LBMAA RJR case presentation

BCI Special Agent Joe Arenz, the lead investigator, and BCI Special Agent Alex Droske, the Forensic Video Technician, present an overview of the 2019 quadruple homicide at RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan, North Dakota, where four RJR employees were killed. The presentation outlines the initial response to the scene, the crime scene investigation, and the coordinated efforts between local law enforcement agencies, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and federal partners.
The special agents explain how the investigation focused on forensic evidence, witness information, digital and video evidence, and suspect movements, while emphasizing the methodical approach that led to the arrest and prosecution of Chad Isaak. Agents will talk about the challenges of managing a complex, multi-victim homicide in a small community and the importance of maintaining investigative integrity under intense public attention.
The presentation also addresses community safety concerns at the time of the incident, how public tips played a role in the investigation, and the careful balance between transparency and protecting the legal process. It concludes with providing the audience an opportunity to ask questions about the investigation.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn about one of North Dakota's most high-profile cases!