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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Episode 440: Part III Sealed Hearing Transcript:The Testimony of Rylene Nowlin of Idaho State Police 22.02.2025

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...

Episode 439: Part II, Sealed Hearing Transcript: The Testimony of Det. Brett Payne (conclusion) 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 438: Part I, Sealed Hearing Transcript: The Testimony of Det. Brett Payne 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 437: 175 page certified transcript from Jan. 23, 2025 closed hearing released to public 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 425: Judge Orders sealed hearing transcript to now be released to the public 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 435: Info. on New Defense Counsel/DNA Expert Ms. Barlow 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 434: 4 Subpoenas dated Feb. 12 Still Not Released to the Public 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 433: State's proposed redactions to Jan. 23, 2025 closed hearing transcript 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 432: Order on State's proposed redactions to Jan. 23, 2025 closed hearing transcript 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 431: Order granting State recordings from hearings RE: State Grand Jury 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 430: Changes in the defense team 21.02.2025

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...

Episode 429: Filings RE: Transcript from Closed Jan. 23, 2025 Hearing 20.02.2025

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...

Episode 428: State's Motion to Seal Expert Testimony Not Known to Public as of Yet 20.02.2025

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...

Episode 427: Orders Denying Multiple Suppression Motions 20.02.2025

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...

Episode 426: Details RE: Mr. Kohberger's arrest & interview by Det. Payne 19.02.2025

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...

Episode 425: Breaking news: All Defense Motions DENIED 19.02.2025

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...

Episode 425: Multiple items still not released to the public 19.02.2025

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...

Episode 424: What's due in the next 4-6 weeks heading toward trial? 19.02.2025

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...

Episode 423: Docket updated, 4 Subpoenas STILL not released to public 18.02.2025

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...

Episode 422: Status of Case/Unpacking the Mystery of the Trial Order 18.02.2025

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...

Episode 421: Four subpoenas still not released to public 14.02.2025

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...

Episode 420: Court authorizes sealing of another discovery document 14.02.2025

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...

Episode 419: Court grants State Request for a Brief Extension of Time 12.02.2025

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...

Episode 418: State seeks to extend deadline (Pretrial/Trial Order) 12.02.2025

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...

Episode 417: Trial Briefs 11.02.2025

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...

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