An investigation into the leak in the Bryan Kohberger case once again becomes a major talking point. Many true crime followers assumed the whole issue was done and dusted by now, but the news arrived that there’s an active criminal investigation.
If you don’t know, the leaks which included security camera footage and cell phone data turned up in a 2024 episode of Dateline on NBC. Read on to find out more.
The Leak Impacted The Case
Bryan Kohberger finally pleaded guillty to the murders of four University of Idaho students. But before that, a series leaks seemed likely to derail the judicial process.
Evidence sometimes stays under a gag order, and many attorneys file motions for very good reasons. So, there was a strict gag order on the video footage showing Kohberger’s car near the King Road home. Oh, not to mention selfies from his phone.
Back In The News
This week on Brian Entin Investigates, reporter Kevin Fixler confirmed that the Ada County Sheriff’s Office leads the investigation into the leaks. Unfortunately, the suggestion leans into possibly someone within law enforcement as being accountable.
Obviously not everyone had access to the evidence in the Bryan Kohberger case, which helps to narrow down where the leak came from. But, the reality is that it could have been almost anyone in law enforcement, the prosecution, or the defense team’s various experts.
Some Reluctance To Cooperate
In the discussion, Entin and Fixler confirmed the news that at least a couple of defense experts were contacted by investigators for interviews…