In the ongoing pre-trial hearings of the quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger, defense attorneys have raised concerns over missing data and evidence. According to reports from various news sources, including CNN and NBC News, cellphone experts have testified that crucial data is missing from the investigation.
In one hearing on May 30, 2024, Judge John Judge criticized defense attorney Anne Taylor for commissioning phone surveys among potential jurors. The case revolves around the brutal stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen in November 2022.
Kohberger, a Washington State University graduate student in criminology, was arrested weeks later. Prosecutors claim they have evidence linking him to the crime scene through male DNA found on a knife sheath and cellphone use.
Defense lawyers argue that some evidence is missing from the case, including cellphone data and surveillance footage. In one instance, cellphone expert Ray testified that missing data in the case benefits the defense. He added that thousands of hours of video were collected but not all of it was provided to the defense.
The slow pace of evidence collection and discovery process has frustrated families of the victims, who say their ability to heal has been impeded. The trial is currently scheduled for spring or summer 2025.
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