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    RedHanded
    UPDATE: Will Bryan Kohberger Actually Get A Trial?

    RedHanded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 15:21


    Bryan Kohberger is now claiming his innocence in the Idaho Student Murders. And he wants a trial to prove it. A year after admitting to the horrific murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Gonçalves, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin back in November 2019, Bryan Kohberger has done yet another U-turn by seeking to withdraw his guilty plea. In a petition claiming his lawyers failed to disclose “exculpatory evidence” and pushed him to make a false confession, Kohberger stated that “actual innocence is my truth”...But does Kohberger have a valid argument? Or is he just playing another sick game?Hannah and Suruthi break down the latest bizarre twist in the case in this mini-episode. And for our full coverage of the Idaho Murders case, make sure to listen to Episode 280 in our RedHanded catalogue. --Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / Instagram

    Reality Life with Kate Casey
    Ep. - 1678 - THE IDAHO MURDERS: COLLEGE NIGHTMARE

    Reality Life with Kate Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 33:21


    Joe Berlinger is the acclaimed documentary filmmaker and executive producer behind Conversations with a Killer and Paradise Lost, and he joins the show to talk about his latest project, Netflix's The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare. The series dives deep into the investigation and case against Bryan Kohberger, charting the digital breadcrumbs, forensic evidence, and painstaking police work that led to his arrest for the murders of four University of Idaho students, while also making space to remember Ethan, Xana, Madison, and Kaylee as more than just victims. Reality Life with Kate Casey Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    True Crime Daily The Podcast
    D4vd to face jury for teen's murder, dismemberment; Could Bryan Kohberger get a new trial? – TCN Sidebar

    True Crime Daily The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 27:36


    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Randolph Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss D4vd's preliminary hearing as prosecutors outline their case against the musician for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, testimony from Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband in the death of their three children, and Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and face trial after he was sentenced to four life terms. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

    Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews
    7/31 - JMN IN-DEPTH - The Idaho College Killings

    Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 3:27


    Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted in the so-called "Idaho College killings," seeks to take back guilty plea. His 2025 plea deal avided a trial and a possible death penalty. FOX News's Jeff Monosso looks at the possible reasons behind his petition to re-open the case. Critics say it's just attention-seeking and has no legal grounding. A 3-part documentary regarding the murders debuted on Netflix on July 29.

    Dateline NBC
    Bryan Kohberger changes his mind. Son wants mother's killer back in court. Plus, Missing in America.

    Dateline NBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 32:55


    Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, petitions to withdraw his guilty plea. In Kansas, former Marine Brian McKay was convicted of stalking and killing his estranged wife, Monica. Now he faces a wrongful death lawsuit brought by her son. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former delivery nurse accused of murdering her three young children. Hearing continues for singer D4vd, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez and having a sexual relationship with her. Plus, the disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, featured in the new season of Dateline: Missing in America.   Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.    Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    True Crime Guys
    #321 Idaho Murders: Bryan Kohberger

    True Crime Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 49:18


    Around 4 a.m. on November, 13th 2022, a man in dark clothing and a ski mask entered a house in Moscow, Idaho, where six University of Idaho students lived off campus. Going from room to room, the killer stabbed four of the students before sneaking out the back door. There were two survivors, one of them saw the man as he left. In the 4 years since the crime, prosecutors have not been able to prove a motive but have presented pretty damning evidence against the man eventually charged with the crime: Bryan Kohberger, who happened to be a criminology student, and Teacher Aid at a nearby university. Now the subject of a Netflix Documentary, the case is back in the light and some people believe Kohberger had help, or is innocent altogether!   Check out Patreon and our other shows!: Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Cryptic Soup w/ Thena & Kylee Strange & Unexplained True Crime Guys YouTube EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS:   https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions True Crime Guys Music: True Crime Guys Music on Spotify OhMyGaia.com Code: Crimepine Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Patreon.com/sandupodcast Merch: truecrimeguys.threadless.com   Sources: https://www.facebook.com/courttv/videos/newly-released-bodycam-shows-the-chilling-moment-officers-first-entered-the-home/788026707056417/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/idaho-student-murders-bryan-kohberger-arrest-timeline/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h https://www.reddit.com/r/MoscowMurders/ https://www.nytimes.com/article/idaho-student-murders-kohberger.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk69XamLKD4 All New Evidence in Bryan Kohberger's Idaho Murders "Liminal" Dark Ambient Music 2025 Deep Soundscape - No Copyright Free Music [FREE FOR PROFIT] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter
    House of Stassi Recap, Idaho Murders Doc, & Nick Reiner Reportedly 'Hostile' in Jail

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 80:34


    Stassi Schroeder is BACK on reality TV and Scheana Shay is already catching strays in House of Stassi. Plus, new details come out against Bryan Kohberger in Netflix's latest documentary. Nick Reiner is reportedly having trouble in jail, as he awaits trial. And Shannon Beador has a meltdown at The Quiet Woman over not getting free food! Shopify: Your landlord has a small business. Your ex has a small business. What are you waiting for? Start free at https://shopify.com/nofilter Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/ Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    What Lindsay Clancy And Bryan Kohberger's Cases Never Answered

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 60:27


    Neither of these cases will ever answer the question that matters most to the families in them.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke, a retired FBI Special Agent with twenty-one years reading behavior under pressure, cover the Lindsay Clancy trial openings and Bryan Kohberger's petition to withdraw his guilty plea.On Clancy, this works through Patrick Clancy's testimony about the last ordinary day, including the photos traded that morning and his line that she was having one of her best days. It also covers the hospital stay, and the discharge he testified he never knew she had asked for. Cora, Dawson and Callan died in January 2023. Criminal responsibility is the only live question, and the Commonwealth owns that burden.On Kohberger, this covers the handwritten petition filed in Ada County District Court, his claim of actual innocence, and his assertion that he was convinced to falsely confess. It also covers the letter Latah County prosecutors sent the families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, promising the plea would spare them decades of post-conviction appeals. There was never a trial and there has never been a motive on the record.In Plymouth, a chain of licensed professionals made every call and faces nothing. In Boise, an office traded away a trial and guaranteed an ending it could not deliver. One family will never hear why. The other is watching a man they were told was finished file paperwork to start it all again.The Clancy trial has weeks to run and the Kohberger petition is still pending, so neither of these ends here. Subscribe to True Crime Today for the next development in each case.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#LindsayClancy #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeToday #ClancyTrial #IdahoStudentMurders #PostpartumPsychosis #ActualInnocence #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #PostConvictionRelief

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Did Anyone Answer For Lindsay Clancy Or Bryan Kohberger?

