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In Episode 643, we note that on May 14, 2025 Judge Steven J. Hippler rendered an Amended Order Governing Courtroom Conduct which supersedes the the Order Governing Courtroom Conduct entered by him shortly after the venue change from Latah to Ada County occurred in September 2024. We opine that not only does this Amended Order include much stronger language providing notice of potential contempt of...

In Episode 642, we note that on May 14, 2025 the Clerk of Court has updated the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger with three new documents. Two are state filings concerning their exhibits, both of which were filed May 13, 2025. One of these items dated May 14, 2025 is entitled "Notice of Compliance" which may be the Defense's Offers of Proof as to Alternate Perpetrators. Unfort...

In Episode 641, we note that with Mr. Kohberger's court-ordered deadline of May 14, 2025 to submit Offers of Proof of Alternate Perpetrators, that as of May 13, 2025 the Case Summary Page and Docket shows no submissions from him as of that date. Here, we address the defense of Alternate/Alternative Perpetrators and that competent direct or circumstantial evidence must be produced per the Court...

Note: This Episode is in follow-up to Episode 581 entitled "A 'Surprise' Ending to the IGG issue" which is available here: https://youtu.be/fyra_NyGTWk?si=RAhZGrZr7wQPwM9x __________________________________________________________ In Episode 640, we note that two items appeared on the public docket on May 13, 2025 regarding a proposed joint jury instruction Judge Hippler on April...

In Episode 639, we note that two documents were filed on May 9, 2025 per the Case Summary Page. The first is a Motion to Redact or Seal the Jury Instruction submitted by the parties to the Court "Regarding the Tip Leading to Investigation of Mr. Kohberger," a public record which does not yet appear on the docket. The second item also filed on May 9, 2025 is the proposed jury instruction....

In Episode 638, in light of recent negative publicity in the mass media, we look back upon evidence produced in support of Mr. Kohberger's January 30, 2024 Motion for Change of Venue from Latah County supported by expert witness testimony. Interestingly, two of the four experts who testified at the August 28, 2024 hearing on Mr. Kohberger's Change of Venue Motion discussed the possible negative im...

In Episode 637, we address the two manners in which public access is afforded regarding the important May 15-16, 2025 Final Pretrial Conference in advance of the rapidly approaching summer trial in Idaho v. Kohberger. If you are unable to travel to the courthouse to watch the proceedings, there is a second option via the Court's Official webpage. Learn how to access it as well as the Case Summ...

In Episode 635, we note that on May 7, 2025 a member of mainstream media began publicizing a "special event" concerning the Idaho v. Kohberger case showcasing what was publicized in part as materials in the hands of law enforcement and which was scheduled to air and did air on May 9, 2025. In Episode 636, we note that no new filings appear in the Idaho v. Kohberger official court records...

In Episode 635, an official document was released on the court docket on May 8, 2025. The public's interest however er in our opinion appears to be focused on the possible leaking of major evidence in the case just 82 days before jury selection and while a jury questionnaire will be administered. In this purely opinion piece proffered per the First Amendment, inquiries are raised over the poss...

In Episode 634, we note that the Defense on May 5, 2025 filed a motion to seal its penalty phase lay witness list citing to a rule of court and statute while neglecting to mention that Judge Hippler had ordered this document to be filed under seal in the October 9, 2024 Pre-Trial and Trial Order. Similarly, the Court's order granting this motion also cites to a rule of court and statute withou...

In Episode 632, we note that the State of Idaho's May 2, 2025 Notice of Penalty Phase Lay Witness List and Request for Victim Impact Statements has been published on the court docket in Idaho v. Kohberger on May 8, 2025. This document has been filed to comply with Judge Hippler's October 9, 2024 Order directing both sides to file their penalty phase lay witness lists by May 5, 2025. Everyt...

In Episode 632, we note that "internet sleuth" Ashley Guillard who lost on summary judgment two claims brought against her in federal court by University of Idaho Professor Patricia Schofield was denied access to sealed court records in Idaho v. Kohberger on the grounds she was a non-party and not entitled to file pleadings there. We further note that Ms. Guillard is seeking a stay of pr...

