The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger

Idaho Murders: Why Bryan Kohberger's Defense is Costing Taxpayers HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS Bryan Kohberger's defense team is mounting one of the most expensive challenges to forensic science in legal history - and it's all being paid for by Idaho taxpayers. But after spending hundreds of thousands on expert witnesses, their strategy suffered a devastating blow when Judge Steven Hippler denied ALL motions to suppress DNA evidence in February 2025. The Idaho murders case has become a controversial examination of what happens when unlimited public funding meets a death penalty defense. Kohberger stands accused of brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students - Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin - but his defense team is spending taxpayer money to hire experts who typically work for law enforcement. Cell phone expert Sy Ray has testified for prosecutors over 100 times, but now he's claiming Kohberger's phone data proves he was "stargazing" miles away during the murders. However, a Colorado judge previously found Ray's technology to be a "sea of unreliability" and questioned his credibility after he "inflated his credentials." Yet Ray is reportedly earning premium rates for his first-ever defense testimony. The controversy deepened when FBI agents visited defense witness Gabriella Vargas at her home after she testified about genetic genealogy violations. The prosecution says they requested the contact because Vargas was questioning her own testimony, while the defense claims witness intimidation. DNA experts like Bicka Barlow and Greg Hampikian are challenging the same investigative genetic genealogy techniques that solved the Golden State Killer case and brought justice to countless families. With Anne Taylor allegedly earning $200 per hour as one of only 13 Idaho attorneys qualified for death penalty cases, this defense strategy represents a massive public investment in questioning established forensic science. As the August 2025 trial approaches, the question remains: will expensive expert testimony create enough doubt about overwhelming physical evidence, or will four murdered students finally receive justice? #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #TaxpayerMoney #DNAEvidence #ForensicScience #ExpertWitness #DeathPenalty #Justice #CourtroomStrategy    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

10 Juni 16min

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 2: "A Community Under Siege" Description: In the immediate aftermath of the quadruple murder, Moscow, Idaho transformed from a safe college town into a community gripped by fear and uncertainty. This episode explores how residents responded to the unprecedented violence, with hardware stores selling out of locks and security systems as students fled campus in droves. We examine the massive scale of the investigation as the FBI joined local law enforcement, bringing specialized resources and expertise to process over 4,000 crime scene photographs and 113 pieces of physical evidence. The episode reveals how investigators began analyzing thousands of tips while conducting more than 50 search warrants, all while managing intense media scrutiny and public demand for answers. We also explore the economic and psychological impact on the university community, where enrollment dropped significantly as parents pulled their children from school. The episode details the challenges law enforcement faced in balancing transparency with protecting the integrity of their investigation, and how Police Chief James Fry's conflicting statements about community safety created additional confusion and fear. Hashtags: #CommunityImpact #FBI #Investigation #MoscowIdaho #CampusSafety #UniversityOfIdaho #MediaCoverage #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #CrimeScene #Forensics #StudentSafety #CommunityFear #PoliceInvestigation #CrimeTips 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

10 Juni 27min

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 1: "Four Lives Lost" Description: On November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered in their off-campus home, shattering the peaceful college town of Moscow, Idaho. Kaylee Gonsalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle were living their normal college lives when tragedy struck in the early morning hours. This episode introduces the victims as real people with dreams and families, explores the layout of 1122 King Road that would prove crucial to the investigation, and reveals the only eyewitness account from surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen. We examine the timeline of that fateful night, from the victims' final hours at local bars and parties to the discovery of their bodies nearly eight hours later. The episode details how a knife sheath left at the scene would become the key piece of evidence, containing DNA that would eventually lead investigators to their suspect. We also explore how this unprecedented crime transformed a community where violent crime was virtually unknown, setting the stage for one of Idaho's most complex murder investigations. Hashtags: #IdahoMurders #BryankKohberger #TrueCrime #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #CrimeInvestigation #Murder #CollegeStudents #KayleeGonsalves #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #XanaKernodle #CrimePodcast #KillerCase #Mystery 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

9 Juni 29min

Five Witnesses Just Added to DESTROY Bryan Kohberger's Defense Strategy The Bryan Kohberger defense team just filed their amended witness list this week, and it's the biggest prosecutorial gift imaginable. What the defense thought would humanize their client has instead handed prosecutors a roadmap to the death penalty. This witness list reveals a defense strategy so flawed it could single-handedly convict the Idaho murders suspect. The newly revealed witness list includes Jesse Harris, Kohberger's former boxing coach, who will testify about the dramatic personality transformation that turned a bullied, overweight teenager into what former friends described as an "aggressive" person "looking to fight somebody." The prosecution will use Harris to show how Kohberger's boxing training gave him the physical confidence and violent mindset that allegedly led to the brutal murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Even more damaging is Professor Marie Bolger from DeSales University, who the defense added thinking she'd be a character witness. Instead, Bolger will testify about supervising Kohberger's thesis on "how and why criminals commit their crime" and helping him study crime scene evidence transfer. The prosecution couldn't have asked for better evidence of premeditation - Kohberger literally studied murder techniques before allegedly committing quadruple homicide. The witness list also reveals that surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke will testify for the prosecution. Mortensen's identification of the "bushy eyebrows" killer and the terrifying text messages between the roommates will devastate any jury. Their testimony puts Kohberger at the scene during the exact time window of the murders. Most crucially, DNA expert Rylene Nowlin appears on the prosecution's expert witness list with over 25 other specialists. Nowlin will present the bulletproof forensic evidence that links Kohberger's DNA to the knife sheath found with the victims. With 20+ years of experience, her testimony will be unshakeable. The defense clearly thought they were building a character defense, but they've actually provided the prosecution with witnesses who will prove motive, method, and opportunity. This witness list doesn't save Bryan Kohberger - it convicts him. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #WitnessList #ProsecutionEvidence #DefenseStrategy #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #DNAEvidence #BoxingCoach #CriminologyProfessor 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

