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The Murder of Jacob Wetterling

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of Jacob Wetterling, whose 1989 abduction changed the landscape of child-protection laws in the United States. For nearly three decades, Jacob’s disappearance remained one of the nation’s most haunting mysteries — a case that shaped policies, galvanized communities, and left a family living in the shadow of the unknown.

We walk through:

• The night Jacob was abducted and the desperate search that followed
• The long years of uncertainty, false leads, and national attention
• How Jacob’s parents became tireless advocates, influencing landmark child-safety legislation
• The eventual confession and discovery of the truth nearly 27 years later
• The lasting impact of the case and the legacy Jacob’s family continues to build

A story of unimaginable loss, decades of unanswered questions, and the determination to transform tragedy into meaningful change.

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