The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger

-2025 Half Year in Review 
This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling 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 have dominated the news. This is not your average news recap—with the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show unc...

-2025 Half Year in Review
This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling 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 have dominated the news. This is not your average news recap—with the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show un...

How Kohberger Fooled His Professor: Inside the Katherine Ramsland Interview

In this compelling episode, we break down the explosive July 1 interview on NewsNation, where investigative reporter Brian Entin sits down with renowned forensic psychologist and former DeSales University professor Dr. Katherine Ramsland, the very woman who taught—and now admits—she was completely fooled by Bryan Kohberger during his criminology studies.
For years, Ramsland described Kohberger as a model student: respectful, intelligent, curious—even one she imagined leaving a positive mark on the field. Yet, the man who walked through her classroom doors is the same one who al...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-
Ret FBI Breaks Down The Ridiculous 3rd Party Claim Kohberger's Team Wanted You To Believe

In a startling courtroom twist, Bryan Kohberger’s defense team attempted to introduce the notion of an unidentified third-party culprit responsible for the gruesome murders of four Idaho college students. Judge Hippler swiftly rejected this controversial tactic, dismissing it as unsubstantiated and unsupported by credible evidence. While some saw this as an act of legal desperation, others wonder if there’s a deeper strategic motivation behind such an unusual and seemingly far-fetched claim.

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Watch Bryan Kohberger Admit To Murders & Accepts Plea Deal Live In Court

In a courtroom twist that shocked many who've been closely following this high-profile murder case, Bryan Kohberger—the former criminology student accused of brutally killing four University of Idaho students—officially pleaded guilty today. In this episode, we're giving you an in-depth breakdown of exactly what went down in court, minute-by-minute, including Kohberger’s chilling admission, emotional reactions from the victims’ families, and the controversial details surrounding this plea agreement.
We’ll dissect the terms of the plea deal, including the life sentences Kohberger now faces, why...

Bryan Kohberger's Secret Plea Deal EXPOSED
The Bryan Kohberger plea deal has torn apart the families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin - the four University of Idaho students brutally murdered in November 2022. In this comprehensive breakdown, we examine the explosive 48-hour timeline that led to Kohberger accepting a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, receiving four consecutive life sentences instead.
Steve Goncalves calls it a "ridiculous joke" and says "Idaho has failed us," while the Goncalves family reveals they weren't even called about the plea - just sent an email. Meanwhile, Madison...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-Who’s On Kohberger’s Witness List and Will It Help or Hurt His Defense

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From a boxing coach to a high school guidance counselor, Kohberger’s defense witness list reads more like a yearbook than a legal strategy. But these witnesses aren’t being called to talk about alibis—they’re there to try and humanize the defendant. The real question is: will it work?

In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to break down who’s on the defense’s witness list, what they might...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-What the Kohberger DoorDash Driver Saw May Stun the Jury

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She was just doing her job—dropping off a Jack in the Box order at 4 a.m.—until she became a key witness in one of the biggest murder trials in the country. The DoorDash driver in the Kohberger case has since come forward claiming she saw him that night, but the timeline and circumstances surrounding her statement have fueled speculation and doubt.

Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to examine what we know, what we don’...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-
Bryan Kohberger’s 'Resting Killer Face': Can the Defense Overcome Juror Bias?

As Bryan Kohberger’s high-profile murder trial approaches, much of the discussion centers not just around evidence and legal strategies, but around Kohberger’s own unsettling courtroom presence. Described by some observers as a 'resting killer face,' his cold, emotionless demeanor has sparked significant concern about its potential impact on jurors. Unlike defendants who naturally evoke sympathy or relatability, Kohberger appears detached, almost robotic—an image his defense attributes to potential autism-spectrum traits or inherent social awkwardn...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-Inside What the Surviving Roommates Know About Bryan Kohberger

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She’s one of the most anticipated witnesses in the entire Kohberger trial—Dylan Mortensen, the surviving roommate who came face-to-face with the alleged killer. But what exactly did she see? How strong is her testimony? And how careful will the prosecution—and the defense—have to be when she takes the stand?

Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through what Dylan knows, what she’s expected to say, and how her emotional delivery could shift the jury’s...

Bryan Kohberger's Secret Plea Deal: How Idaho Prosecutors Betrayed 4 Victims' Families Via EMAIL
BREAKING NEWS: Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student murders case. The families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were notified via EMAIL on Sunday night that the man accused of brutally murdering their children will plead guilty in exchange for life without parole.
In this video, we examine the forensic evidence that caught Kohberger, including the DNA on the knife sheath, cell phone pings showing 12 stalking visits, and the white Hyundai Elantra that led to...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-What Secrets Does Kohberger’s PA Jail Guard Hold About Bryan Behind Bars

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A corrections officer from Pennsylvania who supervised Bryan Kohberger post-arrest has now been subpoenaed to testify at trial. But what could this guard possibly offer in a courtroom about a murder case that happened hundreds of miles away?