9 Juni 18min

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

8 Juni 18min

Bryan Kohberger Defense Exposed: Why Alternative Suspect Theory is Failing Badly The Bryan Kohberger defense team's recent legal maneuvering reveals the desperate tactics employed when facing overwhelming evidence in the Idaho student murders case. This comprehensive analysis examines how defense attorneys are using routine pretrial challenges to create delay strategies while prosecutors maintain confidence in their compelling evidence package. Recent developments including the NBC Dateline information leak have been transformed by defense attorneys into constitutional crisis claims, but legal experts recognize these arguments as standard capital case tactics when alternative strategies prove insufficient. The defense's alternative perpetrator theory faces significant evidentiary hurdles, with Judge Steven Hippler demanding concrete proof rather than speculative allegations by May 23rd. The prosecution's evidence timeline reveals devastating details about Kohberger's alleged preparation and execution of the murders. Amazon purchase records show him buying a Ka-Bar knife, sheath, and sharpener eight months before the November killings, suggesting premeditation rather than spontaneous violence. DNA evidence allegedly linking him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene creates physical connections that defense theories cannot explain away. Kohberger's autism spectrum disorder diagnosis represents another defense strategy facing legal limitations. While attorneys argue his neurological condition affects courtroom demeanor and death penalty eligibility, Judge Hippler's ruling that autism doesn't preclude capital punishment follows established precedent. The defense emphasis on explaining his behavior suggests concerns about how he'll present to potential jurors. The venue change from Moscow to Boise demonstrates that courts possess effective mechanisms for addressing pretrial publicity without accepting defense claims that fair trials become impossible. This successful relocation undermines arguments about media contamination making proceedings constitutionally unfair. With jury selection beginning July 30th and trial starting August 11th, the prosecution appears confident in proceeding despite defense delay motions. Their completion of evidence processing and discovery production ahead of schedule suggests readiness to present their case. The upcoming June 18th hearing on alternative perpetrator evidence will likely expose the weakness of defense theories when subjected to evidentiary scrutiny. #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #KohbergerTrial #DefenseStrategy #DNAEvidence #LegalAnalysis #CapitalCase #ProsecutionConfident #TrialStrategy    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

4 Juni 18min

Big Breakdown: Bryan Kohberger Delay Tactics Broken Down By Psychotherapist & Ret FBI Special Agent In this gripping episode of the Hidden Killers Podcast, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis to break down the most chilling and revealing updates in the Bryan Kohberger case—following Dateline’s explosive new report. We dive deep into the disturbing forensic and behavioral revelations that point directly at Kohberger. Jennifer Coffindaffer unpacks what the alleged carving into Ethan Chapin’s body could say about the killer’s psychological profile, while Shavaun Scott explores themes of narcissistic rage, compulsive voyeurism, and the disturbing porn search history allegedly linked to the suspect. Was this about power, control, or sexual dominance? The experts give their insights. Eric Faddis dissects the strategic timing behind the defense’s latest “Motion to Continue” and explains why claims of jury taint from Dateline’s special are unlikely to hold up in court. He also walks us through how the defense might be posturing now for a future death penalty appeal—more than an actual acquittal strategy. Plus, we break down Kohberger’s bizarre behavior, like his post-crime phone calls to his parents, the infamous thumbs-up shower selfie, and his possible fascination with BTK. Is this just a wannabe killer trying to make a name for himself—or something darker? This panel-based episode offers a no-spin, multi-expert perspective that unpacks the legal strategy, forensic data, psychological cues, and the impact of media on the upcoming trial. If you’re following the Kohberger case, this is a must-watch. #BryanKohberger #IdahoFour #DatelineNBC #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIAnalysis #ShavaunScott #JenniferCoffindaffer #EricFaddis #KohbergerTrial #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

3 Juni 1h 7min

Breaking Down EVERYTHING IGG, DNA In Kohberger Case With Ph.D. Dan Krane What happens when the past comes back to haunt you through your family tree? The alleged link between Bryan Kohberger and the Idaho college murders has sparked a heated debate about investigative genetic genealogy. DNA from the crime scene led to Kohberger’s arrest, but was it an ethical and constitutional process? With cutting-edge science diving into the realm of family ancestry, forensic bioinformatics expert Dan Krane, Ph.D., joins the conversation to untangle the science and the legal implications. Should your aunt’s curiosity about your great-great-grandfather’s war medals make you a suspect in a crime? And when does the search for justice cross the line? #DNAEvidence #GeneticGenealogy #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #ForensicScience #TrueCrimePodcast #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

2 Juni 32min