Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - HEAR IT: Bryan Kohberger Search Warrants Unsealed

Episode Date: March 6, 2023

Several warrants detail what was seized during searches of Bryan Kohberger's home and car, as well as his parent's home in Monroe County. Those warrants, sealed for 60 days, have now been released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an iHeart Podcast. Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Hi guys, Nancy Grace here. In the last days, the search warrants have been unsealed in the Brian Koberger case. Koberger charged with a quadruple slaying of four beautiful University of Idaho students. They have been sealed for 60 days, the public not knowing what was going on in that police investigation. And don't get me wrong, it's not the media or the public's right to be party to ongoing investigative files. That's a big fat no-no. But in his wisdom, the judge has allowed these documents to be released. And what a treasure trove of information we are learning the state has amassed against accused killer Brian Koberger. From flashlights to plastic gloves, rubber gloves to ammunition to a letter from Brian to dad.

What does it all mean? It means we are getting a look at how the state is building its case. Remember, this is the result of a pre-dawn raid on Koberger's parents' home nestled in the Poconos, far away from the scenes of the murders in Idaho, and Koberger's white Elantra. I was really impressed that forensic techs thought to seize his gas pedal, his brake, the handle on the seatbelt, looking for any traces of the victim's blood. It's hard to discuss the victim blood and other trial strategy concerns when you know we are talking about four vibrant college students in the prime of their lives cut down by pure evil. But I want you to hear the words of the police as laid out in the search warrants and search warrant returns,

which simply means what was seized pursuant to search warrant. What did police think was important to this investigation? So take a listen to a verbatim, word-for-word reading of these documents just unsealed. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Monroe, Affidavit of Probable Cause. Your affiant is Trooper Justin M. Leary of the Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg Station Criminal Investigation Unit. investigation unit. Since 2009, I have served as a detective with Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, a special agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, a task force officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and currently as a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police Troop N-Vice Unit. Throughout my career, I have conducted hundreds

of criminal investigations, including numerous homicide investigations. Your client is Trooper Brian V. Knoll of the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop N Criminal Investigation Assessment Officer. I have been employed with the Pennsylvania State Police since 2008 and assigned as a criminal investigator since 2012. I've been assigned as the Criminal Investigation Assessment Officer since 2019. Throughout my career, I have conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, including numerous homicide investigations. On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Pennsylvania State Police was requested to assist the Moscow Police Department, Moscow, Idaho, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a homicide investigation which occurred on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

As a part of the investigation, we reviewed reports and affidavits prepared by Moscow Police Department, establishing probable cause for issuance of search warrants related to this investigation, which are included in this affidavit of probable cause as Exhibit A. Furthermore, investigators began physical surveillance of the property and area of 119 Lambsden Drive, Chestnut Hill Township, and in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, observed Brian Koberger walking near the residence.

Additionally, Koberger's vehicle was observed entering the Indian Mountain Lakes development on December 16, 2022, and the vehicle is still believed to be on-premises. Investigators are also monitoring Koberger's cellular phone, which appears to be in the same vicinity of the residence. On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, while conducting surveillance, investigators observed Koberger traveling throughout Monroe County and arriving back at his residence on Lambsden Drive. Your affiancer requesting a search warrant be issued for the search and seizure of all items listed and the items to be searched along with forensic processing of all items. Additionally, based upon the serious and violent nature of these crimes,

including risk of general public safety, your affiants are requesting a nighttime search warrant be issued to execute this search warrant at any time and the affidavit of probable cause be sealed united states department of justice federal bureau of investigation receipt for property 2015 hyundai elantra swabs ziploc bag with pink zipper seven quarters plastic baggie with green zipper, 36 dimes, 32 nickels, eight pennies, gloves, receipts, car insurance card, car registration, hiking boots, comfort in room key holder and stay information, tire irons, shovel, goggles,or mats Reflective vest Used water bottles Wrench Door panel

Seats and seat cushions Headrests Seat belt Visor Fiber Brake pedal Gas pedal Phone charger Band-Aid Wrappers Maps Documents Seat belt boot Nothing further. Phone charger. Band-Aid. Wrappers. Maps. Documents. Seatbelt boot.

