Dateline NBC “Terrible Night on King Road” May 9 2025 Recap & Preview

This Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9/8c, Dateline NBC presents “The Terrible Night on King Road”, a new investigation into the chilling Idaho murders that have captivated the nation. Correspondent Keith Morrison reports on the brutal slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, and the man charged with their deaths, Bryan Kohberger.

The episode will reveal new details about the case, including interviews with former classmates who interacted with Kohberger when he was a graduate student at Washington State University. Former graduate student Holly recounts her interactions with Kohberger at a pool party and the strange text message she received afterward, with Kohberger’s peculiar and overly formal wording about hiking. This insight into Kohberger’s behavior prior to the murders raises chilling questions about what he might have been planning.

Kohberger, who was studying criminal justice and criminology at the time of the murders, faces four counts of first-degree murder for the killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The victims, all in their twenties, were brutally attacked in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger has also been charged with felony burglary for entering the home. As his trial approaches, Dateline takes a closer look at the case and the unsettling details that continue to unfold.

The episode also includes an exclusive interview with the mother of one of the victims’ best friends, offering emotional insights into the victims’ lives and the ongoing impact of the murders on their families.

Tune in this Friday for “The Terrible Night on King Road” to hear from those who knew Kohberger and learn about the investigation that has led to his arrest. Don’t miss it at 9/8c on NBC.