

What To Expect From Bryan Kohberger's Defense at Trial in 2025 - A "True Crime Christmas" Special | Ep. 973
7 snips Dec 26, 2024
Join Howard Blum, author of "When the Night Comes Falling," as he unpacks the high-profile Bryan Kohberger trial. They dive into the anticipated defense strategies and the complexities of Brady evidence. Howard highlights the tensions between the FBI and local police, the role of genetic genealogy, and the significance of phone pings. Expect a gripping exploration of Kohberger's psychological background and the challenges facing both the prosecution and defense in this unprecedented case.
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Defense Strategy
- The defense's strategy is to raise doubts about the prosecution's case, even if they believe in Kohberger's innocence.
- They aim to question the evidence and the authorities' knowledge of Kohberger.
FBI Secrecy
- The FBI's denial of following Kohberger is unusual and suggests they may be hiding something about their investigation.
- This secrecy raises questions about how they obtained information, possibly through improper access to DNA databases.
Identification of Kohberger
- The way law enforcement identified Kohberger is unclear, with conflicting reports.
- The defense wants to know how the FBI used genetic genealogy to identify Kohberger, suspecting they may have improperly accessed private databases.