Nothing further. Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. crime stories with nancy grace the search warrants have been unsealed in the brian coberger case take a listen to a verbatim word-for-word reading of these documents just unsealed united states department of justice federal Bureau of Investigation receipt for property from 119 Lambsden Drive, Albrightville, Pennsylvania, 18210. Number one, knife. Number two, book with underlining on page 118.

Number three, AT&T bill for Brian C. Koberger. Number four, Glock 22 Gen 5.40 caliber. Number five, Smith & Wesson pocket knife. Number six, folder containing vehicle paperwork. Number seven, Acer laptop model N22C2. Number eight, green leafy substance in green container. Number nine, document. Number ten 10 green leafy substance in plastic bag number 11 white paper with password number 12 power cable number 13 cell phone number 14 three glock 40 caliber magazines empty number 15 books number 16 black face masks. 17. Prescription. 18. Black gloves. 19. One black hat. One black mask. Continues to next page. 20. Personal identification documents. 21. New balance shoes. 22A. Dark colored jacket. 22B. Dark jacket. 22C. Dark colored jacket. 22C, dark colored jacket

22D, dark colored jacket 23A, dark colored shirt 23B, dark colored shirt 23C, dark colored shirt 24A, dark colored pants 24B, dark colored pants 24C, dark colored shirt number 25 clear plastic glove number 26 unintelligible number 27 unintelligible number 28 application record of sale clock 22 gen 5 40

caliber number 29 unintelligible number 30 note in desk. Number 31, criminal psychology book. Number 32, documents and DeSales University notebook. Continues to next page. Number 33, extra large Columbia Navy fleece. Number 34, a man's world drawing. Number 35, 10 inside glove inside box number 36 various criminology books notes and cards number 37 dark colored hat number 38 black gloves number 39 seagate barracuda one terabyte samsung solid state drive number 40 black box samsung nvme ssd 960 evo 500 gigabyte with Intel Optane in box. Number 41, two pair of black gloves, one black knit hat. Number 42, dark green short sleeve shirt, black long sleeve shirt, black sweatshirt, gray jacket, two pair of black pants, one pair of black jeans, two pairs black jeans. Number 43, two black long sleeve shirts, two plain black pants, one gray jacket,

one gray knit felt hat, one black glove. Number 44, motherboard. Number 45, Washington State University paperwork. Number 46, note from Brian from Montana. Number 47, craftsman shop bag. Number 48, medical documents. Number 49,uments 50. Note to Dad from Brian 51. Maroon Colored Spiral Notebook 52. Dark Colored Clothes 53. HP100B All-in-One Computer 54. Lenovo IdeaPad Laptop 55. Tangent Model Medallion 5155B Desktop

56. Dark Clothes and Laundry Basket 57. Taylor Cutlery Knife and Leather Sheath 58. Swab S1 59. Swab S2 60. Swab S3 61. Swab S4 62. Two Pair of Dark Colored Boots 63. One Pair of Brown Boots Number 62, two pair of dark colored boots. Number 63, one pair of brown boots.

United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation receipt for property from Brian C. Koberger, 119 Lambsden Drive, Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, 18210. Number one, one defiant silver flashlight. Number two, four, medical style gloves. Number three, white Arizona jean company large t-shirt. Number four, champion WSU Comper large black sweatshirt. Number five, a pair of black and white size 13 Nike shoes. Number six, a pair of black under armor socks number seven under armor black large shorts eight under armor black boxers large and nine one buccal swab well there you have it

the unsealed documents as they relate to the ongoing investigation into the quadruple slay of four incredible, beautiful, vibrant University of Idaho students. God rest their souls, and God give us justice. Nancy Grace signing off. Goodbye, friend. This is an iHeart Podcast.