Netflix viewers are hailing The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare as a perfect but "insane" true crime documentary, with many binge-watching all three episodes at once. Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to praise the series, with some calling it a "10 out of 10" show.
The three-part series, released on the streaming platform last month, quickly reached the top of the most-watched list. It explores the quadruple murders of four University of Idaho students on November 13, 2022: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were fatally stabbed at an off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho, after a night out.
Fans praise the series as 'insane' and '10 out of 10'
Several viewers labelled it "10 out of 10 viewing," with one commenting: "Netflix does a damn good job with their documentaries…Watching the Idaho Murders: College Nightmare now. Still such an insane story." Another agreed: "Finished The Idaho Murders College nightmare last night, maaaaan that whole documentary was insane." A third said: "Netflix has been dropping some incredible documentaries lately. Do yourselves a favor and check them out, starting with The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare. You won't regret it!"
The documentary features input from law enforcers who eventually brought Bryan Kohberger to justice. Several family members of the students also shared their perspectives on camera, including defiant messages directed at Kohberger during his sentencing.
Investigation and conviction details
Following an investigation that lasted almost two months, DNA analysis showed evidence on a knife sheath, which was traced to rubbish collected from Washington State University graduate Bryan Kohberger's family home. Kohberger pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole, avoiding the death penalty.
The synopsis reads: "With unprecedented access to the victims' families and police footage, the series peels back the layers of a case that forever changed Moscow, Idaho, and asks the question that haunts everyone left behind: How do you make sense of something so senseless?"
Kohberger seeks to withdraw plea
Netflix has since reported: "Kohberger announced he was looking to take back his guilty plea and had already filed a petition challenging his conviction. He claimed that he is actually innocent and wants to obtain a trial." In a statement, Kohberger said: "My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn."
The news has devastated the victims' families. Kaylee Goncalves' family issued a response, comparing him to a "mosquito you just can't seem to swat." Their statement said: "The real tragedy is this: if even a fraction of the energy spent trying to free a guilty man were directed toward honouring the victims, there would be statues of them on every corner, parks bearing their names, and days set aside to remember the lives they lost at the hands of a narcissist."
The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare is available to watch on Netflix.
