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The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery

ABC News
Bryan Kohberger
Idaho Murders
University Of Idaho
True Crime
Moscow, Idaho
Madison Mogan
Ethan Chapin
King Road
Robert Pickton
Kaylee Gonzalves
Kaylee Goncalves
King Road House
Trial
Zanna Kernodle
Zana Kernodle
Moscow
Laetaw County
Ada County
Vancouver Police Department
Criminal Psychology

When four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their off-campus house on King Road, the media descended on the tiny town of Moscow, Idaho. ABC News Correspondent Kayna Whitworth brings listeners behind the scenes as she investigates the savage murders that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022. The King Road Killings, an immersive, reported series from ABC Audi... more

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The 911 call made hours after the murders is made public and the judge orders the release of documents that could prove key to the case: transcripts of the text messages between the surviving roommates. We’ll hear the 911 audio in its entirety.  The ... more

The trial of Bryan Kohberger has a new judge, and a new location: Boise. An analysis of what these changes mean for the case.

With his trial nine months away, Bryan Kohberger’s defense team tries to move the venue out of Moscow. Our legal experts weigh in on the high bar to move a trial. And we visit the remote park where Kohberger says he was the night of the murders.

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Lorma Shenher
Former head of the Missing Persons Unit in Vancouver
Episode: Introducing "Inside the Midnight Order"
Bryan Buckmeyer
Trial attorney and ABC News legal contributor
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Episode: Introducing "Inside the Midnight Order"
Howard Blum
Investigative reporter and author
Episode: “When The Night Comes Falling” - An Alleged Killer’s State of Mind
Christy Goncalves
Mother of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims.
Episode: The King Road Killings Update: A Longer Road to Justice
Steve Goncalves
Father of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims.
Episode: The King Road Killings Update: A Longer Road to Justice

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Kayna Whitworth
ABC News Correspondent and Host, known for her investigative journalism and in-depth storytelling.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Okay

    Good episode, bad audio. Kayna’s audio was terrible. As the host she should have the best audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rachel Raner
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this Podcast

    This podcast is straight forward with the facts

    No opinions just facts focus to make up our own minds

    The writers and reporters are excellent with adding details for us to better understand what is truly going on

    Love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rsk5041
    United States2 months ago
  • Adds nothing

    What’s the point of the episode about the 911 call (March 15, 2025? Does the recording surprise anyone? (It sounds like what I expected.)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JLC1456
    United States2 months ago
  • Speculation and sensational

    The podcasters spend most of their time speculating on what little evidence is presented. The speculation is also one sided and doing a bad job of journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TransplantSD
    United States2 months ago
  • Updates?

    This podcast is very well done but it seems like they have just stopped doing it. There have been a lot of updates in the case lately but no podcasts episodes to update us.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JenSCannon
    United States2 months ago

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Some feel that the content could occasionally lean towards sensationalism contrary to its intended truthful narrative.

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Kohberger's Trial Moves to Boise
Q: Do you think it was some of those statistics that weighed heavily?
Yes, some of the surveys likely helped show the presumption of guilt and the need for a venue change.

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Centered around the shocking murders of four University of Idaho students, this series takes listeners into the heart of the investigation that captivated the nation. Through detailed analysis and interviews with experts, the host, a seasoned news correspondent, explores the intricacies of the case involving alleged perpetrator Bryan Kohberger. The series examines the psychological impacts on the community and seeks to uncover the motivations behind the crime, all while highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement and the media in reporting such sensitive stories. A mix of fact-driven narrative and personal accounts makes for a gripping exploration of fear and tragedy in a small town.

Unique in its approach, this series emphasizes ... more

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