The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery

by ABC News

When four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their off-campus house on King Road, the media descended on the tiny town of Moscow, Idaho. ABC News Correspondent Kayna Whitworth brings listeners behind the scenes as she investigates the savage murders that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022.The King Road Killings, an immersive, reported series from ABC Audio, follows the case against Bryan Kohberger, the criminology PhD student charged with the murders. In the series, Whitworth takes a close look at why these students might have been targeted, how fear can grip a town when little information comes from law enforcement, and what happens when your community becomes the latest “true crime” storyline. A five-part narrative series, plus special update episodes as new information comes to light.Look for Season 2 at the start of the trial.

Episodes

The King Road Killings Update: A Longer Road to Justice

34m · Published 02 Feb 08:00

Host Kayna Whitworth returns to Idaho for a hearing in the Moscow murders case. Suspect Bryan Kohberger, who maintains his innocence, appeared in court and his attorneys say a summer 2024 trial isn’t realistic. Could it be 2025 before a trial begins? Meanwhile, Kayna sits down with the parents of victim Kaylee Goncalves who share frustration over what they consider a lack of communication from authorities and the rush to tear down the King Road home. The grieving parents are still seeking access to the final photos taken on Kaylee’s phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brief Update: Bryan Kohberger Pre-Trial

11m · Published 07 Sep 17:40

The State of Idaho’s case against Bryan Kohberger is starting to take shape. The trial was initially scheduled to begin in early October, but it’s been postponed. There have been some interesting developments so we're dropping into your feed with a brief update on Kohberger's alibi, and questions the defense is raising about the state's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 5: Unresolved

43m · Published 05 Jul 07:00

Moscow is trying to move on from these horrific killings -- trying to find its way back to being a place that's more than the one terrible thing that happened here back in November 2022. But the trial of the suspected killer is fast-approaching, and it’ll surely throw this small town back into the national spotlight. In this episode, we look at key evidence for the prosecution, and how Kohberger's defense team could challenge that evidence. We'll also spend time with the victims' families and members of the Moscow community to ask, how do you heal from the trauma of these killings? This is the last episode of season one. Look for bonus episodes this summer as new information comes to light. When the trial starts, we’ll be back for season two of The King Road Killings: Bryan Kohberger on Trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 4: Who is Bryan Kohberger?

43m · Published 28 Jun 07:00

What was Bryan Kohberger’s life like before he was charged with these murders? People who knew him in his teenage years, in college, and right before he was arrested last December offer conflicting narratives. There's the Kohberger who helps save a colleague’s life and the Kohberger who makes other coworkers feel uncomfortable, even fearful. There’s the Kohberger who succeeds in school, is passionate about his classes, and impresses his professors. Then there’s the Kohberger who clashes with people in his criminology graduate program and loses his teaching job. We piece together a portrait of the man who will go on trial this fall for the King Road killings, and if convicted, could face the death penalty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 3: The Investigation

44m · Published 21 Jun 07:00

The small-town police department of Moscow, Idaho, is thrust into the national spotlight, as they try to solve a quadruple homicide and hunt down a killer. Law enforcement gives little information about their investigation until six weeks after the murders when they make a surprising arrest. With that arrest comes a bombshell affidavit outlining all the evidence they’ve kept so closely guarded throughout the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 2: The Aftermath

40m · Published 14 Jun 07:00

Nearly eight hours after the murders, police receive a 911 call from the King Road house. Why the delay? Who discovers the murder scene and what do they see? Police don’t offer many answers initially, except to say they believe the murders were “targeted,” and that the community is safe. But without more information, speculation starts to swirl about who killed these students and why. Media descend to report the story, and amateur internet sleuths turn this real-life tragedy into true crime entertainment – and the small town of Moscow endures a second wave of trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 1: The House On a Hill

32m · Published 07 Jun 07:00

It began as a weekend of football, parties, late-night food and good friends -- a normal Saturday night in the college town of Moscow, Idaho. But Sunday morning, four University of Idaho students are found stabbed to death in their beds. Through friends, witnesses, video surveillance and social media footage, in Episode 1 we get to know who the victims were and reconstruct their final hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arraignment

5m · Published 22 May 23:09

Suspect Bryan Kohberger appears in court in Moscow, Idaho.

Idaho College Murders Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury

4m · Published 17 May 23:59

A grand jury in Moscow, Idaho has indicted Bryan Kohberger.

Introducing | The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery

2m · Published 10 May 19:08

ABC News Correspondent Kayna Whitworth investigates the chilling murders of four University of Idaho students in The King Road Killings, a five-part narrative podcast series from ABC Audio, premiering on June 7th.

The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery has 10 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 4:21:20. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on May 21st 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 13th, 2024 04:10.