Kohberger Defense SHOCK: They Didn’t Do It?!

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Bryan Kohberger’s defense is looking to shift suspicion.

In the process of preparing for the trial related to the University of Idaho murders in 2022, Brian Kohberger’s legal team proposed an “alternative suspect” hypothesis during a court hearing on May 15th. This theory implies that someone other than Kohberger could have been responsible for the deaths of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle in their off-campus residence.

The presiding judge, Steven Hippler, promptly closed the case file and requested additional evidence from the defense team to bolster their theory, as per court recordings broadcasted by NBC News.

In court, Hippler stated, “A lot of what was added appears to be questionable regarding its admissibility.

As reported by the source, a supplementary hearing is scheduled for June to decide if the possible alternative suspect theory can be presented during the upcoming trial.

Judge Hippler suggested, “Give me the real proof that backs up your claims instead of just making claims yourself.

During the trial of Brian Kohberger, it has been announced that live streaming will take place. However, Judge Hippler pointed out, as reported by NBC News, that when the survivors who were roommates of the victims are called to testify, their images will not be broadcasted on camera.

According to Hippler’s decision, as reported by the Idaho Statesman, D.M. is the sole individual who saw the intruder involved in the murders. It is now up to the jury to decide if the defendant is indeed this person.

 

In May 2023, a judge formally declared “not guilty” on charges of first-degree murder for Kohberger, as he remained silent during his initial court appearance. Later, Kohberger chose to forego a swift trial. At present, Kohberger’s trial is set to commence in August—almost three years after the murders were committed.

 

For more on the grisly murders, keep reading.

 

As a dedicated follower, I’m sharing some insights about the upcoming jury selection process that Judge Hippler has outlined. The process commences on July 30th. Our esteemed judge aims to select 20 individuals in total, consisting of 12 jurors and 8 alternates as reported by NBC News. During the trial’s deliberation phase, these chosen jurors will be kept apart from the outside world. If Kohberger is found guilty, the jury will then proceed to decide whether he should face life imprisonment or the death penalty straightaway.

Previously, Judge Hippler made clear that a witness’s description of “bushy eyebrows” would be considered in court during the trial. However, Kohberger’s legal team attempted to discard this information beforehand. Despite their efforts, Judge Hippler decided that D.M., one of the two surviving roommates mentioned in court documents, would be allowed to testify about this physical detail. He justified this by stating that it is “highly relevant” to the case. As an obsessed fan following every development closely, I eagerly await the unfolding of this intriguing piece of evidence!

As a die-hard follower, I can’t help but share this chilling revelation: “D.M.” was the sole observer of the culprit behind the heinous murders, as stated in Hippler’s verdict, according to the Idaho Statesman. Now, it falls upon us, the jury, to decide if the defendant is that very menacing figure.

In May 2023, a judge pleaded not guilty for Kohberger regarding first-degree murder charges, as he remained silent during his court appearance. Later on, he chose to forgo a swift trial. Now, Kohberger’s trial is set to commence in August, marking almost three years since the murders occurred.

For more on the grisly murders, keep reading.

The students, including Kaylee Goncalves (age 21), Madison Mogen (also 21), Xana Kernodle (20), and Ethan Chapin (her boyfriend, also 20) were residents of an off-campus apartment at the University of Idaho. They were all students there.

On November 12, 2022, Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin were in different locations: Goncalves and Mogen were at a sports bar nearby, while Kernodle and Chapin attended a party at the latter’s fraternity. At around 2 a.m. on November 13th, all four roommates and Chapin returned to their three-story rental house.

Goncalves, a senior student majoring in multidisciplinary studies at the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, was on track to graduate in December. According to her friend, Jordyn Quesnell, she planned to move to Austin, Texas for a marketing job following graduation, as reported by The New York Times.

In a friendly manner, Mogen, who was deeply involved in marketing studies, has been close friends with Goncalves since the sixth grade. It was reported by family friend Jesse Frost to The Idaho Statesman that she had intentions to relocate to Boise after graduation.

At that point, Kernodle was a junior studying marketing, as reported. Kernodle and Chapin, who majored in recreation, sport, and tourism management, had been together since the spring, according to their neighbor, Ellie McKnight, as shared with NBC News.

On the day of the murders, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, two housemates, were present at home. Text messages that were made public on March 6, 2025, reveal that Mortensen and Funke attempted to reach their roommates on November 13, after Mortensen spotted a masked individual moving around their shared residence. This information was gathered from documents obtained by TopMob News.

“No one is answering,” Mortensen texted Funke at 4:22 a.m. “I’m rlly confused rn.”

