Broken Plea: The Explosive Search for Truth Behind the Idaho Murders

by Christopher Whitcomb

Read by the author.

Was there more than one killer? Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived? Was furniture staged to throw off detectives? In one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions what really happened in the house on King Road—and the results of that investigation will astound you.

In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four lives were lost in a brutal crime in Moscow, Idaho—and a nation demanded answers. When a suspect accepted a plea bargain, the story seemed settled. Justice, many believed, had been served.

Broken Plea challenges that assumption.

Drawing on court records, investigative timelines, witness statements, and apparently overlooked inconsistencies, this meticulously researched exposé examines how a rush to judgment may have shaped one of the most closely watched murder cases in recent memory. As the official narrative hardened, critical leads went unexplored, contradictory evidence was minimized, and alternative explanations faded from view.

This book does not claim certainty where none exists. Instead, it asks the questions that were never fully What happens when pressure to close a case outweighs the search for truth? What evidence may have been sidelined, and why? And what are the consequences when a plea doesn’t end scrutiny but invites it?

Clear-eyed, unsparing, and deeply unsettling, Broken Plea reopens the case—and invites readers to look again at what justice demands when the truth remains unresolved.

Reference material can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Crime, Mystery

448 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2026

About the author

His three books have been released by major publishers and well reviewed. You can find some details about him here:

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Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book disappointingly didn't provide any real answers to what happened that awful morning. It did provoke even more questions.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do NOT come at me for 1) reading this book and 2) for rating it a full 5 stars ⭐️ because hear me out. This gives you a taste of what we would have seen had this had gone to trial. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m so invested in this case and although I was able to pull some very clear inaccuracies… but all in all, it does make you think “what if?”

First time with this author and also, my first ever audiobook. Author narrated this audiobook too and honestly, both deserve 5/5.

[katie 🪴]

Regardless of how many things didn’t make the cut, this book is finally an actually well researched take on this case from someone with specialized knowledge in law enforcement.

Because of his background, there are multiple opinions he has about the investigation that i disagree with, but i cant overstate how long ive been waiting for anyone to treat Bryan (guilty or not) as a human being.

The system continues to fail these victims, their families, the defendant, and his family.

I can only hope this book will jump start a new conversation about all the questions the state refuses to answer.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book effectively highlights the questions many people following this case have already been asking. Some might say the investigators are incompetent, but I suspect the corruption extends to the top. There are too many inconsistencies and leads that haven’t been followed up on. I’ve yet to watch or read a proper interrogation interview, but I’m sure when or if BK’s interview is released, it will offer a different perspective on how such interviews should be conducted.

Why don’t we have Kaylee and Maddie’s phone data and location records? I’m sceptical about whether Ethan and Xana were together throughout the night. Did she order DoorDash before arriving home? Was the Venmo Emily sent her a food contribution? Was Ethan already at 1122 King Road? Did she walk in and find him injured?

We need the autopsy report showing the stomach contents and comparisons of Kaylee/Maddie and Xana to help establish the timeline.

If one suspect killed two people on the third floor and tracked their “diluted” DNA down to the second floor, common living room, why didn’t they leave a trace of Kaylee and/or Maddie’s DNA in Xana’s room? We’re then told to believe the same “naked” suspect murdered Xana and Ethan. Ethan’s diluted DNA is also found in the common living room.

I need to know if they followed up on Ethan’s last known FaceTime calls (five attempts) from Cooper Atkinson. Also, the messages he received about cheating from Erika!

They didn’t test hair found in a victim’s hand for DNA but tested a knife sheath and were excited to find touch DNA on an object that could be moved and placed at the scene. They tested the hair for type and colour against Kohbergers, found it didn’t match their narrative, and scrapped any further DNA testing!

I would’ve loved to have seen this go to trial.

5⭐️
Format: 🎧 Audible (Own)
Narrator: Christopher Whitcomb

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a bunch of evidence listed, with weak possibilities of others committing the murders

[bookish_katarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the book is very analytical most of us that have followed the case deeply have grown used to certain verbiage. Being able to finally read what was said in the redacted portions of the body cam and interviews is refreshing. The author presented great though some details are more interpretation and has changed since he may have read the spatter reports.

