MOSCOW, Idaho — Attorneys representing the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students are challenging evidence they say was not properly obtained by police.
Attorneys filed several motions to suppress evidence related to Bryan Kohberger's upcoming trial. The defense had to file the suppression briefs before Thursday's court-imposed deadline.
The defense cited multiple pieces of evidence, including from the following sources:
- Amazon
- Apartment
- Apple
- Arrest Warrant
- ATT First Warrant
- Cellphone Data
- Pen Trap Trace Device
- Person in ID
- Person in PA
- White Hyundai
Kohberger's defense argued that the evidence obtained through Amazon, Apple, Google and cellphone data violate privacy laws. Kohberger's attorneys also argue that Kohbegerger's genetic information was "illegally gathered by law enforcement," also saying it violated the Fourth Amendment.
In the early findings of the investigation, police found DNA on a leather knife sheath at the crime scene which later matched to Kohberger.
The prosecution has until December 6 to respond to the defense's filings. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled for January 23.
Kohberger is accused of killing Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle in November 2022. Wednesday, November 13, marked two years since the murders.
If Kohberger is convicted of the murders, the prosecution said it will seek the death penalty.