- Bryan Kohberger’s defense team made a request to the judge for the release of important police and FBI files.
- The defense team believes that these files will help them understand how Kohberger was linked to a white Hyundai.
- Idaho prosecutors claim to have already provided 51 terabytes of files related to Kohberger during the discovery process.
During a hearing on Tuesday, the defense attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger requested access to key police and FBI files. They argued that these files are crucial for understanding the basis of the charges against Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
Anne Taylor, a public defender representing Kohberger, emphasized that the stakes are high with a potential death penalty trial and that obtaining these files is essential for building the defense case.
Specifically, Taylor requested the training records of three Idaho police officers involved in interviewing important witnesses related to the killings. Additionally, the defense team asked for FBI files that mention Kohberger, including a report instructing local police to search for a white Hyundai Elantra and examine Kohberger’s cell phone records.
According to Taylor, access to these records will provide insights into the investigatory process and the probable cause affidavit that links Kohberger to the crimes. This information will greatly assist in presenting a robust defense.
Dressed in a black suit, Kohberger attentively listened to his attorney’s requests during the hearing. Idaho prosecutors stated that it would take several weeks to gather the requested documents and highlighted that they have already provided a substantial amount of case files to Kohberger’s defense team, including thousands of pages of reports, photos, and tips, as well as 51 terabytes of data.
In a separate filing on Monday, the prosecutors argued for the death penalty, describing Kohberger’s alleged crimes as “especially heinous” and demonstrating a complete disregard for human life. They asserted that Kohberger poses a continuing threat to society based on his previous conduct.
Kohberger was indicted in May on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary for the stabbing deaths of Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Madison Mogen, all University of Idaho students. The presiding Judge, John C. Judge, did not make a ruling on the defense’s motion during the Tuesday hearing, and Kohberger is expected to stand trial in October.
Since November, prosecutors have executed search warrants on Kohberger to explore any connections he may have had with the victims through social media or other means. If convicted, Kohberger could potentially face death by firing squad, as a new Idaho law is set to take effect on July 1.
In Idaho, a unanimous jury conviction is required for the authorization of the death penalty. If there is a hung jury or a single juror opposes the death penalty, a life sentence is imposed instead. Insider reached out to the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
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