Bryan Kohberger, the defendant accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, has put forth an alibi defense through his attorney. According to court documents filed recently, Kohberger's defense asserts that he was driving south of Pullman, Washington, and west of Moscow, Idaho, on the night of the slayings.
The defense states that Kohberger frequently drove to this area for activities such as hiking, running, or stargazing. The towns of Pullman and Moscow are approximately 10 miles apart. The defense plans to present a cell phone tower and radio frequency expert to support Kohberger's whereabouts that night.
Further details regarding Kohberger's location are expected to be revealed once prosecutors provide the requested discovery evidence. A gag order is in place, restricting public statements from prosecutors, defense attorneys, and representatives of victims' families and witnesses.
Kohberger, who pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, is set to present an alibi as part of his defense strategy. His defense team has previously highlighted his habit of taking late-night drives alone.
Idaho law mandates that a defendant must submit a written alibi defense, specifying the place and witnesses to establish the alibi. The deadline for Kohberger's alibi submission was extended multiple times by the judge overseeing the case, with the final deadline set for Wednesday.
The case revolves around the tragic killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were fatally stabbed at a residence near the University of Idaho's main campus in Moscow. The legal proceedings continue as Kohberger's defense works to establish his whereabouts on the night of the incident.
