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In December 2022, police charged Bryan Kohberger for the brutal murders of four students studying at the University of Idaho. His team of lawyers believe that Kohberger is innocent and noted in a court filing that they have an alibi. However, the prosecution team responded to the court filing mentioned above, saying that the alibi is insufficient due to its lack of requisite specificity.
Citing the court documents, People Magazine reported that Bryan Kohberger and his attorneys noted that the suspect in the Idaho Murders was not in the vicinity of the house where the victims were brutally killed. The filing also mentioned that Kohberger was traveling out of Moscow on the night of the slayings. The filing read, “Mr. Kohberger was out driving in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022; as he often did to hike and run and/or see the moon and stars.”
In response, the prosecutors noted that the alibi doesn’t meet the “specificity required” under Idaho law. People Magazine mentioned that the defense team should mention where the defendant claims to have been during the alleged crime. The defense would have to come forward with the names and addresses of the witnesses that they might use to support their alibi. Moreover, the prosecution team said the recent court filing gives no new information.
The prosecution also slammed the defense team for taking a lot of time to provide an alibi. Citing prosecution, People Magazine noted, “The defendant has been given more time than he is legally entitled in order to provide his alibi.” They also requested the court not to give “any further opportunity to add to any purported claim of alibi.”
Bryan Kohberger is currently residing at Latah County Jail, according to Newsweek.
Bryan Kohberger’s murder case explored
In November 2022, authorities discovered the dead bodies of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. Subsequently, investigators revealed that the killer used a sharp-edged weapon such as a knife for the slayings. Almost a month after the killings, the police apprehended Bryan Kohberger for the Idaho murders. CBS News reported the authorities charged him with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary.
Citing the investigators, CBS News noted that the authorities relied on forensic evidence to identify Kohberger as the prime suspect. While appearing in court, Kohberger remained silent when the judge asked him if he pleaded guilty to the charges. As a result, the judge entered a “not guilty” plea on the accused’s behalf, per CBS News. Following his appearance in court, authorities disclosed the results of the DNA report.
The report showed that the investigators found a “near-exact match to the DNA found on a knife sheath” at the crime scene. Although the defense requested more information and wanted the trial to be postponed, the judge denied their request. Subsequently, CBS News noted that the trial would begin in October 2023. However, Bryan Kohberger decided not to have a speedy trial and waived his right to the same. As a result, the court postponed the trial. At the time, Kohberger’s attorney said she would not have the trial prepared by October.
No trial date in Kohberger’s case
The prosecution team has already announced they would be seeking the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger. The New York Times reported that the case satisfied the criteria for pursuing the death penalty. Moreover, the families of the victims are happy with the prosecution moving forward with the aforementioned penalty. Citing their statements, The New York Times noted, “There is no one more deserving than the defendant in this case.”
Currently, there has been no information about when the trial will begin. As per Idaho Statesman, the court wanted the trial to begin in March 2025. However, the defense noted that they wouldn’t be ready by then and requested the court to start the trial by June 2025.
