Chris Tapp, a man who spent two decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit, tragically passed away at the age of 47 in a Las Vegas hotel room six weeks after an interview with "Dateline." Initially thought to be an accident, the Clark County Coroner's Office has since ruled his death a homicide. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the incident, including identifying suspects or motives.

Tapp's wrongful conviction in the 1996 murder case of his friend Angie Dodge in Idaho and subsequent exoneration in 2019 led him to become an advocate for fair compensation for the wrongfully convicted. He successfully lobbied for a bill in Idaho that provided monetary compensation for those who had been unjustly incarcerated, leading to him receiving $1.2 million.

After his release, Tapp dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of the wrongfully convicted, traveling the country to speak at legal seminars and work with legislators. Sadly, his advocacy efforts were cut short by his untimely death, leaving his friends and supporters in shock.

Furthermore, Tapp's life took unexpected turns, including the tragic end of his marriage following a fatal car crash involving his ex-wife and a Corvette purchased with settlement money. Notably, Tapp also sought justice through a federal lawsuit against Idaho Falls and its police department, resulting in a settlement of $11.7 million and a formal apology from the city's mayor for the harm caused to Tapp.

The circumstances surrounding Chris Tapp's death remain shrouded in mystery, leaving those who knew him questioning how the advocate who had fought tirelessly for justice could meet such a tragic end.