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Idaho murders: New book on Kohberger reveals previously unseen evidence, claims sheath could be inadmissible

Emails reveal how Campus Police tracked down Bryan Kohberger’s car weeks before he became a suspect. “It is plausible that someone would argue that the chain-of-custody would have led to major problems for the prosecution when presenting evidence of any type of DNA. If that were to excluded “I’d say that, looking at the case fundamentally and from a prosecutor’s perspective, the chain of custody issue is the biggest problem.” “Brent Turvey is a criminologist, a forensic scientist, hired by the defense. He said he learned about the chain of custody after submitting his expert report in order to meet a deadline. In most cases, and in most jurisdictions, this would be the case. “No judge or jury have evaluated that claim. Turvey stated Wednesday that a chain-of-custody form should be created in real time. “So, for example, if I pick up a bag of evidence, I will sign that I have retrieved it and add my signature, the date. The evidence bag appears to be filled in twice. The bag was marked with the date “11/14/22” and the initials “BP”, which likely belong to lead detective Brett Payne. Shannon Arredondo is another signature. She is a forensic expert with the Idaho State Police Crime Lab. She signed and dated the bag on Nov. 16th. Turvey said that the label, which was attached later, had six recorded exchanges from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, written in a similar handwriting by a single pen. Kohberger’s team, led Idaho attorney Anne Taylor. Whitcomb said, however, that they did not pursue their findings before the plea agreement She did not respond when Fox News Digital asked for comment. “There are important issues with motive, method, and mechanism. There are so many screaming questions to which no one will ever know the answer. Christopher Whitcomb, Author If the paper trail was flawed, as alleged, it doesn’t mean that investigators botched up the case, says Paul Mauro. A retired NYPD inspector, and Fox News contributor. “But it could indicate that there is a weakness in the case,” he said. “They may have been worried about losing a jury on this.” It’s also a good example of what happens when you don’t have a defense. You put the procedure in front of the jury, not the facts. Whitcomb told Fox News Digital that the hair has never been processed or tested. Whitcomb told Fox News Digital that the hair has never been tested or processed. Turvey, a senior consultant at Forensic Solution LLC who has testified in more than 70 trials and has travelled to Moscow, Idaho to review the evidence, found the hair. This is not his hair. “As to whose hair it is, the answer is unclear. Whitcomb explained that when he saw the information, it changed his perspective on everything. Fox News Digital reached out to the Idaho State Police Department and the Moscow Police Department to get their comments. The author is a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team member and an early member of its Violent Criminal Apprehension Program. He has played in a band for years, worked as a congressional speechwriter and journalist, and written half a dozen other books. In an interview on Tuesday, he said: “I don’t think it’s my job to question what [Kohberger] has told the world.” “I don’t say this is a wrong conviction. He pleaded to guilty. He is a mature, well-educated man. BRYAN KOHBERGER’S PROFESSOR CALLED OUT HER ‘ASSUMPTIONS’ ABOUT LOCAL COPPERS BEFORE IDAHO MURDERS. The plea landed him behind bars for the rest his life with no chance of parole. He offered no explanation for the crimes, shared no motive and offered no new information.Prosecutors have said Kohberger remained inside for about 15 minutes, although the initial police affidavit doesn’t describe the exact time he went into the house. Whitcomb notes that the defense narrative claims that the attacks occurred in less than five minutes, which is inconsistent with Turvey’s estimate of the time it would take to clean up the crime scene. Turvey believes that there were at least two. Both of their reports have also been reviewed by Fox News Digital. Follow the FOX TRUE CRIME team on XWhitcomb obtained access to materials that were not mentioned in the book. These include images of the Ka-Bar sheath evidence bag, one with a form of chain of custody attached and one without. He turned off his phone prior to the murders, and then turned it back on afterwards. The FBI analyst determined that soil on a shovel inside the car, which was seized by investigators in Pennsylvania, matched dirt found in the Moscow area. Judge Steven Hippler stated at the hearing that he was unable to find anything redeeming in Mr. Kohberger. “His grotesque crimes of evil have buried anything good or human about him. Listen to the new ‘Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno’ podcast.Hippler gave Kohberger a sentence of 4 consecutive life sentences without parole plus 10 more years. As part of his plea, Kohberger waived his right of appeal.The case’s lead detectives were Idaho State Police Lt. Darren Gilbertson, and Moscow Police Cpl. Brett Payne said that they still did not know his motive. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUB. “Why did he plead guilty?” Turvey asked during a conversation on Wednesday. “I don’t know. I never met him. He said that he doesn’t meet with defendants on whose cases he is working. He is aware that the defense has made arguments about Kohberger’s mental health and ability. “The idea that you’d go in and try to get him to plead guilty when he doesn’t know everything or understand it… Well, that’s a big problem.” “Broken Plea” will be in stores on Sunday, April 28.

