Murder In Moscow:  The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 2)

Murder In Moscow: The IGG Closed Hearing Transcripts (Part 2)

On January 23, 2025, a closed hearing was held in the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger before Judge Steven Hippler. The primary focus was the defense's motion to suppress evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), which they argued violated Kohberger's Fourth Amendment rights. Detective Brett Payne testified that the IGG lead was treated as a tip, with further independent investigation conducted to substantiate its validity. Defense expert Dr. Leah Larkin suggested potential violations of FBI policy and genealogy database terms of service during the IGG process. However, Judge Hippler expressed skepticism regarding the defense's claims, noting the lack of a reasonable expectation of privacy for DNA left at a crime scene.

Following the hearing, Judge Hippler ordered the release of a redacted transcript, balancing public interest with privacy concerns. Redactions included the names of surviving roommates and distant relatives identified through IGG. The unsealed portions provide insight into the investigative methods used and the defense's challenges to the evidence's admissibility. This development underscores the ongoing legal debates surrounding the use of IGG in criminal investigations and its implications for privacy and constitutional rights.


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What Motivated Bryan Kohberger To  Murder The Idaho  4?

What Motivated Bryan Kohberger To Murder The Idaho 4?

ChatGPT said:Several theories have emerged to explain why Bryan Kohberger might have murdered the four University of Idaho students, but none have been conclusively proven. One of the most prevalent theories is that Kohberger, a criminal justice Ph.D. student, was motivated by a twisted desire to commit the “perfect crime” and study the aftermath firsthand. His academic background and fascination with criminology fueled speculation that he was conducting some kind of real-world experiment in human behavior, violence, and law enforcement response. Some believe he saw the victims—particularly the popular and outgoing personalities of Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen—as symbolic targets for his resentment, projecting his own social isolation and perceived failures onto them.Another theory suggests the killings were more personal than academic. Reports indicate Kohberger may have followed the victims on social media and potentially visited the area multiple times before the murders. This raises the possibility of a growing obsession, perhaps unreciprocated or unnoticed by the victims, that spiraled into rage. The brutality of the crime—four people stabbed in their sleep—suggests a level of emotional intensity that points to more than detached curiosity. Whether it was resentment, rejection, a need for control, or some pathological fixation, the act appears deeply premeditated and full of personal symbolism. Yet with Kohberger offering no clear motive, and the public still left with unanswered questions, speculation continues to fill the vacuum where truth remains tightly sealed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why did Bryan Kohberger kill? Experts weigh in on mysterious killingsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 14min

Jeffrey Epstein And The Web He Weaved At Harvard University Is Exposed By New Emails (9/30/25)

Jeffrey Epstein And The Web He Weaved At Harvard University Is Exposed By New Emails (9/30/25)

Newly surfaced Bloomberg-obtained emails show that Jeffrey Epstein maintained close contact with several Harvard professors after his 2006 indictment for soliciting prostitution. Faculty like Stephen Kosslyn, Howard Gardner, and Mark Tramo corresponded with him about dinners, research funding, and even offered encouragement after his guilty plea. Kosslyn arranged meetings with Harvard scholars, Gardner sent him book lists and advice, and Tramo wrote messages of solidarity. Emails also revealed discussions about Epstein funding projects like a “pleasure genome initiative” and Harvard’s Personal Genome Project.The revelations underscore how deeply Epstein was embedded in Harvard’s academic network. He had already donated at least $9.1 million to Harvard programs and cultivated personal ties with influential figures, including former deans and prominent professors. The emails show professors turning to him as a financial “patron,” while others like Alan Dershowitz defended his character in messages. Though many now claim ignorance of his crimes, the correspondence paints a damning picture of how Epstein’s money and influence bought him legitimacy inside one of the world’s most prestigious universities.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein’s Emails Reveal Close Correspondence With Harvard Professors, Bloomberg Reports | News | The Harvard CrimsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 16min

Morning Update:  A Trip Around The Jeffrey Epstein Related Headlines (9/30/25)

Morning Update: A Trip Around The Jeffrey Epstein Related Headlines (9/30/25)

The fight over the Epstein files has erupted into a raw political brawl that exposes Washington’s deep fractures. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lit the fuse with a fiery post claiming she’s “not suicidal” and warning that “foreign governments or powerful people” might silence her for pushing to release Epstein’s secrets. Sen. Ted Cruz quickly branded her “crazy,” accusing her of antisemitic undertones, while Greene hit back, calling his charge “disgusting” and painting him as beholden to donors. Their feud became a sideshow to the larger push in Congress, where survivors and lawmakers alike are demanding the full, unredacted release of documents that could reveal just how deep Epstein’s network ran.Meanwhile, Rep. Robert Garcia joined survivor Annie Farmer in Long Beach to call out the DOJ’s “sham” 33,000-page dump of mostly recycled records. Together with bipartisan sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, they are pushing a discharge petition to force a floor vote requiring full disclosure of all unclassified files. Democrats are united, but Republicans remain divided, torn between protecting power and exposing it. For survivors like Farmer, this isn’t politics—it’s about justice, closure, and breaking decades of silence. And for the public, the battle has become a test of whether Washington will finally confront the truth or bury it once more under redactions, excuses, and self-preservation.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 15min

Diddy’s Day of Judgment: Prosecutors Push For An 11  Year Sentence For Diddy (9/30/25)

Diddy’s Day of Judgment: Prosecutors Push For An 11 Year Sentence For Diddy (9/30/25)

Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to at least 11 years and three months (135 months) in prison following his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act. They contend that Combs has shown no remorse, calling him “unrepentant,” and stress the lasting damage suffered by his victims, including Cassie Ventura, who described ongoing trauma and fears for her safety. Prosecutors are also seeking a $500,000 fine and are pressing the judge to reject Combs’s request for a sentence equal to time served.The sentencing hearing is set for Friday in Manhattan before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. While prosecutors are pushing for over a decade in prison, Combs’s defense team has asked for a far lighter sentence — no more than 14 months — pointing to the conditions he’s already endured behind bars and claiming he has made progress toward rehabilitation. Combs has requested to wear civilian clothes in court and plans to personally address the judge, signaling a direct appeal for leniency. The final decision rests with the judge, who has the discretion to follow or depart from either side’s recommendations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to get 11 years in prisonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 12min

The Supreme Court Is Set To Decide If It Will Hear Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal (9/30/25)

The Supreme Court Is Set To Decide If It Will Hear Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal (9/30/25)

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing whether to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year federal sentence for sex trafficking and related crimes. Maxwell’s legal team argues that her trial was tainted by juror misconduct—specifically pointing to one juror, Scotty David, who failed to disclose his own history as a survivor of sexual abuse during jury selection. Her lawyers claim this omission undermined her right to a fair trial and should warrant either a retrial or a reduced sentence. The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will take up the case, but even the possibility has reignited public scrutiny of the Epstein network and the broader failures that allowed it to exist.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Supreme Court meets to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell appeal and other pending casesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 12min

You Want The Epstein Files?   Best I Can Do Is Amelia Earhart (9/30/25)

You Want The Epstein Files? Best I Can Do Is Amelia Earhart (9/30/25)

Trump’s big play about “ordering” the release of the Amelia Earhart files feels less like leadership and more like trolling the American people. Nobody in 2025 is lying awake at night desperate to know what happened to Earhart, yet here he is, selling it like a major breakthrough while the real files that matter—the Epstein files—stay buried under lock and key. It’s the same old distraction tactic: dangle something shiny and harmless in one hand while hiding the real truth in the other. And the worst part is, he acts like we’re supposed to thank him for it, as if this stunt actually addresses the corruption, cover-ups, and rot everyone can see clear as day.It’s the political equivalent of that line from Pawn Stars, when Rick looks someone in the eye and says, “Best I can do is…” Except here, it’s Trump saying: “Best I can do is Earhart files, fully unredacted.” Meanwhile, the Epstein files—the ones with names, connections, and accountability—are treated like they’re untouchable. It’s not that he can’t release them; it’s that he won’t. And that tells you everything you need to know about where the priorities really are.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 12min

Mega Edition: Ian Maxwell Chimes In On  Why He Thinks Prince  Andrew Settled The Lawsuit  With Virginia (9/30/25)

Mega Edition: Ian Maxwell Chimes In On Why He Thinks Prince Andrew Settled The Lawsuit With Virginia (9/30/25)

Ian Maxwell asserted that Andrew had “no option” but to settle the case against Roberts, arguing that the allegations would have caused “immense pain” to the Queen and that Andrew needed to “fold his tent” and do the “best he could” by the Crown. According to Maxwell, the settlement was in part driven by concerns over the monarchy’s reputation and the personal embarrassment and stress the scandal was bringing to the royal family. He also suggested that social pressures — including the #MeToo movement and evolving societal norms about believing victims — made a trial even more perilous.Maxwell’s remarks drew attention to the optics of a royal figure choosing to settle rather than contest the accusations in court. He framed the move as less about guilt or innocence and more about damage control, portraying Andrew’s decision as one made under duress from public, familial, and institutional pressures.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 26min

Mega Edition:  Jeffrey Epstein, Glenn Dubin, Les Wexner And Their Harvard Adventures (9/30/25)

Mega Edition: Jeffrey Epstein, Glenn Dubin, Les Wexner And Their Harvard Adventures (9/30/25)

Jeffrey Epstein, Glenn Dubin, and Les Wexner’s collective ties to Harvard University expose a deeply unsettling nexus of wealth, influence, and compromised morality within one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. Epstein, despite his 2008 conviction, donated millions to Harvard, including $6.5 million to the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, securing not only access to the university’s intellectual elite but also legitimacy that helped launder his reputation. Glenn Dubin, a hedge fund billionaire and close Epstein associate, reinforced these connections through philanthropy and elite social networks, while his wife, Eva Andersson-Dubin, had an even more personal history with Epstein, further entwining Harvard’s image with the scandal. Les Wexner, Epstein’s most significant benefactor and a longtime Harvard donor himself, indirectly strengthened Epstein’s foothold within the institution, with his fortune and backing lending weight to Epstein’s cultivated status as a man of ideas and influence. Together, these men leveraged Harvard’s prestige as both a shield and a stage, providing Epstein with credibility in academic and scientific circles that should have been out of reach for a registered sex offender.Harvard’s willingness to accept and defend these relationships, even after Epstein’s criminal record was public, reflects not only institutional greed but also a failure of ethical leadership. While Harvard has since tried to distance itself, the revelations that Epstein maintained an office on campus, retained connections with professors, and used his donations to secure influence long after his conviction speak to a systemic rot. Wexner’s fortune, Dubin’s networks, and Epstein’s money intersected at Harvard in ways that revealed how elite institutions often prioritize financial gain over moral responsibility. Rather than protecting its integrity or safeguarding its reputation, Harvard enabled Epstein’s rehabilitation, offering him cover while he cultivated ties with powerful men like Dubin and Wexner. In doing so, the university not only failed its own values but also became an unwitting accomplice in sustaining the ecosystem that allowed Epstein to thrive.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

30 Sep 55min

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