Kathy DiTondo

Kathy's InDieZoNe

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Lets talk about all things Indie: free speech, true crime, free expression, art, music, books, etc. All episodes review docket entries in chronological order in 5 minutes or less in various true crime cases. All opinions provided here are the pure and exclusive opinions of the host provided pursuant to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (freedoms of speech and the press) for educational purposes.

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Kathy DiTondo

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Jul 12, 2026

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Opinion: Thank You to the Members of the Media Coalition (First Amendment) Opinion 16.07.2025

A purely opinion piece regarding the importance regarding the collective media members efforts to set aside the non-dissemination order and more importantly to unseal documents sealed from public review, and gratitude to the media collective seeking to have documents unsealed in the name of the First Amendment, U.S. Constitution . Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only t...

Episode 777: Might the Media's Seeking to Have Documents Unsealed Be Raised to Judge Hippler? 16.07.2025

In Episode 777, we note that the Media's July 3, 2025 motion to vacate the non-dissemination order is set for hearing tomorrow July 17, 2025 and that as of this time only the State (not Defense) has filed a Response opposing the setting aside of the gag order. As the Media however have now also filed documents seeking to unseal documents that have been sealed from the public in this case, migh...

Episode 776: Media Files Motion to Unseal Documents ; State Responds (Setting Aside Gag Order) 15.07.2025

In Episode 776, we note that according to the Case Summary Page the State of Idaho has filed a Response in Opposition to the Media's Motion to Vacate the Non-Dissemination (Gag) Order. We also learn that the Media has filed three documents (Motion, Memorandum of Law, Declaration) to unseal the many documents that have been sealed from public disclosure in the case. None of these documents have...

Episode 775: Regarding Thursday's Hearing... 15.07.2025

In Episode 775, we address questions such as is Mr. Kohberger anticipated to attend the July 17, 2025 hearing on the media's motion to set aside the non-dissemination order, will it be a public hearing, when was the motion this hearing is based on filed, and have any responses to the same filed as of the afternoon of July 15,2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents on...

Episode 774: Court Releases Further Details RE: Sentencing Hearing (Breaking News) 15.07.2025

In Episode 774, we provide further details of an update located on the Ada County, Idaho's official webpage providing details pertinent to Mr. Kohberger's July 23, 2025 sentencing hearing released this date July 15, 2025. Information is provided for members of the public who wish to attend the hearing in person as well as those who will be watching via live stream. Everything stated herein...

Episode 774: Court Enters Orders Sealing Discovery Response & RE: Media at Sentencing 14.07.2025

In Episode 774, we address two court orders entered by Judge Steven J. Hippler on Jully 14, 2025. One of these seal an exhibit describing the State's Response to the State's Response to Defense's 24th Supplemental Discovery Request. The other Order deals with request to videotape the upcoming July 23. 2025 Sentencing Proceeding and for a still pool photographer. to take photographs at...

Episode 773: Court Releases Information RE: Sentencing Hearing 14.07.2025

In Episode 773, we provide details of an update located on the Ada County, Idaho's official webpage providing details pertinent to Mr. Kohberger's July 23, 2025 sentencing hearing. Amongst other matters the Court has announced that detail regarding seating will be provided here, and encourages those with an interest in the proceeding to check back regularly for further information . Everyt...

Episode 772: Why ER Deserves No Further Publicity (Opinion) 13.07.2025

In Episode 772, we address the spike in publicity Elliot Rodger has received since Mr. Kohberger's guilty plea on July 2, 2025. We also opine why mass recent speculation whether Mr. Kohberger was a notorious social media poster named "Papa Rodger" provides PR to Elliot Rodger the so-called patron saint of the incel movement who has inspired copycats over the years. Everything stated...

Episode 771: Could Mr. Kohberger Ever Be Paroled Under the Terms of the Plea Deal? 12.07.2025

In Episode 771, in this episode we address questions as to whether there is any possibility Mr. Kohberger could ever be paroled at some point in the future per the plea deal that State and Defense entered into. It appears on the docket on July 2, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and comments based on the court filings and recor...

Episode 770: Update RE: Court Filings 12.07.2025

In Episode 770, we address the fact that neither the Case Summary Page or Docket were updated with further filings or notations of filings, respectively, as of the afternoon of July 11, 2025. However, was discuss and provide reasons why sometimes what has not filed in Idaho v. Kohberger court records can be almost as telling as what has been filed. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but...

Episode 769: State Continues to File Discovery Responses Under Seal (1 Week after Change of Plea) 11.07.2025

In Episode 769, we note that on July 9, 2025, the State of Idaho filed another discovery response under seal from public disclosure. According to the docket, the discovery request being responded to by the State was filed by the Defense on June 25, 2025 and a motion granting the exhibit describing exactly what discovery Defense was seeking - which at that time was approximately 6 weeks prior to th...

Episode 768: Court Sets for Hearing Media's Motion to Set Aside Gag Order 10.07.2025

In Episode 768, we address the fact that Judge Steven J. Hippler on July 10, 2025 scheduled a virtual hearing on the media's motion to set aside the non-dissemination order to occur on July 17, 2025. This date is one week prior to Mr. Kohberger's sentencing proceeding on July 23, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and com...