She kept on contacting her roommates, asking them to get back to her. At 4:32 a.m., she messaged Goncalves saying “Pls respond”, and later at 10:23 a.m., she inquired “Are you awake?

11:58 a.m.: In sheer desperation, I made an urgent 911 call, as Kernodle lay unresponsive. This chilling detail was revealed in additional motion material acquired by TopMob News. The voice on the line, identified as A1 in the transcript, painted a harrowing picture of the unfolding situation to the operator.

She mentioned on the phone, “One of our flatmates appears to be unconscious from too much drinking last night, and they can’t seem to wake her up.” Additionally, she shared that there was a stranger spotted in their home overnight.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but be captivated by the case of Bryan Kohberger, who found himself charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Interestingly enough, he was a doctoral candidate at Washington State University. It was over a month after the tragic discovery of the bodies of Gonclaves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin that Kohberger was apprehended on Dec 30 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. He was then transported to Idaho on Jan 4.

The connection between him and the murders was made through DNA evidence found on a knife sheath left behind at the crime scene. This information was disclosed in court documents by prosecutors in June 2023, as reported by NBC News.

When the DNA didn’t find a match in the FBI database, authorities decided to search public ancestry websites instead, generating a list of possible suspects. As it turned out, Kohberger was identified as the one who had driven to his parents’ home in Monroe County. Subsequently, local officials sifted through their trash and discovered DNA that linked him to the DNA found on the sheath.

Currently, the specific reason behind the attack remains undisclosed due to a court order that restricts those involved from making public statements. Nevertheless, some details about their arguments have been revealed through unsealed records. (NBC News report)

Lawyers for Kohberger have requested, as reported by TopMob News, to dismiss the possibility of capital punishment. This is because, if found guilty on all charges, Kohberger could be sentenced to death, a decision made in November 2024. However, they claim that Kohberger has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and executing him would infringe upon the Eighth Amendment’s ban on “inhumane and unjust punishment,” as it could be considered cruel and unusual.

In simpler terms, the argument of his defense was that Kohbereger tends to think in a very inflexible manner, he frequently focuses on particular subjects, breaks down information one piece at a time, has difficulties planning for future events, and shows limited understanding of his own actions and feelings.

The statement stated that Mr. Kohberger struggles to conform to typical social norms due to his Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This issue presents a profound injustice, as it could potentially lead to him being punished for his disability instead of his actions.

At his court appearance in May 2023, a judge entered a ‘not guilty’ plea on behalf of Kohberger for the first-degree murder charges he faced, as he chose not to speak during the arraignment. His scheduled trial, initially set for October 2, 2023, was postponed, as Kohberger opted to relinquish his right to a swift trial in August 2023.

The commencement of his fresh trial, scheduled to occur in Ada County (approximately 300 miles away from where the homicides occurred), has been fixed for August 11, 2025.

In response to the transfer request submitted by Brian Kohberger’s legal team in September 2024, Judge John Judge decided it was appropriate due to concerns about potential bias if the trial continued in Latah County.

In the ongoing trial, Judge Steven Hippler, currently handling the case, rejected the defense’s plea to exclude crucial DNA and additional evidence such as cell phone and email records, CCTV footage, past Amazon purchases, and DNA proof.

Back in March of 2025, a selfie I took the day after the tragic murders was brought to light. This picture, where I’m giving a thumbs up in front of a shower, seems strikingly similar to the description given by a witness known as “D.M.” They had mentioned that the suspect might have bushy eyebrows, and looking at this photo, it certainly seems like it could be me. Quite eerie, isn’t it?

In an interview on Fox and Friends, Steve Gonclaves, who is Kaylee’s father, later commented on the image, referring to it as a “keepsake” or “memento.

Speaking as a devoted admirer, let me share my insight: I’ve got the sequence of events down pat. He, being the subject in question, had just revisited the crime scene, and it struck him then – no one had dialed 911 for help yet.

For him, that’s a small token indicating, ‘I managed to escape unnoticed.’

In a Dateline documentary regarding the murders, I recall a previous classmate of mine sharing an intriguing account about an unusual text she received from him, following our encounter at a gathering.

Holly clarified that she felt slightly compelled to converse with him, as he appeared somewhat uncomfortable. This reminded her of a PhD student who was unfamiliar with the party attendees and seemed to be making an effort to socialize and form connections.

The following day, Holly said she received a text from him, which she described as overly formal. 

Hey there! It seems we discussed hiking trips yesterday. I really love going on those, so if you’re still up for it, do let me know. Cheers!

In a different part of the “Dateline” documentary, it was discovered that Kohberger’s web history contained queries about Ted Bundy, Britney Spears’ song titled “Criminal”, and the phrase “Murders at the University of Idaho.

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2025-05-19 18:19