Idaho Student Murders: 5 Reasons Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Bryan Kohberger

[@jandccarlisle3534]

Criminal justice major here. This guest is so intelligent and a better teacher than most of my professors. Thank you for imparting your knowledge.

[@Hojiii]

This guest is so rational and articulate. I really appreciate that he shares his knowledge with us.

[@IslandGirlKelly]

What an excellent guest, Jesse. Many thanks for breaking this down for us all.

[@biggestcharliefan]

So boring this guy just talks in circles about obvious facts

[@keithray9421]

@@biggestcharliefanmouth breather

[@biggestcharliefan]

@@keithray9421 lmao someone’s triggered

[@keithray9421]

@@biggestcharliefan illiteracy has that effect on me

[@sher6705]

Thank you For letting him explain without interrupting. Trying to watch others Talking over Each other..Good interview!

[@kimward5746]

I LOVE Jesse and Dr. Epstein together. So interesting, such good questions, and no interrupting. This is the best law discussion out there right now.

[@openseekeroftruth7497]

I agree 1000000000%!!!

[@DelightfullyChaoticallyMe]

Look up the case of Julia Bevely in Illinois the similarities

[@DelightfullyChaoticallyMe]

He could of done it that’s why he was so comfortable with doing it again since Illinois didn’t even investigate properly or at all

[@robertwhelan9132]

This man is a pleasure to watch; I appreciate his viewpoints on this issue.

[@Ms.Prairie]

This man is so kind and eloquent with this topic. I am a sociology student and now want to go to lectures of his! Thanks, Jesse and L&C for getting great guests!

[@dask1516]

Yeah but that's really not how people are.. lectures should be done exactly how today's people behave

[@JanetSmith900]

I would love to take one of his classes.

[@guthrielindquist1]

@@dask1516thanks for the lecture

[@anga9495]

I'm not a student and I also want to attend! He's so thoughtful and articulate.

[@mortalclown3812]

Yes to Epstein's brilliance. I'm against capital punishment tho, which probably puts me in a minority here. It's certainly not a deterrent: look at Texas and Florida. I just have strong feelings about it based on moral principles. (I'm not implying those who disagree are morality-free. It's about as personal as it gets as far as opinions go, I guess.)

[@filledepieuvre]

Appreciate this guests input on how the trial details work in the situation of death penalty being on the table. Very well spoken and well explained. Thank you both for your time !

[@vanillarose1122]

Such a pleasure to listen to a rational discussion of the milestones in this case, as opposed to hysteria-farming. Love your podcasts, Jesse. Thank you!

[@mortalclown3812]

Fwiw, I'm so old I recall when Politano didn't shriek or do virtual Kabuki when on air. Jesse does a great job and Jules Epstein is a brilliant scholar. I wish crime TV/podcasts etc would raise the bar, as well.

[@earth0128]

Me too, logical and fact based 👍

[@TheNewsAnchorYouTrust]

If Kaylee suffered more than the others - as her father told - then the others were casual and not extra viol and won't make it through the jury. Because they were - according to Mr. Goncalves - less viol than that of his daughter.

[@dianealarcon8304]

He went into MMS room, BK was focused on her. I think KG heard noise from Her bedroom where Murphy was, and interrupted his plan, she fought with him, and got stabbed in her chest and abdominal area. Then, he goes downstairs to ZKs room, she was another intended victim. He could have left the house after murdering two upstairs, but he went the opposite direction of the slider, to Z’s room before leaving.

[@Bronte866]

“Hysteria farming?” Lol.

[@ellenhood1356]

I believe this case deserves the dp and so does the guy that killed his 3 sons😢

[@rainingopals1439]

He'll get it

[@21mariae]

That was also horrifying. Those poor little babies, I can’t handle that case emotionally

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Death penalty goes against God's law. Families decide if the death penalty is pursued. They go with majority . I know because 4 serial killers attacked me around 1965, and killed two other children. Those families wanted the death sentence, my family didnt. The only man caught turned out to have been abducted at age 8 years earlier. He was put to death in Maryland by the electric chair . His death prevented law enforcement from catching the other 3 murderers.

