Three documentaries about atrue crimecase climbed the Top 10 charts on different streaming services. Released on July 3 on Peacock,The Idaho Student Murdersdocumentary centers around the 2022 University of Idaho student murders. Two days later, Hulu released its own doc,Idaho College Murders, covering the same case, followed by Prime Video’s seriesOne Night in Idaho: The College Murderson July 11.
This came within days of the killer’s guilty plea on July 2, when the Washington State University criminology Ph.D. candidate Bryan Kohberger confessed to the killing and murdering of four Idaho students. However, Kohberger didn’t disclose his motive, and the murder weapon was never found.
With sentencing set on July 23,the three docs have climbed up the streaming services' charts, according toFlixPatrol.The Idaho Student Murdersis the No.1 TV series on Peacock at the time of writing, whileOne Night in Idaho: The College Murderis No.2 on Prime Video.The Idaho College Murdersis currently the No.10 series on the Hulu platform.
What This Means For The Idaho College Case And The Three Docs
They Each Have Something Different To Offer About The Case
Directed byI’ll Be Gone in the Darkfilmmaker Liz Garbusand Matthew Galkin, Prime Video’sOne Night in Idaho: The College Murderfeatures in-depth interviews with the victims' friends and family members, while retired FBI special agent, Howard Blum, who worked on the case, carried the narrative in Prime Video’s docuseries, along with unaffiliated attorneys, who shed light on the legal aspects.
Hulu’sIdaho College Murdersfocuses on the investigation and the details of the murders, with interviews from investigative journalists and criminal experts, who offer possible theories and insights into some of the unanswered questions.
Aside from the case being high profile in real life,the three documentaries each offer a unique perspective on the 2022 Idaho College Murders case.
Our Take On The Idaho College Murders Documentaries
True-Crime Documentaries Remain Competitive On Streaming Services
The Idaho College Murders are shocking and tragic, but most of all, there are still many aspects of the case that remain unexplained. From the missing murder weapon to Kohberger’s sudden change of mind two years after the crime to admit his guilt, it’s not hard to understand why viewers, along with the families of the victims, are looking for more answers.
The three docs shed light on the case from different angles, which makes them fascinating and very informative for true-crime enthusiasts who seek to gain insights and knowledge beyond the surface level. The docs' streaming success also proves thattrue crime documentarieslikeOne Night in Idaho: The College Murdersremain a competitive niche in the streaming space.
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders
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One Night in Idaho: The College Murders explores the notorious American crime through first-hand accounts of those directly impacted. Set to be released on August 11, 2025, the series delves into the emotional and social ramifications of the tragic event, offering an intimate perspective on its enduring effects.
