Kohberger's Defense Challenges Key Evidence in Idaho Murder Case

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Source: Idaho Statesman
Kohberger's Defense Challenges Key Evidence in Idaho Murder Case
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Bryan Kohberger's defense attorneys have filed motions to suppress key evidence in his upcoming murder trial, arguing that police violated his constitutional rights by improperly obtaining search warrants and using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) without proper authorization. The defense claims that the DNA evidence linking Kohberger to the crime scene was gathered illegally, and they are challenging the validity of the search warrants used to collect additional evidence. Prosecutors have until December 6 to respond, with a hearing scheduled for January 23.

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