Dakota Spotlight Podcast

Season 6, Episode 8 Former Minnesota TV news reporter Dan MacDonald tells a chilling tale about his 1995 day trip to Wishek, North Dakota where he hoped to ask questions about the disappearance of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson. Also in this episode: We explore the claim that ND BCI made a very curious discovery at the Diede farmstead and Clyde Diede has a run-in with the Logan County Sheriff. Co-producers James Wolner and Jeremy Fugleberg continue their investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin and Bob. If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for Law Enforcement, call the Logan County (ND) Sheriff’s Office: 701-754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Co. 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Ad

Season 6, Episode 7. How do two people just disappear? How does that happen and not trigger a massive manhunt, blanket TV coverage, cable news coverage and some sort of Netflix documentary show? In the case of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson, it was about who they were. Or perhaps more so – who they weren’t.  In this episode, co-producers James Wolner and Jeremy Fugleberg continue their investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson from Wishek, North Dakota. They’ll take a close look at all the fault lines, all the big cracks, that seemed to swallow up Kristin and Bob and the news of their disappearance, effectively squelching the hunt for them.  Plus, James sneaks in a surprise note for Jeremy, right at the beginning of the episode. If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for Law Enforcement, call the Logan County (ND) Sheriff’s Office: 701-754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Co. Check out the full catalog of

Season 6, Episode 6 - Follow the Van Just a few days after Bob and Kristin were last seen alive in North Dakota in August 1993, a manager at the Burlington Northern railroad yard in Aberdeen, South Dakota picked up the phone and called the police. There was a darn Dodge van just sitting in stall No. 10, he told them. It seemed to be abandoned. There were no license plates on the thing. Today, that same 1979 B200 Dodge van is in Logan County, North Dakota, where it is being held as evidence. The van belonged to Bob – it was how he and Kristin got to North Dakota, and they were in it the last day they were seen. So how did it end up abandoned in a city 100 miles away from Wishek? In this episode, co-producers James Wolner and Jeremy Fugleberg continue their investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson and share detailed information about the week following Bob and Kristin’s last sighting. See a 1979 Dodge van television commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywx0PmnQ

Season 6, Episode 5 - Updates on Vanishing Act and an interview with creator James Wolner Things are moving very quickly in this ongoing and live investigation. This week we are taking an intermission to do some additional work on this story. We will report our findings next week. In this episode co-producer Jeremy Fugleberg interviews the creator and host of Dakota Spotlight James Wolner. Jeremy talks to James about Dakota Spotlight, true-crime, storytelling, a bit about his life and his favorite music and more. Also some updates and clarifications about Season 5 and 6 and some dates to put on your calendar.  Music by SleepyDriver.bandcamp.com James music playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0VCLKw-qRZlrHlD82bhhWxjB3mP4GdtV If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for Law Enforcement, call the Logan County (ND) Sheriff’s Office: 701-754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Co. Check out the full catalog of Dakota Spotlight true crime podcast

Season 6, Episode 4 - Looking Over Her Shoulder Kristin Diede's fear was hard to miss. Her relationship with her husband, Clyde Diede, had gone sour. She told a friend he had hurt her. After a judge threw the book at Clyde over a domestic assault conviction, Kristin should have felt shielded by a two-year no-contact order. But it was clear to friends she still didn't feel safe. So they were glad her boyfriend Bob Anderson was joining her on a trip to Wishek, North Dakota, both her and Clyde's hometown. It was a trip from which they never returned. Co-producers James Wolner and Jeremy Fugleberg continue their investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson. Content warning: This episode includes mentions of domestic violence. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who is, please take care with this episode. If you need help, call the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text the word START to 88788. If you know what happened to Kristin a

Season 6, Episode 3 *Content warnings for this episode are listed at the end of these show notes* Co-producers James Wolner and Jeremy Fugleberg continue their investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Diede and Robert Michael Anderson. In this episode, you’ll learn much more about who Kristin and Bob were. We will explore their backgrounds. And put their relationship into context, leading into the summer of 1993, just before they traveled from Minnesota to Wishek, North Dakota. If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for law enforcement, call the Logan County (ND) Sheriff’s Office: 701-754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Co. This episode includes mentions of domestic violence and abuse, and a single mention of suicide.  If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who is, please take care with this episode. If you need help, call the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text the word START to 8878

Season 6, Episode 2, we trace the movements and decisions of Kristin Diede and Bob Anderson in the final few days of their lives, and talk to the last people known to have seen and spoken to them. Why did they go to North Dakota together? What were they trying to do? And what was the conflict they faced the day they disappeared? Host James Wolner and co-producer Jeremy Fugleberg continue their live investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Diede and Robert Michael Anderson. Content warning: This story touches on domestic violence. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who is, please take care with this episode. If you need help, call the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text the word START to 88788. If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for Law Enforcement, call the Logan County (ND) Sheriff’s Office: 701-754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Co. Check out the full catalog of Dakota Spot

