Barbara Cotton’s 1981 disappearance at age 15 remains an open case in Williston, North Dakota. Episode 6, Interview with Williston Police, provides insight into law enforcement’s handling of one of North Dakota’s longest unsolved murders. The discussion underscores how missing persons cases are investigated, the challenges police face, and why Barbara’s case is still unresolved. A Better Search for Barbara highlights investigative journalism and small town murder investigations that continue to haunt the Midwest.

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