaTrueCrime
A 1965 killing, decades of silence, and a search for truth in small-town Minnesota.
Listen wherever you find podcasts and dakotaspotlight.com
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #Mankato #MinnesotaTrueCrime
New Episode: The Disappearance of Sharon Bald Eagle
In 1984, 12-year-old Sharon vanished while traveling through South Dakota. Her case led to the capture of predator Royal Russell Long, yet haunting questions remain.
🎧 Listen: DakotaSpotlight.com/#latest-episode
#TrueCrime #ColdCase
In 1984, 12-year-old Sharon vanished while traveling through South Dakota. Her case led to the capture of predator Royal Russell Long, yet haunting questions remain.
🎧 Listen: DakotaSpotlight.com/#latest-episode
#TrueCrime #ColdCase
August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
New Episode: The Disappearance of Sharon Bald Eagle
In 1984, 12-year-old Sharon vanished while traveling through South Dakota. Her case led to the capture of predator Royal Russell Long, yet haunting questions remain.
🎧 Listen: DakotaSpotlight.com/#latest-episode
#TrueCrime #ColdCase
In 1984, 12-year-old Sharon vanished while traveling through South Dakota. Her case led to the capture of predator Royal Russell Long, yet haunting questions remain.
🎧 Listen: DakotaSpotlight.com/#latest-episode
#TrueCrime #ColdCase
A Buick in the Parking Lot. A Body in the Trunk.
In 1991, a hotel parking lot became the scene of Joseph Anderson’s unsolved murder in Jamestown, ND.
New Episode dakotaspotlight.com#latest-episode
#DakotaSpotlight #NorthDakotaTrueCrime
In 1991, a hotel parking lot became the scene of Joseph Anderson’s unsolved murder in Jamestown, ND.
New Episode dakotaspotlight.com#latest-episode
#DakotaSpotlight #NorthDakotaTrueCrime
August 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A Buick in the Parking Lot. A Body in the Trunk.
In 1991, a hotel parking lot became the scene of Joseph Anderson’s unsolved murder in Jamestown, ND.
New Episode dakotaspotlight.com#latest-episode
#DakotaSpotlight #NorthDakotaTrueCrime
In 1991, a hotel parking lot became the scene of Joseph Anderson’s unsolved murder in Jamestown, ND.
New Episode dakotaspotlight.com#latest-episode
#DakotaSpotlight #NorthDakotaTrueCrime
Friday Night Fiction returned last night with a brand-new story: Dead Cold Drop 💥
It’s sharp. It’s strange. It’s set in North Dakota.
Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com/Friday-Night-Fiction #DakotaSpotlight #FictionFridays #NewRelease
It’s sharp. It’s strange. It’s set in North Dakota.
Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com/Friday-Night-Fiction #DakotaSpotlight #FictionFridays #NewRelease
May 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Friday Night Fiction returned last night with a brand-new story: Dead Cold Drop 💥
It’s sharp. It’s strange. It’s set in North Dakota.
Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com/Friday-Night-Fiction #DakotaSpotlight #FictionFridays #NewRelease
It’s sharp. It’s strange. It’s set in North Dakota.
Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com/Friday-Night-Fiction #DakotaSpotlight #FictionFridays #NewRelease
💥 Friday Night Fiction is back.
A bundle of cash.
A daughter asking for help.
A father in over his head.
Dead Cold Drop is a new five-part story written and narrated by James Wolner.
Start Part 1 now: dakotaspotlight.com/friday-night...
#DeadColdDrop #FridayNightFiction #DakotaSpotlight
A bundle of cash.
A daughter asking for help.
A father in over his head.
Dead Cold Drop is a new five-part story written and narrated by James Wolner.
Start Part 1 now: dakotaspotlight.com/friday-night...
#DeadColdDrop #FridayNightFiction #DakotaSpotlight
May 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
💥 Friday Night Fiction is back.
A bundle of cash.
A daughter asking for help.
A father in over his head.
Dead Cold Drop is a new five-part story written and narrated by James Wolner.
Start Part 1 now: dakotaspotlight.com/friday-night...
#DeadColdDrop #FridayNightFiction #DakotaSpotlight
A bundle of cash.
A daughter asking for help.
A father in over his head.
Dead Cold Drop is a new five-part story written and narrated by James Wolner.
Start Part 1 now: dakotaspotlight.com/friday-night...
#DeadColdDrop #FridayNightFiction #DakotaSpotlight
🚨 New episode: Krissi’s Search – The Murder of Wilma June Nissen 🎙️
In 1978, a Jane Doe was found in rural Iowa. Decades later, her daughter Krissi is still searching for answers.
Listen now → dakotaspotlight.com/other-episod...
