In this thought-provoking discussion, Bryan Kohberger, the accused in the Idaho college murders, delves into his complex psyche and unsettling past. He reflects on his troubled upbringing, mental health struggles, and alienation as a graduate student in criminal justice. The conversation uncovers disturbing social media posts, troublesome interactions with women, and his attempts to engage law enforcement about his alleged crimes. This exploration sheds light on the psychological factors that may have contributed to his actions.
Published in 1942, 'The Stranger' tells the story of Meursault, a Frenchman living in Algiers, who is characterized by his emotional detachment and apathy. The novel begins with Meursault's indifferent reaction to his mother's death and follows his journey through a series of events, including a senseless murder, which leads to his trial and sentencing. Camus uses Meursault's story to illustrate his philosophy of the absurd, highlighting the lack of inherent meaning in life and the importance of accepting and living with this reality. The novel also explores the tensions between French colonialists and native Algerians, reflecting Camus's own experiences and critiques of colonialism.
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
Douglas Brunt
This book delves into the mysterious disappearance of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, on September 29, 1913. Diesel, whose internal combustion engine was about to revolutionize global industry, vanished during a steamship journey between Belgium and England. The narrative explores Diesel's rise from an impoverished European childhood to becoming a multi-millionaire and an international celebrity, as well as his conflicts with powerful figures like Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller. Author Douglas Brunt provides a riveting new conclusion about Diesel’s fate, blending historical insight with detective storytelling.
In today's third episode of a special edition of The Megyn Kelly Show focused on the psyche and mind of Bryan Kohberger, Megyn Kelly takes you deep inside the quadruple murder at the University of Idaho, and the suspect, Kohberger. In part three, she explores Kohberger's life growing up, his bizarre and disturbing social media postings, his college projects focused on criminology and criminals, whether Kohberger posted online about the case after the murders, what was found in his house, and more. Using original interviews, source material, the writing and reporting of famed journalist Howard Blum, and more, this is a Megyn Kelly Show five-part series like nothing else before.