Madison McGhee

True Crime, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.4 • 750 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weekend in Bismarck, when the city was filled with out-of-town visitors attending the state wrestling tournament. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll ride along as the night unfolds, culminating in a harrowing discovery that ignites a high-stakes investigation. This season features firsthand accounts from detectives, loved ones, and even the convicted killer, as we unravel the complexities of this crime and explore deeper questions about memory, justice, and the enduring ripple effects of violence. Trigger Warning: This episode includes content that may be disturbing, including a 911 call. Please listen with care. Welcome to Homicide at House of Bottles. 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/ Homicide at House of Bottles is a production of Dakota Spotlight and Six Horse Media. This season was written, produced, and sound-edited by James Wolner, who also serves as the host. Research and interview assistance by Mari Zoerb Hansen. Special thanks to Bob Haas, Lloyd Halvorson, and the Bismarck Police Department for their contributions to this season. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 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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0:00.0	Hey, Ice Cold Case listeners, it's Madison. I'm excited to share an episode of Dakota Spotlight with you on the feed.
0:06.9	This is the first episode of season 11 of their show, which uncovers the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota.
0:15.9	It's a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved.
0:21.2	Dakota Spotlight highlights cases that no one's really talking about, so I'm really excited
0:25.8	to share this first episode with you, and I hope that if you're interested, you'll go and
0:29.4	check them out. This is The Homicide at House of Bottles. You're listening to Dakota Spotlight. My name is James Walner.
0:46.1	Welcome to Season 11, Homicide at House of Bottles. This is episode one.
0:52.8	This series contains descriptions of graphic violence and disturbing content that may be upsetting or distressing to some listeners.
1:00.6	Please proceed with caution and consider your emotional well-being before continuing.
1:06.0	Listener discretion is advised.
1:17.6	Music is advised. It all happened on a chilly Saturday in North Dakota, February 20th, 1999, to be exact.
1:25.6	In Bismarck, the state's small but vibrant capital, temperatures were expected to dip
1:31.1	to a brisk 14 degrees that weekend, but despite the cold, the city was bustling with excitement
1:36.5	as the North Dakota High School State Wrestling Championships were taking place over at the Bismarck
1:42.2	Civic Center.
1:55.0	Athletes, families, and fans had poured in the town from every corner of the state, bringing life and color to the frozen streets.
1:58.0	Wrapped in puffy down jackets and snug beanie caps,
2:02.3	they came from Dickinson, Williston, and Beach in the West,
2:05.6	and from Valley City, West Fargo, and South Fargo in the east.
2:10.5	They traveled from small towns like Ashley and Watford City,
2:13.9	from Harvey and Bowman, Wapperton, and Minot,
2:20.7	arriving by car and bus, eager to cheer on their hometown heroes.
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