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In Episode 447, we note that with the deadlines for submission of Motions in Limine coming up on Feb. 24, 2025, that the public has now learned "the" key piece of evidence in the case against Mr. Kohberger - DNA allegedly extracted from the sheath found at the crime scene - traveled from Moscow to the Idaho State Police Lab in Meridian. Thereafter it was personally taken by an unnamed official fro...

In Episode 446, Dr. Leah Larkin who we learn has been privy to certain discovery as an expert for defense (She previously provided testimony at hearing on Defense's Motions to Compel) testifies at the January 23, 2025 hearing that certain databases were gone through that shouldn't have been while IGG testing was conducted Dr. Larkin provides further testimony on the IGG/DNA process on beha...

In Episode ___ we address Mr. Taylor's direct and Mr. Nye's cross-examination of scientist Daniel Hellwig of the 501(c) not for profit organization "Intermountain Forensics." Mr. Hellwig goes into detail regarding the ins-and-outs of DNA testing in his sworn testimony at the January 23, 2025 closed/sealed hearing before Judge Hippler on the Defense's Motion to Suppress IGG (D...

n Episode 444, we address the conclusion of Ms. Taylor's direct examination of Matthew Gamette of the Idaho State Police forensics department. Mr. Gamette provides further insight into the testing of the DNA sample from the sheath found at the crime scene by Othram Labs. New details never before released to the public filling in the blanks of one of the "four brothers" addressed by J...

In Episode 443, we learn critical information regarding chain-of-custody of the sheath (found at the crime scene) from Matthew Gamette of the Idaho State Police forensics department. Here, Mr. Gamette testifies that he accompanied an unnamed member of the Moscow Police Department who had possession of the sample to Othram Labs to Texas via Boise. Through his examination by Ms. Taylor, Mr. Gamette...

In Episode 442 we discuss the third part of Rylene Nolan of the Idaho State Police's Forensics Lab testimony from the Jan. 23, 2025 sealed hearing. It is read word for word in Part V of this special multi-part IndieZone Podcast where we read the 175 page transcript with you, and provide commentary. Here, Ms. Nowlin is examined on direct by Ms. Taylor, then on cross-examination by Mr. Rye of th...

In Episode 441, we continue discussing the testimony of Rylene Nolan of the Idaho State Police's Forensics Lab Testimony from the Jan. 23, 2025 sealed hearing. It is read word for word in Part IV of this special VIII part IndieZone Podcast where we read the 175 page transcript with you, and provide commentary. Here, Ms. Nowlin testifies as to the process involved of testing DNA samples taken from...

In Episode 440 we discuss the first part of Rylene Nolan of the Idaho State Police's Forensics Lab Testimony from the Jan. 23, 2025 sealed hearing. It is read word for word in Part III of this special VIII part IndieZone Podcast where we read the 175 page transcript with you, and provide commentary. Ms. Nowlin followed Detective Payne on the stand as the second witness at hearing. To review this c...

In Episode 439: we address the final part of Det. Payne’s Testimony from the Jan. 23, 2025 sealed hearing is read word for word in Part II of this special VII Part IndieZone Podcast where we read the 175 page transcript along with you, cover to cover and word for word. Here we walk you through the sworn testimony of Det. Payne, the lead detective from the Moscow Police Department who testifies he...

In Episode 438: Det. Payne’s Testimony from the Jan. 23, 2025 sealed hearing is read word for word in Part I of this special VII Part IndieZone Podcast where we read the 175 page transcript along with you, cover to cover and word for word. Here we walk you through the sworn testimony of Det. Payne, the lead detective from the Moscow Police Department who testifies he was responsible for the invest...

In Episode 437, we note that the much anticipated 175 page redacted official transcript from the closed, sealed January 23, 2025 hearing has now been released to the public.  To review this transcript and all documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohberger, please go here:⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.gov Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the court filin...

In Episode 436, we review Judge Hippler's Feb. 20, 2025 order directing that the redacted transcript to the closed Jan. 23, 2025 hearing transcript is now ready to be released to the public. The court discusses the 3 of 4 redactions requested by the State that he has ordered be redacted and gives reasons why. Some of the information discussed herein addresses "distant" relatives of M...

