The DNA surprises that helped solve the Angie Dodge and Roxanne Wood cases | 48 Hours
- Aug 22, 2026
- 2:04:05
- Full Episode
“48 Hours” cases involving DNA found on tossed cigarettes. Watch the YouTube mini-marathon, which includes "The "Unsolvable" Murder of Roxanne Wood," "The Day My Mother Never Came Home" and "The Twisted Case of Angie Dodge."
00:00 The "Unsolvable" Murder of Roxanne Wood 44:20 The Twisted Case of Angie Dodge 01:22:00 The Day My Mother Never Came Home
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Brief Summary
Roxan Wood's 1987 murder was solved in 2022 through DNA evidence linking Patrick Gillum to the crime.
Key points
- Terry's Frantic Discovery. Terry Wood arrives home to find his wife Roxan murdered, leading to a frantic 911 call.
- A New Hope for Justice. In 2020, students at Western Michigan University began digitizing decades of case files.
- Gillum's DNA Match. Investigators find a perfect DNA match from Gillum's cigarette butt to the crime scene.
- Emotional Courtroom Encounter. Victims' families confront Gillum in court, expressing their pain and seeking justice.
- Chris Tap's Trial. Chris Tap is found guilty of Angie's murder, but the real killer remains unknown.
- Michael Usri's Unexpected Connection. Michael Usri discovers his family ties to the murder investigation, raising unsettling questions.
Episode highlights
- Terry's Frantic DiscoveryTerry Wood arrives home to find his wife Roxan murdered, leading to a frantic 911 call.“Please. Oh my god. My wife has been murdered.”0:57Aug 22, 2026
- A New Hope for JusticeIn 2020, students at Western Michigan University began digitizing decades of case files.“The real world experience, I think, is priceless.”15:41Aug 22, 2026
- Gillum's DNA MatchInvestigators find a perfect DNA match from Gillum's cigarette butt to the crime scene.“I was ecstatic. I was very, very happy.”29:36Aug 22, 2026
- Emotional Courtroom EncounterVictims' families confront Gillum in court, expressing their pain and seeking justice.“Patrick Gillum is a very definition of a nightmare.”37:30Aug 22, 2026
- Chris Tap's TrialChris Tap is found guilty of Angie's murder, but the real killer remains unknown.“Guilty.”48:32Aug 22, 2026
- Michael Usri's Unexpected ConnectionMichael Usri discovers his family ties to the murder investigation, raising unsettling questions.“Wow, this is because of my dad.”56:23Aug 22, 2026
- Chris Tap's Coerced ConfessionChris Tap claims his confession was coerced, leading to a fight for his innocence.“I didn't think I could stop.”1:05:32Aug 22, 2026
- DNA BreakthroughNew technology leads to the arrest of Angie's killer after years of investigation.“Today, we are here to share developments in the homicide investigation of Angie Dodge.”1:14:49Aug 22, 2026
