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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....

In Episode 398, we discuss filings noted on the Idaho v Kohberger Case Summary Page by the Clerk regarding the State's Expert Penalty Phase Disclosures filed Jan. 27, 2025. One of these filings is a stipulated motion to seal exhibits concerning State's proposed witnesses. We address the fact that there are two separate phases of a criminal proceeding. The penalty phase is only applicable i...

In Episode 397, we discuss the Jan. 27, 2025 where Judge Steven Hippler ordered the transcript from the closed hearing on Jan. 23, 2025 on Defense's Motion to Suppress IGG/DNA and for Franks Hearing will be released to the public after: a) The parties (State and Defense) review the transcript from hearing; b) Identify which portions of the transcript should be redacted c) Provide specific grou...

In Episode 396, we discuss a Jan. 23, 2025 Stipulated Motion to Seal Exhibits to Defendant's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery Regarding Expert Witnesses. Here the parties by and through Ms. Taylor and Ms. Jennings, counsel for Mr. Kohberger and the State of Idaho respectively, seek an order sealing the Defendant's exhibits to this supplemental response to State's discover...

In Episode 395, we address a stipulation hand-signed by Attorneys Jennings and Taylor regarding (redacted) state expert witness(es) to authorize said out-of-state expert witness(es) to testify via Zoom at the January 23, 2025 Motion to Suppress/Franks Motion hearings. We note that it took nine (9) days for this document to be docketed by the Clerk of Court's office as it was on January 24, 202...

In Episode 394, we discuss the Jan. 24, 2025 order sealing even further documents in this case: Order sealing exhibits to Defendant's Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery Regarding Expert Witnesses. We note that this stipulation (agreement between the parties this material is properly sealed) follows a tradition established in the early days of this proceeding when the parties stipul...

In Episode 393, we address the Media Coalition's "Renewed Motion" to be heard by Judge Hippler as Interested Parties and a Notice of Hearing, both of which were docketed Jan. 22, 2025 per the Case Summary Page. This document which is available for public viewing is maintained by the Clerk of Court of Ada County and notes in chronological order key events in the case and provides deta...

In Episode 392, we discuss Judge Hippler's ruling of Jan 22, 2025 entitled "Order regarding presentation of IGG evidence" as it relates to evidence which will be undertaken during a closed hearing on Jan. 23, 2025. The court clarifies that while he has authorized the taking of witness testimony in support of Mr. Kohberger's pending Motion to Suppress IGG (Evidence) and Motion for...