The tragic murders of four Idaho college students — Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21 — shocked the world in 2022.
Their killer, Bryan Kohberger, pleaded guilty to their murders at the end of June, but his motives still remain a mystery.
Many who have followed the case may feel ill at ease with this ending to the story — and it’s human nature to want to make sense of tragedy. While no one can get inside Kohberger’s head, it may be helpful to get more information about the Idaho murders.
Watch With Us recommends watching these three documentaries on Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max and Peacock.
‘One Night in Idaho’ (2025)
This four-part docuseries focuses on the emotional impact of the murders on the victims’ friends and families. It’s an emotional tribute to the lives lost, featuring exclusive interviews with those who knew and loved Ethan, Kaylee, Xana and Madison.
One Night in Idaho is less of an investigative true crime doc and more of a meditation on grief. If you want to understand how a community begins to recover from such a tragedy, this humanizing docuseries is your best bet.
Watch One Night in Idaho on Amazon Prime Video.
‘The Idaho College Murders’ (2023)
One of the earlier deep dives into the murders, this single episode from Investigation Discovery takes a purely facts-based, journalistic approach. The documentary features interviews with legal experts, journalists and criminal experts.
The Idaho College Murders is the best doc for people who want to understand all the details from a less emotional perspective.
Watch The Idaho College Murders on HBO Max or Hulu.
‘The Idaho Student Murders’ (2025)
The Idaho Student Murders, an hour-and-a-half documentary from Peacock, features both the emotional and the journalistic angles of the shocking true story. Like One Night in Idaho, this film features exclusive interviews with the victims’ families and friends.
The docuseries also explores more theories about Kohberger’s motives, investigating incel culture and mental health angles. Of the three programs listed in this article, The Idaho Student Murders is the most comprehensive examination of these tragic events.
Watch The Idaho Student Murders on Peacock.
