Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

James Wolner

dakotaspotlight@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

An investigative true-crime documentary series focused on unsolved murders, cold cases, and missing persons in North Dakota and the Midwest, using case-connected interviews with witnesses, investigators, family members, and other source voices rather than a regular open-guest format. Credible pitches would be limited to forensic specialists, cold-case investigators, missing-person advocates, or authors with direct expertise in a relevant case; booking is likely very difficult because the show prioritizes original case reporting and firsthand access.

Metrics

Episodes: 243

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

dakotaspotlight@gmail.com

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Host

James Wolner - Investigative journalist and creator of Dakota Spotlight, specializing in reporting on unsolved crimes, cold cases, and missing persons in North Dakota and the Midwest.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Investigative journalists, documentary or true-crime creators, and individuals with direct knowledge of a relevant unresolved case. Guests should bring original reporting, documented expertise, or meaningful firsthand perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Produced or reported an investigative series, Published substantial reporting on an unresolved case, Created a documentary or podcast about true crime or investigative journalism

Recent Guest Discussions

Leah Sottile - Investigative Journalism, The Ethics Of True-crime Storytelling, Reporting On Unresolved Cases In Rural Communities, And The Production Of Hush Season 2.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Investigative Journalism, North Dakota

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations
:

Call Me Shelly (4): Stones Unturned

July 30, 2026

James speaks with one of Shelly’s friends, retired investigator Bill Connor, and one of the railroad workers mentioned in the cold case file. He also goes looking for Jennie, the former Burnt Creek Club barmaid Shelly suspected may have been harassing her. Inspired by Dakota Spotlight Season 7, Call Me Shelly is now a documentary film. Watch the official trailer, see upcoming screenings, and purchase tickets at https://callmeshellyfilm.com Call Me Shelly is written and produced by James Wol...

Call Me Shelly (3): Eenie, Meenie, Miny, Moe

July 23, 2026

James follows the early investigation into Shelly’s final known days, including Tony Hulm’s statements, the babysitter’s account, the two railroad workers, Rick Snell, and the missing records in Shelly’s case file. Inspired by Dakota Spotlight Season 7, Call Me Shelly is now a documentary film. Watch the official trailer, see upcoming screenings, and purchase tickets at https://callmeshellyfilm.com Call Me Shelly is written and produced by James Wolner. Archival audio courtesy of the State...

Call Me Shelly (2): In Shelly’s Shadows

July 16, 2026

As investigators continue looking for Shelly, they interview friends and co-workers, follow reports of harassment, search for her Ford Thunderbird, and begin tracing the people who may have seen her before she disappeared. Inspired by Dakota Spotlight Season 7, Call Me Shelly is now a documentary film. Watch the official trailer, see upcoming screenings, and purchase tickets at https://callmeshellyfilm.com Call Me Shelly is written and produced by James Wolner. Archival audio courtesy of t...

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