True crime enthusiasts have a new show to look forward to with the release of a docuseries on the Idaho murders, premiering this week on Amazon Prime Video.
Titled “One Night In Idaho: The College Murders,” this two-part series will be available from July 11. It includes firsthand accounts from witnesses speaking publicly for the first time.
This release comes in the aftermath of Bryan Kohberger, the accused murderer, accepting a controversial plea deal on July 2. Kohberger confessed to killing four students after a night out in November 2022.
The victims were Xana Kernodle, 20, Ethan Chapin, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21. They were found by one of their surviving roommates.
ABC News has provided a preview of the series, highlighting the events following the murder of the four University of Idaho students. The trailer is available for viewing below:
Emily Alandt, along with her boyfriend Hunter Johnson and roommate Josie Lauteren, lived nearby. They rushed over after receiving a call from the surviving roommate. Initially, Emily did not sense urgency.
“When Dylan called, it didn’t seem urgent, so I walked to Xana’s house. Upon arrival, Dylan and Bethany [Funke] had exited the house,” she recounted in the series.
“They appeared terrified, hands over their mouths as if to say, ‘I don’t know what’s going on.'”
Emily noted that she and her boyfriend felt something was awry as soon as they entered the house.
“As soon as I stepped inside, I felt something was very wrong, almost palpable,” Josie added.
Hunter was recorded making a 911 call, urging everyone to evacuate the disturbing scene.
Josie remarked: “We realized we had been stalked for several months without knowing.”
The witnesses also mentioned facing online accusations, with people falsely accusing them of involvement in their friends’ deaths.
Ethan, one of the victims, was the eldest of triplets. His siblings, Hunter and Mazie, along with Madison Mogen’s parents, are featured in the docuseries.
Kohberger was arrested nearly a month after the December 2022 murders. Almost three years later, he has now agreed to a plea deal imposed by a judge.
While he initially pleaded not guilty, the new agreement results in four consecutive life sentences for Kohberger and a maximum of 10 years for a burglary charge.
In court, Kohberger consistently answered ‘yes’ to the charges.
According to the Idaho Statesman, the families received a letter from Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, which stated: “We cannot fathom the toll that this case has taken on your family. This resolution is our sincere attempt to seek justice for your family.
“This agreement ensures the defendant’s conviction, life imprisonment, and spares you and other families from the uncertainty of prolonged post-conviction appeals.
“Your opinions were central to our decision-making, and we hope you understand why we believe this resolution best serves justice.”
By accepting the plea deal, Kohberger avoids the death penalty, a decision that has deeply upset the victims’ families.