[@r.c.miller6161]

And so does Alex Murdaugh.

[@smassey6848]

He is so insightful! I really enjoyed this segment. And good job Jesse! 👏🏼

[@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx]

Great professor! I hope you have him on more often. He explains things in a clear and consice way. 👍

[@juniorjohnson5961]

If he's found guilty he should face the Firing Squad that might make a statement !

[@mthomas3547]

Informative. Hope that whatever happens, justice is served. The one thing that I can't stop thinking about is, there were 6 people in that house and four of them are dead. Those murders were motivated by hatred. THAT kind of hatred is impossible to extinguish.

[@juanitaleak6482]

Always so interesting. Law & Crime is my go to for this case because of the way everything is laid out & explained & presented so well. Thank you

[@TruthCasual]

Wrong. If he's guilty, he IS evil, and should be dealt with accordingly. This ideology that, "evil doesn't exist" is exactly what's pushed these soft on crime policies that have dramatically increased crime and more victimization. People who don't think evil exists have never seen it firsthand.

[@RandoHandle]

No

[@stubstunner]

Lol

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Loved this discussion. Great insight and explanation.

[@macktruckergirl6049]

This was an excellent Sidebar! What a super intelligent and thorough guest!

[@speedbump9960]

What a great guy. I so appreciate someone who teaches instead of preaches!!

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

God tels us the preach gospel. God bless you!

[@earth0128]

Logic and facts 👍

[@Kflinn15]

Professor Epstein is eloquent and knowledgable, clearly, and the way he thinks about his response before responding is a lost art.

[@rosalainez2674]

Why you call him

[@sinead187]

What more would you have to do in order to qualify for the death penalty than what alleged killer Kohberger did? Some crimes are so horrific in nature that death is honestly the only genuine form of justice.

[@TheJohnbjunior]

And he did it for the worst reason of all, which is no reason at all !

[@Bennetfoddy5637]

​@@TheJohnbjuniorif he's found guilty.

[@backagain5216]

@@TheJohnbjuniorTorture is a more befitting punishment. He’s clearly not human therefore it’s not inhumane. Innocent mice are prodded in lab experiments yet that thing deserves respect? He has displayed nothing but deadeyes since his arrest. 100% guilty. Nothing to salvage.

[@GrimReaper-jr]

@@TheJohnbjuniorwhoever did it

[@Bennetfoddy5637]

@@backagain5216 even if he's guilty, they for sure have to explain the lack of DNA evidence in his car, apartments and offices. They also need to explain the lack of evidence of cleaning found, because they had no explanation for the lack of DNA.

[@MarietaTruter]

Thank you Jesse. Tbis was a VERY good podcast. Much appreciated. Watching from South Africa.

[@chocol8milk]

The death penalty is for those who commit heinous crimes along the lines of what Bryan is accused of committing. If he's proven guilty, the jury convicting him with a death penalty, then he will have a long wait to be executed. There's around 8 people on death row in Idaho, average time they've spent waiting for execution is around 27 years. Last execution was in 2012.

[@Bill-j7z6w]

@chocol8milk Totally agree. In addition to convicts waiting years on death row, many executions are called off due to the shortage of lethal drugs and undersupply of other execution methods.

[@justkiddin84]

@@Bill-j7z6wwon’t be a problem in Idaho. They have okayed the firing squad.

[@HeroInTheSun]

You consider a jury verdict as "proven guilty"?

[@ivannovotny4552]

​ @ikhar4682: Great point.

