The suspect, Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of the murders of four University of Idaho students, is set to appear in court today for a motions hearing. His defense team is seeking to exclude a significant amount of evidence from the upcoming trial.
On November 13, 2022, the 30-year-old alleged perpetrator reportedly entered a six-bedroom residence and carried out a fatal stabbing spree, targeting the sleeping students. Authorities state that at least two of the victims were attacked while they were asleep.
The prosecution claims that Kohberger took precautions such as turning off his phone prior to the incident and changing his license plates after the murders. Despite these efforts, law enforcement discovered a crucial piece of evidence – the suspect’s DNA was allegedly found on a Ka-Bar knife sheath that was left beneath the body of one of the victims, 21-year-old Madison Mogen.
They took a cheek swab at the scene, and he has been held without bail ever since.
A judge entered not-guilty pleas to charges of first-degree murder and burglary at his arraignment in May 2023.
After successfully arguing for a change in venue, Kohberger will be tried in Boise with a start date scheduled for Aug. 11.
