Forensic Files

Bryan Kohberger's bombshell plea. A double prosecution in Kentucky. Plus, a verdict for Sean Combs.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 3, 2025
  • 28:53
  • Full Episode
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<p>In Idaho, Bryan Kohberger faces a judge and the families of the students he murdered as he pleads guilty. In Kentucky, the prosecution calls more than a dozen witnesses in the case of a murdered mom of five. A verdict in Sean Combs's trial and new charges in the Kouri Richins case. Plus, in New Mexico, a new public alert system for the missing.</p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com" target="_blank">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Brian Koberger pleads guilty in Idaho murders; updates on Crystal Rogers trial and Corey Richens case.

Key points

  • Koberger's Guilty Plea. Brian Koberger pleads guilty to four murders, avoiding the death penalty.
  • Sean Combs Verdict. Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs found guilty on two counts, faces potential prison time.
  • Turquoise Alert System. New Mexico introduces an alert system for missing indigenous people to expedite reports.
  • Introducing the Turquoise Alert System. A new alert system aims to address the gap in responses for missing Indigenous people.
  • The Importance of Turquoise. The turquoise alert symbolizes Native American culture and aims to represent missing individuals.
  • The Urgency of Reporting. Immediate reporting of missing persons is crucial for effective response.

Tension

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