The Idaho Massacre

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<p>On November 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho are brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus house. After a lengthy investigation and cross-country manhunt, a Ph.D. student from a neighboring university is charged with the crimes. As it turns out, the 28-year-old was majoring in criminology, studying the behavior of killers like the ones he would later be accused of becoming. Did he use his skills to become a real-life Dexter? Were the Idaho victims his first, or was a serial killer hiding in the midst? The producers of The Piketon Massacre explore all sides of the shocking crime in pursuit of the truth.</p>

  • 2 minutes 13 seconds
    Introducing: DOUBT: The case of Lucy Letby hosted by Amanda Knox

    It was a case that shocked the United Kingdom and the wider world. Lucy Letby, a young nurse, was found guilty of murdering premature babies. She was a serial killer whose target was not just the youngest, most vulnerable human beings alive, but also those entrusted to her care. But, is everything as clear as it seems? Host Amanda Knox asks if this case is really as open and shut as the world believes or if – in fact – there is reasonable doubt.

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    28 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 26 minutes 4 seconds
    Listener Questions

    Three years. Three Seasons. Countless questions. In this final episode, the Idaho Massacre team reflect on this case of loss and resilience—and the listeners who have followed every development.

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    5 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 5 seconds
    After the Headlines

    In the quiet aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy, the town of Moscow, at the center of the nation’s attention, continues to heal. Through the voices of those who led, grieved, and reported from the heart of the story, this episode examines how a close-knit town and the families affected by a devastating tragedy continue to navigate loss and uncertainty. 

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    29 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    The Chronicles of Goncalves

    When independent journalist Olivia Vitale — known online as The Chronicles of Olivia — began covering the murders at 1122 King Road, she had no idea how personal the story would become. What began as a reporting trip to Idaho turned into something unexpected: a connection with Kaylee’s brother, Steven. Together, Olivia and Steven share their extraordinary love story — a rare light that emerged from unimaginable darkness.

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    22 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 29 minutes 27 seconds
    Sheath of Evidence

    Groundbreaking DNA technology from forensic lab Othram helped identify Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho murders. Forensic investigative genetic genealogy is now revolutionizing criminal investigations — solving cold cases, catching previously untraceable offenders, and transforming the future of forensic science.

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    15 October 2025, 8:05 am
  • 25 minutes 5 seconds
    Behind the Badge

    Idaho State Police Detective Hugh Powell takes us behind the scenes of one of the most complex investigations in recent memory — the search for answers after the tragedy on King Road. From the earliest hours of the case to the painstaking weeks that followed, Powell recounts the reality of working a true “whodunit,” the emotional toll on investigators, and the breakthrough that finally brought clarity to a community in mourning. 

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    8 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 16 seconds
    The Incel Theory

    Exploring the questions and separating fact from speculation around Bryan Kohberger's actions and any potential connection to the incel community. Sociologist Michael Kimmel and other experts examine factors—like isolation, frustration, and online influence—that can shape young men, offering insight into a troubling but important topic.

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    1 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 27 minutes 11 seconds
    Behind Bars

    Bryan Kohberger has begun serving his sentence at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, a prison known for its unforgiving conditions. Hear an inside look at his daily life at IMSI, the challenges he faces, and what his future behind bars may hold.

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    24 September 2025, 8:10 am
  • 25 minutes 33 seconds
    Strange Behavior

    Hundreds of newly released police files reveal chilling details about Bryan Kohberger’s life before the murders — accounts of awkward interactions, unsettling classroom behavior, and strained relationships. Behavioral experts weigh in on the patterns that emerged, what they may reveal about his mindset, and how they connect to the events that followed.

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    17 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 23 seconds
    The Interview

    Washington State University Police Chief Gary Jenkins recalls his unsettling first encounter with Kohberger during a police internship interview, offering rare insight into his demeanor before the crimes. Newly released documents reveal suspicious injuries, disturbing lies, and Kohberger’s bizarre interactions with investigators following his arrest.

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    10 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 29 seconds
    The Unsealed Files

    Newly unsealed files from the Idaho student murders reveal chilling details — from the victims’ final moments to shocking witness statements. What do these documents uncover about Bryan Kohberger’s motive, movements that night, and the mistakes that unraveled his “perfect crime”?

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    3 September 2025, 8:00 am
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