Angela Prichard repeatedly sought police protection from her husband, who stalked, harassed, and threatened her. Despite her pleas, he murdered her. 48 Hours investigates this tragic case and asks a crucial question: could her death have been prevented?
Here’s the Lowdown: The 48 Hours episode “Could Angela Prichard Have Been Saved?” airing Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 PM ET/PT, examines the circumstances leading up to Prichard’s murder. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Bellevue, Iowa, detailing Prichard’s numerous calls to the police for help.
What This Means Now: This case raises serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in protecting victims of domestic violence, even when those victims actively seek help. It highlights the potential gaps in the system and the devastating consequences that can result.
The Bigger Picture: The episode features interviews with Prichard’s sister, Wendy Budde; her sons, CJ Hancock and Josh Close; and special agents Dustin Henningsen and Ryan Kedley from the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations. The report seeks to understand what went wrong and whether changes in procedures or laws could prevent similar tragedies in the future. An encore episode airs at 9pm on the same night regarding the 30-year hunt to find the body of 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood,