Episode 767: Will Mr. Kohberger Break His Silence at Sentencing? 10.07.2025

In Episode 767, we discuss what may be expected to occur at Mr. Kohberger's forthcoming Sentencing hearing which is scheduled to commence at 9:00 am on July 23, 2025. Amongst other matters, we speculate as to whether Mr. Kohberger who has said very little during these proceedings will break his silence and state anything when Judge Hippler is anticipated to ask him if he has anything he wishes...

Our Live Event: Public Trial/Secret Trial & the First Amendment 10.07.2025

Here we discuss the reasons why our July 13, 2025 Live Event entitled "Public Trial Secret Trial" addressing the impact on our First Amendment is now set to occur on July 20, 2025. We address new developments in the case of Idaho v. Kohberger arising from the media's re-emergence challenging the non-dissemination (gag) order raising the First Amendment leading to the rescheduling of...

Episode 766: Could Mr. Kohberger Be Transferred to An Out-of-State Facility Post-Sentencing? 10.07.2025

In Episode 766, we address certain opinions and speculations as to where Mr. Kohberger might be sent after Judge Hippler imposes a sentence upon him on July 23, 2025. We discuss another tragedy which occurred din June 2023 of four members of a family (including 16 and 18 year-old teens) in Northern Idaho by a man who later pled guilty to second degree unalivings and was sent to a facility in Arizo...

Episode 765: What's Next RE: Media's Motion to Set Aside Gag Order 10.07.2025

In Episode 765, we discuss the anticipated next steps following the July 3, 2025 filing of the Motion to Set Aside the Non-Dissemination Order, Memorandum of Law, and Declarations in support of the media's seeking an immediate setting aside of the non-dissemination orders on First Amendment grounds. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinio...

Episode 764: Declaration of Attorney Olson in Support of Vacating Gag Order 09.07.2025

In Episode 764, we address the July 3, 2025 Declaration provided under oath by attorney Wendy J. Olson proffering testimony why the non-dissemination order in Idaho v. Kohberger is properly set aside. This is the second of two such declarations released on July 9 2025 by the Clerk in support of the media's motion to set aside the non-dissemination (gag) order and for a right to be heard on the...

Episode 763: Declaration of Journalist Rebecca Boone RE: Vacating of Gag Order 09.07.2025

In Episode 762, we address the July 3, 2025 Declaration provided under oath by AP journalist for the Idaho bureau Rebecca Boone proffering testimony why the non-dissemination order in Idaho v. Kohberger is properly set aside. This is one of two such declarations released on July 9 2025 by the Clerk in support of the media's motion to set aside the non-dissemination (gag) order and for a right...

Episode 762: Media Files Legal Memorandum Seeking Immediate Vacating of Gag Order 09.07.2025

In Episode 762, we note that the Clerk of Court on July 9, 2025 released the Media's Memorandum of Law in support of their Motion to Set Aside the Non-Dissemination a/k/a "Gag" Order. The media provides several reasons for the vacating of the gag order with supporting legal authority arguing the continuation of the non-dissemination order following Mr. Kohberger's change of plea...

Episode 761: Media Demands Immediate Vacating of Gag Order Per First Amendment 09.07.2025

In Episode 761, we note that the Clerk of Court on July 9, 2025 released the Media's July 3, 2025 Motion to be Heard and to Set aside the non-dissemination "gag" order citing to violations of the United States Constitution. The media has requested a hearing before Judge Hippler on this matter as soon as possible. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the c...

Episode 760: Media Filings RE: Setting Aside Gag Order Remain Unreleased to the Public 08.07.2025

In Episode 760, we note that Four (4) Public Records filed by the media back on July 3, 2025 seeking to be heard regarding setting aside the non-dissemination order have still not been released to the public as of end of day July 8, 2025. The State and Defense both of whom continue to oppose vacating the non-dissemination order each released notice of what the media's submitted facts, allegations...

Episode 759: Media Seeks Setting Aside of Non-Dissemination Order 08.07.2025

In Episode 759, we note that according to Page 101 of the Case Summary Page four (4) filings revealing the return of the media coalition seeking to set aside the non-dissemination order. While they were filed on July 3, 2025, they have not yet been released to the docket as of the morning of July 8, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opin...

Episode 758: Multiple Documents Filed in PA RE: Trial Witnesses 07.07.2025

In Episode 758, we note July 3, 2025 courts order appearing on the docket this date (July 7, 2025) regarding certain defense witnesses located in the Commonwealth of PA that Mr. Kohberger had previously sought the domestication of Idaho trial subpoenas for from the PA Court. These July 3, 2025 orders issued by the PA district court are discussed with instructions on how listeners can review the sa...

Episode 757: The "Under Seal" Guilty Plea Advisory Form 07.07.2025

In Episode 757, we address the fact that Mr. Kohberger's completed July 2, 2025 "Guilty Plea Advisory Form" has been filed under seal per the Case Summary Page. Although the public is unable to review this filing because it has been sealed from public disclosure, we discuss some of the questions Mr. Kohberger would have likely been asked on this nine-page form as per an on-line versi...

Episode 756: Was Mr. Kohberger Over-Charged and If So, Now What? 05.07.2025

In Episode 756, we review the elements set forth in the May 16, 2023 indictment as to Counts II-V and statements by the prosecutor at the July 2, 2025 Change of Plea Hearing concerning what was necessary for the State to prove these counts to which the DP was a possible sentence. We proffer pure opinions and ask the rhetorical question for educational and discussion purposes only of whether Mr. Ko...

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