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #ColdCase #JaneDoe
In 1978, a Jane Doe was found in rural Iowa. Decades later, her daughter Krissi is still searching for answers.
Listen now → dakotaspotlight.com/other-episod...
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #ColdCase #JaneDoe
April 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 New episode: Krissi’s Search – The Murder of Wilma June Nissen 🎙️
In 1978, a Jane Doe was found in rural Iowa. Decades later, her daughter Krissi is still searching for answers.
Listen now → dakotaspotlight.com/other-episod...
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #ColdCase #JaneDoe
In 1978, a Jane Doe was found in rural Iowa. Decades later, her daughter Krissi is still searching for answers.
Listen now → dakotaspotlight.com/other-episod...
#TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #ColdCase #JaneDoe
🎧 From Dakota Spotlight comes Friday Night Fiction — a new audio series of original crime stories written and narrated by James Wolner.
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
🎙️ Park Like a Fargonian is streaming now.
DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
🎙️ Park Like a Fargonian is streaming now.
DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
April 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🎧 From Dakota Spotlight comes Friday Night Fiction — a new audio series of original crime stories written and narrated by James Wolner.
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
🎙️ Park Like a Fargonian is streaming now.
DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
🎙️ Park Like a Fargonian is streaming now.
DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
🎧 From Dakota Spotlight: Friday Night Fiction — original crime tales written and narrated by James Wolner.
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
Debut story: Park Like a Fargonian
🕯️ A vigilante parking group goes too far.
🎧 DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
Debut story: Park Like a Fargonian
🕯️ A vigilante parking group goes too far.
🎧 DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
April 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
🎧 From Dakota Spotlight: Friday Night Fiction — original crime tales written and narrated by James Wolner.
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
Debut story: Park Like a Fargonian
🕯️ A vigilante parking group goes too far.
🎧 DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
Told in the spirit of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Dragnet.
Debut story: Park Like a Fargonian
🕯️ A vigilante parking group goes too far.
🎧 DakotaSpotlight.com
#NoirPodcast #CrimeFiction
🚨 New Dakota Spotlight episode out now: In 1971, Pam Jackson & Sherri Miller vanished on their way to a party. 🕵️♂️ James interviews Lou Raguse, author of Vanished in Vermillion, about South Dakota’s most haunting cold case. #DakotaSpotlight #truecrime #podcast
🎧 Listen now: dakotaspotlight.com
🎧 Listen now: dakotaspotlight.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🚨 New Dakota Spotlight episode out now: In 1971, Pam Jackson & Sherri Miller vanished on their way to a party. 🕵️♂️ James interviews Lou Raguse, author of Vanished in Vermillion, about South Dakota’s most haunting cold case. #DakotaSpotlight #truecrime #podcast
🎧 Listen now: dakotaspotlight.com
🎧 Listen now: dakotaspotlight.com
🚨 New Episode 🚨
In 1972, 16-year-old Joli Truelson vanished in Minneapolis. Hours later, she was found murdered.
James talks with Trisha Taurinskas about her podcast Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app or at dakotaspotlight.com
In 1972, 16-year-old Joli Truelson vanished in Minneapolis. Hours later, she was found murdered.
James talks with Trisha Taurinskas about her podcast Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app or at dakotaspotlight.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨 New Episode 🚨
In 1972, 16-year-old Joli Truelson vanished in Minneapolis. Hours later, she was found murdered.
James talks with Trisha Taurinskas about her podcast Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app or at dakotaspotlight.com
In 1972, 16-year-old Joli Truelson vanished in Minneapolis. Hours later, she was found murdered.
James talks with Trisha Taurinskas about her podcast Joli Truelson: Connecting the Dots.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app or at dakotaspotlight.com
25 years later, new revelations emerge.
The final episode of Homicide at House of Bottles explores justice, accountability, and a life that left a lasting impact.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
The final episode of Homicide at House of Bottles explores justice, accountability, and a life that left a lasting impact.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
February 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
25 years later, new revelations emerge.
The final episode of Homicide at House of Bottles explores justice, accountability, and a life that left a lasting impact.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
The final episode of Homicide at House of Bottles explores justice, accountability, and a life that left a lasting impact.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
🎙️ A confession. A trial. A life sentence.
Episode 5 of Homicide at House of Bottles uncovers the suspect’s crime scene walkthrough, courtroom revelations, and the emotional aftermath.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #JusticeServed
Episode 5 of Homicide at House of Bottles uncovers the suspect’s crime scene walkthrough, courtroom revelations, and the emotional aftermath.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #JusticeServed
January 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🎙️ A confession. A trial. A life sentence.
