"No Good Explanation"

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Maggie Rulli· Host0:24

By mid-January 1997, the Idaho Falls Police have interviewed Chris Tapp four times. As Chris sits for his fifth interview, officers bring up the DNA evidence found at the crime scene. It's something they've mentioned to Chris before. Chris asks, "Will my DNA be there?"

Chris Tapp· Soundbite0:48

I don't remember touching anything, but it might be.

Maggie Rulli· Host0:53

During their canvas of Angie's neighborhood and their interviews with people who knew her, police say they collected around 100 DNA samples. The officers tell Chris their biggest fear is that the DNA samples will match him.

Chris Tapp· Soundbite1:09

Our biggest concern right now is the DNA of mine.

Maggie Rulli· Host1:13

Right.

Chris Tapp· Soundbite1:14

[laughs] So we just have to, you know, we just have to think about that.

Maggie Rulli· Host1:18

Chris says he doesn't think the DNA will be his.

Chris Tapp· Soundbite1:23

I'm not cold-blooded. I'm not th- I'm not head-minded.

Maggie Rulli· Host1:28

That afternoon,