Defense attorneys representing quadruple homicide suspect Bryan Kohberger have filed a bombshell last-minute request to delay his upcoming trial.
Kohberger, 30, was set to face a capital murder trial in August for the November 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, 20.
But in a new filing, his attorneys argue that an episode of NBC’s Dateline that aired earlier this month violates a gag order that has been in place since 2023.
The episode had revealed new details about the killings, including the suspected killer’s phone records, porn choices and online searches for Ted Bundy.
It also aired never-before-seen surveillance footage of a suspect vehicle fleeing the horrific crime scene on November 13, 2022.
‘The show repeatedly emphasizes the nonpublic nature of this information, stating it was obtained from unnamed sources wo are close to the investigation and that the materials were obtained exclusively by Dateline,’ reads the 40-page motion, obtained by the Independent.
‘Much of the “investigative” materials presented by Dateline was taken out of context and will not be admissible at trial because it lacks reliability,’ Kohberger’s attorneys argued.
‘Moving forward with a capital murder trial in August will infringe upon Mr. Kohberger’s constitutional rights, as counsel requires more time to review discovery, complete investigations and prepare for trial.’
Quadruple homicide suspect Bryan Kohberger was due to face a capital murder trial in August
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