The tragic murders of four University of Idaho students became one of the most widely followed criminal cases in recent years, inspiring several documentaries that explore the investigation, the victims’ lives, and the conviction of Bryan Kohberger.

On November 13, 2022, roommates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were found fatally stabbed inside their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. The shocking case drew nationwide attention as investigators worked for weeks to identify the person responsible.

More than six weeks later, police arrested Bryan Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University. Prosecutors said DNA evidence, cellphone data, and surveillance footage connected him to the crime. Although Kohberger initially maintained his innocence, he pleaded guilty in July 2025 to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary, avoiding a possible death sentence.

Since then, several documentaries have examined different aspects of the case—from the investigation and courtroom proceedings to the emotional impact on the victims’ families and the role social media played throughout the ordeal.

📺 The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare (Netflix)
Released by Netflix in July 2026, this three-part documentary series offers one of the most comprehensive looks at the case following Kohberger’s guilty plea and sentencing.

Using police bodycam footage, surveillance videos, text messages, courtroom testimony, and interviews with investigators, friends, and family members, the series focuses primarily on honoring the lives of the four victims rather than centering on the killer.

It also includes previously unseen police footage from the day of the murders, examines why surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke delayed calling 911, and explores how online speculation and conspiracy theories complicated the investigation. Even after the conviction, the series acknowledges that one major question still remains unanswered—what motivated the attacks?

Available to stream on Netflix.

🎥 One Night in Idaho: The College Murders (Prime Video)
This four-part Prime Video docuseries tells the heartbreaking story through the voices of those who knew the victims best.

Featuring interviews with family members, close friends, and investigators, the series celebrates the lives of Kaylee, Madison, Xana, and Ethan while documenting the devastating aftermath of their deaths.

Because filming took place before Kohberger entered his guilty plea, the documentary captures the uncertainty, fear, and unanswered questions that surrounded the investigation as it unfolded in real time.

Available to stream on Prime Video.

⚖️ The Idaho Student Murders (Peacock)
This 90-minute documentary focuses primarily on the evidence collected against Bryan Kohberger before his trial.

Through interviews with Kaylee Goncalves’ brother, friends of the victims, and legal experts, the film examines how investigators connected Kohberger to the murders and discusses possible motives behind the attacks.

Unlike other documentaries that place greater emphasis on the victims’ stories, this project spends more time analyzing Kohberger’s background and the prosecution’s case.

Available to stream on Peacock.

💻 #CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders (Paramount+)
Rather than revisiting the investigation itself, this three-part Paramount+ docuseries explores how the Idaho murders became one of the internet’s biggest true crime obsessions.

The series examines the explosion of online detectives, viral theories, and social media speculation that unfolded while law enforcement searched for the suspect.

Featuring journalists, investigators, digital creators, and people directly affected by the online attention, the documentary highlights both the power and the dangers of internet sleuthing during high-profile criminal investigations.

Available to stream on Paramount+.