Unsolved Idaho Murders: What We Know and What We Don’t
Idaho is known for its serene landscapes and friendly people. However, over the years, some disturbing cases of murders have remained unresolved. Here’s a closer look at some of the most mysterious and confounding unsolved Idaho murders.
1. Jentri Dee Casper
Jentri Dee Casper went missing from her home in Idaho Falls on May 6, 1984. Her skull was found in November of the same year in the River Rendezvous area. However, her remaining body parts and clothing were not found. The case remains open until today, and the police are still on the lookout for any leads that can help solve the case.
2. Patricia Ann Spencer
Patricia Ann Spencer went missing in Caldwell on February 25, 1983. Her nude body was found two days later, and she had been strangled to death. Despite several investigations, the case remains open till today.
3. Angie Dodge
Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls apartment in 1996. Thanks to advances in technology, a suspect named Christopher Tapp was identified through DNA evidence in 2019, and his confession implicated an accomplice named Brian Leigh Dripps Sr. Despite the confession, Dripps maintains that the DNA evidence is circumstantial, and the case remains ongoing.
4. Patricia Campbell and Christopher Anderson
Patricia Campbell and Christopher Anderson went missing in 1983 and 1986, respectively, in the Sawtooth National Forest. In 1987, their remains were found in a mine-shaft. While authorities believe that the case could be linked to a notorious criminal named Joseph Edward Duncan III, the case remains unresolved.
5. Latricia White
Latricia White was last seen on August 3, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her car was found abandoned two days later in a parking lot. Despite an extensive search and investigation, her body has not been found, and the case remains open.
Conclusion
Murder cases can be complicated, and sometimes even with the best efforts of law enforcement, they can remain unsolved for years. The families of the victims deserve closure, and the community deserves justice. With advancements in technology, DNA evidence and other forensic techniques, old cases can be re-examined and solved. As these unsolved Idaho murders show, there is still much work to be done. The hope remains that one day, the families of the victims will have closure, and the perpetrators of these heinous crimes will be brought to justice.
