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Accused Student Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger to Face Trial in New Venue Under Veteran Judge

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Moscow, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger, who has been behind bars for over 18 months at the Latah County Jail, faces a new phase in his legal journey. The 29-year-old criminology scholar accused of the horrific home invasion murders of four university students will see his trial moved to Ada County, as determined by Idaho’s Chief Justice Richard Bevan. This move includes a venue change and the assignment of seasoned District Judge Steven Hippler overseeing his case. This decision comes as part of an effort to better accommodate the public and media attention expected during the … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Request to Dismiss Quadruple-Murder Indictment, Trial Proceeds for Bryan Kohberger

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Moscow, Idaho – The Idaho Supreme Court has denied a pretrial appeal by Bryan Kohberger’s defense team, further advancing the quadruple-murder case against the Pennsylvania man. Kohberger, 29, is facing charges in connection with the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The decision to dismiss the request to toss the grand jury indictment was made on Tuesday. Kohberger’s defense argued that their client was improperly indicted on first-degree murder and burglary charges. They claimed that the grand jury used a lower standard of probable cause instead of requiring guilt beyond a reasonable … Read more

Judge Orders Release of DNA Records in Bryan Kohberger Murder Case, Impacting Defense Strategy

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MOSCOW, Idaho – A judge has ruled that prosecutors must hand over certain DNA records to Bryan Kohberger’s defense team. Kohberger, a 29-year-old man, is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022. The victims, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were found fatally stabbed in an off-campus rental home in Moscow. Kohberger has been charged with four counts of murder and one count of burglary and could face the death penalty if convicted. Last year, the judge entered not guilty pleas on Kohberger’s behalf. Latah County Prosecutor Bill … Read more

Landmark Ruling: DNA Evidence Unleashed for Kohberger Defense in Game-Changing Case

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BOISE, Idaho – In a recent development, a judge has granted access to DNA information to the defense team of the defendant, Kohberger, in the ongoing investigation of an alleged heinous crime. This ruling comes after Kohberger’s defense attorneys argued that accessing the DNA evidence is crucial for a fair trial. The decision was made by the judge in response to the defense team’s concerns over potentially exculpatory DNA evidence that could prove Kohberger’s innocence. It is expected that this access to the DNA information will assist the defense team in building a robust case. … Read more