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The Jacob Wetterling abduction

In 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted along a rural road in St. Joseph, Minn. In 2016, Danny Heinrich led authorities to the place where he buried Wetterling.

Podcast 'In the Dark' wins Peabody award

Podcast 'In the Dark' wins Peabody award

The podcast that explored the investigation into the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling has won one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting.
by Nancy Lebens

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Wrongly suspected, Wetterling neighbor explains suit against sheriff

Wrongly suspected, Wetterling neighbor explains suit against sheriff

In his first broadcast interview since suing the investigators in the Jacob Wetterling case, Dan Rassier tells MPR News that authorities ruined his reputation trying to tie him to Jacob's abduction and still haven't publicly cleared him.
by MPR News Staff

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Man wrongly named person of interest in Jacob Wetterling abduction sues

Man wrongly named person of interest in Jacob Wetterling abduction sues

Dan Rassier filed his federal lawsuit Wednesday. He was publicly named as a person of interest in 11-year-old Jacob's abduction in 2010 after his central Minnesota farm was searched by authorities.
by Associated Press

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Wetterling abduction file could be made public soon

Stearns County officials are entering the final stages of redacting and copying thousands of pages of statements, tips and interview transcripts.
by Associated Press

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Sheriff who investigated Wetterling abduction to retire

Sheriff who investigated Wetterling abduction to retire

Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner announced his retirement Tuesday. Sanner has worked for the sheriff's office for nearly 33 years and has been sheriff for the last 14.
by The Associated Press

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No restitution for Heinrich, killer of Jacob Wetterling

No restitution for Heinrich, killer of Jacob Wetterling

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Danny Heinrich won't pay restitution, after the government told the court that no restitution was owed.
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In the Dark: What's Going on Down There?

In the Dark: What's Going on Down There?

APM Reports "In the Dark" radio series examines how law enforcement handled the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old Minnesota boy - a case that went unsolved for nearly 27 years. Part five is called "What's Going on Down There?"

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In the Dark: Person of Interest

In the Dark: Person of Interest

APM Reports "In the Dark" radio series examines how law enforcement handled the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old Minnesota boy -- a case that went unsolved for nearly 27 years. Part four is called "Person of Interest."

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In the Dark: The One Who Got Away

In the Dark: The One Who Got Away

APM Reports "In the Dark" radio series examines how law enforcement handled the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old Minnesota boy - a case that went unsolved for nearly 27 years. Part three is called "The One Who Got Away."

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In the Dark: The Circle

In the Dark: The Circle

APM Reports "In the Dark" radio series examines how law enforcement handled the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, an 11-year-old Minnesota boy -- a case that went unsolved for nearly 27 years.

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