Overview
- Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022 and faces the death penalty if convicted.
- Prosecutors state that Kohberger’s defense plans to argue the knife sheath with his DNA, found near one of the victims, was planted by the real killer.
- The defense has not disputed the DNA match but contends it does not prove Kohberger was present at the crime scene.
- Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) was used to link Kohberger to the DNA evidence, but prosecutors have agreed not to present IGG findings at trial, framing it instead as a tip.
- The trial is set to begin on August 11, 2025, and is expected to last over three months, with testimony from surviving roommates and other key witnesses anticipated.