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When she isn't anchoring weekend newscasts, NonStop Local's Hayley Guenthner produces investigative pieces and covers crime all over the Inland Northwest. Help Me Hayley: Cold Case Files podcast reveals some of Spokane's most notorious, if not forgotten, crime cases.
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Aaron Farinacci: Spokane Arson Suspect (opens the original)
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On August 1, 2026, detectives believe 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci deliberately started the Old Trails Fire in North Spokane County. His alleged actions burned more than 3,200 acres and destroyed 694 homes. Court documents say Farinacci admitted to starting that fire and more than 20 others because he finds fire "powerful" and "beautiful." He's currently facing five counts of first-degree arson as detectives continue to investigate other unsolved crimes. In this episode, we dig into the case a
What Happened to Wil Hendrick? (opens the original)
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Wil Hendrick was a University of Idaho student pursuing a career in theatre. In January of 1999, Wil left the residence he shared with his partner to meet up with friends for a party. What happened after remains a mystery. Wil's vehicle was later found in downtown Moscow with mud on the tires, and some odd discoveries inside. The early days of searching turned into months and then years. Wil's partial remains were eventually found in rural Latah County by some hunters. Moscow Police are investig
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