The Psychology of a Killer: Analyzing Bryan Kohberger’s Behavior with an FBI Profiler

Breaking Down The Disturbing 'References' Bryan Kohberger Makes In Shower Photo With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott What kind of person allegedly studies the art of the perfect crime—and then seems to leave behind a digital trail of breadcrumbs like it’s part of the plan? In this unnervingly fascinating dive into the alleged behavior of Bryan Kohberger, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unpack the chilling possibility that the University of Idaho murder suspect may have been playing out a twisted homage to his favorite horror films. From eerie similarities to American Psycho and Psycho to bizarre shower selfies and internet personas like “Papa Rogers,” the details keep getting darker and more surreal. Was the tight-buttoned shirt and thumbs-up in the bathroom a taunt to the world? A sick inside joke? Or an alleged nod to cinematic killers he may have admired? And how often do alleged killers find inspiration in movies and mass murderers of the past? If these breadcrumbs were left on purpose, what other pieces might still be out there waiting to be discovered? #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #AmericanPsycho #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalProfiling Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

4 Huhti 21min

How Bryan Kohberger's 'Family Matters' To The Prosecution As Potential Witnesses Against Him In this gripping three-part deep dive, we explore the untold story of Bryan Kohberger’s family—the people caught in the eye of one of the most shocking murder cases in recent history. From the moment of Bryan Kohberger’s arrest for the University of Idaho murders, the public has speculated on where his family stands. Now, we go beyond speculation, using court filings, verified media reports, and public statements to uncover how his parents and sisters have responded, and what role they may play at trial. We begin with the most recent and legally critical development: Bryan Kohberger’s father and sister may be called as witnesses by the prosecution. Why would prosecutors subpoena family members? What did they see? What did they say? And how does their presence affect the courtroom dynamics in a death penalty case? These are no longer just emotional questions—they're central to how this trial could unfold. This episode also takes you inside the Kohberger home in the weeks before the arrest. What did one sister notice that made her suspicious of her brother? What was said? What action was taken? Using only factual, confirmed accounts, we walk you through a moment of profound tension, private doubt, and unimaginable stakes. This is the Bryan Kohberger story like you’ve never heard it before—through the eyes of those who knew him best.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

4 Huhti 35min

The Five HIDDEN Pieces Of Evidence Against Bryan Kohberger That May Sink His Case In this gripping deep dive, we uncover the forgotten physical and forensic evidence in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. While the media focused on the knife sheath and DNA, this episode explores the unsealed warrant documents and shines a light on the overlooked details that could become key in the courtroom. From an ID card found in a glove box at his parents’ home, to blood-stained mattress covers, human and animal hair, black shoes, a mysterious note to his father, and vacuum debris—this is the evidence that didn’t make headlines, but might make or break the case. We also explore the digital trail: cell tower data, deleted files from Kohberger’s computer, Amazon purchase records, and surveillance footage. What does the evidence really say? And why has so much of it been lost to time? Stay tuned as we connect the dots the mainstream media missed. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #IdahoFour #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowMurders #BryanKohbergerCase #TrueCrimePodcast #DigitalForensics #UnsealedWarrants #DNAEvidence #KnifeSheath #ForensicEvidence #CellTowerData    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

2 Huhti 39min

Was Kohberger Living Out His 'American Psycho' Fantasy, Ret FBI Behavior Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke Weighs In What makes someone go from studying crime to allegedly committing one? In this chilling dive into the mind of alleged Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to peel back the layers of psychology, behavior, and eyebrow-raising decisions. A criminology student who allegedly bought a tactical mask and knife long before the crime. A guy who may or may not have ghosted digitally at just the right time. Someone whose online posts eerily aligned with confidential case details—before the arrest. Sound like a coincidence, or just someone who watched American Psycho one too many times? As Dreeke points out, there’s a big difference between fantasizing about crime and acting on it—but when that fantasy escalates into alleged planning and execution, the line gets dangerously blurry. We’re talking behavioral patterns, emotional voids, creepy social media parallels, and a fascination with crime that might’ve gone way too far. Also: who poses in a shower, buttoned to the top, with "Psycho" energy radiating from every pixel? Did Bryan Kohberger allegedly leave a breadcrumb trail of his own making—or was he hiding in plain sight, daring the world to figure him out? What was the real switch that flipped—fantasy, feeling, or full-blown psychopathy? #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #BehavioralAnalysis #CriminologyGoneWrong #AmericanPsychoVibes #RobinDreekeAnalysis Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

