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The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger

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Bryan Kohberger
Moscow, Idaho
True Crime
Washington State University
University Of Idaho
Criminology
Idaho
Mental Health
FBI
Kaylee Goncalves
Idaho Murders
Ethan Chapin
Murder
Xana Kernodle
Stalking
Quadruple Homicide
Psychopathy
Victims' Families
Moscow
Serial Killers

Get ready for a true-crime podcast that will leave you questioning everything with its relentless focus on the capture and prosecution of Bryan Kohbeger - the man accused of committing a quadruple homicide in Moscow, Idaho, involving the brutal murder of four innocent college students he allegedly didn't even know. We'll leave no stone unturned as we explore the dark depths of Kohbeger's mind, ask... more

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Bryan Kohberger stood in an Ada County courtroom on July 2, 2025, and pleaded guilty to killing Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The judge confirmed the plea was voluntary. Kohberger gave up his right to ever appeal i... more

The families answered before Goldman finished talking. When Kohberger moved to undo his confession, Kaylee Goncalves's relatives called him "the mosquito you just can't seem to swat" — a man who admitted guilt on the record, accepted the sentence tha... more

An August 26, 2026 court order gives Bryan Kohberger two dates in June 2027 — a status conference on June 3 and an evidentiary hearing on June 17 — as he fights to withdraw the guilty plea that took the death penalty off the table. Judge Hippler, who... more

The neuropsychologist Bryan Kohberger's defense team hired to protect him documented something his family had been trying to address for years. Dr. Rachel Lawson Orr spent six sessions testing Kohberger, observing his behavior, and interviewing his p... more

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Christopher Wickham
Author of Broken Plea, former FBI agent (as referenced in discussion)
Author, Broken Plea
Episode: Bryan Kohberger's Guilty Plea Answers the Question This Book Won't
Mel Kohberger
Sister of Bryan Kohberger, discussing her family's experiences and insights related to the case.
Episode: Mel Kohberger Tells All: Bryan's Childhood, Heroin Addiction, Autism, Christmas 2022, and the Truth About the Heart Drawing
Bob Mata
Criminal defense attorney experienced in murder cases
Episode: Kohberger's Hidden Plea Scheme with Lawyer Taylor: Families' Ultimate Betrayal? | 2025 True Crime
Bryan Kohberger
The defendant accused of murdering four University of Idaho students
Episode: Bryan Kohberger Sentencing — Full Courtroom Video & Final Moments | 2025 True Crime
Alivia Goncalves
Sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, discussing her experiences navigating the aftermath of the case
Episode: Alivia Goncalves Breaks Her Silence: What She Saw, Heard, and Learned About Bryan Kohberger
Jennifer Coffendaffer
Retired FBI Special Agent
FBI
Episode: Bryan Kohberger Unmasked: What the FBI Files Really Reveal-WEEK IN REVIEW
John Snyder
Long-time public defender and professor at Washington State University.
Washington State University
Episode: Professor Exposes EVERY Dark Truth About Bryan Kohberger as His TA
Howard Blum
New York Times best-selling author
Episode: Howard Blum Reveals What He Wants To Ask Bryan Kohberger About Crimes & Motive
Alivea Goncalves
Sister of Kaylee Goncalves
Episode: Kaylee Goncalves Sister Dismantles Bryan Kohberger in Court: The Statement That Shook Him

Hosts

Tony Brueski
Host with a focus on legal analysis, defense perspectives, and investigative storytelling.
Robin Drake
Co-host with criminology and behavioral analysis background, often providing expert commentary.

Reviews

2.8 out of 5 stars from 443 ratings
  • Dear Lord, deliver me from …

    Pro-Bergers, YUCK. Yea, nothing unusual with the Idaho4 case. Move along. Not even to discuss it? Wow.

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    Mendy Banya
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite true crime podcast

    Tony is my go to for true crime, I love the guests he has on the show and the in depth insight!

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    5
    dalxo
    United States8 months ago
  • Sooooo BAD!!!!!

    The podcaster is just utterly terrible. So self serving!

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    1
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    Australia8 months ago
  • Very flippant

    I had to turn this off after about 5 minutes. Making light of some pretty awful details. They need to remember they’re not discussing a set of footballs results, this is incredibly sensitive and should be discussed with greater care.

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    1
    fjbdejojb
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • The same episode under multiple titles

    It’s… ok. The guests are interesting but it’s very sensationalised and repeats itself like crazy. I’ll listen to a ‘new’ episode only to find out it’s the exact same episode I listened to two weeks ago under a different title. Or it’s a snippet of a longer episode I’ve already listened to, which is really irritating. It would be better to release less episodes but only original content, rather than releasing the same episode multiple times under different titles. As a listener, it’s seriously an... more

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    easter-day
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Kohberger WSU Lawsuit + McKee Tepe Murder Analysis: Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis Full Breakdown
Q: Can mental health be a defense in this case?
Diminished capacity arguments are typically not allowed; they may mitigate punishment but are unlikely to exonerate him totally.
Kohberger WSU Lawsuit + McKee Tepe Murder Analysis: Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis Full Breakdown
Q: What does the Title IX claim require the families to prove?
The federal claims regarding education include proving that the institution was knowingly indifferent to ongoing sexual harassment and that this indifference caused harm or damages.
Kohberger WSU Lawsuit + McKee Tepe Murder Analysis: Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis Full Breakdown
Q: What specific elements are involved when prosecutors upgrade charges to aggravated murder?
The prosecution must prove intentional killing with prior calculation and design, indicating premeditation, and possibly other aggravating factors, like the use of a firearm.
Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle & Chapin Families Sue WSU Over Bryan Kohberger: "Foreseeable and Preventable"
Q: What do the families need to prove in their claims against WSU?
They need to prove that WSU's knowing indifference to Kohberger's actions caused physical harm and that appropriate action could have prevented the murders.
WSU Lawsuit EXPOSED: 13 Complaints Against Bryan Kohberger — "I Work With Predators"
Q: Should the university be held accountable for not doing something sooner?
In my opinion, yes.

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Listeners get thorough coverage of high-profile murder cases with a strong emphasis on legal maneuvering, defense strategy, and psychological analysis. Episodes frequently dissect filings, appeals, and media narratives around a central figure, often featuring experts in law enforcement, forensics, and psychology to unpack complex dynamics. The show stands out for its in-depth, sometimes provocative takes, willingness to critique defense and prosecution tactics, and its ongoing, up-to-date tracking of post-conviction developments. Potential listeners who crave detailed case-by-case legal analysis, courtroom strategy, and mind-meets-crime storytelling will likely find it compelling, though some episodes and production choices have drawn mixed... more

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1. Christopher Wickham
2. Mel Kohberger
3. Bob Mata
4. Bryan Kohberger
5. Alivia Goncalves
6. Jennifer Coffendaffer
7. John Snyder
8. Howard Blum

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