What happened to Barbara Cotton?

That's a question a lot of people have been asking for a long time. In fact, its been 40 years.

A Better Search for Barbara, Season 5 of Dakota Spotlight Podcast is taking a closer look at this mystery.

Persons of Interest

In episode 6, host James Wolner interviews Sergeant Detective Danielle Hendricks of the Williston police department. Hendricks shares her thoughts on the case and describes the wealth of material that has accumulated over the decades. She also talks about three persons of interest. All three are deceased.

Listen to Episode 6 - Interview with Sergeant Detective Danielle Hendricks

• Episode 1: "Five Blocks from Home" explores the night Barbara went missing from the perspective of her childhood friend Sandee Evanson. Read more about this unsolved mystery and listen to 40 years of nothing, few answers for family, friends of missing teen Barbara Cotton of Williston
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• Episode 2: "Tributaries of the Truth" we attempt to untangle the confusion surrounding Barbara's last known whereabouts. We also look closer at the question: Could Barbara Cotton have simply run away? Listen to Tributaries of the Truth: Listen to episode 2 of A Better Search for Barbara Cotton

• Episode 3: We look closer look at the initial police investigation. We also ask the question: might Barbara's kindness and big heart have led to her demise? Listen to She was "gentle and kind" - listen to episode 3 of "A Better Search for Barbara Cotton"

• Episode 4: Investigating on our own - listen to episode 4 of "A Better Search for Barbara Cotton"

• Episode 5: "Tell mom I love her." Listen to episode 5 of "A Better Search for Barbara Cotton"

• See Also: Videos and Photos: A Better Search for Barbara Cotton

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