[@justkiddin84]

@@HeroInTheSun Uh yes, it is literally the legal definition. It’s the whole freaking point of a trial. 🙄

[@horsecrazyky]

This Professor is FANTASTIC!!! As someone who is clinically terribly ADD I’m stunned at how mesmerized I was listening to him. This man is a truly gifted educator. I desperately wanted to go to law school but had serious doubts that I had the chops for it and all I keep thinking is how different things might have been had I been taught by this man. It’s definitely a gift to be able to teach and being raised by a lawyer/judge who was extremely intelligent but was very open about not having the patience for people that weren’t as “sharp” and couldn’t understand when someone couldn’t understand. I hope that all of the students that had the good fortune to be taught by this man know how blessed they were to have this man educate them because I truly believe things may have been different for me had I been blessed with him as a leader and educator.

[@meghanmisaliar]

EVERY person in the US says they have "ADD".

[@meghanmisaliar]

What is "clinically ADD"??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@EricMcDowellegm]

Excellent discussion and analysis. Thank you for this and for all you do, Jesse!

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Finally he is no longer smiling!

[@kammpy]

I stumbled upon this channel awhile ago and i think its the best true crime channel out

[@brandimyhren6317]

Great interview. Learned and understood more clearly the thought and process behind decisions made within law and how it is decided.

[@audreydaleski1067]

It's beyond me how people get this cruel. Find joy in hurting others, ourageoysly hurting others.

[@ivannovotny4552]

@audrey: Twisted and unhinged monsters and/or sadists.

[@pandoraspocks4102]

Mentally wired different, Bryan is dangerous to society

[@Bennetfoddy5637]

​@pandoraspocks4102 if he's guilty. But I think he's guilty, and if he's found not guilty at trial, I wouldn't feel 100% safe

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Demonic possestion time to get right wih God. Give the holy bible a read you will understand then God bless you.

[@earth0128]

Broken minds

[@SharpTac]

Brutally murdering innocent, complete strangers is evil. He is a demon seed.

[@Hunee-]

I’d love to have this brilliant man as a professor in law school.

[@lmcmalibu6787]

Great guest and good discussion Jesse! I think if someone commits such cruel crimes they should be given the death penalty.

[@chriscaughey1103]

Thank you for having this gentleman on. Good interview!

[@ncncn23]

Since he was a phd student in criminology he thought he could commit multiple murders and not get caught. Justice for the families

[@hawleyraye]

that is one theory they have, that he was so full of himself, he studied all about it and thought he could get away with it. thinking about murder and doing it seem to be very extreme, either way!

[@shazzasees]

​@@hawleyrayebut just a "theory" 🤷‍♀️😌

[@Jack-russell103]

@@shazzasees that theory makes co plate sense tho. That and kohberger wanted to emulate his heroes. Ted bundy. Btk. Danny rolling

[@lisarobbinslauve3825]

I think he was scorned by one of the girls some guys give off a creepy vibes,no one knows whyyyyyyyy..

[@shazzasees]

@@Jack-russell103 Perhaps, hard to know without knowing him personally. Taking into consideration all that I have heard, he was a tortured soul even as a teenager and probably could never find, for whatever reason, the help he needed. Sadly, a prominent theme in our world every single day now.

[@margaretlumley1648]

Great video, guys! It's great to hear from such an experienced, rational, sane and humane guest. Thank you ❤

[@tipasefar7403]

Good evening to everyone! Thank you very much for this video

[@Pav9001]

He is the oldest looking 28-year-old I ever saw.....

[@Bonitashuck]

Whats that got to do withthis case

[@Bonitashuck]

Im sure those 4 had different killers

[@sngray11]

Thank you for this balanced and informative discussion on the criteria for a case to be a DP case.

[@sanjayvarma7842]

Super helpful discussion and knowledgeable guest. Thanks!

[@TheSkeetergirl]

This prof is a good human.😊 Thank you.

[@sharonbrown6595]

Jessie thanks for this podcast. I am from Canada and I found this so interesting. And your guest speaker explained the law ect so well, I wish we had the dp in Canada.

