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Is One of the Most Disturbing Parts of the Idaho College Murders?

July 19, 2025 / 01:15

This episode covers Brian Coberger's background, his PhD program at Washington State University, and his connections to criminology and criminal justice.

The discussion highlights Coberger's education, including his master's degree from D Sales University, where he studied under Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a noted expert on serial killers.

Listeners learn about Coberger's application for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in 2022, which adds an unsettling layer to his profile.

Additionally, the episode reveals Coberger's research project that involved an online survey, raising questions about his intentions and interests in criminology.

TLDR

Brian Coberger's unsettling background in criminology is examined, including his education and internship application with the Pullman Police Department.

Episode

1:15
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What they learn is that Brian Coberger was in Washington State University's PhD program. And for those crime junkies who
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are coming in fresh to this, welcome to one of the most messed up parts about this case.
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>> He was getting his PhD in criminology, and he'd even earned a master's degree
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in criminal justice from D Sales University in Pennsylvania earlier that year, where he studied under serial
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killer expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland, who wrote the biography of Dennis Rider, better known as the BTK killer. Yeah.
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>> He even applied for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in 2022.
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But this is where things start to get eerie. So they find out that as part of a research project he did at D Sales, he
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set up this online survey and it was posted to the school's website and Brian Coworker was listed as the student
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investigator. And listen, I'm going to post this whole thing because it is fascinating and I read every single
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line. But I know that we're on the clock here and you guys have already given me
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like a ton of time. So, I'm going to give you the highlights. Here's some of what it says.

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Episode Highlights

  • Brian Coberger's Academic Background
    Brian Coberger was pursuing a PhD in criminology and had a master's in criminal justice.
    “He was getting his PhD in criminology.”
    @ 00m 12s
    July 19, 2025
  • Eerie Research Project
    Coberger set up an online survey as part of a research project at D Sales University.
    “He set up this online survey and it was posted to the school's website.”
    @ 00m 44s
    July 19, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Welcome to one of the most messed up parts about this case.
    Is One of the Most Disturbing Parts of the Idaho College Murders?
  • He even applied for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in 2022.
    Is One of the Most Disturbing Parts of the Idaho College Murders?
  • I read every single line. But I know that we're on the clock here.
    Is One of the Most Disturbing Parts of the Idaho College Murders?

Key Moments

  • Academic Pursuits00:02
  • Eerie Discoveries00:40
  • Research Project00:47