It’s a heartbreaking case that captivated the nation for three years, culminating in Bryan Kohberger receiving four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen.
On November 13, 2022, the 30-year-old Kohberger entered their off-campus home under the cover of darkness, committing his horrific acts and sparking a seven-week manhunt.
Two other roommates, Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen, were the only individuals present in the house who survived.
Social media investigators actively participated, with some even alleging that Kohberger was linked to an account involved in the investigation, a claim that was later disproven. He was arrested on December 30, 2022.
Earlier this year, Kohberger pleaded guilty in an attempt to avoid the death penalty and was sentenced on July 23, 2025. He will spend the remainder of his life behind bars.
As some measure of justice is delivered to this monstrous former criminology student, we finally gain insight into the events of that tragic night, following the lifting of a gag order that restricted information from those connected to the case.
For the first time, friends, family, and investigators have shared their perspectives in a new Amazon Prime documentary titled One Night In Idaho: The College Murders.
The four-episode series, released on July 11, 2025, features interviews with the parents of Ethan Chapin and Madison Mogan, who discuss their profound grief and speculate on what Kohberger’s possible motives might have been.
Former classmates and acquaintances of Kohberger also provide their reflections on their relationships and the impact felt within Moscow, Idaho.
The documentary also examines the fallout caused by amateur sleuths, who took extreme measures, including visiting the murder scene in search of evidence.
Additionally, surviving roommates Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen faced public backlash for not immediately notifying authorities, which led to public accusations against them. During Kohberger’s sentencing, Mortensen offered a victim impact statement addressing the criticism they received.
Emily Alandt, a friend of the victims and one of the first contacted after the murders, can be heard in the trailer expressing, “There was a big realization that we had been stalked for so many months and had no clue.”
Viewers have expressed their heartbreak over the revelations presented in the documentary.
“I thought the #onenightinidaho series was incredibly well-produced, but it was one of the most distressing things I’ve ever seen. Episodes 1 and 4 will tear your heart apart. I realized that no punishment would ever be sufficient for #BryanKohberger,” wrote one viewer.
“Watching this documentary infuriates me; I hate how internet true crime fans targeted the surviving friends just for attention. Imagine the trauma of losing four friends and being accused of murder just for being friends with them,” another commented.
“This is devastating. A nightmare for these families. #OneNightInIdaho,” a third viewer penned.
It is truly a heart-wrenching experience.
