Why Kohberger Was A Copy-Cat Killer Of The Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling!
Why Kohberger Was A Copy-Cat Killer Of The Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling! On Christmas night 2022, while most people were celebrating with family, Bryan Kohberger sat at his computer downloading files about one of the most infamous serial killers in American history: Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. Investigators later revealed that Kohberger, the criminology PhD student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, had searched for and saved Rolling’s case materials just weeks after the killings. The chilling overlap between the two cases raises the disturbing question: was Kohberger emulating Rolling? Danny Rolling’s 1990 spree terrorized Gainesville, Florida. He broke into student apartments through sliding glass doors, used a KA-BAR style knife, and killed five college students in just four days. His crimes involved extreme violence, staging, and psychological domination. Rolling later confessed, citing rage and a craving for infamy, even comparing himself to Ted Bundy. He was executed in 2006, but not before leaving behind a legacy of fear—and a case study for future criminology. Kohberger’s alleged crime in Moscow, Idaho, echoes Rolling’s blueprint in unsettling ways. He’s accused of entering a student home at night through a sliding door, wielding a KA-BAR knife, and stabbing four students to death. Digital forensics confirmed Kohberger had an obsessive interest in serial killers, downloading more than 20 case files on Christmas night alone. Among them, Rolling appeared twice—suggesting Kohberger wasn’t just browsing, he was studying. Experts called the Idaho murders “almost copycat” of the Gainesville Ripper, save for one difference: there was no evidence of S-A in Idaho. The psychological parallels are striking. Rolling was fueled by rage, narcissism, and a desire for control. Kohberger, though not accused of S-A, displayed his own narcissism and obsession: endless selfies, near-constant calls to his parents saved only as “Mother” and “Father,” and a digital library of crime. Both stalked their victims—Rolling from the shadows, Kohberger through social media and late-night drives around the victims’ home. Both believed they could outsmart investigators. And both made the one mistake that brought them down: Rolling left DNA at his scenes, Kohberger left a knife sheath with his own. In this episode, we dig into the eerie Rolling-Kohberger connection. Was Kohberger modeling his crime on Rolling’s? Or was it a darker coincidence born of obsession and academic curiosity? Either way, the echoes are too loud to ignore. From the sliding doors to the KA-BAR knife, from the college town setting to the post-crime obsession with their own cases, the parallels between Danny Rolling and Bryan Kohberger paint a picture of a killer who may have been chasing not just blood, but legacy. Join us as we explore the psychological link between the Gainesville Ripper and Bryan Kohberger, a case that shows how the shadow of one murderer can reach decades forward, inspiring another to follow the same grim path. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #DannyRolling #GainesvilleRipper #TrueCrime #IdahoMurders #PsychologyOfCrime #SerialKillers #CrimeAnalysis #Criminology #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
19 Elo 29min
Big Breakdown: Why Did Kohberger Have 10 IDs? The Questions Nobody’s Answering
Big Breakdown: Why Did Kohberger Have 10 IDs? The Questions Nobody’s Answering Even with Bryan Kohberger convicted and sentenced to life in prison, his case refuses to rest. The latest breakdown explores the disturbing unanswered questions — the missing K-Bar knife, the clothing investigators never found, and the box of IDs seized from his parents’ home. The FBI’s property receipt didn’t just list two IDs as early reports suggested — it listed ten. Two have been discussed publicly, both belonging to women unconnected to the Idaho murders. But eight others remain a mystery. Why did Kohberger have them? Were they trophies? Were they meant to serve as anchors for his disturbing fantasies? And why has so little been said about them? Speculation grows around whether Kohberger may have created his own “BTK-style” hidey hole, a buried stash where he could conceal weapons, clothing, or items tied to his crimes. History tells us this isn’t far-fetched: BTK had caches, Ted Bundy kept mementos, and countless other killers have revisited physical items to relive their crimes. Kohberger’s movements in the days after the murders — stopping at wooded areas and rural parks — fuel suspicion that he may have done the same. Prison sources paint a picture of a man unraveling. Behind bars, Kohberger has reportedly struggled with taunts, isolation, and the harsh reality of life inside Idaho’s maximum-security system. His obsessive habits, from long showers to compulsive handwashing, have been replaced by a different routine — living under constant harassment through the vents in his solitary cell. This episode breaks down the big unanswered questions: Where is the K-Bar knife? Why did he keep IDs belonging to other women? And will the truth about those missing eight IDs ever be revealed? These aren’t just curiosities — they may hold the key to understanding what Bryan Kohberger was doing long before November 2022, and what he planned after. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #BTK #TedBundy #Idaho4 #KBarKnife #TrueCrimeToday #FBI Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
19 Elo 49min
Delphi Murders: The Man Who Planned To Meet Abby & Libby On The Bridge
Delphi Murders: The Man Who Planned To Meet Abby & Libby On The Bridge Kegan Kline wasn’t a stranger to Liberty German. He was the man behind “Anthony_Shots,” a fake online persona crafted to lure underage girls. In the weeks before the murders, Kline used this persona to groom Libby — even arranging to meet her at the Monon High Bridge the day she was killed. Despite the disturbing overlap between his communications and the murders, police didn’t arrest Kline on child pornography charges until three years later. They insisted he wasn’t connected to the murders — but how does that square with the fact that he was in direct contact with one of the victims about being at the exact location of the crime? In this episode, we look at the Anthony_Shots account, the timeline of Kline’s interactions with Libby, and why this lead was seemingly sidelined once Richard Allen became the prime suspect. We explore whether Kline was the intended meeting, an accessory, or simply the bait — and why the jury never got to consider his potential role. #DelphiMurders #KeganKline #AnthonyShots #TrueCrime #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby #DelphiCase #WrongfulConviction #ColdCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #IndianaCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
18 Elo 12min
Devil’s Den Murder Case: Inside the Shocking Not Guilty Plea Of Andre McGann
Devil’s Den Murder Case: Inside the Shocking Not Guilty Plea Of Andre McGann In late July 2025, Clinton and Cristen Brink were brutally killed while hiking with their two young daughters in Devil’s Den State Park, Arkansas. Police say the man they arrested — Andrew James McGann — confessed to the killings after a four-day manhunt, with DNA and surveillance footage tying him to the scene. And yet, when he faced a judge in a closed-door hearing, McGann pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder. Why plead not guilty when the evidence looks overwhelming? In Part 1 of this interview, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke breaks down the strategy behind the plea, the role it plays in a death penalty case, and how the defense could try to challenge the alleged confession. We also explore McGann’s past as a teacher, unsettling allegations from his work history, and the possibility that this attack was triggered by a sudden, catastrophic mental break. If you want to understand not just what happened, but why legal teams make these kinds of moves — and how it could shape the entire trial — this is where you start. #DevilsDen #AndrewMcGann #TrueCrime #ArkansasCrime #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #CourtroomStrategy #DeathPenaltyCase #JusticeForTheBrinks Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
18 Elo 14min