In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down why post-arrest behavior matters in a high-stakes trial like this. Could the defense be hoping to paint Kohberger as calm, rational, and non-violent behind bars? Or...

Big Breakdown – Kohberger Judge Says NO To Alt Suspects, Trial Delay & Shocking Words Of The Door Dash Driver!

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In this deep-dive breakdown, we unpack the Idaho judge’s pivotal decision to shut down the defense’s attempt to introduce a third-party suspect in the Bryan Kohberger case. No mystery man. No escape hatch. Just Kohberger, center stage. The judge also slams the door on another trial delay, making it crystal clear: it’s go-time. But perhaps most chilling is the bombshell testimony from the DoorDash driver—yes, that DoorDash driver—whose words may reshape the entire timeline of...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-
Why Is 30-Year-Old Bryan Kohberger’s HS Guidance Counselor Called As A Witness In His Trial

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As Bryan Kohberger’s defense scrambles to humanize him ahead of his August murder trial, one of the more head-scratching decisions they’ve made is calling his former high school guidance counselor as a character witness. He’s 30. This isn’t recent insight—it’s someone who knew him a decade ago, before he was ever a criminology student, before his weight loss transformation, before the alleged crimes. So, why now?

Retir...

This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal
Crucial Witness or Liability? The Troubled Credibility of Kohberger’s DoorDash Driver

The Bryan Kohberger murder trial recently introduced a new layer of complexity: the eyewitness testimony of a DoorDash driver, identified only as M.M., who delivered food to one of the victims mere moments before the brutal murders occurred. Initially viewed simply as confirmation of the timeline, this driver's role changed dramatically when new footage surfaced nearly two years after the crime. On police bodycam video from a separate arrest—where she appeared visibly distressed and impaired by p...

🚨 BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger has officially agreed to plead guilty in the murders of four University of Idaho students in a sweeping deal that takes the death penalty off the table. In exchange, he’ll receive four consecutive life sentences without parole and permanently waive his right to appeal.

The plea deal marks a shocking end to what was shaping up to be one of the most watched trials in recent memory. Jury selection was set to begin August 4th. Now, the victims’ families—some of whom are expressing outrage over the sudden turn—won’t get the public trial they we...

The Hidden Strategy Behind Kohberger's Latest Courtroom Setbacks Explained

Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial has rapidly evolved into a chess match of legal maneuvering, and recently the defense has seen several high-profile courtroom setbacks. Judge Hippler swiftly and firmly denied motions put forth by Kohberger’s lead attorney, Anne Taylor—including attempts to introduce third-party culprits and repeated requests for trial continuances. To casual observers, these repeated denials seem like significant losses for the defense, perhaps even a sign of desperation. But could these apparent setbacks actually represent a more subtle, hidden strategy?

In this revealing discus...

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 fasc...

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 fasc...

FULL Breakdown Of Kohberger's Alt Suspect Claims As Judge Denies Motion
Bryan Kohberger, charged in the brutal Idaho murders case, recently took a desperate courtroom gamble, suggesting four alternate suspects to deflect blame and raise reasonable doubt. But in a dramatic courtroom twist, Judge Steven Hippler swiftly shut down Kohberger’s claims, calling them "purely speculative" and irrelevant under Idaho law. Kohberger’s defense argued that three of these individuals had close social connections to the victims and were present at events shortly before the murders. Another, more obscure individual, had only a passing encounter weeks prior, captured on surv...

Kohberger Case - Door Dash Driver Speaks! Inside Her Claims Of Seeing Him!
The Bryan Kohberger case just took another bizarre twist—and it involves a DoorDash delivery driver whose story is either explosive or deeply problematic. Just moments before four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered, a DoorDash driver delivered food to one of the victims. Now, nearly two years later, this same driver has surfaced with a shocking claim caught on police bodycam footage—not once, but multiple times—insisting she personally saw Bryan Kohberger at the crime scene that night.
But there’s a catch: h...

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 fasc...

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 fasc...

Judge to Kohberger: "YOU'RE GOING TO TRIAL" | Defense Team's Desperate Moves FAIL in Court
The Bryan Kohberger case took a dramatic turn on June 18, 2025, when Judge Steven Hippler delivered a crushing blow to the defense team's delay tactics. In this deep dive, we analyze the pivotal pretrial hearing that locked in the August 11 trial date for the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

We break down prosecutor Joshua Hurwit's explosive "scorched earth" accusation against defense attorney Anne Taylor, who desperately sought to postpone the trial...

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 1: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial

Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for...

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 2: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial

Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 10: "Setting the Stage for Trial - Current Status and What Lies Ahead"

Description: In our final episode, we examine where the case stands as trial approaches and analyze what this case means for the future of criminal justice in America. With jury selection beginning July 30th, 2025, we explore the challenges of finding impartial jurors in one of the most publicized cases in recent memory, despite the large Ada County jury pool. This episode analyzes the strengths and weaknesses each side brings to trial, from the prosecution's seemingly overwhelming DNA and...

