Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson dropped a bombshell in a newly filed motion—Bryan Kohberger’s defense team isn’t disputing that his DNA was found on the knife sheath at the crime scene. Instead, they’re setting up an argument that someone else could have planted it there. That’s right—the cornerstone of the prosecution’s forensic evidence might just be the battleground where the defense makes its stand.

“Instead of challenging the conclusion that the DNA on the knife sheath belonged to Defendant, the defense’s expert disclosures reveal that the defense plans to argue the DNA on the knife sheath does not prove Defendant was ever at the crime scene and the knife sheath itself could have been planted by the real perpetrator,” Thompson wrote.

This argument flips the script in a case where DNA was expected to be the smoking gun. The defense isn’t saying the lab got it wrong. They’re saying that finding Kohberger’s DNA on the sheath doesn’t automatically mean he was in the house when the murders happened. And the next logical step? The suggestion that someone else put it there.

The problem? Many of the court documents that lay out exactly how the defense plans to support this theory are sealed. That means right now, there’s no way to compare Thompson’s claim against what the defense has actually submitted in court filings.

Kohberger, the 29-year-old criminology Ph.D. student, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the brutal slayings of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The attack, which took place in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, inside an off-campus rental home, shocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho, and quickly became a national headline.

Kohberger has never spoken publicly about the case. When asked to enter a plea last year, he stood silent, prompting the judge to enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Prosecutors say they matched Kohberger’s DNA to the knife sheath using investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG. This controversial technique, which compares crime scene DNA against public ancestry databases to find potential family connections, has been a key factor in cracking cold cases. But Kohberger’s defense team fought hard to keep IGG evidence out of the courtroom, arguing that its use in his case was flawed. Their request was denied last month, though prosecutors have since stated they won’t introduce IGG at trial. Instead, they’ll present it as a “tip” that led them to Kohberger as a suspect.

Now, with the trial set to begin on August 11 and expected to last more than three months, the stage is set for an intense legal battle. The prosecution is relying on forensic evidence, including the knife sheath, while the defense is signaling that they’re going to challenge the very meaning of that evidence. It’s a high-stakes gamble that could shape the outcome of one of the most closely watched murder trials in years.

#BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #DNAEvidence

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Richard Allen’s fight isn’t over. His legal team has officially filed an appeal, arguing that the trial was riddled with errors and that crucial evidence was unfairly kept from the jury—evidence they say could have changed everything.

Allen was convicted of the February 13, 2017, murders of Abby Williams and Libby German and sentenced in December to 130 years in prison, the maximum allowed under Indiana law. But his attorneys, Jennifer Auger and Andrew Baldwin, claim the trial was plagued with legal missteps. Just over a month ago, they filed a motion to correct errors, and now they’re escalating the fight to the appellate court.

One of the biggest points of contention? The exclusion of third-party evidence. The defense wanted the jury to consider alternative suspects, but Judge Fran Gull ruled that there was no direct connection between those individuals and the crime. "This jury wanted to convict someone," Auger told WRTV’s Kaitlyn Kendall. "They feel that that's their job. And with no one else to point the finger to, I believe that had our third-party evidence come out, this would have ended differently."

And then there’s the bridge video. The full footage from Libby German’s phone has now been released to the public, showing more than what was previously made available. The extended clip offers a clearer view of the suspect’s movements, fueling debate about whether Allen was truly the man in the video. Prosecutors have long maintained that he was, but skeptics argue that the new footage raises fresh doubts—especially regarding whether more than one person could have been involved. The defense is expected to use this video as part of their appeal, claiming that its full context was not properly presented during the trial.

The appeal was officially filed on March 11. Now, the case moves into yet another legal battle. Will the appellate court overturn the conviction, or will Richard Allen remain behind bars for life?

#DelphiMurders #RichardAllenAppeal #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby #BridgeVideoDebate
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Hidden Psychology Behind Kevin Franke’s Inaction – FBI Expert Weighs In
How do you go from being a father of six to turning a blind eye when your children are suffering? That’s the question swirling around Kevin Franke, who spent a year estranged from his wife, Ruby, and their kids—only to seemingly jump right back into the chaos when given the chance. Even as disturbing truths about alleged child abuse surfaced, he clung to the belief that Ruby and Jodi Hildebrandt had everything under control.

Was it brainwashing? An addiction to a toxic relationship? Or was Kevin simply so deep in denial that reality didn’t stand a chance? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke breaks down the psychological stronghold that kept Kevin tethered to an allegedly abusive dynamic, even as the walls of his world came crashing down. And with Kevin now fighting for custody of his children, the question remains—should he get them back? Or is he still too lost in the wreckage to be the father they need?