In episode 435, we discuss prior IndieZoNe episodes (105 and 245) addressing new defense counsel Bicka Barlow's appearance as a past defense expert on Mr. Kohberger's 4th & 5th Motions to Compel Discovery before Judge John Judge. We point out the podcast's searchable features allowing listeners to search the database for topics of interest in 5 minute or less presentations. Each ep...

In Episode 434, we note that four public documents - subpoenas dated Feb. 12, 2025 as per the Case Summary Page maintained by the Clerk of Court - still have not been released to the public a full eight days after they were issued. To review the documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohbreger, please go here:⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.gov Everything stated here represents the creator's p...

In Episode 433, we discuss the State's proposed redactions (addressed in the order discussed in Episode 432 of the IndieZoNe Podcast) which shows in part portion of the Jan 23, 2024 closed hearing transcript with redactions. We discuss two of those proposed redactions - one dealing with a roommate described as a "witness" and the second focuses on the "four brothers" who we...

In Episode 432, we address a Feb. 20, 2025 court order revealing suggesting matters are one step closer to the point where the transcript from the Jan. 23, 2025 closed, sealed hearing will be released to the public. This order is on the State's Proposed Redactions to that hearing transcript with "no objection" from the defense. To review the documents from the Court's file in Ida...

In Episode 431, note the entry of an order of Feb. 20, 2025 granting the State's motion to obtain official Court recordings from Latah County on matters dealing with defense's challenge to Grand Jury instructions and alleging prosecutorial misconduct. We pose the rhetorical question why did the State seek these materials - some of which date back 1.5 years ago - and why now with trial appr...

In Episode 430, we discuss a Feb. 20, 2025 order granting Forensic DNA expert/attorney Bicka Barlow "Pro Hac Vice" admission on the defense team based on a defense motion. We also note that while Jay Logsdon will remain a consulting attorney he will not serve as trial counsel to Mr. Kohberger. There appears to be no changes to Elisa G. Massoth's position on the defense team. To revie...

In Episode 429, we note two items dated Feb. 18, 2025 on the Case Summary Page related to requests for redactions to the "word for word" hearing transcript Judge Hippler ordered was to be released to the public from the closed Jan. 23, 2025 hearing on the Motion to Suppress IGG evidence. The court ordered the State and Defense to provide their requested redactions which appears to have n...

In Episode 428, we discuss the State of Idaho's Motion to Seal Exhibits detailing their expert witness testimony regarding "possible testimony which is not currently known to the public." filed Feb 17, 2025 on the grounds that to disclose could impede the Court's ability to sit a fair and unbiased jury. The State notes here Defense had no objection to sealing this information .We...

In Episode 427, we discuss the February 19, 2025 Order on Defendant Mr. Kohberger's multiple motions to suppress evidence all denied by Judge Hippler. The Order addressed here is entitled "Order on Defendant's Motions to Suppress RE: Arrest Warrants, Pennsylvania Warrants, Apartment Warrant and Idaho Warrant to Search Person. To review the documents from the Court's file in Idaho...

In Episode 426, we learn details regarding the arrest of Mr. Kohberger in PA on Dec. 30, 2024 not before known to the public, and that he was interviewed by Det. Brett Payne in an interview room at the Pennsylvania State Police station immediately after being transported from his parents home in a police vehicle. To review the documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohbreger, please go he...

In Episode 425, we provide breaking news that all defense suppression motions and for a Franks hearing have been denied by Judge Hippler. To review the documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohbreger, please go here:⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.gov Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursuant to the First Amendment of the U...

In Episode 424, we provide our opinions pursuant to the 1st Amendment, U.S. Constitution regarding multiple items that have not yet been released to the public in the Idaho v. Kohberger case. We ask for your thoughts and opinions regarding the same. To review the documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohbreger, please go here:⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.gov Everything stated here represents t...

In Episode 424, with trial set to occur this summer, we address multiple items that are set to occur as of now in the Idaho v. Kohberger case. One such item is the rapidly approaching deadline for the crucial motions in limine, which is set by court order to be filed by Feb. 24, 2025. We also address outstanding rulings on multiple motions and a transcript from a past sealed hearing the court has...