The Moscow Murders and More

Bobby Capucci
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Moscow is a city located in northern Idaho, United States, with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is the largest city and the county seat of Latah County. The city is situated in the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, and is surrounded by wheat fields, forests, and mountains.Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which is the state's flagship institution and a major research university. The university is a significant contributor to the local economy, and many businesses in the city are directly or indirectly tied to the university. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performance venues.In terms of recreation, Moscow has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Latah Trail, the Moscow Mountain Trail System, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Moscow Farmers Market, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Renaissance Fair. However, things would change forever after Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were murdered in the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022. What followed in the wake of the murders captivated not only the nation but the whole world as the authorities scrambled to find the person responsible for the heinous crime. This podcast will document the Murders In Moscow from right after the murders were committed all the way through the real time evolution of the trial of the person that the authorities say is responsible, Bryan Kohberger. We will also cover other stories that are based in the world of true crime that are currently in the courts or that are headed that way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  1. 1h ago

    Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And The Family Tree That Led Investigators To Him

    Investigators used investigative genetic genealogy to help identify Bryan Kohberger after DNA recovered from the knife sheath found at the King Road crime scene did not initially produce a direct match in law-enforcement databases. Investigators developed a DNA profile from the sheath and used genealogical research to identify people who appeared to be genetically related to the unknown suspect. From there, genealogists built out family trees, working backward through relatives and then forward through descendants until investigators narrowed the possibilities to a much smaller group of men who fit the age, location and other characteristics they were looking for. That process eventually helped point investigators toward Kohberger, who was living in Pullman, Washington, just a short drive from Moscow. Once he became a focus, authorities began comparing the genealogical lead with other evidence, including the white Hyundai Elantra, cellphone records and surveillance footage. Investigators later obtained trash from the Kohberger family home in Pennsylvania and tested DNA from it, finding a familial relationship consistent with the father of the person whose DNA had been recovered from the sheath. That additional testing strengthened the identification and became one of the key steps that led authorities to arrest Kohberger in December 2022. to contact me:   bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  2. 3h ago

    Profile Of Evil: The BTK Killer (9/27/26)

    Dennis Rader, known as the BTK killer, was an American serial killer who murdered 10 people in and around Wichita, Kansas, between 1974 and 1991. The initials BTK stood for “Bind, Torture, Kill,” a name Rader gave himself in letters he sent to police and news organizations. He targeted men, women and children, often stalking victims before entering their homes, restraining them and killing them. Rader’s crimes terrified the Wichita area for years, particularly because he repeatedly taunted authorities and the media with letters describing the murders and seeking attention for himself. Rader remained unidentified for decades while living what appeared to be an ordinary suburban life, working various jobs, serving as a church leader and raising a family. He resurfaced in 2004 by sending new communications to the media, and that decision ultimately led investigators to him. Police traced a computer disk he had mailed to a local television station back to his church and then used additional evidence, including DNA, to confirm his identity. Rader was arrested in February 2005, later pleaded guilty to all 10 murders and received 10 consecutive life sentences. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  3. 5h ago

    JP Morgan Responds To The USVI's Motion To Strike Affirmative Defenses (Part 4) (9/27/26)

    JP Morgan has responded to the U.S. Virgin Islands' (USVI) motion to strike several of its affirmative defenses in the ongoing lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank argues that these defenses are crucial to demonstrate the alleged complicity of the USVI government in enabling Epstein’s activities. JP Morgan contends that high-ranking USVI officials, including former First Lady Cecile de Jongh, played a role in facilitating Epstein’s operations by managing his local companies and helping spread his influence throughout the government. The bank alleges that Epstein’s ties with local political figures allowed him to receive favorable treatment, such as tax benefits and reduced oversight, despite his known criminal background/ The USVI's motion to strike these defenses is viewed by JP Morgan as an attempt to avoid exposing the government's own culpability. Conversely, the USVI argues that the bank’s defenses are baseless and are intended to deflect from its failure to act on clear signs of Epstein's criminal behavior​. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: gov.uscourts.nysd.610915.94.5.pdf (courtlistener.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  4. 7h ago

    JP Morgan Responds To The USVI's Motion To Strike Affirmative Defenses (Part 3) (9/27/26)

    JP Morgan has responded to the U.S. Virgin Islands' (USVI) motion to strike several of its affirmative defenses in the ongoing lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank argues that these defenses are crucial to demonstrate the alleged complicity of the USVI government in enabling Epstein’s activities. JP Morgan contends that high-ranking USVI officials, including former First Lady Cecile de Jongh, played a role in facilitating Epstein’s operations by managing his local companies and helping spread his influence throughout the government. The bank alleges that Epstein’s ties with local political figures allowed him to receive favorable treatment, such as tax benefits and reduced oversight, despite his known criminal background/ The USVI's motion to strike these defenses is viewed by JP Morgan as an attempt to avoid exposing the government's own culpability. Conversely, the USVI argues that the bank’s defenses are baseless and are intended to deflect from its failure to act on clear signs of Epstein's criminal behavior​. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: gov.uscourts.nysd.610915.94.5.pdf (courtlistener.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  5. 9h ago