[@johnnyfreak6806]

I'm from Calgary, remember that student that stabbed to death 5 fellow friends at a Halloween party???, that Degrude kid, his father was a retired police chief, he got 5 years in a psych hospital, hes out now...???, CORRUPTION??? Calgary is BAD for crooked cops, crooked courts

[@J-ellO]

From Ns Canada ,I too beleave in DP ,but the time it takes needs refining !

[@trace_you6337]

Canada will never have the Death Penalty. First you have to spell it out instead of using the first two letters. 😊

[@trace_you6337]

​@JR-qg9fhI'm not familiar with that case. We also believe in rehabilitation. We only use Capital punishment in rare cases. Also the death penalty is a long and exhausting process for those involved. It takes years with many appeals. I believe Canada is too soft of a country to even entertain the thought of something so controversial. I believe it deters the individual who finds themselves in that situation. But to each it's own 🙂

[@Taureanfitness]

I didn't know Canada didn't have the DP

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

I’m for the death penalty in this case. Though it’s awful that the families have to wait for years & years & years.

[@erikaewen9330]

I agree. Why does it take so long to carry out the death penalty?

[@arizonadreaming4183]

Scott Peterson got his overturned as the took away the death penalty in California

[@rebeccaboulse651]

I truely enjoy Jesse Weber’s voice and great questions regarding the content!!

[@vanessafontenot7373]

Such a sweet personality this professor has .

[@pattylynch3484]

Well, he committed the aggravated crime of the first murder, and then he savagely committed three more murders. That equals the DP!

[@m.s.3798]

1. Unless the kill was watching them that night, how the killer know that everyone was home? 2. Why the over kill? 3. Why kill everyone, if only one or two were the target? 4. The kill moved from room to room in the dark, how did he know the locations of the bedroom? 5. With so many people in the house, why was he so sure Nathan would not be a threat, he was an athlete, tall strong. 6.with so many Ring Cameras, how did the kill keep from being seen.

[@SharpTac]

Anyone killing or sexually assulating a child should automatically receive the DP.

[@kathleenharris6124]

That is one sick Evil Man! His Eyes , pure evil

[@livingintheforest3963]

This is a wonderful guest. He’s very articulate, and very patient and understanding with all the questions.

[@AA-pw5ni]

This was really interesting. I don't know much about the case but this was a good listen!

[@oni-one574]

To be fair, I don't think this case warrants much explanation as to why we need to utilize the death penalty lol.

[@Kthb80]

Exactly. This video is completely unnecessary. Nobody was questioning it.

[@Truth1561]

I’m offended that Jesse doesn’t think Kohberger deserves the death penalty. He stalked and stabbed to death 4 young people- the actual injuries haven’t been released to the public. If he’s flu d guilty he’s a monster.

[@christianityisunstoppable4155]

We need more of these great interviews.

[@mcpeewee68]

I sometimes think life in prison is really worse Death is too easy. Let him rot staring at 4 walls with zero hope Without hope there's nothing

[@michellemedina4843]

Definitely death penalty..this was 4 innocent students..Even if he murdered 1..It was vicious...

[@susanyamini]

Thank you Jesse as usual that was so so interesting.

[@stephenmoerlein8470]

Superb explanation! Thank you for the educational content.

[@LM085]

The look of Kohberger is terrifying. He’s so hollow and unemotional looking. He seems like he wouldn’t hesitate doing it again.

[@GiGi-ee3pe]

Or he just looks like that maybe he takes adderall

[@judithwilliams3147]

If he hadn't been caught he probably would have.

[@reallyfurious]

Bryan Doucheburger looks more and more like Herman Munster every time I see him.

[@rodrigogaray5453]

What a great team, Jesse and the professor.

[@Salty-cracker68]

Why do you not talk to a professor from Idaho? Who actually knows Idaho law

[@Forever_yours44]

0:02 his eyes are empty and evil looking scares me every time I see him. Something isn’t right with him. (Obviously)

[@ratchyh9869]

I love professor Epstein he’s so articulate and explains the unexplainable (to me anyway). I bet he’s an amazing lecturer Personally. If found guilty (as he should be) I think BK should get the death penalty.

