The Killings on King Road
- May 23, 2023
- 1:22:53
- Full Episode
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Keith Morrison reports the latest on the investigation into the case that caught the world’s attention — the murders of four college students in Moscow, Idaho.
UPDATE: On May 22, 2023 a judge entered not guilty pleas on all murder charges on behalf of Bryan Kohberger as the defense stood silent.
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Brief Summary
Dateline investigates the Idaho college murders and suspect Brian Koberger's background and behavior leading up to the crime.
Key points
- Kaylee Gonsalves' Legacy. Kaylee was a vibrant 21-year-old, a month from graduation, with a bright future ahead.
- Koberger's Online Presence. Brian Koberger's online posts reveal a troubled mind, hinting at deeper issues.
- The K-Bar Knife Connection. Koberger purchased a K-Bar knife before the murders, raising questions about his intentions.
- Connection to Victims. Investigators are puzzled by Koberger's connection to the victims in the house.
- Eerie Incidents Before the Murders. Strange occurrences in Moscow raise questions about Brian Koberger's behavior before the killings.
- The Night of the Murders. A timeline of events leading up to the tragic night of November 12, 2022.
Episode highlights
- Kaylee Gonsalves' LegacyKaylee was a vibrant 21-year-old, a month from graduation, with a bright future ahead.“You could wake her up in the middle of the night and say, hey, pack your bags, we're going to Mexico in the morning.”5:10May 23, 2023
- Koberger's Online PresenceBrian Koberger's online posts reveal a troubled mind, hinting at deeper issues.“I always wonder what a normal person would be doing while I sit there and suffer.”10:29May 23, 2023
- The K-Bar Knife ConnectionKoberger purchased a K-Bar knife before the murders, raising questions about his intentions.“What did that say to you about the kind of thinking that had gone into this?”21:31May 23, 2023
- Connection to VictimsInvestigators are puzzled by Koberger's connection to the victims in the house.“What made the man accused of their murders focus so strongly on those who lived in the house on King Road?”25:04May 23, 2023
- Eerie Incidents Before the MurdersStrange occurrences in Moscow raise questions about Brian Koberger's behavior before the killings.“It's personal, it's intimate, and it allows him to also play mind games.”33:18May 23, 2023
- The Night of the MurdersA timeline of events leading up to the tragic night of November 12, 2022.“They were together. They had a safe ride home.”42:43May 23, 2023
- The Killer's ControlThe intruder maintained power over his victims to finish the crime successfully.“He gets the kind of response and reaction from her that he needs to maintain control.”50:02May 23, 2023
- The Discovery of the SheathInvestigators found a knife sheath at the crime scene, leading to a major breakthrough.“The sheath where crime lab technicians found touch DNA.”59:23May 23, 2023
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