Miles of Destruction with C.J. Wynn
Sun, Jan 18
|Zoom
Join us for a gripping conversation that blends investigation with insight, and explores how stories help us understand justice, context, and human behavior.
TIME & LOCATION
Jan 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Zoom
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Virtual Book Talk with C.J. Wynn
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 | 4–5 pm CT | Zoom
True crime meets the harsh reality of the North Dakota oil boom in Miles of Destruction, where a murder-for-hire plot unravels amid greed and power. Based on James Henrikson’s murderous descent, C.J. Wynn unpacks how ambition turned violent across communities from the Bakken fields to the Pacific Northwest. In this virtual event, she’ll discuss her exhaustive investigative process and narrative approach—and participants will sharpen soft skills like critical thinking, empathy, ethical reasoning, active listening, and civic awareness.
About C.J. Wynn:
C.J. Wynn is a true crime author with a master’s degree in psychology and a deep fascination with the darker corners of the human mind. Drawing upon over two decades of research and analysis, she brings complex criminal cases to life with clarity and compassion. Her narrative style reflects thousands of hours spent studying human behavior and refining storytelling, transforming facts into compelling, emotionally resonant narratives. When not writing, C.J. loves teeing off under the Arizona sun, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Jonah Lantto is the founder of The Good Talk Network, an audio and live-event production company based in Minot, North Dakota. He is the host of the true crime podcast Midwest Murder, which ranks in the top one percent of podcasts worldwide, and is known for his thoughtful, well-researched interviews that explore crime within its broader human and social context.
With extensive experience guiding long-form conversations, Jonah brings a journalist’s curiosity and a storyteller’s ear to discussions of criminal cases, ethics, and accountability. In addition to his work in true crime, he has hosted and produced numerous podcasts and live events, including the long-running The Good Talk and the sold-out late-night show Good Night Live. A Minot native, Jonah remains actively engaged in his community as a speaker, moderator, and mentor.