The House of Bottles murder is one of Bismarck, North Dakota’s most haunting true crime cases. In 1999, a young man’s life was violently cut short at the House of Bottles liquor store, leaving a community reeling and decades of unanswered questions. In Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight, Homicide at House of Bottles, host James Wolner revisits this chilling case through powerful interviews with detectives, family members, friends, and even the convicted killer.
This six-part Bismarck true crime podcast examines not only what happened that night but also the lasting impact of violence, the search for justice, and the complex paths toward rehabilitation and forgiveness. With immersive sound design and compelling storytelling, this season shines a light on lives forever changed by a single, tragic event.
BINGE the Full Season
LISTEN AD-FREE on
Spotlight PLUS | Patreon | Apple | Spotify
Watch and Listen to the Homicide at House of Bottles True Crime Trailer
Listen to Homicide at House of Bottles
Episode 1: The 1999 House of Bottles murder rocks Bismarck during a busy winter weekend
Having trouble with the podcast player?
Our podcast hosting provider is experiencing a playback issue affecting its embedded player in Google Chrome on Windows. DakotaSpotlight.com is working normally. Until the provider resolves the issue, please use another browser, listen through your preferred podcast app, listen on YouTube or join us on Patreon