The Mandan Murders (5): Murder and Justice in North Dakota

Episode 5 takes listeners inside the investigation of the 2019 RJR murders in Mandan, North Dakota, with the full audio from Special Agent Joe Arens’ first interview and interrogation of Chad Isaak. Witnesses also describe Isaak’s odd behavior around the time of the killings, offering chilling insights into the man later convicted of murdering four people at RJR Maintenance. This rare audio-driven episode captures the tension of investigators confronting a suspect while the community reeled from tragedy. 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/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Proudly produced by Six Horse Media: [email protected] 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices