Ep. 160 The Ringleader

November 13th, 2016 was not dissimilar from any other day for the Grunwald family in Palmer, Alaska, that was until their worst worst fears were realized when their beloved son didn’t arrive home by curfew. The search for 16-year-old David led investigators to the discovery of his burned vehicle. As they continued their search for him, they uncovered the horrifying events that unfolded the last night anyone saw him.

Episode Host: Emily Rowney

David Grunwald, David Grunwald with mom, David Grunwald with girlfriend

From left to right- Dominic Johnson, Bradley Renfro, Devin Peterson, Austin Barrett and Erick Almandinger in 2016. Photo from The Frontiersman

Erick Almandinger, The Frontiersman

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