What to know about the Bryan Kohberger case as a plea deal emerges over Idaho murders
Summary
Bryan Kohberger is expected to agree to a plea deal related to the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. The plea deal has drawn criticism from the victims' families, who want prosecutors to continue seeking the death penalty.Key Facts
- Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022.
- The victims were Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
- Police used DNA samples, cellphone records, and other evidence to identify Kohberger.
- Kohberger was taken into custody in Pennsylvania over a month after the murders.
- A hearing regarding the plea deal is scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. MT.
- Victims' families oppose the plea deal and feel it is being hastily arranged.
- The case was scheduled to go to trial in August, with jury selection planned.
- A judge recently dismissed Kohberger's attempt to introduce evidence about other possible suspects.
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