In Episode 631, which is in follow-up to Episode 629 where we addressed the fact that Judge Hippler had rendered an order authorizing the Kohberger family to remain in the courtroom during Mr. Kohberger's trial irrespective of when they are called to the stand to testify on behalf of the State. As the Kohberger family are not in Idaho, any trial subpoena would likely need to be "domestica...

In Episode 630, we review a court order entered on the docket on May 7, 2025 wherein Judge Hippler has granted the State's Motion for a Section 18-207 Examination of Mr. Kohberger following his recent diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder amongst others, but has denied the State's Motion for a "Personality Test." The Court has also ordered that Defense Counsel - along with State&...

In Episode 629, we review a court order entered on the docket on May 7, 2025 wherein Judge Hippler has determined that the Kohberger family members who will be called as State of Idaho trial witnesses will be permitted to remain in the courtroom. The Court also states he anticipates entering an order barring testifying witnesses from being in the courtroom at trial prior to testifying, but that th...

In Episode 628, we note that three key items are scheduled to occur in the upcoming week as matters proceed towards jury selection in 83 days. We discuss all three here, provide opinions of their significance and the potential for this next upcoming week to be a prospective "game changer" in the capital criminal case styled as Idaho v. Kohberger. Everything stated herein is not legal adv...

In Episode 627, we note that the Defense filed two documents on May 5, 2025: (1) Their Penalty Phase Lay Witness List under seal and (2) Motion to Redact or Seal Newly Filed Records (Defense Penalty Phase Witness List) which is a public document. According to Judge Hippler's October 9, 2024 Court Order this filing was due be filed by May 5, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, b...

In Episode 626, we address an item appearing on the May 5, 2025 Case Summary Page confirming the closed, sealed, remote hearing of that date which included no notification to the public of what this proceeding was for occurred and that minutes were published. To review the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger, insert the term "Idaho Cases of Interest' in a search engine, which will lea...

In Episode 625, we provide a complete schedule of all hearings set to occur before Trial Judge, the Honorable Steven J. Hippler, in the 86 days that remain until Voir Dire (the process of jury selection and official start of the trial proceedings) on July 30, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proff...

In Episode 624, in follow-up to Episode 623, we provide further information that adds to the mystery why one of the parties on May 2, 2025 filed a Notice (per the Case Summary Page) of the Filing of a Penalty Phase Lay Witness List and a Request for Victim Impact Statements. While the list of Penalty Phase Lay Witnesses was required to be filed by operation of the October 9, 2024 Pre-Trial and Tri...

In Episode 623, we note that new filings appear on the Case Summary Page for the Idaho v. Kohberger case which is maintained by the Clerk of Court to document all key events on the case. One of these items is a Request for Victim Impact Statements for the Penalty Phase, if any, of the trial and Notice of Filing Lay Witnesses for the Penalty Phase, if any. Everything stated herein is not legal advi...

In Episode 622, we note that on April 28, 2025, the Defense filed a Notice of Compliance announcing to the Court, opposing counsel and the public that it had complied with Judge Hippler's Oct. 9, 2025 PreTrial Order by producing information via hand-delivery to the State Defense's trial exhibits and a proposed trial exhibit list. When this item first appeared on the Case Summary Page, ther...

In Episode 521, we note that a new document has dropped on the docket in Idaho v. Kohberger. It is a Hearing Notice advising of a secret, closed and sealed hearing on a "secret" matter. The motion or other matter that is being entertained by Judge Hippler is not disclosed. We provide pure opinions on two possibilities of what this hearing may be for. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, b...

In Episode 520, we note that according to the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger that on April 30, 2025 a new hearing has been scheduled to occur on May 5, 2025. Learn more about this newly-scheduled proceeding which is set to occur exactly 10 days before the Final Pre-Trial Conference here. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions base...

In Episode 619, we address listener questions inquiring about a portion of the State's April 25, 2025 Motion to Seal, specifically as it related to Penalty Phase Expert Witness Disclosures. In referencing the October 9, 2025 Pre-Trial and Trial Order, we point out the schedule of witness disclosures, what was due to be disclosed, and when and by whom - including Rebuttal Expert Disclosures. Ev...