After 25 years, Brian Dripps goes to prison for rape and murder of Angie Dodge
June 8, 2021
IDAHO FALLS – Nearly 25 years after the horrific rape and death of Angie Dodge, her killer is going to prison. On Tuesday, Brian Leigh Dripps, 55, sat before a court in Idaho Falls as a 20-year to life prison sentence was pronounced by District Judge Joel Tingey. Dripps had previously pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder and rape of Dodge as part of a plea agreement.
Brian Dripps sentenced to life in prison in cold-case murder and rape
June 8, 2021
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Brian Dripps now knows his sentence for the killing of Angie Dodge. Dripps was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years to life for the murder and rape counts.
‘I can’t forgive you, ever:’ Culprit in cold-case murder of Angie Dodge sentenced
June 8, 2021
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — It’s over now, technically. Brian Dripps, the man who raped and murdered an 18-year-old woman in her Idaho Falls apartment, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison, with 20 years before he will become eligible for parole. Because of the 55-year-old Caldwell man’s failing health, his lawyers say, he is almost certain to die before ever setting foot outside of prison again.
Sentencing for Brian Dripps is postponed. Here’s why.
April 26, 2021
IDAHO FALLS — The sentencing hearing for the man accused of raping and killing Angie Dodge has been postponed due to COVID-19 at the Bonneville County Jail.
Brian Dripps, 55, was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and rape charges in February. His attorney, Jim Archibald, tells EastIdahoNews.com that inmates in Dripps’ jail pod were exposed to COVID-19. Dripps tested negative and has been vaccinated, but an order from the Idaho Supreme Court mandates that those exposed to COVID should not enter courthouses.
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Brian Dripps Change of Plea
February 9, 2021
IDAHO FALLS — Brian Dripps says he never intended to murder Angie Dodge and had only planned on raping the 18-year-old. But in a change of plea hearing Tuesday morning, Dripps admitted to killing Dodge 25 years ago.
Dripps, 55, appeared in a Bonneville County Courtroom wearing his jail uniform and an American flag decorated face mask where he pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree murder and rape.
“All I really know is I went over there with the intent to rape her. I was pretty high on cocaine and alcohol,” Dripps said. “I had a pocket knife with me … I didn’t mean to murder her. I guess it just happened when I was there. I remember the rape part … that’s all I remember of that evening.”
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The following links contain facts pertaining to Angie’s murder. They were obtained through internet searches. A brief description accompanies each of the links.
Idaho Falls Police Department:Idaho Falls and Bonneville County Web site.
ID Premieres WHO KILLED ANGIE DODGE? KEITH MORRISON INVESTIGATES, 5/29
The 20-Year Search For Angie Dodge’s Killer Continues –
Angie Dodge’s murder, Christopher Tapp’s conviction, and the victim’s mother’s search for justice on “Who Killed Angie Dodge? Keith Morrison Investigates.”
“STARZ“ documentary “Angie Dodge Investigation” will premiere in the late Fall/Winter of 2017.
KTVB: DNA provides sketch of Idaho Falls cold-case killer
Idaho Stateman: After 20 years, Chris Tapp walks free – and he wants Angie Dodge’s killer found
48 Hours – 2017 “The DNA of a Killer”
Dateline – 2012 “The Confession”