When I first saw a new documentary, The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare, was trending on Netflix, I didn’t immediately hit play. I was hesitant to watch another true crime docuseries about the horrendous murders. Partly because the crime was so heinous, but also because there have been a lot of documentaries and podcasts about the quadruple murder, and I questioned whether I could learn something new, or if it would be another rehash of the crime.
I ended up watching, and not only was there a lot of new information in this new docuseries on the 2026 TV schedule, but there was also one interview in particular that was absolutely devastating. The candid discussion with one of the victim’s father, Jeff Kernodle (Dad to Xana Kernodle), was heartbreaking.
