Will Kohberger's 'OJ' Defense Strategy Work?
Episode 2, Aug 04, 2023, 03:00 PM
In the recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, host Tony Brueski engaged in an intense discussion with retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. The pair dived into the ongoing case against Bryan Kohberger, facing charges for the gruesome murder of four University of Idaho students.
Brueski opened up the discussion by presenting the controversial claims made by Kohberger's defense - allegations of planted DNA evidence and the absence of an alibi. Brueski critically referred to these allegations as the "OJ defense" and the "Shaggy defense," respectively, pointing out the audacity of these assertions.
Reflecting on these accusations, Dreeke expressed, "I think they're being very congruent with that arc of what they're doing is just trying their best to sow seeds of doubt."
When probed about Kohberger’s failure to provide an alibi, Dreeke plainly stated, "I think so... they're trying their best to sow seeds of doubt. It's hard to think of anything else they're reasonably trying to do."
Brueski echoed this sentiment, highlighting the choice of vague language by the defense, suggesting it was an attempt not to incriminate Kohberger further. He noted the specific use of the word "may" in their court filings, pointing out the absence of any definitive statements.
Dreeke suggested that the defense might focus more on generating an emotional response than a rational one. He expressed, "they're hoping that the judge gives instructions that allow some jurors to have some emotional leakage in there. That's their only hope."
As the conversation progressed, Brueski questioned whether the defense’s current tactics would eventually backfire, potentially adding to the perception of deceit in the trial. Dreeke's response was pragmatic, stating, "I think they wanna show as much due diligence as they possibly can, and also I think when it's such a rock-solid case as it appears...swing away and swing hard."
Addressing Brueski’s question about whether finding the murder weapon would change the perception of the case, Dreeke provided an insightful perspective. He reasoned that finding the sheath of the suspected murder weapon, with matching DNA, was akin to discovering the murder weapon itself.
He asserted, "So if you found the murder weapon but had no DNA on the murder weapon, how would you know it's a murder weapon? But finding a sheath of the suspected murder weapon with DNA that matches his and family...that is like finding the murder weapon to me."
The podcast episode serves as a deep dive into the current developments of the Kohberger case. With their expertise in behavioral analysis and forensic psychology, Brueski and Dreeke dissect the defense's tactics and strategies, offering a compelling perspective on a case that continues to captivate public attention.
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Brueski opened up the discussion by presenting the controversial claims made by Kohberger's defense - allegations of planted DNA evidence and the absence of an alibi. Brueski critically referred to these allegations as the "OJ defense" and the "Shaggy defense," respectively, pointing out the audacity of these assertions.
Reflecting on these accusations, Dreeke expressed, "I think they're being very congruent with that arc of what they're doing is just trying their best to sow seeds of doubt."
When probed about Kohberger’s failure to provide an alibi, Dreeke plainly stated, "I think so... they're trying their best to sow seeds of doubt. It's hard to think of anything else they're reasonably trying to do."
Brueski echoed this sentiment, highlighting the choice of vague language by the defense, suggesting it was an attempt not to incriminate Kohberger further. He noted the specific use of the word "may" in their court filings, pointing out the absence of any definitive statements.
Dreeke suggested that the defense might focus more on generating an emotional response than a rational one. He expressed, "they're hoping that the judge gives instructions that allow some jurors to have some emotional leakage in there. That's their only hope."
As the conversation progressed, Brueski questioned whether the defense’s current tactics would eventually backfire, potentially adding to the perception of deceit in the trial. Dreeke's response was pragmatic, stating, "I think they wanna show as much due diligence as they possibly can, and also I think when it's such a rock-solid case as it appears...swing away and swing hard."
Addressing Brueski’s question about whether finding the murder weapon would change the perception of the case, Dreeke provided an insightful perspective. He reasoned that finding the sheath of the suspected murder weapon, with matching DNA, was akin to discovering the murder weapon itself.
He asserted, "So if you found the murder weapon but had no DNA on the murder weapon, how would you know it's a murder weapon? But finding a sheath of the suspected murder weapon with DNA that matches his and family...that is like finding the murder weapon to me."
The podcast episode serves as a deep dive into the current developments of the Kohberger case. With their expertise in behavioral analysis and forensic psychology, Brueski and Dreeke dissect the defense's tactics and strategies, offering a compelling perspective on a case that continues to captivate public attention.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com