Idaho 4 is my Roman Empire. I hope one day we find the truth.

[JP]

Based on everything I have reviewed and read so far, along with watching you on Devil’s Advocate, I am truly excited. I work in criminal law and forensics, so this is a topic I have previously discussed and would be very interested in reading and sharing with my True Crime PhD community. Thank You, Trinity R. Moses

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Facts over headlines! I loved how Whitcomb laid out facts from real court documents and pointed out things that just don't add up-things the mainstream media seems to ignore. That takes guts, and it shows real integrity when it comes to truth and justice.

This case has been frustrating to follow, and this book puts a lot of that into words. It challenges the narrative and makes you question what we've been told. If you've been paying attention and feel like something isn't right, this is a must-read.

[Emmeline Hallam]

I have been massively fascinated with this case since it happened. I’ve read just about everything that has come out about it. I read James Patterson’s book last summer and was thoroughly disappointed. This book was finally something “different” but rooted in evidence —- using the prosecutions evidence given to the defense after the plea deal../ evidence that no defense attorney was ever able to cross examine/question. It finally provided me with “answers” or possible “answers” that could make sense … and while ultimately it may not matter, it matters in my mind, so to speak, in that there is some sense of explanation to what has caused me so much confusion, concern, upset.

[Codi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this book. I feel like at the very least it makes you think and I believe this is the authors main attempt. While I enjoyed hearing the evidence, and even the lack thereof I do wish someone would finally say what they think happened. So many people are talking about this case but an alternative theory is never mentioned. Overall, decent book and if nothing else it should make you think of things differently.

[Kellye · Rating 2 out of 5]

The second star is only for the section on how aw enforcement develops victimology. Other than that, this is poorly written and has many mistakes in terms of evidence. There is definitely an agenda for this author. I do not recommend.

[Lindsey Collier · Rating 1 out of 5]

Weak. A waste of time if you’ve already read some court documents. The author reads court documents and witness accounts, the end.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm still reading, but I'm already unimpressed due to the wild assumptions this author has made and is presenting as facts. He's also made multiple mistakes: misidentifying the dog as Maddie's, the bedroom as Kaylee's, etc. He's also pronounced Kaylee's name three different ways in the first hour of listening. I don't think he's very knowledgeable about this case at all, but I will finish the book.

[Gordanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rating is NOT based on the murders or facts! This book gets a 5⭐️ rating because it’s time we, as a community, BLOW THAT WHISTLE!

There is a FACTUALLY innocent man in prison for life without parole for a horrendous crime he couldn’t have possibly committed with exculpatory evidence both available and not tested!

*factually innocent does not mean he is legally innocent. He is legally guilty because he took a plea. But as an attorney, he should not have entered that plea, AND since he took a plea, the judge should have required a proffer!

[MKF]

Lets start this review with a history lesson since the author failed history class and can't do a quick internet search. On page 101 the author talks about the women in Salem were rounded up then burned at the stakes as witches. Men, women, and children were rounded up with 20 being executed. None of them were burned the majority were hanged and one man was crushed by large stones. I would think that if someone was planning on mentioning it they would have checked the accuracy.

The evidence in this book can be interpreted any number of ways while some may have alternative explanations that's not so mysterious. This book still provides a pretty solid case that the killer of the Idaho four is completely innocent. That leaves you to wonder though with so much proof of innocence why the defense team allowed him to plead guilty.
The author doesn't provide any alternative suspects on who killed the four but hints at the surving roommates. I think that the evidence only proves that roommate D who saw the killer was not a good friend if that's what she is. As we know she saw and heard a stranger and a possible struggle but didn't call 911. When you read that not only did she hear and see those things she walked past her roommates body. Her actions and her testimony afterwards makes both surviving roommates look suspicious but there's very little pointing to murder. If better evidence become available then I would gladly change my mind about it.
This book is probably the most thorough and provides information that hasn't been released before. It's worth the read just do with with an open mind and do you research before jumping to conclusions.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 rounded up to 4

I have now read 3 books (plus a fictionalized one) on this true crime story plus watched a documentary. You could say its my Roman Empire. My mind is always blown by all the information. This one was quite different than the others. This book basically poked a million holes in the prosecution's case.

