A judge has decided that Bryan Kohberger, the person suspected of killing four University of Idaho students, will have a five-day preliminary hearing starting on June 26, know where is he now today in 2023
Kohberger was arrested on December 30, 2022, for the brutal killings of Ethan Chapin, 20, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21. Their bodies were found on November 13, 2022, in their off-campus Moscow rental property.
Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.D. student, has been charged with four counts of murder and one count of burglary as a felony. His public defender, Anne C. Taylor, said that Kohberger still believes he is innocent and has not yet gathered the evidence he plans to use at trial. Taylor also said that, “when available,” the names of any other witnesses who will be called to testify on behalf of the defendant will be made public.
Where is Bryan Kohberger now today in 2023, when is his trial case date and timeline
Here is the latest from Bryan Kohberger's hearing.
No bail. Preliminary hearing set for June 26th.
It is expected to last 4 to 5 days. pic.twitter.com/P3DDmKq6tD— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) January 12, 2023
Even though Bryan Kohberger’s lawyer asked for the hearing to be moved to the end of June, it was still set for June 26. During the hearing, Kohberger told the judge that he was giving up his right to a quick preliminary hearing. He will stay in jail until the end of June, when his first court date is.
According to the records, Taylor is one of only 13 public defenders in the state who are qualified to defend a suspect in a case where the death penalty could be a possibility. Also, all 12 of the public defenders live in the southern part of the state, mostly in and around Boise. So, Taylor is the only public defender in the middle or northern half of the state who can defend Kohberger.
Bryan Kohberger case heats up public interest
Kohberger’s case has gotten a lot of attention and scrutiny from people in the area and all over the country. This is because the murders were very violent and happened in a college town where the victims were young college students with bright futures.
At the upcoming hearing, prosecutors will show evidence that they say links Bryan Kohberger to the murders, while Kohberger and his legal team will argue that the evidence is not enough to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The hearing is likely to be a big step in the case, and it could decide whether or not Kohberger will be tried for the murders. The families of the victims and the rest of the community will be paying close attention to the trial, hoping for justice and an end to this sad case.
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