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  • Did Bryan Kohberger Kill to Impress His Professor FBI Profiler Robin Dreeke Breaks It Down
    2025/05/12
    Did Bryan Kohberger Kill to Impress His Professor FBI Profiler Robin Dreeke Breaks It Down

    In this gripping episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke dives into one of the most bizarre and controversial theories in the Bryan Kohberger case: the idea that Kohberger may have committed the murders of four University of Idaho students to impress his former professor, Dr. Katherine Ramsland. This theory, reported by journalist Howard Blum, has drawn comparisons to John Hinckley Jr.'s attempted assassination of President Reagan to impress actress Jodie Foster. But is it psychologically plausible?

    Dreeke, who once led the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, brings his deep expertise in motive, delusion, and high-risk behavioral patterns to break down the facts. Could Kohberger's academic obsession with serial killers have blurred the line between research and reality? Did he see his alleged crime as a twisted form of validation from a mentor he idolized?

    We explore how common—or rare—this type of motive actually is, what kind of psychological markers are typically present, and what kind of evidence investigators would need to verify such a theory in court. Dreeke also explains why the absence of hard proof doesn’t necessarily mean the theory is wrong—it just makes it legally dangerous to rely on it without corroboration.

    Whether you believe the "impress the professor" theory or not, Dreeke helps cut through the noise to reveal what behaviors actually matter in assessing this case. This is a must-watch for anyone trying to understand the psychology behind one of the most confusing and disturbing alleged motives in recent true crime history.

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    27 分
  • Kohberger Case EXPLODES With New Evidence From Dateline: FBI Analysis with Jennifer Coffindaffer
    2025/05/12
    Kohberger Case EXPLODES With New Evidence From Dateline: FBI Analysis with Jennifer Coffindaffer

    Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Hidden Killers to react to the Dateline 5/9/25 special and the new evidence making headlines in the Bryan Kohberger murder case. Together with host Tony Brueski, she peels back the layers on some of the most crucial developments, including the stunning surveillance video of the white Elantra and digital data showing Kohberger’s eerie familiarity with the crime scene.

    But it’s not just physical evidence we’re talking about—this episode delves into the psychological abyss. Kohberger’s internet search history reveals a disturbing fixation on serial killers like Ted Bundy and troubling queries about incapacitating victims. With years of field experience, Coffindaffer offers unique insights into what these behavioral cues mean and how they align with known violent offender profiles.

    We explore the implications of this new information for the prosecution’s case, the defense’s challenges, and what it could all mean for the trial set to begin in August 2025.

    Whether you're following the case closely or just tuning in, this conversation is your one-stop-shop for analysis you won’t find anywhere else.

    #BryanKohberger #JenniferCoffindaffer #DatelineNBC #TrueCrime2025 #IdahoStudentMurders #ElantraSurveillance #FBIProfiling #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #KohbergerTrial
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    11 分
  • Bryan Kohberger 10 Things You’d Have to Believe to Think He’s Innocent-WEEK IN REVIEW
    2025/05/11
    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.

    This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.

    Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.

    Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle.
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    31 分
  • “Murder for Mentorship: FBI Profiler Explores Kohberger’s Alleged Obsession with Ramsland”-WEEK IN REVIEW
    2025/05/10
    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.

    This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.

    Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.

    Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle.
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    12 分
  • From Student to Suspect: Did Kohberger Turn Ramsland’s Teachings into Murder
    2025/05/09
    From Student to Suspect Did Kohberger Turn Ramsland’s Teachings into Murder
    Could Bryan Kohberger have transformed from criminology student to accused killer as a way to "show his work" to a professor he idolized? That’s the chilling theory raised by journalist Howard Blum—and in this episode of Hidden Killers, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke is here to dig into it.

    Dr. Katherine Ramsland, Kohberger’s former professor and one of the foremost experts on serial killers, has never commented publicly on her former student. But Blum’s reporting alleges that Kohberger emailed her before and after the murders—and that the killings may have been a twisted performance piece to earn her intellectual admiration.

    Dreeke brings his behavioral profiling expertise to dissect this theory. What kind of mindset does it take to commit a quadruple homicide as a form of symbolic achievement? And what role does ego—particularly in academically driven narcissists—play in escalating obsession into violence?

    Together, we examine whether Kohberger was trying to become the embodiment of what he studied. Was he staging a real-life case to rival those in Ramsland’s books? Or was it something even darker—a final exam, so to speak, intended to impress the very person who taught him how to analyze the criminal mind?

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    15 分
  • Bryan Kohberger’s Search History Revealed: 'Passed Out,' 'Drugged,' and Ted Bundy Obsession
    2025/05/09
    Bryan Kohberger’s Search History Revealed: 'Passed Out,' 'Drugged,' and Ted Bundy Obsession

    In this episode, we break down Dateline NBC’s most revealing special yet on the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. This isn’t just a rehash — it’s a deep forensic and psychological look into Kohberger’s alleged behavior before, during, and after the crime. From disturbing internet searches to previously unseen texts and surveillance footage, this case is starting to look more premeditated than ever.