DoorDash Driver's BOMBSHELL 'I Parked Next to Bryan Kohberger' - Idaho Murder Timeline Exposed
In this explosive true crime deep dive, we uncover the shocking testimony of a DoorDash driver who may hold the key to Bryan Kohberger's fate in the University of Idaho murder trial. Known only as "M.M.," this 44-year-old food delivery driver made a routine Jack in the Box delivery to victim Xana Kernodle at 3:59 AM on November 13, 2022 - just minutes before four college students were brutally murdered at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho.
What makes this testimony absolutely crucial? The DoorDash driver claims...

The Bryan Kohberger DoorDash Driver Mystery: Did She REALLY See Him Night?
A shocking development in the Bryan Kohberger Idaho murders case has true crime followers divided. During a 2024 DUI arrest, a woman claimed she was THE DoorDash driver who delivered food to victim Xana Kernodle at 4 AM on November 13, 2022 - and says she saw Bryan Kohberger at the scene. She claims she parked "side-by-side" with his white Hyundai Elantra. But here's where it gets complicated: prosecutors won't confirm her identity, she's not on any witness lists, and the original police investigation interviewed the DoorDash driver right after the...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 9: "Final Preparations - Early 2025"

Description: As 2025 began, both prosecution and defense teams entered the final phase of preparation for what promised to be one of the most closely watched criminal trials in American history. This episode explores the aggressive timeline set by Judge Steven Hippler, with jury selection scheduled for July 30th and trial beginning August 11th, 2025. We examine the prosecution's "convergence theory" strategy and their preparation of sophisticated 3D crime scene models that would allow jurors to virtually walk through the house at 1122 King Road. The episode details Judge...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 8: "Change of Venue and New Strategies - 2024"

Description: The most significant change to the Idaho murders case came in September 2024 when Judge John Judge granted a motion to move the trial 300 miles from tiny Latah County to Idaho's capital city of Boise. This episode explores how extensive pretrial publicity and the small population of Moscow made finding impartial jurors nearly impossible, with surveys showing 98% of residents were aware of the case and 67% had already formed opinions about guilt. We examine the defense's development of alternate perpetrator theories, including their argument...

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 fasc...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 7: "Evidence Battles and Death Penalty Debates - 2023-2024"

Description: The year 2023 transformed the Idaho murders case from a shocking crime story into a complex legal chess match as prosecutors decided to seek the death penalty and defense attorneys mounted aggressive challenges to cutting-edge forensic evidence. This episode explores the pre-trial battles over genetic genealogy evidence, marking its first major courtroom test in a high-profile case. We examine how the defense challenged the constitutional implications of using family DNA to identify suspects, raising fundamental questions about privacy rights that courts had...

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 fasc...

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 fasc...

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 fasc...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 6: "Building the Case - Early 2023 Legal Proceedings"

Description: The January 5th, 2023 release of the probable cause affidavit revealed stunning details about one of the most technologically advanced murder investigations in recent history. This episode dissects the 19-page document that read like a thriller novel, detailing DNA evidence with 1 in 5.37 octillion odds, months of surveillance revealed through cell phone data, and eyewitness testimony that matched Kohberger's physical appearance. We explore how investigators used historical cell site location information to track Kohberger's phone connecting to towers near the victims' house at least 12...

Big Breakdown - Kohberger Defense Begs For A Delay, While Prosecution Says 'Show Time!'

In this critical episode, we analyze the intensifying pre-trial battle between Bryan Kohberger's defense team and Idaho prosecutors as they clash over the trial timeline for the quadruple murder case that shocked the nation. The defense's urgent motion for delay comes as they claim they need additional time to review the massive amount of evidence, while prosecutors assert they're ready to present their case against the former criminology PhD student accused of killing four University of Idaho students.

Our legal experts...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 5: "Breaking News - The Arrest and Revelations"

Description: At 3:00 AM on December 30th, 2022, law enforcement surrounded a house in Pennsylvania where Bryan Kohberger was spending the holidays with his family, ending a 47-day manhunt that had captivated the nation. This episode details the carefully planned arrest operation and the shocking discovery of Kohberger wearing latex gloves while sorting trash, behavior suggesting consciousness of guilt. We explore Kohberger's academic background as a criminology PhD student who had studied criminal behavior and forensic techniques, creating the disturbing irony of someone who studied...

Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 4: "Digital Breadcrumbs and Desperate Searches"

Description: December 2022 marked the turning point in the investigation as cutting-edge genetic genealogy worked behind the scenes while investigators made a crucial public appeal for information about a white Hyundai Elantra. This episode reveals how investigators used advanced cell phone tower analysis to identify patterns of surveillance, discovering that a suspect's phone had connected to towers near the victims' house 12 times over several months, always during nighttime hours. We explore the complex world of investigative genetic genealogy, the same technology used to solve the Golden...