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was it really a break-in? or a setup?

March 31, 2025 / 00:42

This episode covers the shooting of 20-year-old Dustin Wedi by Tracy Roberts in Early, Iowa, on December 13, 2001. It discusses the events leading up to the shooting, including the break-in and claims of self-defense.

Tracy Roberts reported that she shot Dustin after he and another assailant threatened her and her children. The episode examines the investigation that followed, highlighting various persons of interest that emerged during the inquiry.

Listeners will learn about the complexities of the case and how initial perceptions may have changed as more information came to light.

TLDR

Tracy Roberts shot Dustin Wedi in self-defense during a break-in in 2001, leading to a complex investigation.

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when First Responders arrived at the Robert's family home in the small town of early Iowa on December 13 2001 they

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found 20-year-old Dustin wedi lying in a pool of his own blood the homeowner Tracy Roberts claimed she'd shot Dustin

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in an act of self-defense after he and another unknown as salant broke in and threatened to kill her and her

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children as investigators looked into possible suspects several persons of Interest

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emerged but all was not as it seemed

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Episode Highlights

Tragic Incident in Iowa
On December 13, 2001, 20-year-old Dustin was found dead in a home.
“20-year-old Dustin wedi lying in a pool of his own blood.”
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March 31, 2025

Episode Quotes

All was not as it seemed.
was it really a break-in? or a setup?

Key Moments

Self-defense Claim00:14
Investigation Begins00:24