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 60:27


    One episode, two cases, and the same question running through both.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke, who led the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, cover the Lindsay Clancy trial openings and Bryan Kohberger's move to undo his guilty plea.The Clancy portion covers Patrick Clancy's testimony about January 24, 2023. A doctor's appointment with Cora. Photos traded by text. A snowman in the yard. His statement that she was having one of her best days. It also covers the discharge he did not know she had requested, granted days before their daughter's fifth birthday party. Cora, Dawson and Callan died in January 2023 and the circumstances are not in dispute. Criminal responsibility is the entire fight, and Massachusetts puts that burden on the state.The Kohberger portion covers the handwritten petition he filed on his own in Ada County District Court, in which he claims actual innocence and says he was convinced to falsely confess. It also covers the letter Latah County prosecutors sent the families before the plea, promising it would spare them decades of post-conviction appeals. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were killed in November 2022, and there has never been a motive on the record.The two are connected without pretending they are the same crime. In one, every clinical decision was made by someone who will never be a defendant. In the other, an office made a guarantee it had no authority to make. Neither institution will be cross-examined. Both of them decided how these cases would go, and both of them told the families it was handled.Both sets of families were left with the same feeling. Neither of these is finished. Subscribe to Hidden Killers for the next stage of each.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#LindsayClancy #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #ClancyTrial #IdahoStudentMurders #PostpartumPsychosis #ActualInnocence #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #PostConvictionRelief

    Get Legit Law & Sh!t
    Can Bryan Kohberger Withdraw His Guilty Plea? | Case Brief

    Get Legit Law & Sh!t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 45:51


    Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NeIWJ-0EeTk  This Case Brief examines the recent legal filing by Bryan Kohberger to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho murder case. We analyze the court docket, the motion for post-conviction relief, and the underlying New York Times interview, explaining that while Kohberger has officially requested a withdrawal, the legal threshold for such a move is extremely high. We also revisited the original plea hearing to contextualize the voluntary nature of his initial admission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Police Off The Cuff
    Guilty Plea Withdrawal Denied, Here's Why the Evidence Proves He's Lying.

    Police Off The Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 16:28


    Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders of four University of Idaho students and accepted four life sentences—but now he is trying to withdraw his guilty plea. Former law-enforcement professionals break down his claims, the courtroom record, and whether this legal move has any real chance of succeeding. Join Police Off the Cuff live for facts, analysis, and the unanswered questions still surrounding the case. What are the chances for a new trial? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno
    Idaho Murders: Bryan Kohberger Challenges Guilty Plea |True Crime Minute

    The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 1:45


    Now representing himself while serving four life sentences, Bryan Kohberger has filed a petition to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2022 University of Idaho murders, claiming his defense team misled him and coerced a false confession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Bryan Kohberger Is Asking For The Death Penalty Back

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:53


    Bryan Kohberger traded a capital murder trial for a deal that took the death penalty off the table. He is now telling the State of Idaho it is welcome to come put it back.He is also the man who stood in an Ada County courtroom and said guilty four separate times, once for each of the four University of Idaho students he admitted killing.This episode takes his claim seriously enough to actually test it. We go through the petition he filed to undo his conviction, the argument he appears to be making, and the extraordinary standard he would have to clear to get anywhere. We look at what he left out of the filing, which turns out to matter more than what he put in.Then we go back to the day itself. Who was with him. How long he and his lawyers had been going through the evidence before he walked into that room. And the specific sworn statement he made to the judge that his new claim runs directly into.The families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were split on the plea deal when it happened. Some of them made peace with it because a prosecutor put a promise in writing about exactly this kind of filing. That letter is where this story turns from a stunt into something worth being angry about.Kaylee Goncalves' family issued a response within hours that dismantles the petition line by line, and gives him a description that has stuck.Drawn from the court docket, the filings, and dated reporting on the University of Idaho case.LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#IdahoStudentMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #Kohberger #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #KohbergerCase #GuiltyPlea #MadisonMogen

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    The People Bryan Kohberger Blames For His Confession

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 21:00


    Bryan Kohberger is not blaming the evidence. He is blaming the people who told him to sign.In a handwritten petition for post-conviction relief filed in Ada County District Court, Kohberger claims he received ineffective assistance from his defense team. He says evidence in his favor was never disclosed or reviewed. He says he was convinced to confess to something he did not do. He is representing himself. He told the New York Times his actual innocence is his truth.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke, retired FBI Special Agent and former chief of the Bureau's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, work through who exactly is being accused here and what that accusation costs.Anne Taylor represented Kohberger at the time of the plea. Her office has declined to comment. She is being blamed in the national press by a former client while her own ethics rules keep her from answering a word of it. That happens to defense lawyers every time a client turns, and almost nobody covers it.The breakdown also covers the rest of the filing. He claims he was given a distorted account of what a life sentence and death row in Idaho would look like. And he says he would welcome prosecutors seeking the death penalty against him again, which is the outcome the plea deal existed to prevent.The four students killed in Moscow in November 2022 were Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. There was never a trial, never a cross-examination, and no motive was ever required of him. Everything the public knows about that night comes from investigators, and Kohberger now calls their account a work of fiction.True Crime Today follows this case through every filing and hearing with the analysis that explains what each one means. Subscribe for coverage of the ruling on this petition and whatever he files next.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrimeToday #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #ActualInnocence #TrueCrime #AdaCountyCourt

    Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
    Lidnsay Clancy 911 Call Stuns Court as Kohberger's Plea Fight Explodes

    Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 30:17


    Lindsay Clancy broke down as jurors heard her husband's 911 call. Bryan Kohberger is now trying to withdraw his guilty plea, pointing to disputed hair evidence. Scott breaks down the insanity defense, plea-withdrawal fight, and what courts actually care about. Watch to the end and tell us which legal battle faces the bigger uphill climb. #CrimeTalk, #LindsayClancy, #BryanKohberger, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #CourtroomNews

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Does Bryan Kohberger Actually Believe He's Innocent?

