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• Who’s On Kohberger’s Witness List and Will It Help or Hurt His Defense

  This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-Who’s On Kohberger’s Witness List and Will It Help or Hurt His Defense Description: From a boxing coach to a high school guidance counselor, Kohberger’s defense witness list reads more like a yearbook than a legal strategy. But these witnesses aren’t being called to talk about alibis—they’re there to try and humanize the defendant. The real question is: will it work? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to break down who’s on the defense’s witness list, what they might say, and how it could either soften the jury—or completely backfire. We also look at the risk of calling reluctant or hostile witnesses, and why the defense may be playing the long game: not to win, but to save Kohberger from a death sentence. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #DefenseWitnesses #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrialStrategy #TrueCrimePodcast #IdahoMurders #KohbergerTrial #WitnessBreakdown #MitigationPhase #JusticeForIdaho4 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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• What the Kohberger DoorDash Driver Saw May Stun the Jury

  This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-What the Kohberger DoorDash Driver Saw May Stun the Jury Description: She was just doing her job—dropping off a Jack in the Box order at 4 a.m.—until she became a key witness in one of the biggest murder trials in the country. The DoorDash driver in the Kohberger case has since come forward claiming she saw him that night, but the timeline and circumstances surrounding her statement have fueled speculation and doubt. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to examine what we know, what we don’t, and why this witness might be one of the most unpredictable elements of the trial. We break down the questions that still hang over her initial statement, how jurors might interpret her personal struggles, and whether her potential testimony will help the prosecution—or hand the defense a credibility crisis to exploit. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #DoorDashWitness #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #WitnessCredibility #KohbergerTrial #Idaho4 #JusticeForIdaho4 #EyewitnessAnalysis #TrialStrategy Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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• Bryan Kohberger’s 'Resting Killer Face': Can the Defense Overcome Juror Bias?

  This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal- Bryan Kohberger’s 'Resting Killer Face': Can the Defense Overcome Juror Bias? As Bryan Kohberger’s high-profile murder trial approaches, much of the discussion centers not just around evidence and legal strategies, but around Kohberger’s own unsettling courtroom presence. Described by some observers as a 'resting killer face,' his cold, emotionless demeanor has sparked significant concern about its potential impact on jurors. Unlike defendants who naturally evoke sympathy or relatability, Kohberger appears detached, almost robotic—an image his defense attributes to potential autism-spectrum traits or inherent social awkwardness. But can the defense effectively counteract jurors' instinctive reactions to such a cold presentation? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, a behavioral expert and former Chief of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, examines this challenge in depth. Robin highlights the severe risks involved in attempting to artificially change Kohberger’s demeanor, cautioning that jurors are highly sensitive to disingenuous behaviors and quickly pick up on emotional manipulation. Instead, Robin suggests a far subtler, more authentic strategy: openly acknowledging Kohberger’s unsettling demeanor upfront, providing jurors with a framework to interpret his emotional detachment. Could explaining his natural demeanor help neutralize its negative impact, reducing jurors’ instinctive bias and suspicion? Drawing on extensive experience analyzing human behaviors under pressure—both in criminal cases and undercover FBI operations—Robin details the psychological nuances jurors subconsciously consider. He also compares Kohberger’s demeanor with other infamous defendants, emphasizing how personality and social skills significantly shape jury perceptions. Listeners will gain fresh insights into why courtroom demeanor matters deeply, how subtle behaviors significantly influence jury decision-making, and why the battle for justice often hinges on perceptions formed in the courtroom rather than solely on evidence. This episode reveals why Kohberger’s greatest challenge might ultimately be himself—and how skillfully addressing juror bias may determine the trial’s outcome. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #CourtroomBehavior #JurorBias #RobinDreeke #RestingKillerFace #BehavioralAnalysis #JuryPsychology #TrueCrimeInsights #IdahoMurders #JusticeForIdaho4 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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• Inside What the Surviving Roommates Know About Bryan Kohberger

  This was recorded BEFORE Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal-Inside What the Surviving Roommates Know About Bryan Kohberger Description: She’s one of the most anticipated witnesses in the entire Kohberger trial—Dylan Mortensen, the surviving roommate who came face-to-face with the alleged killer. But what exactly did she see? How strong is her testimony? And how careful will the prosecution—and the defense—have to be when she takes the stand? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through what Dylan knows, what she’s expected to say, and how her emotional delivery could shift the jury’s perception of the case. We talk about trauma, credibility, cross-examination risks, and why trying to tear down a survivor in front of a jury might be one of the defense’s most dangerous moves yet. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #DylanMortensen #SurvivingRoommate #JenniferCoffindaffer #KohbergerTrial #EyewitnessTestimony #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForIdaho4 #RoommateTestimony #JuryImpact Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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• Bryan Kohberger's Secret Plea Deal: How Idaho Prosecutors Betrayed 4 Victims' Families Via EMAIL

  Bryan Kohberger's Secret Plea Deal: How Idaho Prosecutors Betrayed 4 Victims' Families Via EMAIL BREAKING NEWS: Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student murders case. The families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were notified via EMAIL on Sunday night that the man accused of brutally murdering their children will plead guilty in exchange for life without parole. In this video, we examine the forensic evidence that caught Kohberger, including the DNA on the knife sheath, cell phone pings showing 12 stalking visits, and the white Hyundai Elantra that led to his arrest. We analyze why a criminology PhD student studying criminal behavior allegedly became the very monster he was learning about. Steve Goncalves calls it "a ridiculous joke" and says "Idaho has failed." The Goncalves family gave prosecutors a "HARD NO" on Friday, yet by Sunday night, the deal was done. The plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, giving families just ONE DAY to travel to Boise. We explore the psychological profile of Kohberger, the devastating impact on the Moscow, Idaho community, and why some families support the deal while others are "beyond furious." Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro calls it "the most incomprehensible deal of all time" without answers about motive. This case raises critical questions about victims' rights, prosecutorial power, and whether true justice can exist without answers. Why did Kohberger target these four students? What was his connection? These questions may never be answered. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #UniversityOfIdaho #CriminologyStudent #PleaDeal Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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