Gone But Not Forgotten: The Murder Of Laken Riley (3/5/25)

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​​In September 2019, Richard Stallman, a prominent computer scientist and founder of the Free Software Foundation (FSF), resigned from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the FSF following controversial comments related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Specifically, Stallman questioned the use of the term "sexual assault" concerning allegations against the late MIT professor Marvin Minsky, suggesting that the victim may have appeared "entirely willing." These remarks were widely criticized as insensitive and dismissive of the coercive circumstances surrounding Epstein's trafficking of minors.The backlash against Stallman's comments led to his immediate resignation from both institutions. However, in March 2021, he announced his return to the FSF's board of directors, a move that sparked renewed controversy and led to significant criticism from the open-source community. Organizations such as Mozilla and the Open Source Initiative opposed his reinstatement, citing concerns over his past behavior and statements.Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, engaged in a controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, by accepting donations and maintaining contact even after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Epstein contributed $75,000 and 66 laptops to Bard in 2011, and in 2016, he personally gave Botstein $150,000, which Botstein redirected to the college as part of his own $1 million donation. Botstein defended these actions by emphasizing his fundraising responsibilities and Bard's commitment to rehabilitation, stating, "We believe in rehabilitation."Despite knowing Epstein's criminal history, Botstein met with him over a dozen times to solicit further donations, raising ethical questions about engaging with disreputable donors. Botstein acknowledged Epstein's past but justified the interactions as part of his role in securing funding for the college, reflecting the complex dynamics between institutional fundraising and ethical considerations.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​On June 16, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas. After sneaking out of her home that evening, she encountered two men—22-year-old Johan José Martínez-Rangel and 26-year-old Franklin José Peña Ramos—who allegedly lured her under a bridge, tied her up, and assaulted her for over two hours. Her body was discovered the following morning in a creek, with the cause of death determined as strangulation. Both suspects, undocumented immigrants from Venezuela and purported members of the Tren de Aragua gang, had previously been apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol earlier in 2024 but were released with notices to appear in court at a later date. They were arrested on June 20, 2024, and charged with capital murder, kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault.In December 2024, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that her office would seek the death penalty against both Martínez-Rangel and Peña Ramos, citing the severity of the crime. The case has drawn national attention, intensifying debates over U.S. immigration policies. In a gesture to honor Jocelyn's memory, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Galveston Bay as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," acknowledging her love for animals and nature. During a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, President Trump introduced Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, as an honored guest, reaffirming the nation's commitment to remember her daughter's life and advocating for stricter immigration controls to prevent similar tragedies.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​On February 22, 2024, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered while jogging on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Her body was discovered in Oconee Forest Park near Lake Herrick, with the cause of death determined as blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. The assailant, 26-year-old José Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, attacked Riley during her run, leading to her untimely death.Ibarra was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault with intent to rape. In November 2024, following a bench trial, he was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The case drew national attention, fueling debates on immigration policies and public safety. In response, the U.S. Congress passed the "Laken Riley Act," mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of certain crimes. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on January 29, 2025, marking it as the first legislation of his second term.to  contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Geoffrey Berman, former prosecutor at the SDNY has made some pretty bold claims in the past and in this episode, we hear more from Mr. Berman and how the Prince Andrew situation directly impacted the tragedy of Harry Dunn. to contact me:[email protected]:https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/19979343/prince-andrew-harry-dunn-extradition/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Joe Exotic of the Windsor family is once again skulking around in the shadows of Buckingham Palace as he tries to finagle his way back into his role as a working royal.To contact me:[email protected]:https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13074387/prince-andrew-night-visits-to-queen/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In a brazen show of support for her disgraced son, the Queen of England thought it would be a good idea to show up arm and arm with him to the memorial service of her late husband. In what can only be explained as a terrible idea, the Queen now opens herself up to a whole new line of criticism.(commercial at 7:03)To contact me:[email protected]:https://www.thedailybeast.com/queen-elizabeth-to-attend-prince-philip-memorial-service-despite-health-issues?ref=scrollBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As reality starts to set in for Ghislaine Maxwell and the fate that she sealed for herself with her actions, her legal team is already looking towards the appeal. However, some lawyers are saying she should drop the appeal in favor of naming names to try and shave time off of her sentence. The question is, what does she have to offer and will the Government bite?(commercial at 12:52)to contact me:[email protected]:https://www.newsweek.com/ghislaine-maxwell-should-start-naming-names-shave-years-off-sentence-1720162Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Ada County Case No. CR01-24-31665, the defendant, Bryan C. Kohberger, sought to suppress genetic evidence obtained through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) and a subsequent "trash pull," arguing that these methods violated his Fourth Amendment rights. His legal team contended that law enforcement's use of IGG techniques to identify him as a suspect, followed by the collection of familial DNA from discarded trash, constituted an unreasonable search and seizure. They asserted that such investigative methods required a warrant and that their use without one infringed upon Kohberger’s expectation of privacy regarding his genetic information.The court, however, rejected these arguments, ruling that the defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy over genetic material lawfully obtained from public databases and trash discarded in a public space. The judge determined that law enforcement’s methods were legally sound and did not violate constitutional protections. As a result, the genetic evidence collected through IGG and the trash pull remains admissible in court, dealing a significant blow to Kohberger’s defense strategyto contact me:[email protected]:021925-Order-Defendants-Motion-Suppress-Genetic-Information.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.