THE IDAHO COLLEGE MURDERS: HOW FAMILY-DNA AND CELL PHONE EVIDENCE HAS CHANGED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Episode Summary

In this episode, Daniel Geherin discusses the chilling case of four University of Idaho students who were brutally murdered in their off-campus home. The suspect, Brian Kohberger, a criminology PhD student, is facing charges for the murders and is awaiting trial. Daniel Geherin explores the unique aspects of the case, including the investigative techniques that led to Kohberger's arrest and the implications of his potential trial.

 

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction Daniel Geherinn introduces the episode and the case of the University of Idaho murders.

00:34 - Case Overview Daniel discusses the shocking and brutal murder of four college students, the defendant's background, and the investigation into the crime.

02:41 - High-Profile Case Experience Daniel reflects on his experience handling high-profile cases and how this particular case compares to others he has worked on.

04:25 - Case Move and Jurisdiction Issues The challenges and reasons for moving the case out of the original jurisdiction in Moscow, Idaho, are discussed, as well as the potential impacts on the trial.

06:25 - Delays in the Trial Daniel talks about how delays in criminal cases can sometimes work in favor of the defendant and how the Idaho case has experienced significant procedural delays.

08:01 - Cell Phone Data Evidence A deep dive into how police used cell phone data to track the suspect's movements, including challenges to the accuracy of this evidence.

09:51 - Ancestry DNA and Evidence Daniel explains how ancestry DNA played a pivotal role in connecting Kohberger to the crime scene, including the implications of family DNA.

12:43 - Challenges to DNA Evidence Daniel outlines potential defenses that could be raised against DNA evidence, particularly in cases where DNA is found at a crime scene.

13:24 - How Will the Trial Play Out? Daniel offers his professional opinion on how the trial might unfold, given the evidence and public scrutiny surrounding the case.

16:17 - Conclusion Daniel wraps up the discussion, highlighting the complexities of the case and offering final thoughts on the likely outcomes.

 

About the Show

Welcome to Michigan Justice Chronicles with board-certified criminal trial attorney, Daniel Geherin. In this podcast, Daniel delves deep into high-profile criminal cases, offering expert insights from his decades of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney. In this episode, Daniel breaks down the tragic University of Idaho murders and the investigation that followed.