Episode 4, Better Left Alone, highlights the challenges host James Wolner faced while navigating North Dakota’s open records laws in his investigation of Victor Newberry’s death. At the Glen Ullin Times newspaper, we learn more about the small town where Victor lived and died. Local music legends Francis and Harvey Tibor recall that Victor’s death was not the only perplexing crime to trouble western North Dakota, sharing chilling stories that place his case in a broader context of violence and mystery. From bizarre tales like a human skull at “show and tell” to the frustrations of public record roadblocks, this episode widens the lens on a region with more dark secrets than many realize.

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