According to authorities, Dodson acknowledged using a hammer to beat his wife and burning the house down. Dodson admitted to
Being envious, telling WVIT-TV, “We opened up our relationship, and she found another man she loved more, and I could not stand the thought of it, so I killed her.”
State’s Attorney Paul Narducci stated, “Although this prison sentence can never erase the pain of such a horrific and senseless act, the
Office of the New London State’s Attorney hopes that this result brings some peace and comfort to the victim’s family and friends.”
According to reports, Dodson served for five years in the U.S. Navy, spending about three of those years stationed in Connecticut.