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 21:00


    He answered yes when a judge asked if he was guilty. Now Bryan Kohberger says he was talked into it.About a year after his sentencing on four consecutive life terms, Kohberger filed a handwritten petition for post-conviction relief in Ada County District Court, representing himself. He says his confession was false and that his actual innocence is his truth.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke, who led the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, work through what the filing actually argues and what the wording of it reveals.The petition rests on ineffective assistance of counsel. Kohberger alleges his defense team did not disclose or review evidence that would have helped him. He alleges he was given a distorted account of what a life sentence and death row in Idaho involve. He points to threats and false promises as the reason he pleaded at all.The discussion covers the practical question underneath all of it. He waived his appeal rights in the agreement, but a waiver has never stopped a defendant from attacking the validity of the plea itself. That is the opening he is using, and it was always there.It also covers his statement that he would welcome prosecutors seeking the death penalty again, and what the Goncalves family said in response. They wanted a capital trial from the beginning and have said he simply wants another roll of the dice. Dreeke weighs whether that read holds up behaviorally.Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were killed in November 2022. There was no trial and no motive on the record. Prosecutors could have required him to explain himself as a condition of the deal, and they decided not to. That silence is now part of what the families are living with.Hidden Killers stays with this case as the petition moves through Ada County. Subscribe for the ruling and the analysis behind it.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#BryanKohberger #IdahoStudentMurders #HiddenKillers #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #ActualInnocence #TrueCrime #AdaCountyCourt

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Can Bryan Kohberger Really Take His Guilty Plea Back?

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:53


    Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders in open court, out loud, four separate times. Now he is trying to take all of it back.So can he actually do that? That is the question, and the answer involves one sentence he said under oath that he is going to have a very hard time getting around.This episode works through the answer. Kohberger is serving four consecutive life terms for the University of Idaho student murders, handed down after he admitted the killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in open court. He has now filed to undo that admission entirely, and he filed it himself.We go through the document, the standard he would have to meet, and the exact reason people who work in Idaho courtrooms are not losing sleep over it. We look at who sat beside him the day he pleaded, how long he had been reviewing the evidence before that morning, and the sworn statement that turns his own filing against him.And we get to the letter. Before the plea was ever signed, a prosecutor wrote to these four families and promised them in writing that this could not happen to them. That is where the outrage in this story actually belongs.Kaylee Goncalves' family answered within hours, and their statement does more damage in one paragraph than any legal analyst managed all day.Everything here comes from the docket, the filings, and dated reporting on the University of Idaho case.LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS (10)#IdahoStudentMurders #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Kohberger #UniversityOfIdaho #DeathPenalty #MoscowIdaho #KohbergerCase #KayleeGoncalves

    Arroe Collins
    You Only Think You Have The Evidence Broken Plea From Christopher Whitcomb

    Arroe Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 18:51 Transcription Available


    Sometime around 4:20 a.m. on a cold, foggy Sunday morning in mid-November of 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered at a house they shared in Moscow, Idaho. The case instantly captured national attention, including round-the-clock coverage by international media who descended on the small college town to report on its first murder in years. After a intensive investigation involving local, state and federal agencies, Bryan Kohberger was charged and eventually pled guilty to the crimes, avoiding a trial, and denying the community answers to important questions:. What were his motives?. Where are the weapons?. How did a lone assailant with no known connection to the victims enter the house in the middle of the night, viciously murder four people in less than ten minutes and escape, barely leaving a trace?. Why were two residents spared?. Why did a witness who saw the masked assailant wait eight hours before calling 911?In this can't-put-it-down page-turner, former FBI agent, journalist and bestselling author Christopher Whitcomb re-opens the case. Based on information provided by defense and prosecution sources, he scrutinizes tens of thousands of previously undisclosed files, including police reports, photographs, body-camera video, laboratory reports, autopsy findings, forensic and DNA analyses, unpublished interviews, surveillance logs and expert findings. In lieu of theories and conjecture, Whitcomb discovers shocking evidence-based revelations. Though Whitcomb does not challenge the veracity of Kohberger's plea, he does present troubling flaws in the case, including questions about how one man could possibly have committed these crimes alone.Looking at the three pillars of the prosecution's case, he discovers significant flaws in DNA analysis, including court documents that indicate police never actually matched Kohberger to the KA-BAR knife sheath found at the scene. Whitcomb also documents vexing contradictions in how police identified a white sedan, how investigators tied Kohberger's phone to the scene. He relies on the prosecution's own expert to show that large areas of the house were cleaned up and altered after the fact. With an engaging writing style that grabs readers by their lapels, Whitcomb raises important questions about how police handled crime scene analysis, evidence retention, alternate suspects, and contradictory witness statements.In the end, he clearly demonstrates that this case is not what we have been led to believe. "I wrote this book because I believe the American system of justice is the best in the world, but that doesn't mean it is perfect," Whitcomb said. "Cops err, technologies fail, and witnesses falter. And yes, guilt may be the domain of lawyers and courts, but if we as a society truly believe in its foundations, we should be willing to ask hard questions; look deeper. None of us knows what happened in Moscow that horrific night in November, but it is my hope that this book will be a first step toward understanding."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

    Philip Teresi Podcasts
    Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea & Replacing CEOs With AI For Cheap

    Philip Teresi Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 15:11


    A year after pleading guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students and accepting a sentence of life without parole, Bryan Kohberger is attempting to undo that plea. He claims his lawyers misled him and persuaded him to falsely confess, while victims' families and prosecutors maintain that he knowingly admitted guilt and accepted a plea deal that spared him from a possible death sentence. The article uses humor to criticize both sky-high executive compensation and the growing enthusiasm among some business leaders for AI-driven workforce reductions. Through the fictional "Overpaid" platform, it turns the AI replacement narrative upside down by asking whether CEOs—rather than rank-and-file employees—might be the jobs most ripe for automation. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Megyn Kelly Show
    Kohberger Claims He's INNOCENT, and Harry and Meghan's Royal Thirst, with Howard Blum, Mark Geragos, Ashleigh Merchant, and Dan Wootton | Ep. 1369

