The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger

Bryan Kohberger's Secret Plea Deal: How Idaho Prosecutors Betrayed 4 Victims' Families Via EMAIL BREAKING NEWS: Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student murders case. The families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were notified via EMAIL on Sunday night that the man accused of brutally murdering their children will plead guilty in exchange for life without parole. In this video, we examine the forensic evidence that caught Kohberger, including the DNA on the knife sheath, cell phone pings showing 12 stalking visits, and the white Hyundai Elantra that led to his arrest. We analyze why a criminology PhD student studying criminal behavior allegedly became the very monster he was learning about. Steve Goncalves calls it "a ridiculous joke" and says "Idaho has failed." The Goncalves family gave prosecutors a "HARD NO" on Friday, yet by Sunday night, the deal was done. The plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, giving families just ONE DAY to travel to Boise. We explore the psychological profile of Kohberger, the devastating impact on the Moscow, Idaho community, and why some families support the deal while others are "beyond furious." Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro calls it "the most incomprehensible deal of all time" without answers about motive. This case raises critical questions about victims' rights, prosecutorial power, and whether true justice can exist without answers. Why did Kohberger target these four students? What was his connection? These questions may never be answered. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #UniversityOfIdaho #CriminologyStudent #PleaDeal 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

1 Juli 20min

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-What Secrets Does Kohberger’s PA Jail Guard Hold About Bryan Behind Bars Description: A corrections officer from Pennsylvania who supervised Bryan Kohberger post-arrest has now been subpoenaed to testify at trial. But what could this guard possibly offer in a courtroom about a murder case that happened hundreds of miles away? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down why post-arrest behavior matters in a high-stakes trial like this. Could the defense be hoping to paint Kohberger as calm, rational, and non-violent behind bars? Or is this witness a wild card who might reveal strange or incriminating behavior? We also discuss the risks of calling jail staff as character witnesses, especially if their loyalty leans more toward truth than strategy. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #CorrectionsWitness #JenniferCoffindaffer #JailBehavior #TrueCrimeAnalysis #IdahoStudentMurders #TrialWitnesses #KohbergerTrial #JusticeForIdaho4 #PAWitness 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

1 Juli 18min

Big Breakdown – Kohberger Judge Says NO To Alt Suspects, Trial Delay & Shocking Words Of The Door Dash Driver! Description: In this deep-dive breakdown, we unpack the Idaho judge’s pivotal decision to shut down the defense’s attempt to introduce a third-party suspect in the Bryan Kohberger case. No mystery man. No escape hatch. Just Kohberger, center stage. The judge also slams the door on another trial delay, making it crystal clear: it’s go-time. But perhaps most chilling is the bombshell testimony from the DoorDash driver—yes, that DoorDash driver—whose words may reshape the entire timeline of the Idaho student murders. We’ll break down the strategy, the psychology, and the courtroom chess game, piece by piece. If you thought this case couldn’t get any darker... buckle up. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #CrimeScene #JusticeForTheVictims #AltSuspectTheory #DoorDashTestimony #TrialTactics #CourtroomDrama  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

1 Juli 52min

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal- Why Is 30-Year-Old Bryan Kohberger’s HS Guidance Counselor Called As A Witness In His Trial Description: As Bryan Kohberger’s defense scrambles to humanize him ahead of his August murder trial, one of the more head-scratching decisions they’ve made is calling his former high school guidance counselor as a character witness. He’s 30. This isn’t recent insight—it’s someone who knew him a decade ago, before he was ever a criminology student, before his weight loss transformation, before the alleged crimes. So, why now? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to unpack the strategy behind this move. Is this witness meant to generate sympathy? Lay the foundation for a death penalty mitigation phase? Or is it simply a sign that the defense has nowhere else to go? We dig into what this counselor could say, why it probably won’t land with jurors, and what it signals about where Kohberger’s legal team is putting their energy as trial day approaches. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HighSchoolWitness #CharacterTestimony #JenniferCoffindaffer #Idaho4 #TrueCrimePodcast #TrialStrategy #JusticeForIdaho4 #KohbergerDefense #WitnessAnalysis 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