Listen, I hate conspiracy theories. They make me super uncomfortable and if one can't answer the question "WHY?" then I don't wanna hear it. But friends, this one got me. My mind is blown. There are so many unanswered questions in this case and he makes a very compelling case for there being a second killer.

Basically what I took from this is that it was a fairly botched and incomplete police investigation and its a good thing for everyone in the world that Brian Kohberger took a plea deal because according to this book, he may have gotten off.

There were moments that this book was a 4 star but there were other moments where I was sooooo bored. It was very technical and sciencey and there were moments where I literally fell asleep. They do a lot of breaking down of DNA and the crime scene and lots of reading of straight interviews and that got a little bit boring at parts. But when he just wrote and broke it all down, I was enthralled. I can't stop thinking about this actually.

I need answers.

[Heather Grose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting pov but Brain admitted guilty and took the plea.

[Paula Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This case screams reasonable doubt. I was devastated when Bryan changed his plea to guilty and this book provided even more reasons as to why that shouldn’t have happened.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved seeing the evidence (or lack there of) but the book had some simple mistakes and I want to know why the timeline and video from 1112 wasn’t discussed more.

[Haley Ara · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s absolutely wild to see just how much was never looked into or done regarding this case and it’s a shame this will never go to trial. While a lot of what was in this book was already known, I did appreciate a behind the scenes that have not been shared. Like the hair!? Also liked getting a clearer picture of the redacted body came footage. I think if you’ve been following this case, this is worth the read.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makes you stop and think.

[June Osborne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is an unnecessary addition to the multiple books that have already been written about this case. There are many lazy errors in a book ironically setting out to expose the errors of others. If you're going to point out what someone else is doing wrong, you had best make sure that your presentation is flawless. This book is not. Some glaring examples on the first few pages that lowered my estimation of the book immediately:

Under the Key Individuals section on page xi, the author lists one of the four murder victims, Ethan Chapin, as a resident of King Road. This is not true. While Ethan stayed overnight at the house frequently, it was not his residence. Easily confirmed, and the author even states in later pages that Ethan lived in a separate apartment. Some major fact checking is needed.

Starting on page 8 and continuing throughout the book, the author erroneously uses the phrase "malice of forethought". The correct term is malice aforethought.

Another glaring error appears on page 178, in which the author writes that after the murders, the killer posed for a thumbs-up selfie while dressed in a hoodie. It takes just a few seconds to google this image, which clearly shows him wearing a light-colored button-down shirt. It seems that the author couldn’t be bothered to check such basic, easily proven facts in his rush to publish this obvious money-grab of a book.

These were such easy, unforced errors that should never have gone to print, and makes me wonder what else was overlooked in the entire book and made me lose confidence in everything else that was written.

In interviews, the author admits that he never even spoke to any of the victim's families. He didn't feel it was important. Let that sink in. He sifts through the piles of evidence that the prosecution had to disclose to the defense by law under the Brady rule, but the vast majority of it is tedious and repetitive.

Most importantly, there is no smoking gun, nor are there any aha! moments to be found anywhere to show that anyone other than the killer alone committed these crimes.

The author also leans heavily on victim-blaming the survivors and even suggesting that they were somehow complicit in the crime, especially DM. Many people find her to be overly dramatic and claim that her whining, crying voice is very grating to the nerves. Even so, there is zero evidence that she was involved in the crime whatsoever, regardless of how long it took her to call 911. She was a scared, immature, naive, and drunk college girl who found herself in the center of a horrific tragedy.

I also find the claims that the furniture was staged after the murders to be preposterous. Just because a folding beer pong table was not in the same position as it was the night before in the center of the living room does not mean that the roommates did not slide it out of the way before they went to bed or that Xana and/or the killer didn’t run into it and move its position during his pursuit and fatal attack of her, as it was directly in their pathway.

The killer pleaded guilty because he was guilty and was afraid of the death penalty. Period. End of story. The prosecution completely failed in their job because lead prosecutor Thompson had one foot out the door so close to retirement and wanted to end his career on a win. It is unconscionable that he didn't require the killer to allocute, or disclose how and why he committed these crimes. If they had, the endless speculation wouldn't continue this strongly and books like this would never have been written in the first place.