    The Megyn Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 102:48


    Megyn Kelly is joined by Howard Blum, author of "When The Night Comes Falling," Mark Geragos, host of "In The Well," and Ashleigh Merchant, host of "The MK True Crime Show," to discuss Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and seek a new trial, his claims that he was pressured into pleading guilty and is actually innocent, questions about whether Kohberger had an accomplice, the issue of unknown male DNA found at the scene, whether Kohberger's attempt to get a new trial has a chance of working, whether the fact that the victim's families weren't happy with the plea deal will help his chances, whether prosecutors should have demanded Kohberger give a full account of what he did as part of the plea deal, Kohberger's ineffective assistance of counsel claim could work, why Kohberger's life in prison is likely behind his attempt to get back in the spotlight now, and more. Then Dan Wootton, host of "Dan Wootton Outspoken," joins to discuss recent Islamic terror attacks in Europe, UK leaders and the media for avoiding the truth about these attacks, the significance of King Charles' longtime top aide resigning, why it will pave the way for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the royal fold, why Harry and Meghan want to abandon their attempt at fame in America and come back to the UK, Meghan Markle's awkward appearance on MasterChef Australia, Meghan and Harry exploiting Princess Diana's legacy to rehabilitate their public image, and more.   Subscribe to MK True Crime to find ALL the shows: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1   Wootton- www.danwoottonoutspoken.com Blum- https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-the-night-comes-falling-howard-blum Geragos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLIPm6JAyEJ_dXRy9Md3YVyz_u_SWuVbXC Merchant- https://x.com/AshleighMerchan   Relief Factor: Reclaim your mobility and celebrate your freedom from aches this year by grabbing your $17.76 3-week QuickStart at https://ReliefFactor.com or by calling 800-4-RELIEF. The Wellness Company: Don't let a sudden illness derail your summer—secure your peace of mind and save $45 on a Medical Emergency Kit today by visiting https://UrgentCareKit.com/MK and using promo code MK. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison
    Idaho Student Murderer Now Says He's Innocent Of Quadruple Homicide, Wants Trial

    The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 19:02 Transcription Available


    The man who pleaded guilty last summer of the brutal campus killings of four Idaho college students, now claims he was coerced into pleading guilty for the crimes. Bryan Kohberger, who is currently serving four life sentences, filed a handwritten petition to the court on Monday asking for a trial, after he claims he was forced by his attorneys into making a false plea to avoid death row. It’s unclear if a court will consider Kohberger’s request, given in his plea deal, where he waived all rights to appeal “any and all issues” in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Amy and T.J. Podcast
    Idaho Student Murderer Now Says He's Innocent Of Quadruple Homicide, Wants Trial

    Amy and T.J. Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 19:02 Transcription Available


    The man who pleaded guilty last summer of the brutal campus killings of four Idaho college students, now claims he was coerced into pleading guilty for the crimes. Bryan Kohberger, who is currently serving four life sentences, filed a handwritten petition to the court on Monday asking for a trial, after he claims he was forced by his attorneys into making a false plea to avoid death row. It’s unclear if a court will consider Kohberger’s request, given in his plea deal, where he waived all rights to appeal “any and all issues” in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter
    Kohberger No Longer Guilty, Nolan Wells Fake Audio Leak? And Lindsay Clancy Trial Begins!

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 82:38


    True Crime Tuesday! Bryan Kohberger wants to take-back his Guilty plea, now claiming he was falsely misled. Lindsay Clancy's trial begins, as she faces charges for taking her own children's lives. But was she of sound mind at the time? And Nolan Wells! New "enhanced" audio appears to claim Nolan's friends may have done something to him the night he went missing. Shopify: Your landlord has a small business. Your ex has a small business. What are you waiting for? Start free at https://shopify.com/nofilter Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/ Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw
    Idaho Student Murderer Now Says He's Innocent Of Quadruple Homicide, Wants Trial

    How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 19:02 Transcription Available


    The man who pleaded guilty last summer of the brutal campus killings of four Idaho college students, now claims he was coerced into pleading guilty for the crimes. Bryan Kohberger, who is currently serving four life sentences, filed a handwritten petition to the court on Monday asking for a trial, after he claims he was forced by his attorneys into making a false plea to avoid death row. It’s unclear if a court will consider Kohberger’s request, given in his plea deal, where he waived all rights to appeal “any and all issues” in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    World News Tonight with David Muir
    Full Episode for Monday July 27, 2026

    World News Tonight with David Muir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 23:17


    Alex Perez reports from Wisconsin on the devastating tornado that touched down leaving half a million without power and causing widespread damage in multiple communities; Alex Stone has the latest on the urgent manhunt for a second suspect after at least three people were killed in a deadly shooting when a gunman opened fire near the Seattle Space Needle; Kayna Whitworth has details on convicted killer Bryan Kohberger's attempt to take back his guilty plea after previously admitting to killing four college students in the Idaho college murders case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Police Off The Cuff
    Bryan Kohberger Wants His Guilty Plea Back_Can He Actually Undo It_

    Police Off The Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 29:36


    Did Bryan Kohberger's Guilty Plea Just Fall Apart?  Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders of four University of Idaho students and accepted four life sentences—but now he is trying to withdraw his guilty plea. Former law-enforcement professionals break down his claims, the courtroom record, and whether this legal move has any real chance of succeeding. Join Police Off the Cuff live for facts, analysis, and the unanswered questions still surrounding the case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Nightside Project
    Retired CEOs Getting Called Back to Work | Credit Card "Friendly Fraud" Is Out of Control | Dating Spreadsheets

    Nightside Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 83:01


    In our Three Things, Utah is named the No. 1 state in America for a record-breaking fourth year in a row, Hogle Zoo welcomes a baby giraffe, and Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea — potentially putting the death penalty back on the table. Plus, companies are hiring retired CEOs; credit card holders are scamming retailers with "friendly fraud”... so we loop in the morality police. Singles are using spreadsheets to evaluate their dates, and it turns out, we're all saying fewer words to each other, AI knows what you're doing online and so does your boss, and the one thing Americans can agree on — Costco.  KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

    TODAY
    TODAY News, July 28: Powerful Twister in Wisconsin | Trump's New Comments On Iran War & Economy | Updates In Idaho Murders Case

    TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 31:22


    A devastating twister has caused extensive damage in Wisconsin, leveling entire neighborhoods. Also, Trump expresses optimism about diplomatic efforts in Iran in new comments about the war. Plus, Bryan Kohberger seeks to take back his guilty plea in the quadruple Idaho murders ahead of the Netflix docuseries premiere tomorrow. And, taking a closer look at the still-growing cyclospora outbreak, as more Americans shift their grocery shopping habits as a precaution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Fred + Angi On Demand
    Kaelin's Entertainment Report: Bryan Kohberger Guilty Plea!

