Documentary Series Explores 2022 Idaho College Murders Impact

The Idaho Murders occurred on November 13, 2022, when four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Gonclaves, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Xana Kernodle—were stabbed to death at their off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. The Amazon Prime docuseries "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders," released in July 2025, explores the case with a focus on the victims and their families rather than the perpetrator, Bryan Kohberger, who pled guilty in June 2025 to four consecutive life sentences. Directors Liz Garbus and Matthew Galkin emphasized a careful, victim-centered narrative, highlighting previously unheard interviews and the emotional toll on those affected. The series reveals that the killer’s identity was withheld until the third episode and includes updates reflecting Kohberger’s guilty plea. The case has also been the subject of investigative books by authors like James Patterson and Vicky Ward, who explore the victims' connections and potential motives. Overall, the media portrayals aim to provide a nuanced look at the tragedy beyond the crime itself.