Bryan Kohberger's Trial for Idaho Student Murders Moved to Boise Amid Prejudice Concerns

The trial was relocated from Latah County due to extensive media coverage and fears of an unfair trial, with Kohberger now held in Ada County Jail.

Bryan Kohberger, charged with murdering four University of Idaho students, has been transferred to Ada County Jail in Boise.
The Idaho Supreme Court moved the trial from Latah County to Ada County to ensure an impartial jury, citing extensive local media coverage.
Kohberger's defense argued that the intense public sentiment in Latah County could compromise a fair trial, pointing to survey data indicating potential juror bias.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted; the trial is scheduled to begin in June 2025.
Kohberger, a former criminology student, is accused of fatally stabbing Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves in November 2022.