Despite demands from prosecutors for an alibi, Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with the murder of four University of Idaho students, has remained silent.
Court documents show that his defense has suggested evidence exists which places Kohberger at a different location during the time of the murders. Anne Taylor, defense attorney, has stated that such evidence would be revealed following the necessary legal protocol. This revelation may occur during the cross-examination of witnesses at the upcoming trial, set to begin on October 2, 2023, in Latah County Court, Moscow, Idaho.
The victims, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Maddie Mogen, were found murdered in their off-campus residence before Thanksgiving last year. Kohberger is accused of breaking into the home and fatally assaulting them. He was arrested on December 30, 2022, and later charged with felony burglary and four counts of first-degree murder.
Kohberger’s defense argues that exculpatory evidence held by surviving roommate Bethany Funke could prove his innocence. However, due to the grand jury indictment, Funke did not testify during the preliminary hearing.
Despite Kohberger’s refusal to plea, a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf in May. Prosecutors aim to seek the death penalty in this case.
Kohberger, extradited from Pennsylvania, remains in custody at Latah County jail, awaiting his trial.