    Fred + Angi On Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 3:14 Transcription Available


    Bryan Kohberger who is convicted of killing four Idaho college students is trying to change his guilty plea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gary and Shannon
    He Hiked 10 Miles... Impaled by a Trekking Pole

    Gary and Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 24:11 Transcription Available


    HOUR 3 (07/28) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including Lindsey Graham's funeral, Justin Herbert's engagement, extreme heat causing hundreds of delays at Harry Reid International Airport, another update on Jackie the bald eagle's recovery, and USA Today's list of America's best burgers.In #SwampWatch, they discuss the latest from Washington, including newly released audio from Joe Biden's 2017 memoir sessions.The hour wraps with an incredible survival story of a nurse who hiked 10 miles after being impaled during a hiking accident, a breakdown of Netflix's Toxic Love Story for #TrueCrimeTuesday, and the latest twist in Bryan Kohberger's attempt to challenge his guilty plea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best of the Morning Sickness Podcast
    Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. A new diet fad? Who'd you rather???

    Best of the Morning Sickness Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 86:42


    Like an idiot, I decided to work on my backyard firepit yesterday in the extreme heat. We got six of the nine circles done before calling it quits after about two hours. It was absolutely brutal…and I will never make that mistake again. Needless to say, I'm dragging ass today. Thankfully, we had a MAJOR concert announcement this morning, which helped perk me up a bit. In case you missed it, Godsmack & Dorothy are coming to the La Crosse Center on Friday, October 16th!!! Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10am. In the news this morning, a recall on Bacon, the CEO of Cracker Barrel is stepping down after the company's disastrous attempt at rebranding, Bryan Kohberger is attempting to change his plea, Carly Simon announces that she's got Parkinson's disease In sports, the Brewers started their west coast road trip with a loss to the Giants last night, Eric Bieniemy's wife was shot by the couple's son, Jamal Adams is signing with the Vikings, Michael Lombardi is on paid administration leave from UNC, Conor McGregor is looking to fight Max Holloway again in 2027, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of corruption. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, as the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 gets nearer, John Stewart & Pete Davidson announce a new comedy special to raise money for 9/11 charities. Great story from New Jersey about a cop who helped deliver a baby in a parking lot, and a dog that's been missing for five years gets reunited with it's owner. Apparently, some people are eating more iceberg lettuce & trying to get the explosive diarrhea so they'll lose weight. Elsewhere in sports, Ryan Lasko is starting to get feeling in his legs, a squirrel gets on the field and the grounds crew has a hell of a time trying to corral it, and a soccer team wins a title after 75 years of trying! In a new round of "Who'd You Rather"...$50k in cash immediately, or a coin-flip for a shot at $1 million? Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined me just after 8am to talk about Packers training camp. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of kids at a YMCA Summer camp that ate mushroom-laced edibles, a #FloridaMan who was depositing his co-workers' paychecks into his account, a woman in Iowa who got busted for DUI on a lawnmower, and a cop in Nashville who was banging another cop in a school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Drew and Mike Show
    Meghan Mocks The Crown – July 27, 2026

    Drew and Mike Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 131:28


    Meghan Markle lives in a false reality, Seattle shooting, TikTok murder, D4Dv trial, Bert Kreischer can't wait to drink, Nolan Wells enhanced audio, and a new Detroit podcast is on its way. Sad News: A family of 8 is dead in Grand Haven, Michigan. There was a shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival. In Germany, some closeted ISIS turd attacked a Pride parade. A TikTok influencer was murdered by her estranged husband after calling him out for being a pedo. Bryan Kohberger claims he is innocent a little bit too late. Miley Cyrus sounds like a seal. Not everybody is thrilled with the new gig Lindsey Graham's sister landed. A 'Trust Retreat' at Netflix led to the firing of an honest employee. Be careful jumping off cliffs. Markleverse: King Charles has invited not-a-Prince Harry to Buckingham Palace. Meghan Markle embarrassed herself on MasterChef Australia. Meghan has an affinity for hot sauce. She posted an obnoxious amount of family pictures on social media. Prince Harry is bald. As Ever seems to have given up after a total failure. Poor Thomas Markle remains devastated in exile. D4vd might be up for the death penalty. His defense team thinks his text messages will clear him under self-defense. His Apple Music profile was apparently hacked. Charles Manson's granddaughter is the true victim. What is Jeff Stone up to these days? We investigate. People want Nolan Wells' white friends to have murdered him SO BAD. TMZ breaks down shocking new audio that means absolutely nothing.  The WNBA is filled with controversies at the moment. Caitlin Clark remains hated among her contemporaries. The league is kinda one giant orgy. KTV is all in on WNBA dating scene. Angel Reese remains the true victim in all this. Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich were double Eskimo brothers. Spike is back! Looks like he's teaming up with Hank Winchester for a podcast. Anthony Cumia and Jim Norton are teaming up once again. Gregg 'Opie' Hughes, however, is broadcasting to hundreds. A Toxic Love Story on Netflix has quite the twist. Watch it. Drew still wants somebody... anybody... to watch the eBay doc. Armie Hammer's comeback has hit a roadblock. Kim Mathers is an absolute mess. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doxxes wealthy New Yorkers. Some rich folks are leaving the Big Apple. Bert Kreischer can't wait to drink himself stupid again. He and Nick Swardson talked sobriety. You can get wasted with Bert on a cruise. Tony Romo was busted for drinking and driving. Faith No More is reuniting. Carly Simon has Parkinson's Disease. Jeff the Drunk famously did a duet with her. Karl from WATP will join us tomorrow. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

    Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
    Lindsay Clancy's Trial Opens as Kohberger Says "I'm Innocent"... Let's Talk About It!

    Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 35:18


    Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is underway, with prosecutors arguing intent and the defense arguing she was not criminally responsible. Meanwhile, Bryan Kohberger now claims innocence and wants to withdraw the guilty plea that spared him the death penalty. Scott breaks down the legal reality: mental state, jury pressure, plea withdrawal, and the long odds ahead. Watch and comment: which case has the harder legal hill to climb? #LindsayClancy, #BryanKohberger, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #Courtroom

    Gary and Shannon
    Jay-Z Has 99 Problems, But Ticket Sales Aren't One!

