Prosecutors Seek to Introduce Bryan Kohberger's Academic Paper and Purchase Records as Evidence

Court filings reveal prosecutors' intention to use Kohberger's writings and purchase history to demonstrate premeditation and forensic knowledge in the Idaho murder case.

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.
Prosecutors aim to admit a 2020 academic paper written by Kohberger that outlines crime scene investigation techniques, including methods to avoid contamination and collect evidence.
Court filings also detail Kohberger's purchase of a black balaclava and a combat-style knife with a sheath months before the murders, linking them to witness descriptions and DNA evidence.
The defense challenges the admissibility of this evidence and argues that Kohberger’s developmental disabilities could impact his ability to commit the crimes as alleged.
The trial, relocated to Boise for fairness, is set to begin on August 11, 2025, with jury selection starting in late July.