    One of the biggest revelations? A text from Kaylee Goncalves to her ex-boyfriend Jack at 2:52 a.m., just minutes before the killings began — a haunting detail that solidifies the timeline prosecutors have been building. The Dateline episode also reveals new video of a white Elantra circling the King Road home multiple times, exactly during the window the murders occurred. It's the clearest footage yet, and prosecutors believe it shows Kohberger stalking the scene.

    But it doesn’t stop there.

    Dateline unveils FBI cell tower analysis showing that Kohberger’s phone pinged near the victims' home 23 separate times over four months — always after dark. That kind of pattern points to calculated observation. Add in the fact that Kohberger allegedly bought a Ka-Bar knife eight months prior — the same kind found at the crime scene — and prosecutors believe a narrative of long-term planning is forming.

    Most disturbing of all may be the search history. Kohberger’s phone, seized by law enforcement, contained searches related to serial killer Ted Bundy, and pornography involving unconscious or drugged individuals. These aren’t just red flags — they’re psychological markers that hint at fantasy becoming action.

    We also hear from former classmates and partygoers who describe Kohberger’s bizarre and formal social behavior, including unsolicited messages to women and awkward encounters months before the attack.

    Is this the profile of a killer who planned every move? Or an innocent man being digitally cornered by circumstantial evidence? You decide — but first, dive into everything Dateline just laid out in excruciating detail.

    #BryanKohberger #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #DatelineNBC #KohbergerSearchHistory #WhiteElantra #ForensicPsychology #KohbergerDNA #KingRoadKillings
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    26 分
  • Inside Kohberger’s Mind: Break-Ins, Search History, and the Gloves That Gave Him Away
    2025/05/09
    Inside Kohberger’s Mind: Break-Ins, Search History, and the Gloves That Gave Him Away

    In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of Bryan Kohberger — not through speculation, but through verified evidence and behavioral analysis revealed in the explosive Dateline NBC special. While Chapter 1 laid out the hard forensic and digital facts, this time we’re turning the lens toward psychological patterns, red flags, and expert FBI commentary that expose a disturbing escalation in Kohberger’s alleged behavior.
    Retired FBI Behavioral Analyst Greg Cooper joins Dateline to explain what he sees as a clear pattern of "progressive domination." What does that mean? It’s the methodical, step-by-step testing of boundaries — and Kohberger, according to newly reported evidence, was allegedly doing just that in the months before the murders.

    We break down the alleged break-in of a female grad student’s apartment, where Kohberger reportedly rearranged her belongings, only to later offer to install surveillance cameras — a move that investigators now believe was staged to allow him to spy on her remotely. It’s a chilling story, confirmed by Dateline, that may point to a psychological “rehearsal” before the brutal crimes on King Road.

    We also examine Kohberger’s search history, which included terms like “Ted Bundy,” and graphic pornography involving “passed out,” “drugged,” and “sleeping” individuals — both before and after the murders. These were not random clicks. Behavioral experts say they signal a dark internal world potentially aligned with control, voyeurism, and violent fantasy.

    Former classmates describe Kohberger’s unsettling social behavior, from overly formal follow-up texts to awkward, invasive conversations that made them uneasy. Dateline gives voice to those who noticed something “off” long before his arrest — and only now realize how serious those behaviors may have been.

    And finally, we unpack Kohberger’s post-crime conduct, including his use of latex gloves around the house, bleaching his car, and placing trash into sealed bags he allegedly dumped in a neighbor’s bin. His own sister suspected him and reportedly urged the family to check his car — a moment of tension and dread now confirmed on record.

    This is the side of the case where motive starts to take shape. Not from courtroom drama — but from patterns. From control. From behavior. Watch now as we unpack it all, fact by fact.

    #BryanKohberger #FBIProfiler #BehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #DatelineNBC #TrueCrime #DigitalForensics #KohbergerSearchHistory #KohbergerTrial #PsychologicalProfile
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    32 分
  • “Murder for Mentorship FBI Profiler Explores Kohberger’s Alleged Obsession with Ramsland”
    2025/05/08
    “Murder for Mentorship FBI Profiler Explores Kohberger’s Alleged Obsession with Ramsland”
    Was the motive for one of the most haunting mass killings in recent history not rage, not revenge—but academic admiration? In this exclusive interview, Tony Brueski sits down with former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke to dissect the Howard Blum theory that Bryan Kohberger may have murdered four students as a twisted gesture to impress his former criminology professor, Dr. Katherine Ramsland.
    This theory has captivated and unsettled the public, offering a motive that feels ripped straight from a psychological thriller. But Dreeke—who specialized in decoding human behavior and threat assessments—helps bring it back down to earth. What would it take, behaviorally, for someone to develop that kind of obsessive admiration? And does Kohberger's background support such a profile?

    We examine Ramsland’s influence in Kohberger’s academic career, the behavioral patterns that suggest fixation, and how rare it actually is for a student to turn to violence in a bid for academic approval. Dreeke also weighs in on the kind of evidence—emails, journals, statements—that would be required to take this theory from “clickbait” to courtroom credibility.

    This episode doesn’t just theorize—it dissects, challenges, and investigates. If you’ve been following the Kohberger case and wondering how credible the Ramsland motive theory really is, you won’t want to miss this deeply informed discussion.

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    12 分