[@Mike-nq7gb]

They have no evidence against this dude. The media has found him guilty.

[@mapleglazedbacon]

JESSE AND PROFESSOR JULES🥰 I love both y'alls smiles! Thank you

[@malibu90265]

Assuming BK is guilty, BK was on a learning killing spree and would seemingly carry on with his obssession.

[@guruofendtimes819]

Yes I think he would have racked up high numbers.

[@malibu90265]

@@guruofendtimes819 If that is true, then the murderer has been stopped (for now).

[@leeanneshaw1899]

Impressive conversation guys. Thanks

[@mariatrining4083]

Wonderful discussion with the professor. Thoughtful questions and interesting insights

[@TidalWaveDan]

This country has weird sentencing laws: there’s a case in Pennsylvania. (Herbert Baker: if you wanna look it up) Baker killed someone and got the death penalty. He was released on parole in 2005. His co-defendants who were sentenced to life are still in prison. 40 years and counting.

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

Did they fight their cases like other guy or just hope the government would come in and help them?

[@TidalWaveDan]

@@joeroganreviewexperience9964 they fought. I believe they’ve exhausted all of their appeals.

[@royharper2003]

Baker's conviction was thrown out based on faulty jury instructions and a deficient defense lawyer.

[@lorraineclement7279]

Thanks Jessie, this made such clear sense. If he does get the death penalty how many years does he have to wait before it is carried out?

[@Spy-v6z]

😂 60 yrs on average! 🙄

[@fedfreds832]

If he doesn’t get the death penalty he’ll get life sentence and he probably won’t last long alive in jail Idaho is one of the worst and don’t take kindly to murders of young innocent (college) adults. Probably why this is taking so long Bryan wants this to take as long as possible because once he sentenced without solitary confinement he’s a dead man. He’s already a dead man walking with the hits already put on his head he’s just lucky he’s being protected while court goes

[@Bennetfoddy5637]

​@@fedfreds832he still had to found guilty. Even if you think there is strong evidence, you have to remember oj and Casey Anthony was found not guilty.

[@fedfreds832]

@@Bennetfoddy5637 Bryan think he’s slick because he studied a class that he killed in. You know he tried to be apart of LE also? Yeah that woulda been another twisted cop🤣

[@GrimReaper-jr]

There are still people on death row from 1970s. So, very long

[@helenrendon1081]

I believe that Bryan Kohberger did this evil horrible crime to be famous, he is a sick human being that turned into a monster.

[@QUICKIRONS]

Oh, is the trial over and he was found guilty?

[@21mariae]

@@QUICKIRONSI get your point but they are entitled to their opinion

[@judithwilliams3147]

​@@QUICKIRONSI think he's guilty. He's monstrous.

[@natbb9]

Love this guest!! Very interesting

[@sorobei1009]

Thank you for all the thoughtful comments and questions, very informative.

[@Homeboy1992]

If he is found guilty he should definitely face the ultimate punishment immediately

[@Spy-v6z]

He won't. On average inmates are on death row for an average 60 yrs plus.

[@dorelyherrera]

Won’t happen

[@AlpacaRenee]

@@Spy-v6zI believe in Idaho it’s just over 25 years

[@GinaKayLandis]

Thank you for these explanations. I wonder also, hoping that is a Kandinsky on the wall behind your guest?

[@paorubinstein]

He's the best guest ever! I would like to hear more! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Gamma-V]

Very interesting, and clearly explained concepts!

[@Sara-jayne79]

I love this guest, what pleasure to hear his knowledge 🙌

[@Brea890]

He looks scarier in a suit than the orange jumpsuit

[@NFlight]

Great. Now we get to pay for him for 25 years of appeals. We need a more "russian" type of death penalty. Firing squad in 30 days.

[@kevinchambers1101]

A murder isn't given the death penalty but accepts the death penalty knowing it is an option for committing the murder.

