Bryan Kohberger's Defense to Argue DNA Evidence Was Planted in Idaho Murders Case

Prosecutors reveal defense strategy challenging the reliability of key DNA evidence ahead of Kohberger's August trial.

Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, will face trial starting August 11, 2025.
Prosecutors state Kohberger's defense plans to argue that DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene was planted by the real killer.
The knife sheath DNA, matched to Kohberger through investigative genetic genealogy, has been a central piece of evidence in the case.
Defense attorneys have sought to exclude genetic genealogy evidence, arguing potential misuse of genealogy databases, though a judge upheld its legality.
The trial could last over three months, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted.