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What we've learned from court documents in the Idaho student murders case
Court documents – including a probable cause order – in the state case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, werepublicly released on Thursday.
Here's what they've revealed so far:
- One of the surviving roommates of the four students told investigators she heard crying in the house the morning of the murders, according to theprobable cause affidavit. The student — identified by law enforcement as "D.M." — also said she heard a voice say, "It’s OK, I’m going to help you," and then saw a “figure clad in black clothing and a mask that covered the person’s mouth and nose walking towards her,” according to the affidavit.
- Trash recovered from the Kohberger family residence by Pennsylvania law enforcement and sent to the Idaho State Lab for DNA testing was used to help investigators narrow down Kohberger as the suspect, according to court documents. On Dec. 28, the Idaho lab "reported that a DNA profile obtained from the trash” matched a tan leather knife sheath found “laying on the bed” of one of the victims.
- Phone records indicate Kohberger’s phone was near the victims’ residence at least 12 times between June 2022 to the present day. Phone records also indicate his phone was near the murder scene hours after the students were killed, according to court documents.
- Kohberger applied for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in Washington in the fall of 2022, according to court documents, citing police records.
- Kohberger received a new license plate for his white Hyundai Elantra five days after the mid-November murders,Washington state licensing records and court documents revealed.
Kohberger applied for a police internship in the fall of 2022, according to court documents
From CNN's Elizabeth Joseph
University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger applied for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in Washington in the fall of 2022, court documents citing police records reveal.
“Pursuant to records provided by a member of the interview panel for Pullman Police Department, we learned that Kohberger's past education included undergraduate degrees in psychology and cloud-based forensics,” according to an affidavit made publicly available Thursday.
“These records also showed Kohberger wrote an essay when he applied for an internship with the Pullman Police Department in the fall of 2022. Kohberger wrote in his essay he had interest in assisting rural law enforcement agencies with how to better collect and analyze technological data in public safety operations.”
Suspect's phone traced to area near crime scene hours after murders
From CNN's Elizabeth Joseph
Phone records indicate Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger’s phone was near the quadruple murder scene between 9:12 a.m. and 9:21 a.m. local time – hours after the students were slain, court documents released Thursday reveal.
Law enforcement review of the records indicate his phone left his residence in Pullman, Washington, “at approximately 9:00 a.m. and traveling to Moscow, ID,” according to an affidavit.
Kohberger’s phone “utilized cellular resources that would provide coverage to the King Road Residence between 9:12 am. and 9:21 am.
Cell phone records show the same phone “traveling back to the area of the Kohberger Residence and arriving to the area at approximately 9:32 a.m.”
Suspect in Idaho student killings has initial appearance in court
From CNN’s Veronica Miracle and Stephanie Becker
University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger smiled at his public defender when walked into the courtroom for his initial appearance Thursday morning. He did not appear to make eye contact with anyone else throughout the entire proceeding, including family members of victims who were crying in the first row.
Steve Goncalves — the father of Kaylee Gonclaves, one of the four slain students — was with his wife and other relatives in the front row, according to a CNN team in the courtroom, adding that family members were seen staring at Kohberger throughout the hearing.
A no-contact order for the murder victims’ family members and the surviving roommates for two years was requested by the prosecutor and upheld by the judge.
After Kohberger’s court-appointed attorney Anne Chere Taylor requested a review of bail and prosecutor Bill Thompson argued that no bail should be upheld, the magistrate judge presiding over the case upheld no bail for the alleged murderer.
Suspect in Idaho student murders case has preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 12
From CNN’s Veronica Miracle and Stephanie Becker in Latah County court
The suspect in the murders of four Idaho university students, Bryan Kohberger, has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 12at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET).
In felony cases, if a defendant requests a preliminary hearing, one is set within the time limits prescribed by law, according tothe Idaho Court System.
In Kohberger’s case, one is expected within 14 days, according to the judge who presided over his initial appearance Thursday.
Suspect's phone was used at least a dozen times near Idaho students' residence since June
From CNN's Elizabeth Joseph
Phone records indicate Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger’s phone was near the victims’ residence at least 12 times between June 2022 to the present day, court documents reveal.
“All of these occasions, except for one, occurred in the late evening and early morning hours of their respective days,” according to an affidavit.
Surviving Idaho roommate says she saw a man dressed in black clothing and a mask inside her home
From CNN's Kevin Flower
One of the surviving roommates of the four slain University of Idaho students told investigators she heard crying in the house the morning of the murders, according to a probable cause affidavit released Thursday.