#TrueCrime #KevinFranke #RubyFranke #JodiHildebrandt #ChildAbuse #PsychologicalManipulation #HiddenKillers

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Why does this case feel more like a cover-up than a conviction?

When key evidence is conveniently withheld, timelines don’t add up, and the people in power seem more concerned with protecting themselves than ensuring justice, you have to ask—what’s really going on here? Tony Brueski and Defense Attorney Bob Motta unravel the latest twists in the Richard Allen case, where finger-pointing has become the primary strategy, and transparency seems to be a foreign concept. Is this all just ego and incompetence, or is there something deeper at play—something that someone really doesn’t want coming to light? And at what point does a case stop being about guilt or innocence and start being about damage control?

#TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForTheVictims #LegalDrama #RichardAllenCase #CoverUp #DefenseDiaries

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is Sean “Diddy” Combs secretly manipulating the legal system to help himself? In this episode, we break down the shocking lawsuit that initially seemed like a massive scandal—until it fell apart in real time. The lawsuit accuses Maui Police Chief John Pelletier of helping cover up a 2018 sexual assault in Orinda, California, allegedly orchestrated by Diddy. But there’s a problem—Pelletier has ironclad proof he wasn’t even there. His bank records place him in Las Vegas, 560 miles away, on the night of the alleged crime. So why was his name added seven years later?
We’re diving deep into the credibility issues surrounding this lawsuit, the lawyer behind it—Ariel Mitchell, who is already being sued for defamation by Diddy—and the growing theory that this case isn’t about justice at all. Could this weak, easily disprovable lawsuit be a deliberate strategy to cast doubt on the other, more serious allegations against Diddy? Is it possible that his legal team is flooding the system with false claims so the real ones get buried in the chaos?

From the timeline inconsistencies to the shocking lack of evidence, this case raises far more questions than answers. If this lawsuit was set up to fail, what does that mean for the other cases against Diddy? And if Pelletier’s name was added for show, who’s really pulling the strings? Stay tuned as we uncover one of the most twisted legal plays in modern celebrity history.
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

What happens when a sheriff walks into a courthouse and shoots a sitting judge? A cold-blooded act of revenge or a psychological break under extreme emotional distress? That’s the question swirling around this bizarre and deeply tangled case involving a courthouse sex-for-leniency scandal, a deposition that may have held damning secrets, and a sheriff who turned himself in claiming his family was in danger.

Now, the defense is pushing for an insanity plea, but does the evidence support it? Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott breaks down what it truly takes for someone to reach a psychological breaking point like this. Was this an unpredictable snap, or was there something much more calculated at play? And just how deep does the corruption run in this courthouse?

#TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CourthouseScandal #PsychologicalBreak #Corruption #CrimeNews #InsanityDefense

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team just made a stunning claim—they say he was framed for the University of Idaho murders. In this episode, we break down the new defense strategy, analyzing whether the knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA was planted and if there’s any real evidence to support this theory. Could someone have stolen his DNA and placed it at the crime scene? Or is this a desperate legal move to create reasonable doubt?
We also take a deep dive into the evidence that led to Kohberger’s arrest—his cell phone pings near the victims’ home, the white Hyundai Elantra spotted on surveillance, and the mysterious unidentified DNA found at the crime scene. Is the prosecution’s case airtight, or are there gaps that could sway the jury? And what about the missing murder weapon—could its absence help the defense?

Finally, we explore Kohberger’s psychology, his odd courtroom demeanor, and what his criminology background reveals about his behavior. Plus, we examine the surviving roommate’s testimony—does it help or hurt the frame-up theory? Don’t miss this detailed breakdown of the latest developments in one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history. 
 
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel was a shocking crime that unraveled into a twisted murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by members of his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family. But despite multiple convictions—including those of hitmen, intermediaries, and most recently her own brother, Charlie Adelson—one question still lingers: Why hasn’t Wendi Adelson been charged? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the allegations, the evidence, and the legal barriers that have kept Wendi free, even as those around her have fallen.
We’ll examine the custody battle and family feud that led up to the murder, the suspicious actions and statements Wendi made before and after Markel’s death, and why investigators labeled her an unindicted co-conspirator. We’ll also break down the phone records, the infamous “hitman joke,” and the controversial immunity deal that has made prosecution more difficult. What did Wendi know? Did she actively participate, or was she just a bystander who benefited from the crime?