  

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USF doctoral students vanish as family says disappearance is ‘very suspicious’ and ‘unusual’

The boyfriend of a missing woman was detained by ICE during the investigation into her disappearance: POLICE. A family friend notified the police on April 17 around 4:50 p.m., after growing concern over not being able to contact both Bristy and Limon. Both have since been added both to the state and the national missing persons databases, police said. “GOT A TIPI? Zubaer Ahmed told the outlet that Limon’s younger sibling in Bangladesh is a responsible and punctual individual. “He is very responsible and punctual, which is why the situation seems so unusual and unpredictable to us… almost suspicious,” Zubaer Ahmed said. He said, “We’re in a lot of pain and it’s a devastating situation.” Follow us on XAhmed talked to his brother last Monday and he told him that he was going to be very busy working on his dissertation. “Another point is that they talked about a future together but they aren’t that serious about it,” he said. He said that both of them were thinking about whether they could marry together and that they were discussing it. McKinnon stated that their behavior is not typical. They are graduate students. At this point, we have no information that suggests foul play or suspicion. “When we reach this point, where we haven’t been able to locate them, our next best source will be the public. “That’s where we’re at,” he said. “Everyone is hoping for a good outcome in this case. We’re treating it very seriously, and we’re making sure to leave no stone unturned in our search for them. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPDetectives from the USFPD are investigating. USFPD is asking anyone with information to call 813-974 2628. Fox News Digital has reached the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as well as USFP to get more information.

  

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Marine veteran allegedly gunned down by husband in attack outside home, police say

According to court records, her husband, Joshua Orlando, 29, has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. After his first court appearance he remains in jail on $1.5 million bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5, authorities say. Unruh, 25, was shot in the morning of April 17, and taken to a hospital where she died. Orlando was arrested shortly after. EX-BIDEN STAFFER CLAIMS ACCIDENTAL BLAST KILLED GIRLFRIEND WHILE DAD BLASTS TOXIC AND ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP REPORTPolice stated that there were no previous domestic violence reports filed in Wichita involving this couple. Investigators confirmed Unruh filed for divorce and separated from Orlando in August 2025. Unruh was a satellite transmission system operator and received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps from November 2020 until November 2024. She was a satellite transmission system technician and received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal as well as the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. She deployed to Australia in Australia in 2023 with Marine Rotational Forces – Darwin and her last assignment was at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. According to her LinkedIn profile, Unruh worked as a broadcast engineering at PBS Kansas. Victor Hogstrom, station president, told KAKE News that he was shocked and had a hard time processing what happened. According to the outlet, he remembered Unruh to be a reliable, driven team member who was well liked and respected by her colleagues. He also said that she will be missed. In a GoFundMe posting, her family said that Unruh was an organ donor and saved six lives. “Six pieces of her will live on,” they wrote. “GOT A TIP? Members of the veteran community also recognized her final act. A Mulvane American Legion post held an honor walk to recognize Unruh as a former Marine. Help is available. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPThe National Domestic Violence Hotline number is 800-799-7233.Fox News Digital reached out to PBS Kansas, and the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office to get more information.

  

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Workers killed and many treated after refinery chemical release as investigators probe cause

One person is still in critical condition. Kanawha County Commission president Ben Salango confirmed that seven of the people treated were EMS employees. Please check back to see if there are any updates.

  

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DOJ springs antisemitism review on blue state college after ‘Lebanese resistance’ fundraiser

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has opened an antisemitism probe into the University of Washington following a fundraiser hosted by a student group for the “Lebanese Resistance” group. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet dhillon announced this Monday. Tomorrow, a SUPER UW student group will hold a fundraiser for the “Lebanese Resistance.” This group has a long history of violent antisemitic activities on the University of Washington campus,” Dhillon wrote in X Monday. “On Friday, a Civil Rights Investigation of UW’s handling antisemitism was authorized!” The Washington State Standard reported that the school event went so far as to ask Facebook to stop the group from using the UW name. However, Facebook has not complied with this request. The Washington State Standard reported that the school went so far as to ask Facebook to stop using the UW brand. Facebook hasn’t complied to this request yet.

  

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Ex-Alabama girls high school basketball coach charged with ‘deviant’ sex with student , dumped by husband

The indictment came less than a month after she resigned from Cold Springs High School following a complaint received by the school officials. The charges include distributing obscene material to a student, one count of a school employee having sexual contact with a child under 19, and one count of a teacher engaging in a sex act or deviant intercourse with a pupil, CBS42 reported. The indictment was issued less than a week after Adams resigned as a coach at Cold Springs High School in response to a complaint. She was charged with deviant sexual acts or sexual intercourse by a school worker with a minor. Drew, her husband who filed for divorce after she resigned, coaches the boys’ basketball team. Reports: A high school senior faces more than 300 felony charges in an alleged extortion scheme targeting minors. “As soon the concern was raised, an investigation was immediately launched.” The employee chose to leave at that time. “In 2017, Adams resigned from Holly Pond High School in the same district after only one season,” 1819 News reported. Her departure was not explained. She said, “It was hard.” “I prayed a lot about it, and I felt that God was leading me in another direction that I intend to pursue.” Adams, who has been married to her husband for 15 years, said that sometimes you have to do what is best for yourself and your family.

  

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