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In Episode 755, as matters begin to wind down in Idaho v. Kohberger following Mr. Kohberger's change of plea, we note several items listed on the Case Summary Page reflecting the current and future status of all matters in the case. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and comments based on the court filings and records, and proffere...

In Episode 754, we address the plea agreement which was stipulated to by the parties on June 30, 2025 and thereafter signed by attorneys Bill Thompson and Ashley Jennings on behalf of the State of Idaho and attorney Anne C. Taylor on behalf of the defense - as well as by Mr. Kohberger himself. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and com...

In Episode 753, we note that a duplicate copy of Mr. Kohberger's July 1, 2025 signed "Written Factual Basis" in connection with his plea of guilty has been filed a second time on the docket court docket. In our opinion , we have not noted a document being physically filed twice onto the court docket since the beginning of the proceeding. Link to Episode 752 addressed in this episode...

In Episode 752, we review Brian C. Kohberger's July 1, 2025 signed document entitled "Written Factual Basis" which beings with "I hereby admit responsibility...and concludes with "I Plead guilty to Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of my own volition." This document was filed on the docket the afternoon of July 2, 2025 in the matter styled as Idaho v. Kohberger. Everything stat...

In Episode 751, we provide our opinions of three (3) important matters to look for at the July 2, 2025 at 11:00 am (Boise, Mountain time) Change of Plea hearing. Judge Hippler announced in a prior order that the proceedings would be transmitted by the Court. If you are interested in watching the proceedings live, (1) please plug into any search engine of your choice "Idaho Cases of Judicial Intere...

In Episode 750, Judge Steven J. Hippler has entered an Order which confirms (1) that the July 2, 2025 hearing is a Change of Plea hearing (2) that the proceeding will be live-streamed over the Court's website and (3) that an AP photograph is permitted to take photographs within the Courtroom at the proceeding, acting as a pooled resource. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represent...

In Episode 749, we note that the Clerk of Court has released a Notice of Hearing setting an in-person hearing to occur on July 2, 2025. According to the hearing notice, all counsel are required to attend the in-person hearing. Notably, however, no topic or subject is given for the purpose of the proceeding. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure op...

In Episode 738, we provide an up-to-the minute update the morning of July 1, 2025 regarding multiple reports of a plea deal between the State of Idaho and Mr. Kohberger and of a reported hearing of 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 records, and proffered pursuant to the First A...

CAUTION; This matter has not yet been confirmed in any official court record.

In Episode 736, we note that the Court on June 30, 2025 entered an order granting the Defense's June 27, 2025 Motion to Seal 2nd Additions/Objections to Juror Questionnaires. We point out that the deadline to file anything related to the jury questionnaires was late March 2025 and provide opinions as to what might motivate the defense to submit this filing nearly three months post-deadline. Ev...

In Episode 746, we report that the State of Idaho is seeking the domestication of two trial witnesses (first names of Lynn and Alison) to appear at the forthcoming trial in Idaho v. Kohberger as the State's witnesses. We discuss the paperwork that has now been filed and that both witnesses have been court-ordered to appear at a hearing on July 7, 2025 to be court-ordered to show cause why they...

In Episode 745, we report that two Washington State University Officers who turned in Mr. Kohberger's car parked at off-campus housing in Pullman, WA on November 26, 2022 responding to a Moscow Police Dept. "BOLO" (Be on the Lookout) have been court-ordered to appear as State of Idaho witnesses in the forthcoming trial in Idaho v. Kohberger. We also highlight the issue that Detective...

In Episode 745, we provide an update as to the action established in Whitman County, Washington for M.M. to be court-ordered to appear as the State's trial witness at the forthcoming jury trial in Idaho v. Kohberger commencing August 18, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and comments based on the court filings and records, a...

In Episode 744, we provide a listing of all remaining proceedings including hearings that are currently set to occur prior to the jury trial of this matter which is now set to commence (per the Court's Amended Scheduling Order) "approximately" August 18, 2025. Everything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions and comments based on the c...

