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5 min readInterrogation: The Genius Liar
On a November morning in 2015, Richie Wilder Jr. walked into a police station in Bismarck, North Dakota, to answer questions about a suspicious death. He knew something had happened at his ex-wife Angela's house—his neighbor had sent him a Facebook link to a news article about police tape around the property, and his ex-wife's sister had called. What he claims he did not know, and what the detectives were about to tell him, was that Angela was dead.
What follows is one of the most remarkable interrogation recordings in recent true crime history—not because of what Richie confesses, but because of how he navigates nearly two hours of questioning without ever breaking his composure, even as the detectives close in.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:06) **Interrogation Begins** - Richie Wilder Jr. is read his rights and the detectives start asking about his knowledge of a suspicious death.
- 2 (03:40) **Personal Information & Family Dynamics** - Richie provides his personal details and explains the strained, court-mandated communication with his ex-wife, Angela.
- 3 (14:43) **The Last Contact** - Richie recounts the last email exchange with Angela, which was hostile and involved her sending him an article about narcissists.
- 4 (19:36) **Child Exchange and Relationship** - Richie describes the logistical and emotional distance in his relationship with Angela, including how they exchange their children.
- 5 (23:12) **The Daughter's Accusations** - Richie explains a recent conversation with his daughter, where she was confused by conflicting stories from him and Angela.
- 6 (27:28) **Relationship with Cindy and Angela** - Richie discusses his wife Cindy's relationship with Angela and the history of domestic issues between him and Angela.
- 7 (40:12) **Alibi and Physical Marks** - Richie provides his alibi for the previous night and explains the fresh scratches on his face and hand.
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