Kohberger Defense Files to Suppress Key Evidence

Bryan Kohberger's defense team has filed extensive motions to suppress key evidence in his trial for the murder of four University of Idaho students, citing constitutional violations. The filings argue that Kohberger's genetic information was unlawfully obtained using investigative genetic genealogy, contrary to Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. Other contested evidence includes digital data from his online accounts and material from his apartment and car, which his attorneys claim were seized with invalid warrants. These legal challenges are part of a broader strategy to prevent the presentation of evidence they deem improperly gathered. The prosecution has until December 6 to respond, with a hearing scheduled for January 23, 2025. Kohberger, who was pursuing a Ph.D. in criminology at the time of the murders, is accused of leaving DNA on a knife sheath found at the crime scene.