About this episode

Eric Faddis analyzes the documentation issues surrounding the Kohberger evidence bag and its implications for the case.

The evidence bag containing the Ka-Bar knife sheath allegedly had entries filled out twice — once on the bag itself with initials and a date written over the evidence tape, and again on a label affixed to the front with six recorded exchanges in what appeared to be similar handwriting with the same pen, spanning November 13 through November 16, 2022. That's the factual basis for the chain of custody claim at the center of "Broken Plea." Former felony prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis provides a detailed legal analysis of whether this documentation issue constitutes a substantive evidentiary problem or a procedural technicality — and what it would have actually taken to get this evidence excluded at trial. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. He waived his right to appeal. He is serving four consecutive life sentences. The proceedings are concluded. The claim originates from defense expert Brent Turvey, who says he found the issue after filing his expert report. Anne Taylor's defense team has publicly called his conduct "appalling" and accused him of violating a confidentiality agreement…

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Faddis

Topics covered

• Kohberger case
• evidence analysis
• legal proceedings
• chain of custody
• true crime
• forensic evidence

Keywords

• Kohberger
• evidence bag
• chain of custody
• legal analysis
• true crime
• forensic evidence
• hair evidence
• Brent Turvey
• Anne Taylor

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Organizations: FBI

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