118: The Wolf Family




In Sight True Crime show

Summary: One of the worst crimes in North Dakota state history occurred on April 22 1920 on a farm just north of Turtle Lake when seven members of a family and their farm hand were found brutally murdered at their home. A massive search for the killers begin in the midst of an intense political campaign. Three weeks later, investigators manage to get a signed confession from the prime suspect in the case. But then he changes his story and he claims that the confession was obtained under duress, intimidation and fear. Was Henry Layer responsible for the murders of the Wolf Family?  Book recommendation: The Murdered Family by Vernon Keel - www.amazon.com/Murdered-Family-Mystery-Wolf-Murders/dp/0984284303 or visit www.themurderedfamily.com/ Thank you to today's sponsors - Third Love (15% off first purchase at www.thirdlove.com/sight) - AMC Shudder (free 30 day trial at www.shudder.com/podcast, promo code INSIGHT) - Brooklinen ($20 off and free shipping at www.brooklinen.com, promo code SIGHT). www.patreon.com/insightpod Facebook/insightpod Twitter @insightfulpod Instagram @insightpod insightfulpod@gmail.com insightpod.com