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In Episode 423, we note that on Feb. 18, 2025 the Idaho v. Kohberger record has been updated by the Ada County Clerk since for the first time since Feb. 14, 2025 (Note: Feb. 15-16 was a Sat./Sun. & Feb. 17. was the President's Day holiday). However, while additional items were noted on the Case Summary Page as filed Feb. 17 that the four Subpoenas issued back Ono Feb. 12, 2025 still have n...

In Episode 422, we provide an update on the status of the proceedings in Idaho v. Kohberger. We also touch upon the "mystery" of Judge Hippler's Oct. 9, 2024 Trial Order as it relates to what is "redacted" and clues that order gives itself to unpack this portion of said order. The link to the episode of IndieZone on YT dealing with the item that is "redacted" disc...

In Episode 421, we note that as of Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 four of seven public records dated Feb. 12, 2025 on the Case Summary Page maintained by the Clerk of Court to chronologically documenting key events in the Idaho v. Kohberger case have not yet been released to the public. The four unreleased (as of (Feb. 14) documents are four subpoenas which were filed on Feb. 14, 2025. As court is closed o...

In Episode 420, we address the State of Idaho's Feb. 11, 2025 Motion to Seal Exhibit S-1 to the State's 22nd Supplemental Response to Defense's discovery. In the motion successfully seeking this court order, we observe the State's reference to a prior stipulation between the parties to seal items that are not publicly known to ensure a fair and impartial jury may be found. We note...

In Episode 420, we address the fact that the Court has granted the State's request for a brief extension of time to disclose their guilt phase (a/k/a "Case in Chief") expert witness disclosures. We note that the State's motion indicates that the Defense was unopposed to this request for a total of 5 days extension of time (including the weekend) for the State to disclose these ex...

In Episode 418, we note that the State of Idaho has filed 3 documents seeking the entry of an order to extend the deadline set forth in Judge Hippler's Oct. 9, 2024 Court Order setting of Feb. 13, 2025 for State to disclose their guilt phase (a/k/a "case in chief) rebuttal expert witnesses. These 3 filings dated Feb. 10, 2025, 2 of which are public, appear on Pgs. 68-69 of the Case Summar...

In Episode 417, we opine that the parties are likely working on their respective trial briefs which must be filed by April 14, 2025 in anticipation of the jury trial of this matter. Voir dire (the process of jury selection) will occur commencing July 30, 2025 per Judge Hippler's October 24, 2024 Pretrial/Trial Order which also sets the April 14, 2025 deadline for the filing of the trial briefs...

In Episode 416, we note that a sealed document entitled "Exhibit List/Log" dated Feb. 7, 2025 appeared on the Case Summary Page maintained by the Clerk of Court to document key events of the case with no further explanation or details on Feb. 10, 2025. Listeners are provided with information how to view the now 69 page "Case Summary Page" and this item specifically in Idaho v....

In Episode 415, we opine that the parties are likely working on their respective proposed jury instructions which must be filed by April 14, 2025 and then any stipulations or objections thereto to be filed on or before April 21, 2025 per Judge Hippler's October 9, 2024 Pretrial/Trial Order. Voir dire (the process of jury selection) will occur commencing July 30, 2025 also per Judge Hippler&#39...

In Episode 414, we opine that the parties are likely working on the preparation of their trial exhibits to be exchanged on or before April 21, 2025 and the spreadsheet that the State and Defense are to jointly file thereafter listing all trial exhibits, whether the other side has any objections to the party opponent's exhibit(s) and why or if there are no objections. We discuss further how the...

In Episode 412, we opine that the parties are likely working on jury questionnaires as proposed jury questionnaires an important tool used in the jury selection process are due to be simultaneously filed on March 24, 2025. We discuss what a jury questionnaire is and the process by which the final version of jury questionnaires are due to be filed and note a hearing no April 16, 2025 has been set t...

In Episode 412, we address a question about the case of when will the parties disclose "lay" witnesses - individuals who saw, heard or know something relevant about the crimes charged in the indictment. The court's pretrial/trial order answers this inquiry as well as what the court expects to be disclosed and the manner in which this information is to be disclosed . Everything stated...

