Meet The OTHER Suspects In The Idaho College Murders, Before Bryan Kohberger

Is Kohberger’s Murder Weapon Still Buried? FBI Soil Tests & The Shovel Clue Newly unsealed documents in the Bryan Kohberger case reveal something strange—a shovel, seized during the Pennsylvania search, still covered in dirt. The FBI didn’t just bag it and forget it. They tested the soil and compared it across multiple locations linked to Kohberger. Why? Because they believed the missing murder weapon—and possibly the clothing—might have been buried. In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to break down what this shovel really tells us. Was this a throwaway tool—or part of a larger concealment strategy? Did Kohberger bury the weapon to return to it like a trophy? Or was he simply eliminating evidence with the cold precision of someone obsessed with control? We explore the possibility of taunting future revelations from Kohberger, what it means for long-term investigative efforts, and why the absence of the weapon still haunts this case—even after a conviction. 📌 Topics: – The shovel discovery in Pennsylvania – Soil sample comparisons by the FBI – Behavioral analysis: concealment vs. trophy keeping – The odds the knife is ever recovered – Will Kohberger eventually confess? #bryankohberger #idahomurders #kohbergerweapon #truecrime #hiddenkillers #jennifercoffindaffer #forensicevidence #kohbergertrial #crimeanalysis #moscowidaho 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

31 Juli 12min

Disturbing New Kohberger Crime Details Reveal Just What A Failure Bryan Kohberger Is At Every Aspect Of Crime Newly unsealed evidence confirms what many suspected—Bryan Kohberger wasn’t a criminal mastermind. He was a catastrophic failure at nearly every stage of his crime. From digital footprints to missteps at the scene to an obsession with being noticed, Kohberger tried to mimic famous killers like BTK and Bundy—and faceplanted at every turn. In this episode, Robin Dreeke (former FBI Behavioral Analysis chief) joins Tony Brueski to break down how Kohberger left a blood-soaked crime scene, erased nearly all trace evidence… and then blew it all by being sloppy, arrogant, and digitally exposed. We dig into the infamous “Papa Roger” online persona, the bizarre Tinder chats about Ka-Bar knives and the “worst way to die,” and Kohberger’s failed attempt to create a legacy through mimicry. Kohberger wanted to be a feared figure. Instead, he became a punchline—a man obsessed with crime who couldn’t even do that right. From his OCD-driven car cleanings to his bungled trash disposal and fantasy-level delusion, Robin exposes the behavioral profile of a man who failed at murder, failed at deception, and failed at being feared. #BryanKohberger #PapaRoger #BTK #IdahoMurders #TinderEvidence #CriminalFailure #FBIProfiler #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalProfiling #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

30 Juli 20min

The Appeal Myth & Legal Reality of the Kohberger Plea Is there any way Bryan Kohberger could appeal his guilty plea and sentencing? Defense attorney Bob Motta says flat out: no. In this detailed breakdown, we cut through the noise, debunk the social media myths, and break down the cold, hard legal truth about what happens after a plea — and what doesn’t. Kohberger waived his right to appeal. That matters. And while technically post-conviction filings could still come years down the line, they’re unlikely to go anywhere. Motta explains the difference between direct appeals, post-conviction relief, and what’s actually possible under Idaho law — especially given the state’s unusual restrictions on insanity defenses. We also dive into the strategic moment when Ann Taylor, Kohberger’s lead attorney, likely shifted her focus from “prove innocence” to “save his life.” Because when you’re staring down a mountain of evidence — DNA on a sheath, phone pings, online purchases — your job as a defense lawyer is no longer to fight the inevitable. It’s to keep your client off death row. This segment is essential for anyone still wondering “what if?” about Kohberger’s sentence. Spoiler: there’s no magic exit ramp. Hashtags: #KohbergerAppeal #BryanKohberger #IdahoFourCase #TrueCrimeLaw #AnnTaylor #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #LegalBreakdown #DeathPenaltyDefense #PostConviction 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

30 Juli 21min

Kohberger’s Vanishing Digital Trail Bryan Kohberger ERASED Everything — What That Really Tells Us | FBI Expert Breaks It Down In this explosive episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to dig into one of the most glaring omissions in the Bryan Kohberger case—his missing digital footprint. Despite mountains of forensic and surveillance evidence, the newly unsealed documents confirm something chilling: Kohberger’s digital life was wiped clean. No browser history. No damning Reddit threads. No incriminating search terms. Nothing connecting him to the victims online. And for a PhD criminology student deeply embedded in digital forensics, that’s not oversight—it’s intent. Jennifer explains what it means when a suspect scrubs their digital life, how that reflects a deep understanding of modern investigative tools, and why it adds an extra layer of premeditation to the already damning evidence. We also explore what was found—DNA on the knife sheath, surveillance of the white Elantra, and the chain of events that led to Kohberger’s arrest. If you’re wondering how someone could be so careful with their digital footprint and yet still get caught—this episode breaks it down. 📌 Topics: – Kohberger’s erased online history – The limits of digital forensics – DNA evidence and search warrant findings – Kohberger’s behavioral pattern post-crime – Was he smart—or just lucky? #bryankohberger #idahomurders #kohbergerevidence #truecrimepodcast #hiddenkillers #jennifercoffindaffer #kohbergertrial #digitalforensics #moscowidaho #criminology 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

