Genealogy

Moscow, Idaho — An Idaho court has upheld the legality of pivotal evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, who faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of four University of Idaho students. On Wednesday, Judge Steven Hippler dismissed defense claims that the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to link Kohberger to the crime scene violated his constitutional rights. The ruling followed arguments that stretched over a two-day hearing last month, setting the stage for Kohberger’s trial, scheduled for August. Amidst rising public interest, Hippler decreed that although the courtroom would be closed … Read more