Chasing Billy (2): Time Traveling Back to 1978 – Unsolved Murder of William Wolf

Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

James Wolner

Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 900 Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2020

⏱️ 44 minutes

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The 1978 murder of William “Billy” Wolf Jr. remains one of North Dakota’s most disturbing cold cases. Episode 2, Time Traveling Back to 1978, explores Billy’s last days alive through the memories of his friend Nanci, offering a personal portrait of who Billy was. The episode also discusses how dormant, long-term memories can resurface and why they may be vital in an unsolved murder investigation. Chasing Billy blends true crime storytelling and investigative journalism in an effort to bring justice to Billy’s family and friends. Moonlight Feels Right music license: https://bruceblackman.com/music-licensing Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get all episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Proudly produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and soundscapes, is the property of Six Horse Media. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or rebroadcast of this material without the express written consent of Six Horse Media is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact info@sixhorsemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:37.2	My name is James Wollner.
0:42.6	And we're all sitting there having a cup of coffee and there's a knock on the door.
0:49.7	Billy approached me from like across the room. It was like, hey.
0:58.0	Just imagine any typical day. You're walking across campus or, you know, wherever you work,
1:01.0	or maybe you're walking through downtown Fargo or something.
1:05.0	And these suits come in and they start,
1:08.0	and ask the question, is there a Bill Wolf here?
1:11.6	He said, I had one of those and he knew what it was and he knew what it was about and that is.
1:18.6	And they asked, does anybody know Bill Jr.?
1:23.6	There weren't something that I thought of...
1:28.3	I didn't have a cousin.
1:30.3	In this episode, we'll do a few things.
1:41.3	For one, I want to tell you just a bit more about Billy and the week he disappeared.
1:47.5	Then we're going to meet Nancy, who knew Billy, and remembers Billy, and very much wants
1:52.6	justice for Billy.
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