Kathy's InDieZoNe

In Episode 470, we address the fact the (more than 30 page) Defense Motion to Strike the DP in this capital punishment case on the grounds of Mr. Kohberger's autism spectrum disorder is now available for the public to review. Here we are provided with an answer to our prior inquiry of why he is filing this document well beyond the deadline imposed by Judge Hippler in the October 9, 2024 pretri...

In Episode 469, we review Judge Hippler's March 3, 2025 Order sealing the Defense's exhibits to their sealed Motion seeking to strike the DP as a penalty (Note: This would only be at issue in the event of a conviction during any penalty phase of the trial). It is unclear why another filing was filed seeking the strike the DP as multiple defense motions were previously entertained (and deni...

in Episode 468, we address Judge Hippler's March 3, 2025 order sealing all of the defense's exhibits in support of all of their motions in limine, which are currently also under seal. To review the court filings in Idaho v. Kohberger, go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov Everything stated here is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffer...

In Episode 467, we note that multiple items have been posted on the Case Summary Page as filed on March 3, 2025, and review all. We also address outstanding matters from February 2025 that have not been released to the public. Everything stated here is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursuant to the First Amendment of the U...

In Episode 466, we discuss a Feb. 28, 2025 court order effectively determining that all Defense Motions in Limine and State's Motions in Limine filed Feb. 24, 2025 are under seal, note that four prior State Motions in Limine are public records, and the impact of this order to upcoming hearings that will be closed or open to the public. We also address two other sets of matters that are schedul...

In Episode 465 we address the fact that on Feb. 28, 2025 a notation appearing on the Case Summary Page reflected the filing of a fifth subpoena issued in approximately 2.5 weeks time following the four (4) which were issued on Feb. 12, 2025 which have never been released to the public - nor are they the subject of an order sealing them. Everything stated here is not legal advice, but represents on...

In Episode 464, we address Judge Steven J. Hippler's Feb. 28, 2025 order sealing all defense motions in limine and those motions in limine filed by the State on Feb. 24, 2025. No explanation is given why the State's Feb. 21, 2025 four (4) in limine motions were quickly released. The court's ruling raises questions about what part of the hearings on the motions in limine (set for April...

In Episode 463, we address the State of Idaho's pending Feb. 21, 2025 Motion in Limine RE: Alibi defense, the State's burden of proving their case against Mr. Kohberger beyond a reasonable doubt and how an alibi defense may help raise reasonable doubt. We also opine what the State is asserting in their motion defense appears to have failed to do in order to satisfy the governing statute on...

save

In Episode 462, as matters continue approaching the July 30, 2025 voir dire (process of jury selection) we address our listeners inquiries into the next confirmed hearing dates. Although two April 2025 hearing dates appear on the Case Summary Page, Judge Hippler has in actuality set aside three dates in April 2025 for oral argument on pre-trial matters. We discuss what is confirmed as of the prese...

In Episode 461, we note that while two other public documents filed Feb. 24, 2025 were released to the public, that none of the numerous motions in limine filed as public documents by the parties on Feb. 24, 2025 have yet to be released in the public domain. We also note that the four subpoenas issued as public documents back on Feb. 12, 2025 also have not yet been released to the public. To revie...

In Episode 460, we address the fact that while the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger has been updated for Feb. 26, 2025, the public motions in limine filed Feb. 24, 2025 have not yet been populated into the public record. We also address a viewer question regarding the next scheduled hearing in the case as of right now. To review the referenced "Case Summary Page" and all documents...

In Episode 459, we note that a sealed motion in limine was filed on Feb. 24, 2025 regarding the 911 call that, per the Dec. 29, 2022 Affidavit of Probable Cause. We address the fact that unlike other high profile criminal cases, neither this 911 call or any portion of it has ever been released to the public and also address the issue of the "8 hour gap." This is a reference to the fact t...