    Gary and Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 33:19 Transcription Available


    HOUR 3 (07/27) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the latest on the deadly Seattle food festival shooting, Bryan Kohberger's attempt to undo his plea agreement, another sweltering week of summer heat, Jay-Z adding a 2nd SoFi show due to demand for his 30th anniversary tour, and Carly Simon revealing her Parkinson's diagnosis.In #SwampWatch, they discuss the latest U.S.-Iran developments, a temporary ceasefire, and fresh "proof of life" from Mitch McConnell.The hour wraps with a conversation about why so many Gen Z adults blame helicopter parenting for their lack of independence before diving into the booming rental economy, where luxury fashion is becoming something you access instead of own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AP Audio Stories
    Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea in the University of Idaho murders case

    AP Audio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 0:40


    The former criminology student convicted in an Idaho quadruple murder wants to change his plea. The AP's Jennifer

    Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News
    KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on Bryan Kohberger changing his guilty plea and filing a petition to reopen the case

    Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 3:55


    The man accused of killing four students from the University of Idaho in 2022... is trying to take back his guilty plea. Bryan Kohberger told the New York Times he's filing a petition to reopen the case.... Joining me now LIVE with more is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Kohberger: What The Internet Got Wrong First

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 37:17


    Two conspiracy theories have trailed the University of Idaho murders since before Bryan Kohberger was ever arrested, and Tony Brueski tackles both in this combined look at the case for True Crime Today. The first theory ruined an innocent man's life before Kohberger was ever named a suspect in this case. The internet decided a grieving young man who'd just lost the woman he loved was responsible, largely because he called her phone repeatedly that morning, something with a completely innocent explanation once you know the full timeline. We break down why the roommates waiting hours to call 911 isn't the smoking gun people think, what their private writings do and don't show, the theory that they were spared for being involved, and why a judge called the internet's alternate suspects rank speculation. The second theory says Kohberger's DNA was planted on the knife sheath left behind at the scene. The lab that tested it says the amount recovered wasn't a faint trace, it was hundreds of times more genetic material than investigators typically find in a case like this one. We go through the unidentified blood inside the house, the mismatched DNA under a victim's fingernails, the hair people insist was staged, the claim that genetic genealogy was concealed from the court, and the Amazon order for that same knife. No clean motive isn't proof of innocence, and a guilty plea stacked on top of DNA, phone records, car evidence, and scanner data isn't how wrongful conviction cases usually look. We separate the real open questions from the ones the internet invented, and explain why a missing motive never actually pointed at the wrong man here. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrimeToday #KayleeGoncalves #TrueCrime #KnifeSheath #DNAEvidence #GuiltyPlea #TrueCrimePodcast #IdahoFour 

    Beyond The Horizon
    Tyler Robinson and the Cost of a Capital Trial (7/20/26)

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 14:02 Transcription Available


    Utah taxpayers could ultimately spend more than $10 million defending Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and Robinson has been declared unable to pay for his own representation. Utah County initially approved $1 million to cover expenses for both the prosecution and Robinson's specialized defense team, while officials later indicated that another $1 million in state funding would be required. Legal experts say the final cost could rise dramatically because capital cases require experienced death-penalty attorneys, extensive expert testimony, separate guilt and sentencing phases, and potentially years of appeals if Robinson is convicted.Robinson's attorneys have filed numerous motions challenging prosecutors, seeking limits on courtroom cameras and pressing other procedural issues that have slowed the case. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani said the strategy appears designed to increase pressure on the state to offer Robinson a plea agreement carrying life in prison without parole, similar to the resolution reached in the Bryan Kohberger case. Utah defense attorney Nathan Evershed said delays are common in capital litigation because the passage of time can create an opportunity for negotiations once emotions surrounding the crime are less intense. Judge Tony Graf has also proceeded cautiously, and Robinson still does not have a trial date as the court considers whether prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing to move the case forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Taxpayers could end up shelling out more than $10M for lawyers to defend accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson

    The Moscow Murders and More
    Tyler Robinson and the Cost of a Capital Trial (7/20/26)

    The Moscow Murders and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 14:02 Transcription Available


    Utah taxpayers could ultimately spend more than $10 million defending Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and Robinson has been declared unable to pay for his own representation. Utah County initially approved $1 million to cover expenses for both the prosecution and Robinson's specialized defense team, while officials later indicated that another $1 million in state funding would be required. Legal experts say the final cost could rise dramatically because capital cases require experienced death-penalty attorneys, extensive expert testimony, separate guilt and sentencing phases, and potentially years of appeals if Robinson is convicted.Robinson's attorneys have filed numerous motions challenging prosecutors, seeking limits on courtroom cameras and pressing other procedural issues that have slowed the case. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani said the strategy appears designed to increase pressure on the state to offer Robinson a plea agreement carrying life in prison without parole, similar to the resolution reached in the Bryan Kohberger case. Utah defense attorney Nathan Evershed said delays are common in capital litigation because the passage of time can create an opportunity for negotiations once emotions surrounding the crime are less intense. Judge Tony Graf has also proceeded cautiously, and Robinson still does not have a trial date as the court considers whether prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing to move the case forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Taxpayers could end up shelling out more than $10M for lawyers to defend accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler RobinsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

    The Epstein Chronicles
    Tyler Robinson and the Cost of a Capital Trial (7/17/26)

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 14:02 Transcription Available


    Utah taxpayers could ultimately spend more than $10 million defending Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and Robinson has been declared unable to pay for his own representation. Utah County initially approved $1 million to cover expenses for both the prosecution and Robinson's specialized defense team, while officials later indicated that another $1 million in state funding would be required. Legal experts say the final cost could rise dramatically because capital cases require experienced death-penalty attorneys, extensive expert testimony, separate guilt and sentencing phases, and potentially years of appeals if Robinson is convicted.Robinson's attorneys have filed numerous motions challenging prosecutors, seeking limits on courtroom cameras and pressing other procedural issues that have slowed the case. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani said the strategy appears designed to increase pressure on the state to offer Robinson a plea agreement carrying life in prison without parole, similar to the resolution reached in the Bryan Kohberger case. Utah defense attorney Nathan Evershed said delays are common in capital litigation because the passage of time can create an opportunity for negotiations once emotions surrounding the crime are less intense. Judge Tony Graf has also proceeded cautiously, and Robinson still does not have a trial date as the court considers whether prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing to move the case forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Taxpayers could end up shelling out more than $10M for lawyers to defend accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler RobinsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Bryan Kohberger Was Charged — But Half of America Blamed Someone Else for the Murders