    JP Morgan Responds To The USVI's Motion To Strike Affirmative Defenses (Part 2) (9/27/26)

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  6. 11h ago

    JP Morgan Responds To The USVI's Motion To Strike Affirmative Defenses (Part 1) (9/27/26)

    JP Morgan has responded to the U.S. Virgin Islands' (USVI) motion to strike several of its affirmative defenses in the ongoing lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank argues that these defenses are crucial to demonstrate the alleged complicity of the USVI government in enabling Epstein’s activities. JP Morgan contends that high-ranking USVI officials, including former First Lady Cecile de Jongh, played a role in facilitating Epstein’s operations by managing his local companies and helping spread his influence throughout the government. The bank alleges that Epstein’s ties with local political figures allowed him to receive favorable treatment, such as tax benefits and reduced oversight, despite his known criminal background/ The USVI's motion to strike these defenses is viewed by JP Morgan as an attempt to avoid exposing the government's own culpability. Conversely, the USVI argues that the bank’s defenses are baseless and are intended to deflect from its failure to act on clear signs of Epstein's criminal behavior​. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: gov.uscourts.nysd.610915.94.5.pdf (courtlistener.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  7. 13h ago

    Mega Edition: Alan Dershowitz Offers Kohberger Some Unsolicited Legal Advice (9/27/26)

    Alan Dershowitz said early in the Bryan Kohberger case that the evidence outlined in the probable cause affidavit looked damaging, but he cautioned that the document represented only the prosecution’s version of events. Speaking after the affidavit was unsealed in January 2023, Dershowitz said Kohberger’s defense team needed to start building its own factual record and attacking the state’s evidence piece by piece. He argued that a good defense lawyer should work from the assumption that the client may be guilty so that every weakness in the prosecution’s case can be identified, while also keeping open the possibility of negotiating a plea deal. He specifically pointed to the DNA, cellphone evidence and vehicle evidence as major areas the defense would have to confront. Dershowitz returned to the case in 2025 and compared Kohberger’s possible defense strategy to aspects of the O.J. Simpson case, emphasizing the importance of challenging how forensic evidence was collected, handled and interpreted rather than simply denying every fact presented by prosecutors. After Kohberger ultimately pleaded guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty, Dershowitz criticized the prosecution’s handling of the plea agreement, arguing that prosecutors should have required Kohberger to provide a full account of the murders as part of the deal. His criticism was that the agreement secured guilty pleas and life sentences but left the victims’ families and the public without answers about motive, planning and exactly what happened inside the King Road house. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

  8. 15h ago

    Mega Edition: Bryan Kohberger And Washington State University (9/27/26)

    Bryan Kohberger arrived at Washington State University in Pullman in 2022 to pursue a Ph.D. in criminology, just months before the murders of four University of Idaho students in nearby Moscow. He worked as a teaching assistant while attending classes and studying criminal justice, but accounts from his short time at WSU described increasing friction with students and faculty. Kohberger reportedly received complaints about his grading and interactions with students, and university records later showed that faculty had discussed concerns about his professionalism and performance. His academic life placed him only about 10 miles from the University of Idaho campus, a geographic proximity that became a major focus after investigators identified him as a suspect in the November 2022 killings. Kohberger’s time at WSU ended abruptly after his arrest in Pennsylvania in December 2022. He had completed only one semester of the doctoral program, and the university subsequently terminated his enrollment and teaching position. Investigators searched his Pullman apartment and office, seized property and examined his activities as they reconstructed his life in Washington during the months leading up to the murders. What had begun as the start of an advanced academic career in criminology ultimately became a central part of the investigation, with detectives scrutinizing his studies, employment, relationships, movements and behavior during the brief period he lived just across the state line from Moscow. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Moscow is a city located in northern Idaho, United States, with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is the largest city and the county seat of Latah County. The city is situated in the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, and is surrounded by wheat fields, forests, and mountains.Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which is the state's flagship institution and a major research university. The university is a significant contributor to the local economy, and many businesses in the city are directly or indirectly tied to the university. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performance venues.In terms of recreation, Moscow has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Latah Trail, the Moscow Mountain Trail System, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Moscow Farmers Market, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Renaissance Fair. However, things would change forever after Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were murdered in the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022. What followed in the wake of the murders captivated not only the nation but the whole world as the authorities scrambled to find the person responsible for the heinous crime. This podcast will document the Murders In Moscow from right after the murders were committed all the way through the real time evolution of the trial of the person that the authorities say is responsible, Bryan Kohberger. We will also cover other stories that are based in the world of true crime that are currently in the courts or that are headed that way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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