The Snare

About The Snare

In 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge is found brutally murdered in her Idaho Falls home. Police zero in on a suspect and put a man behind bars. But as the years pass, doubts emerge about whether the real killer was ever caught. Leading the fight for answers is an unlikely advocate: Angie’s own mother, who embarks on a decades-long mission to uncover the truth. A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, hosted by Maggie Rulli. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.

Publisher

ABC News

Category

news · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 9 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

   Host [Host Name] explores the chilling discovery of the McStay family home, launching a perplexing years-long mystery in this interview.

2. 

   28 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: Legacy

   Host Brad Mielke interviews Maggie Rulli and Greg Hampikian about Chris Tapp's enduring legacy.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Second Chances

   Host Sarah Koenig interviews Detective Detective Detective about the investigation into Angie Dodge's murder and the potential suspect.

4. 

   14 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Cigarette

   Host Sarah Koenig investigates if decades-old DNA evidence finally solves the mystery of "The Cigarette" in this compelling interview.

5. 

   7 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A New Crusade

   Host Billy Jensen investigates if the wrong man is imprisoned for Angie's rape and murder in this compelling interview.

6. 

   30 Jun 2026

   "No Good Explanation"

   Detective Chris Tapp undergoes a polygraph examination as investigators seek a definitive explanation for a complex case.

7. 

   23 Jun 2026

   He's Turning On You

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about a friendship's betrayal and the struggle to uncover the truth.

8. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Peacekeeper

   Host Chris Tapp recounts his unexpected journey after being questioned by Idaho Falls police, revealing unforeseen consequences.

9. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Introducing 'The Snare'

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about the unsolved murder of Angie Dodge and the potential wrongful conviction of a suspect.

Inside a recent episode

Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

Published 11 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Their shoes and the newspaper both outside. There was a carton of eggs left out on the counter. And one other thing, Summer McStay left her prescription sunglasses behind. Family left their dogs behind and there had been no activity on their phone. It was as if the McStays had simply vanished into thin air. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

256 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

44 ratings

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