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 16:22


    Long before Bryan Kohberger's name surfaced, the Idaho murders internet had already picked a killer — and picked wrong, aiming years of cruelty at a man who'd just lost the love of his life. This episode is about who these theories hurt, and what they're really hiding. We begin with the wrongly-accused ex and the innocent, gut-wrenching reason a victim kept calling him that last night. Then the doubts, one by one: the eight-hour gap before 911, the survivors' phone activity that morning, the weaponizing of a young woman's private writing, the they-were-spared-so-they-must-be-involved theory, and the alternate suspects a judge threw out. Then the heavy ones — the missing motive, and why it isn't the proof of innocence people treat it as, and the plea, including the honest fact that innocent people sometimes confess under pressure, and why this case is the opposite of those. This is the episode that respects the questions and still answers them, and reminds you what it costs real people when a crowd needs a villain. And it ends where it has to — not on the theories, but on Kaylee, Madison, Xana, and Ethan, and the families who don't get the luxury of a mystery. Why does the why still haunt this case? Press play.END_LINKS:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMER:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS: #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeToday #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #KayleeGoncalves #GuiltyPlea #Motive #TrueCrime #IdahoFour

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Before Bryan Kohberger, the Internet Already Had Someone Else to Blame for the Murders

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 16:22


    The Idaho murders didn't just take four lives — they handed the internet a list of people to destroy, starting with the man who lost the woman he planned to marry. This episode is about them, and about the questions the conspiracy theories use as cover. We open on the wrongly-blamed ex and the painful, innocent truth behind those final phone calls. Then we take the doubts head-on: the eight-hour wait before 911, the fact that the survivors were scrolling their phones that morning, the cruelty of mining a young woman's diary for proof, the idea that the roommates lived because they were in on it, and the alternate suspects the defense begged a judge to allow — and got shut down on. The people closest to this case, including the family that fought the plea hardest, never doubted they had the right man, and we get into why. Then the hardest parts. Why the missing motive isn't the hole people think it is. And why a guilty plea made under oath, on top of overwhelming evidence, isn't the railroading the believers insist it was — even though innocent people really do sometimes plead guilty. This is the human cost of the rabbit hole, and the clearest answer yet to the but-what-about that keeps this case spinning. So why won't the questions die — and should they?END_LINKS:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMER:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS: #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #KayleeGoncalves #GuiltyPlea #Motive #TrueCrimePodcast #IdahoFour

    Beyond The Horizon
    The Kohberger Playbook: Is Tyler Robinson Following the Same Path? (Part 2) (7/14/26)

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 15:09 Transcription Available


    The Tyler Robinson defense is following a familiar capital-case strategy: challenge the evidence, contest deadlines, file repeated motions, preserve every possible appellate issue, and force the prosecution to defend each stage of its case. That approach closely resembles the strategy used by Bryan Kohberger's attorneys before he ultimately pleaded guilty in exchange for the removal of the death penalty. Although the constant delays and procedural battles are understandably frustrating, particularly for Charlie Kirk's family and supporters, they are part of the reality of a case in which the government is seeking the ultimate punishment.The Robinson case is unlikely to move quickly or in a straight line. His attorneys are attempting to weaken the prosecution's evidence, protect his constitutional rights, create leverage for a possible resolution, and save him from execution. Meanwhile, prosecutors must answer each challenge carefully because a major mistake could jeopardize a conviction or sentence years later. Eventually the motions and delays will end, but until then, the slow and repetitive legal grind should not be viewed as separate from the case. In a capital murder prosecution, that grind is the case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

    Beyond The Horizon
    The Kohberger Playbook: Is Tyler Robinson Following the Same Path? (Part 1) (7/14/26)

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 15:00 Transcription Available


    The Tyler Robinson defense is following a familiar capital-case strategy: challenge the evidence, contest deadlines, file repeated motions, preserve every possible appellate issue, and force the prosecution to defend each stage of its case. That approach closely resembles the strategy used by Bryan Kohberger's attorneys before he ultimately pleaded guilty in exchange for the removal of the death penalty. Although the constant delays and procedural battles are understandably frustrating, particularly for Charlie Kirk's family and supporters, they are part of the reality of a case in which the government is seeking the ultimate punishment.The Robinson case is unlikely to move quickly or in a straight line. His attorneys are attempting to weaken the prosecution's evidence, protect his constitutional rights, create leverage for a possible resolution, and save him from execution. Meanwhile, prosecutors must answer each challenge carefully because a major mistake could jeopardize a conviction or sentence years later. Eventually the motions and delays will end, but until then, the slow and repetitive legal grind should not be viewed as separate from the case. In a capital murder prosecution, that grind is the case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Bryan Kohberger's DNA Was on the Knife — So Why Was Someone Else's at the Scene?

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 20:46


    If you've spent any time in the Idaho murders corner of the internet, you've heard it: Bryan Kohberger's DNA was planted, the genealogy was a setup, the real killer is still out there. This episode answers every one of those, in order. We open on the knife sheath in Madison Mogen's bed and the male DNA on its snap — and the inconvenient fact, straight from the lab, that there was a huge amount of it, not the tiny trace a frame job would leave. From there it's the unidentified blood on the handrail, the DNA mixture under a victim's nails that wasn't his, the hair people insist was ignored, and the charge that the FBI misled a judge to build the case. Each one gets the same treatment: what the theory claims, how the evidence actually works, and why a few unexplained traces in a house full of college kids don't undo a single-source profile on the murder weapon — a weapon his own Amazon account ordered months earlier. For anyone who's tired of being told to just trust it, this is the version with the receipts. So was the case built on a lie, or is the boring answer the right one?END_LINKS:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMER:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS: #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeToday #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #DNAEvidence #MadisonMogen #ColdHardFacts #TrueCrime #IdahoFour

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Bryan Kohberger's Defense Found Unknown DNA at the Murder Scene — The Real Killer?