[@jodirook71]

those eyes are "Manson lamps"

[@MOEWETTA23]

If there was ever a death penalty to be imposed this one is a no brainer😩

[@garyeuscher4499]

Wow He is so guilty!

[@rodbodnod]

There's no rationale to the death penalty in the U.S- The green river killer or Dahmer or Gacy didn't get it-case closed.

[@sarahbradley2380]

Good to hear!

[@suzannesavard1796]

Thank you so much from canada

[@alelireds8613]

Looking at his eyes it's eerie

[@MaurLiz]

I don't know anyone who is MORE deserving of the death penalty than Bryan Kohberger. And I don't care if he used drugs in high school. NEXT CASE!

[@Marty-ii5qd]

Good Prof, thanks

[@MikeBritton]

As others are saying, the death penalty was created for people like Bryan.

[@JerseyEagle52]

Jesse, your guest was awesome.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

I think of the DP not so much as a punishment but, as a surety that the individual will never be loose in society again, to kill anyone else.

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Why is Bryan not in handcuffs and shackles during the court appearances? Every other inmate male and female I’ve seen here on KZbin is wearing handcuffs and/or shackles.

[@pamhaggart1912]

That's what I wondered...he is accused of doing worst x4...he should be bolted to the floor ...until they figure out if he's guilty or not...keep public safe.

[@poetsdreamsatc]

@@pamhaggart1912 I love your comment about Bryan being bolted to the floor! Yes! Yes he should! I do wish someone would answer and tell me how is it possible for Bryan to just be out walking free to and from jail up to the courthouse? It may be in the same building but still. He should be shackled…and bolted to the floor.

[@pamhaggart1912]

@@poetsdreamsatc I'm with you 1000%..it's mind boggling...I guess it's a free for all down there!!.....I know he has not been convicted..but seems odd .. Designer suits,hair gel, Vegan meals, And you don't even have to wear handcuffs!!!.🤷‍♀️

[@eddypaul8959]

Bryan is loving the notoriety and attention. Its The Bryan Koberger Show all the way.

[@antonchigurh7227]

No one even knows about it. Ask any 10 random people if they heard about this and 9 will say 'no'

[@timewa851]

@@antonchigurh7227 the most fun is watching the prosecutor lie & manipulate & refuse to finish Discovery release. The whole county is corrupt & drug-infused.

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

​@antonchigurh7227 he has a audience big or small ,all the court people, the police that transport him, the media taking pictures, to him its his show. Maybe not prime time but a steady audience.

[@antonchigurh7227]

@@joeroganreviewexperience9964 Agree that part is true but i'm still a little shocked when i ask friends or people if they are following this thing and most have no idea what i am talking about

[@hollyj659]

That really depends on where you are though... living in Washington a few hours away 99% of the people would know.

[@judyhendrix5584]

Doesn’t apply in this case how nice he’s been in jail. He’s a coward and wouldn’t dare being aggressive while incarcerated. If it’s him, he has the propensity to want to thrill kill again. He couldn’t thrill kill in prison .

[@TerryFord-sr9nr]

I wish I could get that professor to tutor me on the law (for bar)

[@KHallesy]

What an amazing interview here by both of these men. There is so much evidence it should be easy to get a conviction. My personal opinion is as it gets closer to the trial the defense will have no choice but to ask for life in prison without a chance of parole in exchange for a guilty plea. I do not know if this should be accepted or not and I do not want to make a judgement on the death penalty. Both Pullman and Moscow are two of the most peaceful cities in the world and to have this happen saddens me. May he get the punishment he deserves in order to be held accountable for these horrific crimes. Thanks for such reasonable and rational explanations. I am always learning.

[@Lunabracco]

Nothing more than he deserves if he is found guilty!

[@brittshute6059]

Thank you 👍

[@MyEnemy]

Though early in the precedings, I cannot imagine a scenario where this guy doesn't get the death penalty.