Plot Synopsis

Directed by Lucie Jourdan, #CYBERSLEUTHS: THE IDAHO MURDERS is a three-part documentary that follows a group of TikTok true-crime sleuths as they sift through clues, explore leads, and try to unravel the brutal murders of four students at the University of Idaho. The case has gripped public attention since November 13, 2022, when students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle were found dead in a blood-soaked off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. Weeks passed without a suspect, which led to widespread speculation that perhaps the small town's police department was in over its head. The absence of any solid lead created an information vacuum that the TikTokers were eager to fill as this whodunit case mushroomed into an American obsession. This series centers on amateur TikTok detectives, led by #chroniclesofolivia, as they attempt to separate rumor from fact while examining police statements and hunting for digital clues. These amateur detectives are not restricted to follow police procedures. They visit the crime scene, speak to victims' families, and dig up potential witnesses while activating an online community that is brimming with theories and possible suspects. Was the killer a roommate, a jealous ex, or a complete stranger? Did he or she act alone, or were there accomplices? As the investigation goes into viral overdrive with fingers pointed in all directions, innocent lives are upended. All three episodes of #CYBERSLEUTHS: THE IDAHO MURDERS dropped on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 on Paramount+:

"Crime Goes Viral": When four college students are murdered at the University of Idaho, online sleuths -- with no training or expertise -- throw themselves into the investigation.

"Citizen Detectives": Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders. The online sleuths pour over details of the crime, including why it took 8 hours for someone to call 911.

"Collateral Damage": With little information from law enforcement, the internet explodes with false accusations and fake witnesses that some worry might help Kohberger's case.