In Episode 411, we address Judge Hippler's Jan. 27, 2025 order directing the public dissemination of a much-anticipated transcript from the closed Jan. 23, 2025 hearing. We proffer our opinions on why the transcript will likely not hit the docket until mid-Feb. at the very earliest. Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursu...

In Episode 410, we note that the deadlines for the parties to simultaneously file their respective motions in liming is quickly approaching. A pure opinion based on speculation considers whether Defense could move for Det. Mowery to be stricken as State's proposed expert witness with the State of Idaho moving to have Defense's expert witness Mr. Ray stricken "in limine" to preven...

In Episode 409, we address the fact that the State of Idaho on Feb. 4. 2025 filed a I.R.E. 404(b) Notice giving their intention to use video evidence of Mr. Kohberger's traffic stop and citation occurring on Aug. 22, 2022 in Moscow. The State indicates that this evidence will be introduced to prove Mr. Kohberger's (1) Identity (2) vehicle (3) address and (4) phone number. Everything stated...

In Episode 408, we address the Jan. 31,. 2025 order rendered by Judge Steven Hippler vacating an order entered by him two weeks earlier sealing a stipulated motion to seal documents produced from the defense to the state addressed in Episode 408. Here, the court explains why he directed the Clerk of Court to unseal the stipulated motion and order on that stipulated motion providing the public with...

In Episode 407, we address the Jan. 10, 2025 Stipulation for a protective order between Ms. Taylor and Ms. Jennings which was unsealed by Judge Hippler on Jan. 31, 2025. Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursuant to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (Freedom of Speech and of the Press) and is offered for e...

In Episode 406, we note that the defense has now served its 22nd supplemental discovery request (seeking evidence) from the State of Idaho with the specific requests filed - once again -within a sealed exhibit. We also discuss the differences between a supplemental discovery request vs. a motion to compel discovery. Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the cou...

In Episode 405, we discuss the Jan. 29, 2025 Stipulation between Attorneys Taylor and Jennings for the Defense & State, respectively, indicating the list of evidence each side brought before Judge Hippler at the Jan. 23-24 hearings on the crucial Defense Motions to Suppress/For a Franks Hearing. We are provided with important clues of what evidence the defense has stressed to Judge Hippler in...

In Episode 404, we note a Notice of Filing by the parties dated Jan. 29, 2025 which did not appear on the docket until late in the date of Jan. 31, 2025 reflecting the fact that the parties have stipulated to certain exhibits from the Defense Motions to Suppress and Franks Hearing. We explain why parties stipulate to exhibits for hearings and trials. Everything stated here represents the creator&#...

In Episode 403, we note that Judge Hippler on Jan. 31, 2025 entered an "Amended Order" correcting a scrivener's a/k/a typographical order rendered in the Jan. 30, 2025 Court Order extending deadlines for crucial Motions in Limine. We reported in Episode 401 what appeared to be a confusing directive in that the Court set deadlines for Responses and Replies to Motions in Limine to be d...

In Episode 402, we address two orders rendered by Judge Hippler on Jan. 29, 2025 sealing further discovery from the public in this proceeding. As noted, one order was based on the Defense's motion and the other based on the State's motion. Everything stated here represents the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursuant to the First Amendment of the United...

In Episode 401, we note that Judge Hippler entered an order on the parties stipulation to change the Oct. 9, 2024 pre-trial/trial order concerning deadlines regarding the schedule for the filing of crucial Motions in Limine as well as their respective Responses and Replies thereto. (Note: Episode 400 of the IndieZoNe Podcast addressed the changes the parties requested and the reasons for these cha...

In Episode 400, we review the parties Jan. 28, 2025 Stipulated Motion to Extend deadline to File Motions in Limine which are set by the Court's Pre-Trial/Trial Order of Oct. 9, 2025. We note here the State/Defense seek to extend deadlines for the filing of both sides Motions in Limine and Responses in Opposition thereto by 2 weeks. Reasons provided as good cause include more time is needed to...

In Episode 399, we address 3 filings - all dated Jan. 28, 2025 - that appear on the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger. Three of these documents are public regards (a Stipulation to move the deadline for Motions in Limine set by Judge Hippler's Oct. 9, 2024 pre-trial/trial order and regarding newly-filed evidence). The sole sealed document is the newly-filed evidence submitted by Defense....