In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home, prompting a thorough investigation into the crime. A neighbor’s security footage showed a white car circling the block repeatedly before speeding off 13 minutes later. This footage is part of a two-hour “Dateline” special exploring the events surrounding the murders, focusing on suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Kohberger, a criminology graduate student at Washington State University, is believed to have driven a white Hyundai Elantra, crucial evidence linking him to the crime. Investigators uncovered that Kohberger’s phone connected to a cell tower near the victims’ house 23 times in four months, including a visit just six days before the murders. His online searches revealed interests in serial killers and disturbing themes, which aroused suspicions.
After his arrest in December 2022, Kohberger pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, maintaining his innocence. His defense hinted at exploring an “alternate suspect,” although the prosecution has not disclosed a motive and a gag order restricts public comments on the case.
Prosecutors have presented DNA evidence found on a knife sheath next to one victim, believed to match Kohberger. They also claim he bought a Ka-Bar knife, similar to one found at the crime scene. Meanwhile, the defense argues other unidentified DNA samples suggest the possibility of multiple suspects. Witness testimonies from surviving housemates have also been contentious, with descriptions of a masked intruder prompting debates about admissibility in court. Kohberger, facing a potential death penalty, awaits trial set to begin in August 2024.
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