Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

By James Wolner | Investigative Journalist & Creator of Dakota SpotlightSociety & Culture Documentary True Crime

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Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations episodes

October 08 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going
James looks back at a busy year for Dakota Spotlight and talks about what’s ahead, including plans for the podcast and YouTube, Indigenous cases, and four North Dakota cases listeners most often ask him to cover.
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24 min
September 24 You Killed Chris Update: Linda meets with the FBI
Season 10 update: Nearly six decades after the murder of Christine Rothschild, an FBI agent and a Wisconsin Department of Justice investigator traveled to Linda Schulko to interview her over two days. Linda joins James and Dakota Spotlight research assistant Mari Zoerb Hansen to describe what investigators wanted to know—and why the long-awaited meeting didn’t go quite as she had hoped.
Murder on the 56th Day: Linda Schulko. Get the Kindle version of Linda’s great book. Linda donates all proceeds to charity. Get Linda’s book on Amazon⁠ https://amzn.to/4cX0DEe⁠
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1 hr 13 min
September 03 Call Me Shelly (9): Follow the Red Dirt Road
James shares new information about red scoria, or clinker, found on Shelly’s car and speaks with a North Dakota geologist about what that material could mean for the investigation.
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
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23 min
August 27 Call Me Shelly (8): Frightened, Followed, Harassed
James examines allegations involving Bismarck Police Lieutenant Don Schaffer, discusses questions and comments from listeners, and lays out what he believes could still be done in Shelly’s case.
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
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Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
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39 min
August 20 Call Me Shelly (7): A Missing Mother’s Son
James speaks with Jaden Woodworth about his memories of his mom, growing up without her, his father and grandparents, and a later police interview with Kevin Woodworth that centered on when Shelly was reported missing.
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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43 min
August 13 Call Me Shelly (6): Interview with Tony
James interviews Tony Hulm, former bartender at the Burnt Creek Club, and revisits questions about Shelly’s final days, the Comfort Inn, the railroad workers, and other leads still left to examine.
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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39 min
August 06 Call Me Shelly (5): Don’t Give Up
James sits down with Shelly's parents, Wes and Linda Julson, and retired Bismarck Police Officer Rob Carvell, who responded to the original missing persons call in 1994 and later volunteered to re-examine the case in 2016.
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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49 min
July 30 Call Me Shelly (4): Stones Unturned
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 Wolner.
Archival audio courtesy of the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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45 min
July 23 Call Me Shelly (3): Eenie, Meenie, Miny, Moe
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 Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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50 min
July 16 Call Me Shelly (2): In Shelly’s Shadows
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 the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo.
Explore the full Dakota Spotlight catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com
Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight
Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter
Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight
Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800
To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact [email protected]
Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected]
All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact [email protected]

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42 min

About Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

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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…