Season 6, Episode 1, a live investigation into the 1993 unsolved disappearance of Kristin Joy Diede and Robert Michael Anderson. Kristin and Bob took a road trip to North Dakota and were never seen again. Law enforcement believe they were murdered. But by whom? Host James Wolner teams up with journalist Jeremy Fugleberg to tackle this long-running North Dakota mystery.   If you know what happened to Kristin and Bob or have vital information for Law Enforcement, call the Logan County, ND Sheriff’s office: (701) 754-2495. Dakota Spotlight is a production of Forum Communications Company. 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https

Season 5, Episode 20 - One year after they first met, host James Wolner speaks with Sandee Evanson, Barbara's childhood friend. James also travels to California to meet with Stacey Werder's sister. https://wowzainkalamazoo.bandcamp.com/ 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotligh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2 - What do these things have in common: missing Barbara Cotton from Williston, ND, a hitman in Italy, secret agents, international crime and 3,300 pounds of heroin seized in a Dutch port city? I’ll tell you. They are all included in this 2-part story about how my Scandinavian vacation became sidetracked by a mysterious drowning and sent me looking for international secrets. Music by Väsen Dakota Spotlight The Vault FaceBook 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5, Episode 19. James and Lisa Jo of #FindBarbCotton finally speak to 'RED' who was with person of interest Stacey Werder when Werder was arrested and later took his own life. Stacey was seen with Barbara Cotton on the night she disappeared. For the first time ever, Red speaks out about Stacey Werder's last night.  Support the #FindBarbCotton movement 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5, Episode 18 Who was Stacey's friend C.E Sullivan aka Red Sullivan. Can you help us find him? Lisa Jo of FindBarbCotton and James walk through the coroner's inquest hearing for the suicide of Stacey Demarr Werder, who hung himself in jail three months after Barbara went missing.   Support the #FindBarbCotton movement. 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5, Episode 17: Talks with Lisa Jo Schiele, Diane (Cotton) Schiele and Kathy (Cotton) Nulph all of the #findbarbcotton movement. New information on why Barb's older (now deceased) brother Frank is considered a person of interest. A billboard for Barb is now up in Williston and the new website. 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Feist, one of three men convicted for the murders of Wade and Ellen Zick in 1976 is scheduled to be released after serving 45 years in federal prison.  David Feist is the third and last of the three to be released from prison. His younger brother, Sebastian Feist was released last year in Texas and the third man, Gregory Huber was released over ten years ago and lives in North Dakota.  Full story at The Vault: https://www.inforum.com/the-vault/7093169-Killed-in-their-pajamas-Listen-to-the-story-of-Wade-and-Ellen-Zick-murdered-45-years-ago-this-weekend   Contact me jwolner@forumcomm.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deon Wiggett woke up one day in 2017 with a startling realization. He had blocked out a traumatic experience from his past; he had been sexually abused as a teen by a schoolteacher. Anger turned to action and the result is a beautifully produced podcast about justice, activism and revenge, told in the most artful way. Dakota Spotlight spoke with him in August of 2021 to talk about his podcast My Only Story 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In South Africa a school teacher was assassinated in front of her class by hit-men. Who would take out a contract on a school teacher? That's what Paul McNally wanted to find out with Season 2 of his gripping podcast Alibi. Dakota Spotlight spoke with Paul from his home in South Africa.  Listen to the Alibi podcast https://shows.acast.com/alibi Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes 1 week early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Support the show on PayPal https://bit.ly/3wDhonM Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with crime reporter Dan Box about his podcast Bowraville. Three aboriginal children were murdered in a small Australian town. All three vanished from the same street.   With his podcast Bowraville, Dan Box teamed up with The Australian went looking for answers.  Bowraville Podcast 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Eric Carter-Landin of True Consequences podcast. Eric's brother Jacob was murdered over 30 years ago and justice has not been served. I talk with Eric about the ethics of creating true crime content in this very popular yet problematic genre. True Consequences  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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotligh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kirra McLoughlin died her boyfriend said she must have overdosed on prescription drugs. That didn't explain the over one hundred bruises on her body however. And yet, nobody has been charged with Kirra's death.   That didn't sit well with Jamie Pultz. He had met Kirra once at his former job, back when he was a police officer in Queensland Australia.  When he heard that Kirra had died and nobody had been held accountable, he decided to do something about it.   This is the third installment of our summer series about mysterious crimes and disappearances from around the globe and the people who fight to get justice for victims and their families.   Jamie Pultz's media company Six 10 Media Beenham Valley Road podcast on Spotify 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.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Adver