The Mysterious Disappearance of Keith Schmidt

Dakota Spotlight

James Wolner

Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.9 • 813 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Keith Schmidt was last seen on the morning of May 20, 2024, in Dickinson, North Dakota. In this episode, we revisit the days leading up to his disappearance, hear from those who knew him best, and speak with a journalist covering the case to better understand both the man and the mystery he left behind. Anyone with information regarding Keith Schmidt’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Dickinson Police Department at 701-456-7759, Badlands Crime Stoppers at 701-840-6808, or leave a tip at ⁠⁠www.dickinsonpd.com/crimestoppers⁠⁠. To contact Eric Grabowsky email him at ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ To read more and see photos of Keith Schmidt visit: ⁠⁠https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/north-dakota/what-happened-to-keith-schmidt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/local/volunteers-to-resume-search-for-keith-schmidt-one-year-after-disappearance⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/dickinson-police-continue-search-for-missing-man-keith-schmidt⁠⁠⁠⁠https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/missing-person-namus-mp123952⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:23.6	A quick note, this episode covers a disappearance and the emotional impact of uncertainty, including discussions about the possibility of death.
1:31.3	Some listeners may find it difficult. Please take care while listening. You would just never expected this from Keith.
1:55.3	And I just feel a sense of compassion for this family
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