The Alaskan Blonde

In this gripping true crime narrative, journalist James T. Bartlett delves into the infamous murder case of Cecil Wells, a wealthy businessman shot dead in his home, leaving his glamorous wife, Diane, at the center of suspicion. As Diane claims they were victims of a home invasion, the investigation unfolds, drawing attention to her alleged lover, Black musician Johnny Warren, who left town mysteriously after the crime. Nearly 70 years later, Bartlett uncovers new evidence and conducts interviews with key figures connected to the case, exploring one of Fairbanks' most notorious and confounding murder stories.