In Episode 458, we evaluate the Case Summary Page in Idaho v. Kohberger revealing a large number of documents filed by both sides on February 24, 2025, the date of the court-ordered dealing to file motions in limine. We note that certain of these items are public records which have not yet been published on the public docket while others are filed under seal. Accordingly, we anticipate there will...

In Episode 457, we review the State of Idaho's Feb. 21, 2025 Motion in Limine seeking Judge Hippler's authorization to use a three-dimensional model of the 1122 King Road house where the crimes occurred in court as a demonstrative tool for the jury and also for certain testifying witnesses. A depiction of this 3D model of the 1122 King Road residence is included as an exhibit to the State&...

In Episode 456, we review the State of Idaho's Feb. 21, 2025 Motion in Limine RE; Neuropsycholical and Psychiatric Evidence. Here, the State refers to defense expert witnesses identified in the (under seal) Defense Exhibits D-7 and D-13 and seeks to prohibit the Defense from offering expert testimony going to neuropsychological evaluation and psychiatric evaluation of the Defendant, also under...

In Episode 455, we address a seemingly "bland" Feb. 24, 2025 defense motion for permission to submit a motion in limine exceeding a local rule's 10 page limit. It is only upon review of the motion itself, which was granted by Judge Hippler in an order on this motion, that the public learns defense is seeking to in limine prevent the State from introducing at trial what Defense refers...

In Episode 454, we note that the State of Idaho's February 21, 2025 Motion in Limine seeking a court order to exclude defense presentation of evidence regarding any alternate suspect theories. This appears to be a boilerplate document simply going over the legal standard without explaining what exactly should be kept out of the case and why regarding matters that could raise reasonable doubt....

In Episode 453, we address the State of Idaho's now released February 21, 2025 Motion in Limine filed by prosecutor William Thompson seeking an order preventing any mention of an "alibi" defense at the upcoming jury trial unless Mr. Kohoberger takes the stand and subjects himself to cross-examination regarding his whereabouts on November 13, 2022. We refer back to our prior content i...

In this special episode of our continuing coverage of Idaho v. Kohberger, we note that the State of Idaho has filed a "Motion in Limine" to prevent the Defense from introducing evidence of an alternative perpetrator (to Mr. Kohberger) at the upcoming summer jury trial. To review all documents from the Court's file in Idaho v. Kohberger, please go here:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.go...

In Episode 452, we note that per the Case Summary Page that on Feb. 21, 2025, three days before the court-ordered Feb. 24, 2025 deadline, the State of Idaho has filed four (4) motions in limine: one dealing with Mr. Kohberger's "alibi defense" and another going to possible alternate suspects. We furthermore observe that these documents are public and therefore should be appearing on the docket in...

In Episode 451, we note that the four (4) public subpoenas that appeared as filed on Feb. 12, 2025 on the Case Summary Page still have not appeared on the public docket. We proffer opinions concerning the apparent lack of timeliness in releasing these public records in a case which has had an airtight non-dissemination (a/k/a "gag" order) in one version or another in place since nearly t...

In Episode 450, we note the Declaration of Bicka Barlow had been filed in the case below in June 2023 in support of Ms. Barlow's role as a defense expert witness on a motion to compel IGG/DNA evidence. This Declaration reveals Ms. Barlow's training and experience as an attorney and DNA expert who amongst other matters began consulting as a DNA expert in 1994 while still in law school, trai...

In Episode 449, we discuss the quickly approaching deadline for both sides' motions in limine submissions heading toward hearings on April 9, 2025. We address the schedule for the in limine briefings and why they are important. To review 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&#3...

In Episode 448, we note that Judge Hippler appeared to give the Defense a strong hint at the close of witness testimony on Jan. 23, 2025 of his concerns about the motion to suppress IGG evidence which the public is learning for the first time in the transcript from hearing released Feb. 21, 2025. Did the Defense possibly miss out on an opportunity to possibly win the IGG suppression motion for not...