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BONUS - Dakota James

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Bonus July Episode 2 -

On this bonus episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the mysterious death of Dakota James.

Case Sources:

Cbsnews.com, “What Happened to Dakota James?” CBS Pittsburgh, September 19, 2019

Cbsnew.com, “Serial Killer or Accidental Drowning? KDKA Investigates What Happened to Dakota James,” CBS Pittsburgh, September 19, 2019

Wpxi.com, “Parents of Dakota James announce new investigation into son’s death,” no author provided, December 14, 2018

Wpxi.com, “Dakota James disappearance: Timeline of events,” no author provided, March 7, 2017

Wpxi.com, “Family members offer reward for missing North Side man,” no author provided, February 2, 2017

Wpxi.com, “Police investigate kidnapping post about missing N. Side man, determine it’s a hoax,” no author provided, February 23, 2017

Wpxi.com, “Police give update on missing Duquesne University grad student,” March 1, 2017

Wpxi.com, “Body of Dakota James found in Ohio River in Robinson Township,” no author provided, March 6, 2017

Wtae.com, “Timeline of missing Duquesne student’s night emerges; surveillance image shows him walking downtown,” no author provided, February 8, 2017

Wtae.com, “’We will keep searching:’ Pittsburgh police says Dakota James case remains active,” by Alyssa Raymond, February 28, 2017

Pittsburgh’s Action News, police press conference, February 28, 2017

Archive.triblive.com, “Dakota James’ family thanks searchers and hopes to help improve Pittsburgh’s surveillance,” no author listed, March 7, 2017

The Duquesne Duke, “Police seek new leads in search for Dakota James,” by Brandon Addeo, updated March 6, 2017

Alleghenycounty.us, “History of the Sister Bridges” AP News, “Mysteries remain as anniversary of disappearances approaches,” by Michael A. Fuoco, November 28, 2017

The Frederick News-Post, legacy.com, “Dakota Leo James, 1993-2017”

Twitter.com, “Tootie’s Famous”

Macrotrends.net, “Pittsburgh Metro Area Population 1950-2022”

Oxygen.com, “’Smiley Face Killer’: D.A. Agrees Dakota James’ ‘Accidental Drowning’ May Really Have Been A Murder By Strangulation,” by Aly Vander Hayden, January 19, 2019

World-weather.info, “Weather in Pittsburg in January 2017, February 2017, March 2017”

Archive.triblive.com, “Dakota James impersonator pleads guilty in federal court,” by Brian Bowling, July 28, 2017

Linkedin.com, Dakota James

Phil Haber Photography, “Roberto Clemente Bridge at Night”

Istockphoto.com, “Roberto Clemente Bridge Stock Photo”

Heavy.com, “Dakota James: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know”

Orangesmile.com, Pittsburgh map

Websleuths.com, “Found Deceased Dakota James, 23, Pittsburgh”

Truecrimesocietyblog.com, “Dakota James – went missing in Pittsburgh – January 2017” by Liv, November 22, 2021

Links:

https://mwmh.contactin.bio/

https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband

BONUS - Dakota James

Comments

I thought the smiley case killer was caught, they’re a movie on it

Such a sad case, for the family not having all the info. It does sound like it wasn't an accident...

“Average ally” 😂😂

I’m a driver for J.B. hunt 😬

Considering the body didn’t show any signs of being in the water that long, I’d have to say I believe it was foul play. There’s just too many variables. If he was able to make it to the water fine, then would he really just “fall in.” None of it adds up to me. I’ve also never heard of the smiley face killer, but how many times can something happen before it’s not just a coincidence??? Seems a little sus to me 😅 I hope this family has found peace.

I do that!!! Lol

I watched that same show lol

I find the ones that have no answers for the family the hardest ones to listen too! My heart goes out to them! Also Garrett maybe your the pregnant one with sandwich cravings hahaha! I was at the last live show but unfortunately with back to school starting this momma can't afford it this time around! Definitely looking forward to the next one tho!!!!

I was in college in Pittsburgh when this happened. It was so sad for our community 😞

It wasn't mentioned, but I wonder if the medical examiner checked if Dakota was sexually assaulted. Even if there wasn't, he could've been lured down there. But that still doesn't explain why his body showed no evidence of being in water for 40 days. That's what got me. 🤔 Prayers and continued strength for his family keeping his name alive, through the foundation. 🙏🏼🖤

Such a sad mystery, I hope the family is able to find peace. Also, the show Payton was discussing is called Web of Make Believe and it does have some really interesting (and disturbing) stories regarding web based crimes.

Am I the only one who uses the like button as a way to know which ones I have already listened to? 😅

Yo!! Me too with the sandwiches! For what ever reason that’s all that’s appealing Lolol I’m like maybe it’s the bread .. our bodies might need the yeast lol


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