Dateline NBC Terrible Night on King Road Airs May 9 2025 on NBC

This Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9/8c, Dateline NBC presents “The Terrible Night on King Road”, a gripping investigation into the shocking 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students—Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves—in Moscow, Idaho. Keith Morrison reports on this case, with new insights and interviews that shed light on the chilling details of that tragic night.

The episode will delve into new information surrounding the accused, Bryan Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology student at Washington State University, just across the border from Idaho. Kohberger, who is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary, is alleged to have brutally killed the students in their off-campus home. Dateline will feature interviews with former classmates of Kohberger, including one who recalls his peculiar behavior at a pool party, and a conversation with the mother of one of the victims’ best friends.

Dateline will also cover Kohberger’s life as a Ph.D. student and his interactions with those who knew him before the murders, offering a deeper look into his background. The episode will explore Kohberger’s alleged route to and from the scene of the crime, offering a chilling timeline of events.

As Kohberger’s capital murder trial approaches, with jury selection set to begin on July 30, Dateline provides a comprehensive look at the investigation and the ongoing legal battle. Don’t miss “The Terrible Night on King Road”, Friday, May 9, at 9/8c on NBC, for an in-depth and emotional look at one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent history.

Release Date & Time: 9:00 PM Friday 9 May 2025 on NBC

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