In Episode 743, we discuss the fact that three new documents were filed on June 27, 2025 according to the Case Summary Page which was updated this date. One item is described as a Sheriff's Return which appears to confirm service of a document which is unelaborated. The remaining two items relate to what appears to be the Defense's "Tardy" Additions/Objections to the Jury Questio...

In Episode 742, we note that on June 25, 2025, the Defense Filed its 24th Supplemental Request for Discovery and a contemporaneous Motion to Seal "Exhibit W" describing what exactly the Defense was seeking from the State of Idaho. One day later, Judge Hippler entered an Order Sealing "Exhibit W" from public disclosure. This Order was rendered on the same day the Court entered a...

In Episode 741, we review the Court's 20 page memorandum and order denying the Defense's May 20, 2025 motion to continue (the trial) which is dated and was released to the public on June 26, 2025. Here we discuss and provide opinions on the final of three grounds raised by the Defense for a continuance - which Judge Hippler has denied in this Order. Episode 741 is a follow-up to Episode 74...

In Episode 740, we review the Court's 20 page memorandum and order denying the Defense's May 20, 2025 motion to continue (the trial) which is dated and was released to the public on June 26, 2025. Here we discuss and provide opinions on two of the three grounds raised by the Defense for a continuance. We will address the third in the next episode of this continuing podcast series on the Id...

In Episode 739, we provide pure opinions for discussion and educational purposes only per Amend. I, U.S. Const. and posit the question of whether or not the province of the jury was invaded in FN3, Page 4 of the June 26, 2025 Order on Defense's Offer of Proof, Alternative Perpetrators. Your opinions are welcome. 1) Our prior content discussing/opining the role of the judge v. the role of the j...

In Episode 738, we note that according to the Case Summary Page, Voir Dire (Jury Selection) has been continued from July 30, 2025 to August 4, 2025 with the jury trial continued from Aug. 11, 2025 to Aug. 18, 2025. We also note that a multiple-day hearing has now been set to occur from July 30-Aug. 2, 2025. A ruling has also been entered on the Defense's Offer of Proof RE: Alternate Perpetrato...

In Episode 737, we note that a court order was rendered in Monroe County, PA on June 25, 2025 ordering her to appear in Judge Hippler's courtroom for trial on a date to be communicated to her by either Judge Hippler or defense counsel between August 11, 2025 through November 7, 2025. According to the order, the witness agreed to appear for trial in lieu of having to appear at hearing on June 3...

In Episode 736, we note that per a notation on the Case Summary Page that on June 25, 2025 the State of Idaho filed a Notice of Compliance and Amended Witness List (under seal). This is now the second time since June 17, 2025 that the state has amended their trial witness list. We also provide other updates as to the status of the trial date and rulings on the Defense's Motion to Continue and...

In Episode 735, we revisit a ruling made by Judge Hippler on April 18, 2025 directing the parties to devise "a narrative" regarding testimony at the forthcoming trial as to how law enforcement arrived at Mr. Kohberger as a suspect in the case. Note: This episode is in follow-up to Episode 581, A Surprise Ending to the IGG Issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyra_NyGTWk&t=139sEverything stat...

In Episode 734, we have learned that the 7th Defense Potential Trial Witness named "William" who was ordered on June 23, 2025 to appear before a judge in Monroe County, PA to show cause why he should not be ordered to appear at the forthcoming trial in Idaho and serve as Mr. Kohberger's witness. According to the Pocono Record, "William" was a Sergeant at the Monroe County J...

In Episode 734, we note that according to a notification from Idaho's Second Judicial District which includes Latah County, that former Magistrate Judge Megan E. Marshall has been promoted to District Court Judge, and that a list of candidates for the magistrate position left open by this promotion appears. Public Commentary via a hot link to a form is invited. Amongst other matters, Judge Mar...