In the podcast Bonaparte, Anne Champion investigates her friend's unsolved murder case. Twenty-five years have passed. Now, she returns to her childhood home in Iowa to discover the truth. It all begins with a call from an old friend. Anne is a successful lawyer in Manhattan. She returns to Iowa to unravel the enigma around her friend's death.

This true crime podcast details the real events of Laura Van Wyhe's passing. It also shares the journey that Anne takes to figure out what happened to her friend. Jason Stavers, a journalist and the host of the podcast, joins Anne in each episode. Jason asks Anne thoughtful questions, helps with interviews, and guides the podcast.

Bonaparte, the podcast's title, has nothing to do with Napoleon or France. Instead, it's the name of the Iowa town where Laura was last seen alive.

In the show, Anne reflects on her own memories. She also spends time interviewing friends, family, and local authorities. She discovers new evidence and examines conflicting testimonies. Anne's main goal of the podcast is to reopen the investigation and find out the truth. Along the way, listeners learn about the challenges in investigating cold cases.

The Bonaparte podcast raises questions about the importance of seeking justice. It also provides commentary on the effects of unsolved crimes on victims' families. As Anne gets more involved in the case, she learns that people are not always who they seem to be. The narrative evolves throughout the show. But even as it does, the true mission stays clear-focusing on Laura and her memory.

Each episode of the podcast puts listeners in that small town in Iowa. Anna interviews members of her community to learn things she never knew about the case. Bonaparte is an emotional journey for Anne, but also an important podcast about the impact of cold cases. It is a thought-provoking look into the justice system and the people affected by crime.