The student — identified by law enforcement as "D.M." — also said she heard a voice say, "It’s OK, I’m going to help you," and then saw a “figure clad in black clothing and a mask that covered the person’s mouth and nose walking towards her,” according to the affidavit.
The document added that D.M. described the figure as a man standing about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, who was "not very muscular, but athletically built with bushy eyebrows."
The man walked past D.M. as she stood in a "frozen shock phase,” law enforcement officials wrote.
“The male walked towards the back sliding glass door. D.M. locked herself in her room after seeing the male,” according to the document, adding the roommate did not recognize the man.
The affidavit said that the statements by the surviving witness and other evidence led investigators to believe the homicides occurred between 4 a.m. and 4:25 a.m. local time (7 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. ET).
AWashington State University officer located a 2015 white Hyundai Elantra registered to suspect Bryan Kohberger in an apartment complex parking lot, and officials were able to zero in on him because hisdriver'slicenseinformation and photographwere consistent withthe roommate’s description.
Trash from Kohberger family residence in Pennsylvania helped Idaho with DNA testing
From CNN's Elizabeth Joseph
Trash recovered from the Kohberger family residence by Pennsylvania law enforcement and sent to the Idaho State Lab for DNA testing was used to help investigators narrow down Bryan Kohberger as the suspect in the Idaho student murders, according to court documents released Thursday.
“On December 27, 2022, Pennsylvania Agents recovered the trash from the Kohberger family residence located in Albrightsville, PA. That evidence was sent to the Idaho State Lab for testing,” the document says.
The next day “the Idaho State Lab reported that a DNA profile obtained from the trash” matched a tan leather knife sheath found “laying on the bed” of one of the victims.
“On December 28, 2022, the Idaho State Lab reported that a DNA profile obtained from the trash and the DNA profile obtained from the sheath, identified a male as not being excluded as the biological father of Suspect Profile,” the document says.
“At least 99.9998% of the male population would be expected to be excluded from the possibility of being the suspect's biological father.”
Court documents publicly released in University of Idaho murders case
From CNN's Elizabeth Joseph
Court documents – including the probable cause order – in the state case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, have beenpublicly released.
CNN is going through them now.
FAQs
What is happening with Bryan Kohberger? ›
Bryan Kohberger—the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students last November—was indicted by an Idaho grand jury on murder charges Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of a preliminary hearing and paving the way for his arraignment and highly anticipated trial.
What evidence was found against Bryan Kohberger? ›A probable cause affidavit said DNA found on a knife sheath connected Kohberger to the crime through DNA from his father that was retrieved from trash outside the family's Albrightsville home.
Did Bryan Kohberger get a new license plate? ›Bryan Kohberger changed the license plates on his Hyundai Elantra just days after four University of Idaho students were murdered, according to reports.
Who is Bryan Kohberger sister? ›Melissa and Amanda Kohberger were canned in the months after their brother's arrest for the quadruple slayings of four University of Idaho students last year, NewsNation reported.
Was the ID found in Bryan Kohberger? ›An ID linked to the Idaho murders was allegedly discovered by investigators during a search of suspect Bryan Kohberger's residence, says a report. Victims Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were brutally stabbed to death inside an off-campus house near the University of Idaho last November.
What do we know about Bryan Kohberger? ›Bryan Kohberger, 28, who was a Ph.D. student in criminology at a nearby university at the time, has been in jail since December, when he was arrested in the Nov. 13 killings that sent fear through the normally peaceful college town of Moscow, Idaho.
Why did they pull over Bryan Kohberger? ›Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students, was pulled over by both a Sheriff's Deputy and a State Trooper in Indiana on December 15 for driving too closely to another vehicle but was let go both times with a warning.
Who is the father of Brian Kohberger? ›"Where are you headed?" the deputy asks. "Well, we're coming from WSU," Kohberger's father, Michael Kohberger, begins to reply, before a passing car drowns out his voice.
What vehicle does Bryan Kohberger drive? ›On November 29, a WSU officer found a 2015 Hyundai Elantra registered to Kohberger. Another officer that day saw Kohberger's vehicle in a parking lot, looked up his name, and noted he had switched his car registration from Pennsylvania to Washington on November 18—five days after the murders.
How old is Bryan Kohberger? ›The 28-year-old was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant at his parents' home in Pennsylvania, police announced on Dec. 30, and extradited to Idaho, where he was formally charged on Jan. 5. Kohberger is facing four counts of first-degree murder and a count of felony burglary and is being held without bail.
Who are the parents of Brian Kohberger? ›
Who Are Bryan Kohberger's Parents? Kohberger is the youngest child and only son of Michael Kohberger Jr. and Maryann Kohberger. Both Michael and Maryann worked for the Pleasant Valley School District.
