Episode
The Last Strike
1:23:34
Published: Sat Mar 18 2023
Description
How a North Dakota love triangle ended with murder and a house in flames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
Nikki Ansel made a 911 call to report a house fire on the outskirts of Bismarck that claimed a life on January 2nd, 2020.
00:00 - 03:02 (03:02)
Summary
Nikki Ansel made a 911 call to report a house fire on the outskirts of Bismarck that claimed a life on January 2nd, 2020.
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This podcast discusses the impact of seasonal depression on people living in Bismarck due to long winters and cold weather which often leads to excessive drinking.
03:02 - 07:17 (04:15)
Summary
This podcast discusses the impact of seasonal depression on people living in Bismarck due to long winters and cold weather which often leads to excessive drinking. Despite this, many people still consider Bismarck a great place to live.
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Chad Ensel, a 42-year-old man, was found dead with a gunshot wound in his home in Burleigh County.
07:17 - 13:54 (06:37)
Summary
Chad Ensel, a 42-year-old man, was found dead with a gunshot wound in his home in Burleigh County. The cause of the death is still being investigated.
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The death of three individuals in Idaho, including two of Chad Daybell's stepchildren and his wife, is being investigated as a homicide, and details are emerging about the crime scene and autopsy reports.
13:54 - 18:59 (05:05)
Summary
The death of three individuals in Idaho, including two of Chad Daybell's stepchildren and his wife, is being investigated as a homicide, and details are emerging about the crime scene and autopsy reports.
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The investigation into the death of Chad Daybell revealed that he was already deceased before the fire started and there was something that protected his body from the heat and fire damage.
19:00 - 25:10 (06:10)
Summary
The investigation into the death of Chad Daybell revealed that he was already deceased before the fire started and there was something that protected his body from the heat and fire damage. The furnace in his house was also found to be non-functional.
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A doctor performing an autopsy initially determined a death as suicide, but quickly realized it was not and called for emergency services.
25:11 - 28:33 (03:22)
Summary
A doctor performing an autopsy initially determined a death as suicide, but quickly realized it was not and called for emergency services.
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Nikki visits Chad's house early in the morning to make sure the furnace was working.
28:34 - 31:55 (03:21)
Summary
Nikki visits Chad's house early in the morning to make sure the furnace was working. She is accompanied by a man named Ansel who arrived in an unfamiliar truck, and they enter the garage before leaving shortly after.
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Police obtained surveillance footage from the home security system and several locations which showed the suspect moving items out of the house while the victim's friend was bowling, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
31:55 - 37:56 (06:00)
Summary
Police obtained surveillance footage from the home security system and several locations which showed the suspect moving items out of the house while the victim's friend was bowling, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
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Nicky Sue Ensle discusses her husband Chad's murder and the investigation into his death, including the use of key swipes to determine when a room door was opened.
37:56 - 41:12 (03:16)
Summary
Nicky Sue Ensle discusses her husband Chad's murder and the investigation into his death, including the use of key swipes to determine when a room door was opened.
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In this podcast episode, investigators try to uncover the mystery of Chad Reed's murder and explore Nicky Stallard's involvement and relationship with the victim and his killer.
41:24 - 47:09 (05:45)
Summary
In this podcast episode, investigators try to uncover the mystery of Chad Reed's murder and explore Nicky Stallard's involvement and relationship with the victim and his killer. Despite her claims of not knowing what happened, the detectives continue to dig deeper to find the truth.
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The security system at the Ensell home confirms that someone entered the house while the camera was off, and at the same time, there was a mystery man inside the house with Chad for almost two hours.
47:10 - 50:34 (03:23)
Summary
The security system at the Ensell home confirms that someone entered the house while the camera was off, and at the same time, there was a mystery man inside the house with Chad for almost two hours.
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Earl Howard has been charged with murder and arson after allegedly killing Chad Albert in a fight over a gun.
50:34 - 58:05 (07:30)
Summary
Earl Howard has been charged with murder and arson after allegedly killing Chad Albert in a fight over a gun. Meanwhile, Nicky Ansel requested a visit from investigators while being held in jail.
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Earl reveals that Nikki didn't know he was going to tamper with the scene or set the fire, and Nikki didn't know Earl was going to kill Chad; Earl later returns to burn the evidence.
58:05 - 1:01:58 (03:53)
Summary
Earl reveals that Nikki didn't know he was going to tamper with the scene or set the fire, and Nikki didn't know Earl was going to kill Chad; Earl later returns to burn the evidence. The interviews and videos piece by piece reveal a different image of Nikki and the situation ultimately turned ugly.
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The state-appointed defense attorney of a murder defendant surprises court watchers by not making an opening statement during the trial.
1:01:58 - 1:07:05 (05:07)
Summary
The state-appointed defense attorney of a murder defendant surprises court watchers by not making an opening statement during the trial. Later, the attorney gives his reason for this decision.
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Nikki Sue Elissa Ensel has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and arson.
1:07:05 - 1:13:04 (05:58)
Summary
Nikki Sue Elissa Ensel has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and arson. In a 2020 interview, Ensel made her first public comments on the death of her husband.
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Nikki Ensel awaits sentencing for conspiring to murder her husband and other crimes.
1:13:07 - 1:19:40 (06:32)
Summary
Nikki Ensel awaits sentencing for conspiring to murder her husband and other crimes. The possibility of her being released from prison and becoming a productive member of society is discussed.
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Two people's greed for money led them to conspire and murder their friend Chad.
1:19:40 - 1:20:41 (01:01)
Summary
Two people's greed for money led them to conspire and murder their friend Chad. The perpetrators are serving time in prison while the victim is missed by everyone who knew him.