Unresolved, The Murder of Joel Lovelien (6): Travis on Trial

Unresolved, The Murder of Joel Lovelien (6): Travis on Trial

April 9, 2026 · 40 min · Season 99 · Episode 110

About this episode

The episode covers the courtroom trial of Travis in the murder case of Joel Lovelien, culminating in a not guilty verdict.

Inside the courtroom, the story is told again, through testimony, through argument, through the structure of a trial. And when it is all over, the jury returns a verdict, not guilty. A moment that resolves one question, and leaves others behind. Music by HandTurner and Wowza in Kalamazoo. If you have information about Joel Lovelien’s murder, you can submit a tip through the tip411 app, or contact the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000. This episode is part of a rebroadcast of Season 8, Unresolved: The Murder of Joel Lovelien, originally released in 2023. Explore the full catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact info@sixhorsemedia.com…

More episodes of Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Dakota Spotlight: True Crime & Cold Case Investigations podcast page.