Jacob Wetterling’s friend recounts what happened the night the 11-year-old was abducted

Name: Jacob Wetterling’s friend recounts what happened the night the 11-year-old was abducted
Uploaded: 10/12/2023 11:16:00 EDT
Duration: 1 min 37 s
Description: In 1989, Aaron Larson was 11 when he witnessed the abduction of his best friend, Jacob Wetterling. He recounts the chilling night that set a decades-long investigation into motion.

In 1989, Aaron Larson was 11 when he witnessed the abduction of his best friend, Jacob Wetterling. He recounts the chilling night that set a decades-long investigation into motion.

October 12, 2023

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Jacob Wetterling’s friend recounts what happened the night the 11-year-old was abducted

In 1989, Aaron Larson was 11 when he witnessed the abduction of his best friend, Jacob Wetterling. He recounts the chilling night that set a decades-long investigation into motion.

October 12, 2023

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