1 Juli 18min

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal Crucial Witness or Liability? The Troubled Credibility of Kohberger’s DoorDash Driver The Bryan Kohberger murder trial recently introduced a new layer of complexity: the eyewitness testimony of a DoorDash driver, identified only as M.M., who delivered food to one of the victims mere moments before the brutal murders occurred. Initially viewed simply as confirmation of the timeline, this driver's role changed dramatically when new footage surfaced nearly two years after the crime. On police bodycam video from a separate arrest—where she appeared visibly distressed and impaired by prescription medication—she claimed that she saw Bryan Kohberger parked near the crime scene that fateful night. The late timing of this revelation immediately raised significant credibility concerns. Did she initially inform investigators about this critical detail, or is it a new memory influenced by extensive media coverage? Could her documented personal struggles and traumatic background—including witnessing her own husband's murder—enhance juror sympathy, or rather create doubt about her reliability? These critical questions are pivotal for prosecutors and defense alike. In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, a specialist in behavioral analysis and witness credibility, examines how jurors typically respond to such complex witness testimony. Robin explains the delicate psychological balance jurors must navigate when confronted with a troubled witness whose emotional vulnerability and trauma could either inspire deep empathy or lead jurors to doubt her accuracy and memory. Robin discusses real-world examples from his extensive career, illustrating how jurors subconsciously process credibility signals—timing, emotional state, consistency of statements—and the psychological dynamics behind their decision-making. With the DoorDash driver potentially playing a central role in reinforcing the prosecution’s narrative, Robin outlines the hidden factors jurors weigh beyond what’s explicitly stated in court. Join us for this deep dive into the complexities of witness credibility, juror psychology, and the high stakes of courtroom perceptions in one of America’s most gripping murder trials. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #DoorDashWitness #WitnessCredibility #RobinDreeke #EyewitnessTestimony #TrueCrimeCommunity #JuryPsychology #IdahoMurders #LegalAnalysis #JusticeForIdaho4 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

1 Juli 16min

🚨 BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger has officially agreed to plead guilty in the murders of four University of Idaho students in a sweeping deal that takes the death penalty off the table. In exchange, he’ll receive four consecutive life sentences without parole and permanently waive his right to appeal. The plea deal marks a shocking end to what was shaping up to be one of the most watched trials in recent memory. Jury selection was set to begin August 4th. Now, the victims’ families—some of whom are expressing outrage over the sudden turn—won’t get the public trial they were preparing for. A final court hearing is expected this week to formally approve the deal. Until then, questions remain: Was this a tactical surrender, a sign of overwhelming evidence, or a move to protect the case from appeal risks? More to come. #BryanKohberger #PleaDeal #IdahoMurders #UniversityOfIdaho #TrueCrime #JusticeForTheVictims #LifeWithoutParole #DeathPenaltyRemoved #BreakingNews #KohbergerTrial

30 Juni 7min

The Hidden Strategy Behind Kohberger's Latest Courtroom Setbacks Explained Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial has rapidly evolved into a chess match of legal maneuvering, and recently the defense has seen several high-profile courtroom setbacks. Judge Hippler swiftly and firmly denied motions put forth by Kohberger’s lead attorney, Anne Taylor—including attempts to introduce third-party culprits and repeated requests for trial continuances. To casual observers, these repeated denials seem like significant losses for the defense, perhaps even a sign of desperation. But could these apparent setbacks actually represent a more subtle, hidden strategy? In this revealing discussion, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke—an expert in behavioral analysis, jury psychology, and credibility assessment—breaks down the deeper reasons behind these seemingly doomed legal moves. Robin explains how the defense’s strategy may not necessarily hinge on courtroom victories at this stage, but rather on influencing public perception and indirectly impacting future jurors. By publicly introducing doubt and alternative theories, even when dismissed by the judge, Anne Taylor might be attempting to plant psychological seeds in the minds of potential jurors. Robin draws on his extensive experience analyzing how jurors process information, especially when exposed to media-heavy, emotionally charged cases like this one. Could these seemingly ineffective legal motions actually succeed in subtly swaying jurors, creating doubt long before they enter the courtroom? This critical episode offers listeners unique insights into how modern legal teams use psychological tactics, how subtle messaging can influence juror perspectives, and how losing a courtroom battle doesn’t necessarily mean losing the broader war. Robin expertly guides us through understanding the deeper strategic game being played—one that’s as much about psychology as it is about law. Prepare to rethink what courtroom victories and defeats truly mean, and why in today’s trials, the perception battle may matter just as much as legal arguments. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #CourtroomStrategy #JuryPsychology #RobinDreeke #IdahoMurders #TrialTactics #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #DefenseStrategy #JusticeForIdaho4 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 Juni 16min

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 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 Juni 9min