In the season finale of “The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20,” the focus shifts to the murder of Angie Dodge and the subsequent false confession that led to a 20-year quest for justice.
The episode, titled “Stranger Than Fiction: The Murder of Angie Dodge,” airing on ABC on Monday April 29, explores the tragic case of Angie Dodge, who was brutally raped and murdered in 1996 when she was just 18 years old. Initially, 20-year-old Chris Tapp was convicted of the crime and spent two decades in prison. However, it was later discovered that Tapp’s confession had been coerced, and the true killer was still at large.
Following Tapp’s conviction, Angie’s mother, Carol Dodge, became convinced of his innocence after watching his interrogation tapes. She embarked on a relentless search for the truth, studying the interrogation tapes and enlisting the help of experts. Her determination led to a breakthrough when genetic genealogist CeCe Moore connected Brian Dripps to the crime through DNA evidence.
Dripps, who lived across the street from Angie Dodge at the time of the murder, was arrested and confessed to the rape and murder. This shocking turn of events brought closure to the case, exonerating Tapp and ensuring the true perpetrator faced justice.
“The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20” is a true-crime docuseries that examines compelling criminal cases through the lens of interrogations. It offers insights into the tactics employed by interrogators and how these interactions can lead to either truth or false confessions. The series is produced by ABC News Studios and airs on ABC, with the episode available the next day on Hulu.
Don’t miss Stranger Than Fiction: The Murder of Angie Dodge, the season finale of “The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20,” airing on ABC at 10:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2024.