With the upcoming trial of Donna Adelson, Wendi’s mother, new evidence could emerge that finally answers the question of whether Wendi was involved in this carefully planned execution. Could she still face charges? And if so, what would it take for prosecutors to make a move? This is the full story behind one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history—and why it’s far from over.
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Jay-Z vs. Jane Doe The Billionaire’s Bold Legal Move Explained
What happens when a billionaire music mogul decides he’s not just going to deny allegations but go full throttle on the offense? Jay-Z is taking a stance that could shake the legal landscape for accused celebrities—suing his accuser and her legal team for defamation, conspiracy, and extortion after a decades-old claim was dismissed. But is this a victory for the falsely accused, or a chilling warning to real victims? Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis joins to break down the legal high-stakes chess game, the power plays, and whether Tony Busby—the attorney at the heart of a storm of high-profile accusations—bit off more than he could chew. Could this set a new precedent, or is it just another round of celebrity legal drama?

#JayZ #LegalBattle #FalseAccusations #TonyBusby #DefamationCase #CelebrityLawsuits #JusticeOrIntimidation

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Autism Defense Explained – Could It Work for Bryan Kohberger?
Did the defense just throw a Hail Mary pass or is there actual legal weight to the claim that Bryan Kohberger’s alleged crimes should be reconsidered due to autism? Just when you thought this case couldn't get any more bizarre, we now have fingernail DNA evidence in the mix, a 911 call from the surviving roommates finally coming to light, and the defense pushing a surprise autism-based death penalty challenge. And let’s not forget—Idaho still has the firing squad on the table.

Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins to dissect whether this autism defense is a legitimate strategy or just another desperate attempt to humanize Kohberger before trial. Can autism truly mitigate responsibility in a case like this, or is this just another twist in an already twisted legal chess match?

#BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #DeathPenalty #AutismDefense #Justice

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Despite a video showing what appears to be a cold-blooded murder, the attorney representing former Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines insists there’s more to the case than meets the eye. On September 19, 2024, in the quiet courthouse of Letcher County, Kentucky, Stines allegedly walked into the chambers of District Judge Kevin Mullins and shot him multiple times. The entire incident was captured on surveillance footage, and the images are as damning as they come—Mullins, caught off guard, scrambling to take cover under his desk while Stines keeps firing. But according to defense attorney Jeremy Bartley, what happened in that office wasn’t just the result of a single moment but years of tension, legal battles, and alleged threats.

“It’s extremely complicated,” Bartley told Court TV’s Vinnie Politan, pushing back on the apparent open-and-shut nature of the case. “This isn’t just about what’s seen on the video. There’s a bigger story here.”

At the time of his murder, Mullins was a key figure in a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a deputy who worked in the courthouse. The lawsuit accused former deputy Ben Fields of coercing women on house arrest into sexual favors, with at least one incident allegedly taking place inside Mullins’ own chambers. While Stines wasn’t named as a defendant in the suit, he was questioned under oath just days before the shooting.

“In the week prior to and the week of the deposition, lots of people noticed that Mickey had become more increasingly paranoid, that he became sleepless, had gone nights without sleep, and there was an overwhelming amount of pressure on him,” Bartley said, painting a picture of a man under immense psychological strain. The deposition, combined with what Bartley described as “a number of people very interested in the outcome,” had allegedly put Stines in a heightened state of distress.

Attorney Ned Pillersdorf, who represents the plaintiff in the lawsuit, recalls Stines’ deposition as being out of the ordinary. “It wasn’t your typical deposition of a sheriff in a civil rights case,” Pillersdorf said, describing Stines’ behavior as “odd” but stopping short of speculating on how the lawsuit might connect to the murder. “But having said that, I have no idea why his defense attorney keeps saying that my litigation, the litigation me and my co-counsel are involved in, was somehow a motive in all this. But he keeps saying that.”

Stines’ attorney claims his client truly believed his family was in immediate danger at the time of the shooting. “Was the threat as imminent as he perceived it to be? Maybe not,” Bartley admitted. “But there was an objective threat to his family.”

That’s a major claim—one that raises as many questions as it answers. If Stines was, in fact, paranoid and sleep-deprived leading up to the shooting, how much of his fear was rooted in reality? What exactly did he think Mullins—or anyone else, for that matter—was planning to do to him?

In early March 2025, Bartley filed paperwork indicating that Stines will pursue an insanity defense, arguing that his client was in an extreme emotional state at the time of the shooting. The move isn’t just legal strategy—it’s also practical. “We wanted to get Mickey on the calendar for an evaluation,” Bartley said, explaining that Kentucky’s backlog means psychological evaluations are currently running 12 to 18 months behind.

As the case heads to trial, the legal battle will center not on whether Stines pulled the trigger—that part is indisputable—but on why he did it. Was he, as the video suggests, executing a judge in cold blood? Or was he a man consumed by fear and paranoia, reacting to a perceived threat that only he could see?

One thing is clear: Letcher County lost a judge, a sheriff, and any lingering sense of normalcy in a single, shocking afternoon.

#KentuckyCourthouseShooting #JudgeMullins #ShawnStinesTrial #LegalDrama

Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
Follow Our Other Cases:
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com