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And so they're pushing back on that and they're doing that at the same time that a law was just signed by the governor in Idaho that makes Idaho the only state in this country where execution by firing squad is the main means of execution.
And so they're pushing back on that and they're doing that at the same time that a law was just signed by the governor in Idaho that makes Idaho the only state in this country where execution by firing squad is the main means of execution.
I think we just finally have a lot of information now. And I think we have a lot more information than we thought we would have. And the thing that we don't want to overlook right now, Brad, is the most recent filing in which prosecutors allege Brian Koberger purchased a K-bar style knife in and a sheath on Amazon eight months before these murders.
I think we just finally have a lot of information now. And I think we have a lot more information than we thought we would have. And the thing that we don't want to overlook right now, Brad, is the most recent filing in which prosecutors allege Brian Koberger purchased a K-bar style knife in and a sheath on Amazon eight months before these murders.
It's also important to point out here that this murder weapon has never been found. So there's still so many outstanding questions, Brad.
It's also important to point out here that this murder weapon has never been found. So there's still so many outstanding questions, Brad.
Yeah, of course. Thanks, Brad.
Yeah, of course. Thanks, Brad.
Yeah, Brad, glad to be back with you. And that's the thing about this case right now is this is fascinating because there's been a lot of focus on Brian Koberger's education throughout all of this. And what we're hearing from the state now buried in this filing that was released is this homework assignment. that Brian Koberger did. It's called the crime scene scenario final.
Yeah, Brad, glad to be back with you. And that's the thing about this case right now is this is fascinating because there's been a lot of focus on Brian Koberger's education throughout all of this. And what we're hearing from the state now buried in this filing that was released is this homework assignment. that Brian Koberger did. It's called the crime scene scenario final.
And this was done when he was at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. So this was prior to him being at Washington State, prior to him pursuing his PhD. But this sort of lays out what he was doing there at DeSales. And It's really, really detailed. What this homework assignment essentially is, is Brian Koberger describing how if you were an investigator, how you would analyze a crime scene.
And this was done when he was at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. So this was prior to him being at Washington State, prior to him pursuing his PhD. But this sort of lays out what he was doing there at DeSales. And It's really, really detailed. What this homework assignment essentially is, is Brian Koberger describing how if you were an investigator, how you would analyze a crime scene.
And Brad, it's eerie because this crime scene that Brian Kober has laid out for his final involves a white woman who's dead. She's 35 years old as he writes it out. And Brian Kober talks about the steps you would take. to make sure that you don't contaminate the crime scene, right?
And Brad, it's eerie because this crime scene that Brian Kober has laid out for his final involves a white woman who's dead. She's 35 years old as he writes it out. And Brian Kober talks about the steps you would take. to make sure that you don't contaminate the crime scene, right?
How to make sure that you don't leave fingerprints, how you take photos, mostly how you would notice the bruises on the victim's face, the marks on her neck, specifically a bloody shirt, because this was a stabbing murder.
How to make sure that you don't leave fingerprints, how you take photos, mostly how you would notice the bruises on the victim's face, the marks on her neck, specifically a bloody shirt, because this was a stabbing murder.
Exactly. And he also talks about the things that you have to notice in the crime scene, especially on the victim and the surrounding areas. Things like defense wounds or what he writes in here is hesitation marks on her related to the knife. or trying to find out if there are multiple stab wounds. And he talks about Brad doing things like making sure you're wearing gloves, right?
Exactly. And he also talks about the things that you have to notice in the crime scene, especially on the victim and the surrounding areas. Things like defense wounds or what he writes in here is hesitation marks on her related to the knife. or trying to find out if there are multiple stab wounds. And he talks about Brad doing things like making sure you're wearing gloves, right?
Making sure that you're completely covered and that it can't be a fibrous material that you're covered in, that you have to bring forceps and small tweezers and a pair of scissors. The detail is just fascinating. I'm going to read directly
Making sure that you're completely covered and that it can't be a fibrous material that you're covered in, that you have to bring forceps and small tweezers and a pair of scissors. The detail is just fascinating. I'm going to read directly