2 Huhti 20min

Could a PhD in Criminology Actually Teach You How to Get Away with Murder? When your Amazon history includes a combat knife, a face mask, and a sheath—months before a quadruple homicide—you’re either preparing for the world’s most intense cosplay... or something a lot more sinister. In this episode, Tony Brueski and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis dissect the increasingly bizarre puzzle that is the Bryan Kohberger case. From mysteriously missing phone data to swapped license plates and 4 a.m. trash runs in gloves, prosecutors allege Kohberger wasn’t just committing murder—he was trying to commit the perfect one. But how perfect can it be when your alibi is "I was looking at the stars" on a night that was completely overcast? Faddis breaks down how the defense might spin Kohberger’s criminology background, the infamous “how-did-you-feel-while-committing-a-crime” Reddit questions, and even the alleged attempt at a rap career (because why not add that to the mix?). With surveillance footage, forensic detail, and odd behavior stacking up, the real question becomes: Is this a case of calculated evil or just a whole bunch of really terrible coincidences? Can an autism defense neutralize the weird—or just make it weirder? #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminologyStudent #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #AutismDefense #IdahoMurders Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

2 Huhti 20min

Prosecutors in Idaho aren’t pulling any punches—Bryan Kohberger’s family won’t be getting VIP seats at his murder trial. In a sharp court filing, Deputy Latah County Prosecutor Ashley Jennings made it clear: if the defendant’s relatives are potentially going to testify, they’ll need to sit outside the courtroom until that moment comes. No exceptions. Jennings told the judge that while the state may call members of the Kohberger family to testify, their potential witness status means they can’t sit in on other people’s testimony beforehand. This is standard trial procedure—witnesses are usually excluded until after they’ve taken the stand, so their own words aren’t influenced by what others say. It’s courtroom 101. But Kohberger’s defense doesn’t see it that way. His attorneys submitted a request asking that his family be given the same priority seating as the victims’ families. They argued that excluding his relatives would violate his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial. The state wasn’t having it. Jennings responded that the Sixth Amendment guarantees the defendant a public trial—not the right to pick the audience. And when it comes to courtroom rights, the Idaho Constitution specifically gives the families of homicide victims the ability to be present at trial. Kohberger’s family? They don’t get that same legal status. Jennings pointed out that the law just doesn’t give the accused’s family the same courtroom privileges as the victims’ next of kin. It’s not personal—it’s statutory. To complicate matters further, there’s some history here. Back in December 2022, Bryan Kohberger and his father were pulled over twice while driving across Indiana during their trip home to Pennsylvania, not long after the murders. That kind of detail might come up in court—potentially putting his father on the witness list, and by extension, on the bench outside the courtroom. Meanwhile, Kohberger’s sister, Amanda Kohberger, has already been seen making court appearances of her own, including being spotted exiting a Pennsylvania courthouse early in the investigation. Whether she ends up on the witness list remains to be seen, but the prosecution isn’t ruling anything out. In another filing twist, the defense requested the judge ban anyone in the courtroom from wearing clothing that features the victims’ faces. They didn’t argue against the victims’ families attending, but they took aim at what they wear—specifically calling out what they said were prejudicial displays, possibly directed at the Goncalves family. Kohberger, now 30, was a Ph.D. student in criminology at Washington State University when prosecutors say he drove across state lines to Moscow, Idaho. There, according to investigators, he entered an off-campus home around 4 a.m. and stabbed four University of Idaho students to death: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Two of the victims were allegedly asleep or otherwise incapacitated during the initial attack, making it unlikely they had any chance to react. Investigators found a Ka-Bar knife sheath under Madison Mogen’s body. DNA allegedly matching Kohberger’s was recovered from the snap of the sheath. Prosecutors also say his phone data and surveillance footage put him near the crime scene. They claim he was even captured on his own selfie camera around 10:31 a.m.—just six hours after the murders took place. If true, that timeline could be a linchpin in the prosecution’s case. Kohberger has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. His trial is scheduled to begin on August 11 in Boise, after a judge granted a change of venue. If convicted, he faces the possibility of the death penalty. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

2 Huhti 22min

Is Bryan Kohberger's alibi built on shaky ground? We dive into the controversial expert witness, Sy Ray, whose past phone mapping analysis faced serious scrutiny. A judge questioned the reliability of his methods in a previous case, but now he's central to Kohberger's defense. Was his prior work "a sea of unreliability," and does it impact this trial? We break down the complex evidence, the conflicting timelines, and the huge gamble the defense is taking. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #SyRay #TrueCrime #CourtCase #EvidenceAnalysis #LegalAnalysis #CriminalJustice #CrimeNews #PhoneData #CellTowerAnalysis #FBI #LawEnforcement   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

1 Huhti 40min

Was Bryan Kohberger just an awkward PhD student… or a meticulous killer hiding in plain sight? From disappearing cell phone signals and Amazon receipts for masks and knives, to rap lyrics and cloudy-night alibis, this episode digs into the mounting circumstantial web tightening around alleged Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger. Former felony prosecutor and attorney Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unravel the prosecution’s strategy and how the defense might counter claims of premeditation and forensic evasion. Is buying a mask and knife six months before a crime just bad timing? Is turning off your phone and changing your plates after a quadruple homicide just "quirky" behavior? And can the autism defense really explain away a mountain of "peculiarities"? Or are we looking at one hell of a coincidence? #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #Criminology #DarkDetails Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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