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 20:46


    The Idaho murders case ended with a guilty plea, and it still won't sit quietly — because a loud corner of the internet is certain Bryan Kohberger was framed. In this one, we go straight at the forensic theories and pull them apart. The center of it all is a knife sheath left in a young woman's bed and the male DNA found on its snap. Theorists need that DNA to be a tiny, plantable speck. The lab says the opposite — there was so much of it that the amount itself is the problem for the defense, not the prosecution. We unpack what touch DNA actually is and why a single-source profile on that snap is so hard to explain away. Then the harder cards: an unidentified man's blood on a stairway, a DNA mixture under a victim's fingernails with no match to Kohberger, the untested debris, and the accusation that the FBI built a false trail and misled a judge. We take each one seriously, then show why none of it outweighs a man's own skin on the weapon — the weapon his own account ordered online. This isn't a recap. It's a point-by-point answer to the questions that keep this case alive, told in plain language for the people who actually want them answered. Was he set up, or is the truth just simpler than anyone wants it to be?END_LINKS:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMER:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS: #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #DNAEvidence #TouchDNA #GeneticGenealogy #TrueCrimePodcast #IdahoFour

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Bryan Kohberger Went Back to the House Hours Later — and That's Not the Worst Part

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 16:36


    It's the line that won't die in the Idaho murders case: one person couldn't have killed four people on three floors in a few minutes. In this episode we follow that night from the inside and show why one person not only could — but did. We start with the timeline the doubters call impossible and explain why the math is a magic trick. We knock down the image of a killer calmly scrubbing the scene, a detail that came from a television special the case's own investigators publicly called false. And we explain why a violent struggle with one awake victim is exactly how the killer ended up leaving the sheath behind. Then the part that closes the cage — the phone. Two-dozen-plus visits to that neighborhood after dark before the murders. A signal that goes dark for the exact window of the killings, right after he'd been listening to a police scanner. A car caught on camera. And then, after that night, a complete and total silence in that part of town. One phone. One car. One man, by name. We lay out the digital fingerprint that makes a second attacker impossible — and the chilling thing he did the next morning. So where, exactly, does the second killer go? Listen, and try to place him.END_LINKS:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMER:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS: #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #CellPhoneEvidence #PoliceScanner #Timeline #TrueCrimePodcast #IdahoFour

    The Epstein Chronicles
    The Kohberger Playbook: Is Tyler Robinson Following the Same Path? (Part 2) (7/14/26)

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 15:09 Transcription Available


    The Tyler Robinson defense is following a familiar capital-case strategy: challenge the evidence, contest deadlines, file repeated motions, preserve every possible appellate issue, and force the prosecution to defend each stage of its case. That approach closely resembles the strategy used by Bryan Kohberger's attorneys before he ultimately pleaded guilty in exchange for the removal of the death penalty. Although the constant delays and procedural battles are understandably frustrating, particularly for Charlie Kirk's family and supporters, they are part of the reality of a case in which the government is seeking the ultimate punishment.The Robinson case is unlikely to move quickly or in a straight line. His attorneys are attempting to weaken the prosecution's evidence, protect his constitutional rights, create leverage for a possible resolution, and save him from execution. Meanwhile, prosecutors must answer each challenge carefully because a major mistake could jeopardize a conviction or sentence years later. Eventually the motions and delays will end, but until then, the slow and repetitive legal grind should not be viewed as separate from the case. In a capital murder prosecution, that grind is the case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    What Alex Murdaugh's Blood Analyst Did in Photoshop

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 35:12


    Alex Murdaugh's original conviction leaned heavily on one piece of physical evidence: a white T-shirt investigators said proved he was standing close enough to shoot Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. New defense filings ahead of his retrial argue that story was built on a report that didn't originally say what jurors were told it said. According to court documents, blood-spatter analyst Tom Bevel's first write-up concluded the marks on the shirt were transfer stains, consistent with someone touching a bloody scene, not spatter from a gunshot. Defense attorneys say that conclusion shifted only after Bevel adjusted the shirt's colors in Photoshop, and the state chose never to call him to the stand to explain the change. It's one piece of a broader challenge the defense is mounting alongside a push to have unknown male DNA, pulled from under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, sent to the forensic lab Othram for genealogy testing the same technology used to identify Bryan Kohberger. Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin have also raised questions about first-responder accounts that reportedly don't match up, and tips the defense says were forwarded to SLED without any confirmation of follow-up. The retrial is set for April 5, 2027 in front of a judge who has already made clear she won't be granting continuances, while Attorney General Alan Wilson keeps the death penalty on the table. This episode walks through the Bevel report in detail, lays the timeline against the David Camm case the defense is citing, and asks the question prosecutors will have to answer: if the shirt evidence changed once, what else might not hold up under a second look. The next hearing is set for August 14, and the defense has signaled this shirt fight is only getting started. Judge for yourself. SOCIAL LINKS & LEGAL FOOTER Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. HASHTAGS #MurdaughRetrial #AlexMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #TomBevel #BloodSpatterAnalysis #WhiteTShirt #TrueCrime #MurdaughTrial #SouthCarolina #DavidCamm 

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Alex Murdaugh's Star Witness Never Told the Jury WHAT?

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 35:12


    Alex Murdaugh's legal team is betting the retrial on a piece of evidence SLED collected and then let sit for years: unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails the night she and her son Paul were killed at the family's hunting property. That sample was never run against a genealogy database, and now the defense wants it sent to Othram, the same forensic lab whose genetic work helped identify Bryan Kohberger as a suspect in Idaho. Attorney Jim Griffin argued in court that the technology needed to trace that DNA simply didn't exist when investigators first bagged it, and it does exist now. It's one of several motions filed ahead of an April 5, 2027 retrial date, alongside a request tied to first-responder statements that, according to defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, contradict each other about who was actually on the property that night. Harpootlian told the court the defense has fielded tips from people claiming to have information and passed them along to SLED, with no confirmation any were pursued. The new judge assigned to the case, Debra McCaslin, has already signaled she won't tolerate delay tactics, and Attorney General Alan Wilson has kept capital punishment on the table for a defendant already serving multiple life sentences. This episode lays out the DNA motion in full, why the defense is citing the David Camm wrongful-conviction case as a warning sign, and the strongest counterargument prosecutors are expected to raise: that a trace of someone else's DNA under a fingernail doesn't automatically mean a second person was involved. Two people died at those kennels, and one of them was holding onto evidence the state never finished testing. The next hearing lands August 14, and both sides already sound like they're preparing for a fight that goes well past the DNA. Hear the case for reopening it. SOCIAL LINKS & LEGAL FOOTER Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. HASHTAGS #MurdaughRetrial #AlexMurdaugh #HiddenKillers #Othram #DNAEvidence #MaggieMurdaugh #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #ForensicGenealogy