Idaho Murder Suspect Requests Trial Venue Change

Bryan Kohberger's Defense Argues Latah County Cannot Provide Fair, Impartial Jury Due to Pretrial Publicity

Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, has requested a change of venue for his trial, arguing that a fair and impartial jury cannot be found in Latah County due to extensive pretrial publicity and the small size of the community.
Kohberger's lead defense attorney, Anne Taylor, has filed a motion stating that the pervasive prejudicial publicity and the interconnectedness of the community will prevent a fair and impartial pool of potential jurors.
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson opposes the change of venue, arguing that the case has received global attention and that a change of venue would not solve any problems.
Kohberger, a 29-year-old Pennsylvania criminology Ph.D. student, is accused of entering an off-campus home and killing four University of Idaho students with a large knife in November 2022.
A trial date has not yet been set, and Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted.