Ep 10. Friend Or Foe

In episode 10 of season 1 of The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes, titled "Friend or Foe," retired cold case investigator Paul Holes takes on a challenging case involving the murder of a young woman named Angie Dodge in Idaho Falls in 1996.

Angie Dodge was just 18 years old when she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. The investigation at the time was plagued with missteps and mistakes, leading to frustration for Angie's family who were desperate for answers. With the help of modern DNA analysis technology, Paul Holes joins the case to try and bring justice for Angie and her loved ones.

Holes begins his investigation by speaking with Angie's mother, Carol, who expresses her frustration with the original investigation. Holes takes a look at the evidence from the crime scene and discovers that there is DNA evidence that was previously untested. With advancements in DNA technology, Holes now has the capability to work through the DNA evidence to potentially find the killer.

Holes interviews several people who were in Angie's life at the time of her murder, including her ex-boyfriend and a neighbor who had a previous criminal record. However, none of these leads provide any concrete evidence or suspects.

As Holes continues his investigation, he discovers a potential connection between Angie's murder and another unsolved homicide case in another city. Through a collaborative effort with the investigators on that case, Holes is able to compare DNA evidence and make a positive identification of a suspect.

However, the suspect has since died, leaving investigators with the difficult task of tracing the suspect's movements and connections in order to determine if he could have been in Idaho Falls at the time of Angie's murder.

Holes and his team continue to gather evidence and testimony from individuals who had connections to the suspect, as well as working with other law enforcement agencies to piece together a timeline of the suspect's life. Through this process, the investigators face challenges in navigating complicated relationships and histories that span several states and decades.

As the investigation continues, Holes and his team ultimately uncover new information that sheds light on the long-held mystery of Angie Dodge's murder. The team works tirelessly to build a case against the suspect and bring about closure for Angie's family and justice for her death.

"Friend or Foe" is an emotionally charged episode that speaks to the frustration and heartache that victims' families often face in the wake of tragedy. Through the dedication and persistence of investigators like Paul Holes, justice can ultimately prevail.