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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Big Breakdown - Kohberger Defense Begs For A Delay, While Prosecution Says 'Show Time!'

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

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🗓️ 14 June 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Big Breakdown - Kohberger Defense Begs For A Delay, While Prosecution Says 'Show Time!'

In this critical episode, we analyze the intensifying pre-trial battle between Bryan Kohberger's defense team and Idaho prosecutors as they clash over the trial timeline for the quadruple murder case that shocked the nation. The defense's urgent motion for delay comes as they claim they need additional time to review the massive amount of evidence, while prosecutors assert they're ready to present their case against the former criminology PhD student accused of killing four University of Idaho students.

Our legal experts dissect the defense's arguments for postponement, including their concerns about the volume of digital evidence, thousands of pages of discovery materials, and the complexity of forensic evidence including DNA analysis and cell phone data. We examine the strategic reasoning behind their request, discussing how additional preparation time could benefit Kohberger's defense and potentially impact the quality of representation he receives in this death penalty-eligible case.

Conversely, we explore the prosecution's push to move forward, analyzing their confidence in the evidence they've assembled and their desire to bring justice to the victims' families without unnecessary delays. Our panel discusses the emotional toll that extended delays take on the families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, and how the court must balance the defendant's rights with the community's need for closure.

The episode features insights from criminal defense attorneys and former prosecutors who explain the tactical advantages each side seeks through their positions on timing. We examine similar high-profile cases and how pre-trial delays affected their outcomes, providing context for what might happen in the Kohberger case. Additionally, we discuss the judge's difficult position in deciding whether to grant the delay, considering factors such as the complexity of the case, the defendant's right to adequate representation, and the public's right to a speedy trial. This comprehensive analysis helps viewers understand the crucial pre-trial maneuvering that could significantly impact the trajectory of this closely-watched case.

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0:00.0

This is the big breakdown. A long look back at some of the biggest stories we're covering for you at the Hidden Killers podcast and True Crime Today.

0:09.2

This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Bruske and continuing coverage of the case against Brian Koberger.

0:16.9

So picture this. It's June 5th, 25. Prosecutors in Idaho are basically having a legal meltdown.

0:23.8

They've just filed what I can only describe as the judicial equivalent of, are you effing kidding me right now?

0:32.7

Brian Koberger's defense team wants to delay his murder trial.

0:36.2

Again, the reason this time, wait for it,

0:40.8

a Dateline episode and a James Patterson book. I'm not making this stuff up. After two and a half

0:48.5

years of preparing to try a man allegedly responsible for one of the most horrific crimes in recent memory.

0:55.5

The defense is clutching their pearls over some true crime content that really doesn't matter if it's been out there.

1:03.2

Some's been released. Some has not. The book? Not out yet.

1:07.2

But just in case, Brian better have a little cushion before he steps into that courtroom.

1:13.5

You know, it's Brian.

1:15.4

Let me back up, because if you are not familiar with this case, you need to understand why the latest move is making prosecutors lose their minds.

1:25.6

November 13th of 2022, four University of Idaho students are murdered in their off-campus home,

1:31.0

Kaylee Gonzalez, Madison Mogan, Zanernernerner, and Ethan Chapin.

1:34.6

Young people with their whole lives ahead of them, killed in what police described as a targeted

1:39.5

attack.

1:40.5

The surviving roommate, Dylan Mortensen, allegedly sees a masked man leaving the house that night.

1:46.1

She's the only eyewitness.

1:47.9

Remember that detail because it comes to be very important just a little later on in this story.

1:53.8

Fast forward to December 30th of 2022.

1:58.4

Police arrest Brian Coburger, a PhD student in criminology at Washington State

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