Did the Idaho killer have siblings? ›Kohberger's arrest for the killings has severely impacted his family, who are struggling financially, the source told News Nation. Now, his sisters, Melissa and Amanda, have been let go from their jobs because of their relationship with the accused killer, the outlet learned.
When was Bryan Kohberger found? ›After a weekslong police investigation and thousands of tips, Bryan Kohberger was charged in early January with the murder of four University of Idaho students. Mr. Kohberger, 28 years old, was arrested in late December at his parents' home in Pennsylvania, nearly 3,000 miles from the crime scene.
When did Bryan Kohberger stop police? ›Kohberger, who is accused of slaughtering four University of Idaho students in their Moscow home, was passing through Indiana with his father, Michael, in tow on Dec. 15 when they were pulled over by police on I-70 in Hancock County outside of Indianapolis for following too closely, Indiana State Police said.
What is Bryan Kohberger's connection to the students? ›Idaho murders – update: Bryan Kohberger appears to have 'no connection' to student victims. The four University of Idaho students murdered in an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, had no known connection to their suspected killer Bryan Kohberger, according to an attorney for one of the victim's families.
Where is Bryan Kohberger right now? ›Kohberger has yet to enter a plea and is being held without bail in the Latah County Jail in Idaho.
Was Bryan Kohberger pulled over for hands? ›It's been confirmed Indiana Police were instructed by the FBI to stop Bryan Kohberger on his drive from Pullman, WA to Scranton, PA in order to get body-cam film of his hands. His hands were not filmed properly during the 1st stop, so they pulled him over again, 9-minutes later.
Did the cops pull over Bryan Kohberger? ›The Hancock County Sheriff's Office confirmed their officer pulled over Kohberger at 10:41 a.m., just nine minutes before state police did, also for following another vehicle too close. The sheriff's office said he was released with a verbal warning.
Did FBI pull over Kohberger? ›The FBI said that wasn't the case. “Contrary to reports, the December 15th traffic stops conducted on the vehicle being driven by Bryan Kohberger in Indiana were not requested or directed by the FBI,” the agency said in a statement distributed to media outlets Thursday.
What did Bryan Kohberger parents do for a living? ›Throughout Kohberger's childhood, both of his parents worked for the Pleasant Valley School District. Records show that Michael Kohberger Jr. was a maintenance worker for the school district from 2006 through June 2019, while Maryann Kohberger was a paraprofessional assisting special-needs students until around 2020.
Is Bryan Kohberger an only child? ›
Kohberger is the youngest child and only son of Michael Kohberger Jr. and Maryann Kohberger. Both Michael and Maryann worked for the Pleasant Valley School District.
Is Bryan Kohberger married? ›As of 2022, Bryan Kohberger was not known to be married.
Where did Bryan Kohberger go to school? ›student studying criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University, the university confirmed Friday. Kohberger just completed his first semester as a Ph. D. student in the criminal justice department earlier in December, WSU said.
What do Bryan Kohberger parents say? ›The parents of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, have said they are cooperating with law enforcement to seek the truth but have warned the public against making false assumptions, saying their son should be presumed innocent. Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.
Does Bryan Kohberger have sibling? ›(NewsNation) — The sisters of Bryan Kohberger have lost their jobs over their link to the accused Idaho killer, NewsNation has learned. Kohberger's older sister was a school counselor, and his younger sister, at least at one point, was working as an actress, according to sources.
Was Bryan Kohberger in the military? ›While Bryan took law enforcement classes, he was never part of the U.S. military. Later in life, he moved away from his dreams of joining the military and established a career in the academic field instead.
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Where did they find Bryan Kohberger? ›"Kohberger was found awake in the kitchen area dressed in shorts and a shirt, wearing latex medical type gloves and apparently was taking his personal trash and putting it into separate Ziploc baggies," Mancuso would tell the Poconos' BRC 13 news station months later.
What did Bryan Kohberger do with the knife? ›
Accused murderer Bryan Kohberger may have deliberately left a knife sheath at the home where four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in an attempt to mislead investigators, according to a criminal profiler.
What are Bryan Kohberger parents saying? ›The parents of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, have said they are cooperating with law enforcement to seek the truth but have warned the public against making false assumptions, saying their son should be presumed innocent.
What kind of knife did Bryan Kohberger have? ›Investigators tied Mr Kohberger to the murders after the killer left a Ka-Bar knife sheath behind at the scene next to Mogen's body. DNA found on the sheath matched that of the 28-year-old PhD student, according to the criminal affidavit. The murder weapon itself has never been found.