1 star because I can't give a lower rating, and I did learn a few things about how investigations are run (that is, if the information is even accurate).

[JMBreslin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sadly, 4 people were killed and so many people are still profiting from it. From TV shows, authors, and a plethora of social media personalities repeatedly posting their hypotheses and interpretations of the minimal facts we truly know. This book is no different but it truly appears to be a slap in the face of Anne Taylor. If only the judge would have ordered allocution as part of the plea deal - if then, maybe the victims families would have a minimal amount of peace.

With that being said, this book has many faults - right in the beginning where the author lists Ethan as a resident of 1122 King Road. Anyone who followed the case slightly knows that he did not reside at the home. He stayed with his girlfriend frequently but it was not his residence. Whitcomb does a very good job of using the chaos theory and butterfly wings to explain how one fine change in details, whether purposely or accidental can cause have huge implications as time goes on... so you have have an error in his book right away, he states the Vampire Diaries is a movie a trivial misstatement written in a book but in the end wrong - easily researched if he didn't know but if those two little statements are wrong what else was not properly researched and stated as fact. There is also times of redundancy which could have been cleared up in editing.

I was glad that the book included the roommates un-redacted statements and interviews as well as other names which we have heard for years. As well as the police records. Some points mentioned had me go back and do my own research such as the placement of the beer pong table in relation to the shared living space. Rechecking the layout of the home where the roommate said she woke up from the sound of the table moving or solo cups falling but neither survivor heard the screams that you can hear on the neighbors ring camera right above her bedroom? There seems to be a lot of police missteps regarding evidence and the total lack of testing of some which leaves a lot to your imagination.

This case is haunting and my heart breaks for the families involved.

I know, I know - he admitted to the crime and the case is closed but there are so many questions even more so now! I think if it did go to trial, the prosecution would have had a hell of a time making their case against Kohberger with the details we do know.

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

First and foremost I got to ARC (listen) to this audiobook, so thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this!

First of all, I'd like to think i was pretty familiar with this case, but alas, turns out because of the plea deal there are T E R A B Y T E S of evidence from both sides of the courtroom that never became public or discussed due to the plea deal.
If you're anyone even somewhat interested in true crime you've probably heard about the Moscow 4; a group of university students in Idaho who were brutally stabbed to death with two flatmates who were at home at the time of the murders who survive them. This case overall was wild with questions surrounding many aspects of the case; why did it take 12 hours to call the police? How did nobody in the house hear the victims when cameras nearby picked up the screams? How did one killer complete the murders of four adults in a house of 6 in about 4 minutes? But a lot of these aren't addressed in many of the documentaries about this case, and they won't necessarily be answered in this book.

What this book does offer readers is a sleuth through the hours and hours of police transcripts, hundreds of photographs and statements that often contradict each other and will hopefully provide some information that you weren't aware of pertaining to the case. Due to the way the case and trial went this book isn't going to give you any answers to the questions you might have about this case, it will however likely provoke more questions.

No matter your opinion, my opinion or anyone else's opinion about the way this case was handled this book adds a lot of depth to not just the victims, the survivors but also to the case itself and how a small police force in an area with normally very low crime can easily find themselves steamrolled by a case of this size.

If you're wanting a sensational book that's going to diversify everything you think about this case this is not it. This is an extremely analytical summary of many terabytes of evidence accumulated during this case and outlines many of the things that lead to dead ends which will never be extended due to the resolution of the case. It can be a challenging read if you're wanting something written for fans of every true crime podcast out there, but for folks that want to flesh out their knowledge about this case, I'd recommend picking this one up.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is going to haunt me for a long time. I thought I knew the story. I thought they got the killer. This true crime account makes me question everything!

A very detailed account of all that went into the investigation and analysis of the crime scenes, the victims, and the identified perpetrator. Bryan Christopher Kohberger pled guilty to the murders of four college coeds before his case went to trial. In accepting the plea, many questions were never answered and the families and public will never get the answers they crave.

