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Bryan Kohberger's Attorney Calls Out Own Expert for Sharing Information

Bryan Kohberger's Attorney Calls Out Own Expert for Sharing Information

Summary

Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys criticized a defense expert, Brent Turvey, for sharing confidential information about Kohberger’s case. Turvey, who was hired to give an opinion on the crime scene, claimed police mishandled evidence related to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.

Key Facts

  • Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in 2023.
  • Kohberger’s defense team hired Brent Turvey solely for opinions about the crime scene.
  • Turvey signed a confidentiality agreement in October 2024, which he is accused of violating.
  • The defense lawyers say Turvey spoke about confidential topics beyond his area of expertise.
  • Turvey claimed police mishandled the chain of custody for a knife sheath linked to Kohberger.
  • He said evidence signatures were missing or falsified, which could have affected the prosecution.
  • Police and other experts disagreed, saying the evidence would still have been allowed at trial.
  • The case ended last summer after Kohberger pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty.
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