{"podcast":{"title":"Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations","slug":"dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746","podcast_index_feed_id":783746,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/EELCL3827885072","website_url":"https://dakotaspotlight.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fb86126c-acc6-11ee-84aa-875b938fd05e/image/5ced801af181d641452bb88f25be3806.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"James Wolner","episode_count":240,"summary":"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 takes a deep dive into one case, from rural crime and small town murders to decades-old disappearances. Through meticulous research, exclusive interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, Dakota Spotlight brings forgotten crimes back into the public eye and gives voice to victims and their families. Alongside full investigative seasons, the show also features shorter standalone episodes that explore individual mysteries in a single sitting. If you are drawn to investigative journalism, small town true crime, and real crime stories based on actual events, Dakota Spotlight offers gripping and respectful storytelling you will not forget.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:20:46.624356+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746"},"episode":{"title":"Call Me Shelly (1): Fly on the Wall","slug":"call-me-shelly-1-fly-on-the-wall","published_at":"2026-07-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746/call-me-shelly-1-fly-on-the-wall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746","url":"https://dakotaspotlight.com/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdcn.co/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/GShUDppPATUMmMhYllkv/traffic.megaphone.fm/EAISI9886365219.mp3","summary":"In August 1994, 26-year-old Michele \"Shelly\" Julson drops off her three-year-old son with his grandfather, planning to return a few hours later. She never does. As family, friends, and police begin searching, troubling details emerge about the days leading up to her disappearance, including reports that Shelly believed she was being harassed. Inspired by Dakota Spotlight Season 7, Call Me Shelly is now a documentary film. 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: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com 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 info@sixhorsemedia.com Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com 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 info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In August 1994, 26-year-old Michele \"Shelly\" Julson drops off her three-year-old son with his grandfather, planning to return a few hours later. She never…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2864,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746/episodes/call-me-shelly-1-fly-on-the-wall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dakota-spotlight-true-crime-cold-case-investigations-783746/call-me-shelly-1-fly-on-the-wall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}