The Snare

ABC News

In 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge is found brutally murdered in her Idaho Falls home.

9 EpisodesFortnightly12+Since 2026

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The earliest episodes still in this feed, from 2026. Publishers rotate older episodes out.

1. "No Good Explanation" · 30 Jun 2026
2. A New Crusade · 7 Jul 2026
3. The Cigarette · 14 Jul 2026

Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'
11 Aug 2026 · 27 min
Today, we're bringing you a new episode of our latest series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, 'What Happened to the McStays?' In episode one, the McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery. To keep listening, follow 'What Happened t
Bonus: Legacy
28 Jul 2026 · 25 min
"Start Here" host Brad Mielke discusses Chris Tapp's legacy with "The Snare" host Maggie Rulli and Greg Hampikian, formerly of the Idaho Innocence Project. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus conte
Second Chances
21 Jul 2026 · 42 min
Police bring in a suspect. Could this be Angie Dodge's killer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cigarette
14 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Would this DNA, tucked away in storage for decades, finally lead police to an answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A New Crusade
7 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Could the wrong man be sitting in prison for Angie's rape and murder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"No Good Explanation"
30 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Police bring Chris Tapp in for another polygraph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dragnet

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Gang Busters

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

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This Is Your FBI

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (ABC, 1945–1953) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Calling All Cars

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (Syndicated, 1933–1939) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Crime Classics

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (CBS, 1952–1954) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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21st Precinct

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (CBS, 1953–1956) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Mr. District Attorney

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (NBC, 1939–1953) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Tales of the Texas Rangers

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (NBC, 1950–1952) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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The Line Up

PG79 EpisodesFortnightly

Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (CBS, 1950–1953) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Whitehall 1212

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Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (NBC, 1951–1952) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Counterspy

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High adventure, told at full volume.

Why: The case file, read aloud (ABC, 1942–1953) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Crime Club

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Radio's most famous half hour of dread.

Why: The case file, read aloud (Mutual, 1946–1947) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Molle Mystery Theatre

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Radio's most famous half hour of dread.

Why: The case file, read aloud (NBC, 1943–1948) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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Mr. and Mrs. North

PG68 EpisodesTwice weekly

Cases closed the hard way, one reel at a time.

Why: The case file, read aloud (CBS, 1943–1955) — invented the documentary crime case file on air

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