Forensic Files

True Confession

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 12, 2026
  • 1:25:33
  • Full Episode
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<p>Idaho resident Christopher Tapp is sentenced to life after falsely confessing to the murder of his friend Angie Dodge. When the real killer is caught over 20 years later, the case appears to finally be closed until a chilling twist begins a new chapter in the decades-long saga. Keith Morrison reports. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Angie Dodge's murder leads to wrongful conviction of Christopher Tapp, who is later exonerated when true killer Brian Dripps is identified.

Key points

  • The Crime Scene. A rookie cop encounters the horrific murder scene of Angie Dodge.
  • The Search for Justice. Carol Dodge embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind her daughter's murder.
  • Confession and Frustration. Chris Tapp's confession leads to frustration when DNA results don't match.
  • The Ongoing Hunt. Carol Dodge continues her search for the elusive third man responsible for Angie's murder.
  • Chris Tapp's Confession. Chris Tapp's confession was found to be coerced, raising questions about his guilt.
  • The Fight for Innocence. Carol Dodge took on the challenge of freeing Chris Tapp, convicted of her daughter's murder.

Episode highlights

Tension

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