In this well written documentary, the author describes all the ways in which the case was improperly handled and how the local Idaho police might have zeroed in on their target without the evidence and proof they should have obtained. The prosecutor was trying to obtain the verdict and the public defender tried but was sidelined despite having some serious reasonable doubt.

It makes me sick to contemplate. But why, if the revelations in this book are true, did Bryan go ahead with this plea and skip the trial? He’s never explained or answered to any of it. Makes no sense and after reading I’m still so torn. I remember reading about this at the time it happened and how I, along with most of the public, thought Bryan was guilty as charged and was happy he saved the taxpayers and went on to jail without the spectacle of a trial. I hope we find out the truth of it all someday, but not sure we ever will. Very compelling and interesting story that kept me glued to the pages despite all the heavy scientific information about DNA and the descriptions of information about vehicles, college life, the friendship and relationships among the group, and the attempt to explain the blood evidence at the crime scene.

Drinking and drug consumption among college students made this even more difficult because the only witness can’t remember anything. Which I sort of find suspicious. There was a lot of that.

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book, both provided by the publisher. The narrator, the author himself, Christopher Whitcomb, did a great job of using his voice to explain his story. He speaks with conviction and handles the complex investigation very well. I enjoyed immersing myself in the story and thing that this audio enhanced the book and my enjoyment.

[Lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

⚖️ ALC Review 🫆

Back when I had Peacock, I did watch The Idaho Student Murders, but that's the only information I had about these murders prior to this book.

Christopher has written both novels and nonfiction books as a writer, but previously had a career in the FBI as a sniper for the Hostage Rescue Team. So, it doesn't sound as if he's an investigative journalist putting this book together, but he does have an MA from UVA and, having grown up in VA, I give credence to his background as a UVA grad. Go Wahoos! 😂

With multiple references throughout the book, it appears he obtained a vast amount of information through FOIA, or FOIA-type, requests. His basis of information is from actual court documents, witness statements, and information gathered from his own interviews.

He presents a factual case, but goes beyond what has been put out in the media before. Pointing out new inconsistencies, and multiple issues that would've come out had there been a full trial, it's compelling to hear.

I love that this book is narrated by the author! Typically, that happens with memoir nonfiction, but not so often with other nonfiction (that I've read). I did end up listening to it at 1.25x. Otherwise, it was a tad bit slow for me. But, the vocals were great, especially coming with the emphasis on certain phrases from the author himself.

For a true crime junkie, this feels like a must read if you have any interest in this case. New speculation and/or information presented could change your thoughts on the case. Would you ever consider the question - should someone else be in prison for these crimes?

I really enjoyed this book. It's about 12 and a half hours, so it's not the shortest, but it definitely kept my interest the whole time. With so much information, I do feel like I could listen to it again and pick up even more. It does make me want to read more about the case overall.

The audiobook does come with an accompanying pdf for resource/detailed information.

If you like Framed by John Grisham, The Dangerous Wife by MJ Checketts (check this out if you haven't and are a true crime podcast enthusiast!), or you like true crime podcasts, you may like this book.

Triggers: Murder; References to: Violence, SA, Guns

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

📌New Review

Thank you #partner @harperselect for my gifted copy.

📖: Broken Plea:The Explosive Search For Truth Behind The Idaho Murders
✍️: Christopher Whitcomb
🖨️: Harper Select
📈: 4.5⭐️
🫆: True Crime

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I wouldn’t call myself a true crime aficionado but every now & then a case grabs my attention. One such instance being the Idaho 4 Murders. What happened on November 13, 2022 is incomprehensible.

If you’ve not heard of this case, 4 University of Idaho students were brutally slain around 4am in their shared home of 1122 King Road, while 2 other surviving roommates were left untouched. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin & Xana Kernoodle were 20-21 year olds returning from a typical weekend night out for most college students to a neighborhood that had always been deemed “safe.”

Bryan Kohberger plead guilty to 1 count of robbery & 4 counts of pre-meditated murder. While some would say justice has been served, those that have followed along since the beginning, myself included, KNOW that it shouldn’t end here.

Even after the court released the gag order, there are so many unanswered questions & loads of unexplained evidence. I’m grateful to Christopher Whitcomb for writing this book & providing additional information to those of us who feel duped by the law.