30 Juli 18min

Inside Bryan Kohberger’s SECRET Conversations With His Mother It’s one of the most chilling subplots in the Bryan Kohberger case: his mother reportedly still communicating with him from behind bars. In this episode, Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke, former chief of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Program for Counterintelligence, take a hard look at the fractured emotional dynamics still playing out between Kohberger and his family. Why wasn’t his father at sentencing? Why is his mother staying in contact? And what is Kohberger getting out of those conversations—control, validation, leverage? Robin breaks down the psychology of offenders who use remaining family ties to maintain ego and power. We also explore the gut-wrenching question of how a parent navigates the guilt of raising a child who commits atrocities—and the deeper danger in offering continued support. If Kohberger took a plea to avoid the death penalty, was that act for his mother—or to keep her on the hook? Is she enabling his next manipulative chapter from behind prison walls? This is not just a legal story. It’s an emotional minefield. And Robin Dreeke helps us unpack the twisted family psychology beneath it. #BryanKohberger #KohbergerMother #KohbergerFamily #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIProfiler #BehavioralAnalysis #KohbergerSentencing #ParentalDenial #HiddenKillers #CriminalPsychology 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

29 Juli 15min

Kohberger’s Family, the Fallout & the Unchosen Victims What happens when the accused killer is your child? In this sobering segment, defense attorney Bob Motta joins us to talk through one of the least-discussed — but most devastating — aspects of the Kohberger case: the collateral damage to his family. We examine the heartbreak of Kohberger’s parents and siblings — not to excuse, but to understand what it means when your loved one becomes a national symbol of evil. Bob walks us through other cases where families were blindsided by unimaginable crimes, and what it does to a parent who once held hope for their child — only to watch them become a monster. We also explore Kaylee Goncalves’ mother’s powerful recognition that even Kohberger’s family has been destroyed. Because when someone commits an act this horrific, the stain doesn’t stop at the courtroom door. It follows bloodlines. It ruins lives far beyond the immediate crime. From there, we tackle the overwhelming reach of this tragedy — not just on the victims' families, but on friends, classmates, teachers, and a nation that still can't wrap its head around why. And as Bob reminds us, there is no “why” that will ever make sense. This episode is for those grappling with the human cost of unthinkable crimes — and what happens to the families left behind, on both sides of the aisle. Hashtags: #KohbergerFamily #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #CollateralDamage #TrueCrimeDiscussion #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #ParentalGrief #VictimsVoices #JusticeAndHealing 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

29 Juli 17min

Bryan Kohberger’s Not So Perfect Planning Exposed Bryan Kohberger studied criminal behavior. He thought he understood forensic science. And yet, his plan to commit what he allegedly believed would be the perfect murder fell apart at nearly every turn. This episode breaks down the mountain of evidence that’s made Kohberger the central figure in one of the most infamous college-town killings in recent memory. From the knife sheath with his DNA, to the surveillance footage placing him near the house, to the cellphone pings, failed cover-up tactics, and damning vehicle matches—Kohberger’s blueprint for murder was anything but flawless. His alleged stalking of the victims' home, his late-night digital trail, and his erratic behavior after the crime have all helped prosecutors build a devastating case. We also explore Xana Kernodle’s resistance—how her fight back may have disrupted Kohberger’s plan and left critical forensic evidence behind. With each new detail, the illusion of the “smart killer” crumbles, revealing a pattern of impulsivity, obsession, and arrogance. This is the story of how a man who studied crime may have ultimately taught us more about failure than finesse. #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #MoscowMurders #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillersPodcast #CriminalBehavior #ForensicEvidence #XanaKernodle #KnifeSheathDNA 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

29 Juli 42min

'He's DOOMED!' - Ret FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief on Bryan Kohberger's Future In Prison In this gripping episode, we break down the viral victim impact statement from Alivea Goncalves during Bryan Kohberger's sentencing—and the devastating psychological precision behind it. Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins host Tony Brueski to analyze how Alivea's words struck directly at Kohberger's psychological vulnerabilities, attacking his sense of superiority, control, and academic identity. We explore how the Goncalves family flipped the script on what a victim statement can be—not a plea for justice, but a public dismantling of a killer's ego. Kohberger's emotionless facade, clenched jaw, and unblinking stare may have been his only defense left—and even that showed cracks under pressure. Robin offers a behavioral profiler's take on how Alivea and her family delivered a rare kind of psychological justice, one that may haunt Kohberger in ways that life behind bars never could. We also ask: Did this force Kohberger to confront a reality he had long evaded? Did it shake the fantasy he'd built about how this story would end? This is not just commentary—it's behavioral dissection at its finest. If you thought the courtroom was for closure, think again. This was a takedown—and we're here to unpack it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #AliveaGoncalves #VictimImpactStatement #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalProfiling #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #KohbergerSentencing #JusticeForTheVictims #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

28 Juli 17min