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Talking Dateline: True Confession

Feb 28, 2024
Join Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Shane Bishop as they discuss the gripping case of Idaho teenager Angie Dodge's murder, false confessions, relentless pursuit of justice by Carol Dodge, and the use of familial DNA. Delve into the complexities of legal strategy post-incarceration, reflections on crime, investigation updates, and analysis of confessions and eyewitness testimonies. Explore the tragic timeline of release to passing and a call for social media engagement.
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ANECDOTE

Case Discovery

  • Shane Bishop found the story in a small Idaho newspaper.
  • It was about a mother trying to exonerate the man convicted of killing her daughter.
INSIGHT

Carol Dodge's Determination

  • Carol Dodge's relentless pursuit of justice drove the case forward.
  • Her determination influenced police, politicians, and innocence projects.
ANECDOTE

Missed Suspect

  • The initial suspect lived across the street from the victim but moved shortly after.
  • Police missed him initially by focusing on the victim's friends at the river.
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