“…Small mistakes at the beginning can snowball into outcomes no one could have predicted.”

Throughout many in-depth discussions of behaviors & evidence I found myself disgusted with how this case was handled. I’m certain,more now than ever, there were multiple perpetrators. I also feel there’s no way a jury could’ve convicted Kohberger “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

I wish pictures were included (since the author even acknowledged how accessible they are) 1.The victims faces deserve to be seen. 2.It would’ve helped when describing the unusual layout of the house & the crime scene. It’s likely most readers won’t have done such a deep dive into these deaths & may struggle to understand.

💭: What true crime case(s) were you invested in?

🙋🏻‍♀️: Kaylee Anthony ,Shannan Watts, Gabby Petito , Delphi Murders

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#truecrime #truecrimecommunity #idaho4 #bryankohberger

[courtneevision · Rating 1 out of 5]

How asinine is this book?
"At the risk of sounding like a shill for the defense, how could it be that the DOJ itself admits such insufficiencies? Most people would assume that America has moved past the days when a bunch of women could be rounded up in a town called Salem and burned at the stake as witches."
1. No one was burned in Salem.
2. That's *exactly* what you sound like.

At best, this is a dive into all of the released files (no matter how repetitive; that are all publicly available), but in every other way/at its worst, it is victim-blaming bullshit that sides with the rancid parts of the internet that feel the need to pick apart the surviving roommates and *every* word they said-- no matter if it was within the first hour of finding their friends murdered, or days later when they were more regulated. "Why didn't they wake up?" "Who was Jack in all of this?" "What happened to the table?" 🥴🥴🥴

He pled guilty. Because he's guilty. We don't need to reflect on what the defense *would have* presented and what *may* lead to reasonable doubt, BECAUSE a deal was struck and there is nothing more to speculate.

It makes me worry for what could have been, had this gone to trial. Compilations like this would have been the tip of the iceberg, the families and survivors would have been scrutinized beyond belief, and Maddie, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan may not have been given justice.

I only finished this because it was easy, free, and I'm stubborn when annoyed. May this be the last of these.

[Christina Hoffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’ve followed the Idaho 4 case from the beginning, Broken Plea is a fascinating and thought-provoking read. Christopher Whitcomb does a great job laying out the known facts, the investigation, and the legal path that ultimately led to Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal. The book is easy to follow, detailed without feeling overwhelming, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.

What struck me most wasn’t the question of guilt or innocence—it was the question of why. Why take the plea? For me, that’s still the biggest mystery surrounding this case. While Kohberger will spend the rest of his life behind bars, I walked away feeling like there are still pieces of this story that the public doesn’t know.

The surviving roommates remain one of the most intriguing aspects of the case. Whether by necessity, privacy, or legal strategy, much of what they know has never been fully explored publicly. It leaves you with the feeling that there is still a treasure trove of information sitting beneath the surface.

This book doesn’t answer every question—and perhaps no book ever will. Instead, it highlights just how many unanswered questions remain. Will Kohberger ever provide specific details about what happened that night? Will the full story ever be known? Or are there pieces of this case that may never come to light?

Whether you believe the case is closed or still have lingering questions, Broken Plea is worth the read. It left me thinking long after I turned the final page.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Idaho “four” murder case remains one of the most shocking crimes of the last decade. What happened in that house on 1122 king road is horrific on every level. Despite what this retired FBI agent claims that Bryan Kohberger did not act alone and there was more than one assailant, what does remain astounding this case was how he was able to commit four horrific murders in such a sort amount of time? And how exactly did the two surviving roommates not hear more? How did they escape with their lives? It just makes no sense.

I’ve always believed that Ethan Chapin was murdered because he was the only male in the house. He would have fought back against the killer, to not only defend his girlfriend but to protect the other girls in the house as well. It is just so tragic. One of the questions that this book raises is shotty police work. I cannot believe the holes and the mistakes made. It boggles my mind. The fact that the killer was “able” to reach an “agreement” with prosecutors and plead guilty without ever giving one “reason why” to the families remains the most heartbreaking fact of all.