Episode 5 of Homicide at House of Bottles uncovers the suspect’s crime scene walkthrough, courtroom revelations, and the emotional aftermath.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #JusticeServed
Episode 5 of Homicide at House of Bottles uncovers the suspect’s crime scene walkthrough, courtroom revelations, and the emotional aftermath.
🎧 Listen here: DakotaSpotlight.com
#TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #JusticeServed
💔 Vibrant memories, heartbreaking loss, and pivotal breakthroughs. Episode 4 of Homicide at House of Bottles pulls you deeper into the story. 🎧 Listen now: DakotaSpotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
January 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
💔 Vibrant memories, heartbreaking loss, and pivotal breakthroughs. Episode 4 of Homicide at House of Bottles pulls you deeper into the story. 🎧 Listen now: DakotaSpotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #PodcastRecommendations #DakotaSpotlight
Ever wondered what’s hidden in the Spotlight PLUS vault? 🌟
Here’s your chance! Get a FREE preview of bonus material for Homicide at House of Bottles! Dive in here: DakotaSpotlight.com/bottles #TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #BonusContent #MysterySolved
Here’s your chance! Get a FREE preview of bonus material for Homicide at House of Bottles! Dive in here: DakotaSpotlight.com/bottles #TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #BonusContent #MysterySolved
January 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ever wondered what’s hidden in the Spotlight PLUS vault? 🌟
Here’s your chance! Get a FREE preview of bonus material for Homicide at House of Bottles! Dive in here: DakotaSpotlight.com/bottles #TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #BonusContent #MysterySolved
Here’s your chance! Get a FREE preview of bonus material for Homicide at House of Bottles! Dive in here: DakotaSpotlight.com/bottles #TrueCrime #DakotaSpotlight #BonusContent #MysterySolved
🔍 A man in a FUBU jacket running near the scene. A mysterious Baby Eagle pistol. In Episode 3 of Homicide at House of Bottles, detectives uncover new clues that deepen the mystery surrounding Robbie Rahrich’s murder. 🎧 Listen now: DakotaSpotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #DakotaSpotlight #MurderMystery
January 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🔍 A man in a FUBU jacket running near the scene. A mysterious Baby Eagle pistol. In Episode 3 of Homicide at House of Bottles, detectives uncover new clues that deepen the mystery surrounding Robbie Rahrich’s murder. 🎧 Listen now: DakotaSpotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #DakotaSpotlight #MurderMystery
🎧 Episode 2 is LIVE! Discover the next chapter of Homicide at House of Bottles. Available wherever you listen to podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com. #BismarckCrime #NorthDakotaStories #NDHistory #BismarckND
January 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🎧 Episode 2 is LIVE! Discover the next chapter of Homicide at House of Bottles. Available wherever you listen to podcasts or at DakotaSpotlight.com. #BismarckCrime #NorthDakotaStories #NDHistory #BismarckND
All episodes now available to binge ad-free for Spotlight PLUS subscribers. Subscribe at dakotaspotlight.com #DakotaSpotlight #BingeTrueCrime #PodcastSubscription #AdFreePodcast
December 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM
All episodes now available to binge ad-free for Spotlight PLUS subscribers. Subscribe at dakotaspotlight.com #DakotaSpotlight #BingeTrueCrime #PodcastSubscription #AdFreePodcast
The story begins today. Episode 1 is now playing. Visit dakotaspotlight.com or wherever you get podcasts. #TrueCrimeStories #PodcastCommunity #DakotaSpotlight
December 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The story begins today. Episode 1 is now playing. Visit dakotaspotlight.com or wherever you get podcasts. #TrueCrimeStories #PodcastCommunity #DakotaSpotlight
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🎤 Ad-free listening
📅 Binge the new season on 12/26!
🎁 Exclusive bonus content
🎧 Make their Christmas unforgettable: porchlight.supportingcast.fm/gifts
December 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM
🎄✨Last-Minute Gift Idea!🎁🎧
Still looking for the perfect present? For just $30, give the gift of storytelling magic:
🎤 Ad-free listening
📅 Binge the new season on 12/26!
🎁 Exclusive bonus content
🎧 Make their Christmas unforgettable: porchlight.supportingcast.fm/gifts
Still looking for the perfect present? For just $30, give the gift of storytelling magic:
🎤 Ad-free listening
📅 Binge the new season on 12/26!
🎁 Exclusive bonus content
🎧 Make their Christmas unforgettable: porchlight.supportingcast.fm/gifts
Behind every homicide is a story. Watch the full trailer. Visit dakotaspotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #DakotaSpotlight #CrimeStoryPodcast
December 20, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Behind every homicide is a story. Watch the full trailer. Visit dakotaspotlight.com #TrueCrimePodcast #DakotaSpotlight #CrimeStoryPodcast
December 19, 2024 at 1:53 PM