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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 1H 36M

Kohberger’s Defense Works to Eliminate Death Penalty as Prosecutors Reveal Some Key Witnesses

from Bryan Kohberger: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Bryan Kohberger defense is making a critical push to eliminate the death penalty as prosecutors begin revealing key witnesses in the Idaho murder case. In this episode, we break down how the Bryan Kohberger defense is challenging capital punishment, what legal strategies are being used, and why the prosecution’s witness list could shape the entire trial. As tensions rise, the Bryan Kohberger defense argues mitigation, mental health factors, and procedural fairness—while the state signals how it plans to prove guilt.Key Points Covered:Defense efforts to remove the death penalty from considerationProsecutors reveal and narrow their list of key witnessesHow witness testimony could impact sentencing and guiltLegal standards for death penalty eligibilityWhat this phase means for the trial moving forwardFeaturing survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast, and real crime stories.What’s up, #STSNation!#BestGuests: Fil Waters, America’s most respected detective, investigated over 400 homicides during his storied career. Scott Duffey, FBI special agent out of the Delaware office, and previously a police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.#TrueCrime #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #DeathPenalty #LegalAnalysis #ExpertWitnesses #CriminalDefense #Prosecution #JusticeForVictims #SurviveAndTheSurvivor #BestGuestsGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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