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Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal in the case of the four murdered college students in Idaho. It's been more than two and a half years since University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Madison Mogen were murdered while sleeping in an off-campus apartment. The investigation led to Bryan Kohberger, who, with his plea deal, has escaped the death penalty yet stands to spend life in prison. Former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh joins the podcast to analyze the plea deal and the evidence against Kohberger.
Plus, commentary from the host of 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,' Tomi Lahren.
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