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Idaho prosecutors seek to limit Bryan Kohberger's alibi evidence at murder trial

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Idaho prosecutors seek to limit Bryan Kohberger's alibi evidence at murder trial
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Idaho prosecutors say a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students shouldn’t be allowed to offer an alibi defense unless he takes the stand himself during the murder trial later this year.

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SA Live deals this week: Swing into fun for lessFILE - Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is escorted into court for a hearing in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. shouldn't be allowed to offer an alibi defense unless he takes the stand himself during the murder trial later this year.trial in a court document released on Tuesday. He also asked 4th District Judge Steven Hippler to limit evidence about any psychiatric evaluations Kohberger might have undergone, as well as arguments about an alternate perpetrator of the crimes.is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, students who wereof Nov. 13, 2022, at a rental home near their campus in Moscow, Idaho. When asked to enter a plea last year, Kohberger stood silent, prompting a judge to enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted.as attorneys on both sides attempt to set the ground rules for what will and won’t be presented to jurors during the three-month trial set to begin Aug. 11.in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022; as he often did to hike and run and/or see the moon and stars.” The defense also said an expert in cellphone tracking would partially back those claims by testifying about where Kohberger's mobile device was during those hours. But Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson wrote in his motion that the defense team hasn't provided enough specific details about exactly where Kohberger claims to have been, and that they failed to meet disclosure deadlines set by the judge. “It would be unrealistic at this late date to expect the State to effectively investigate and respond to any new or additional alibi-related disclosures,” Thompson wrote, and so any alibi evidence should be barred unless it comes from Kohberger himself. Thompson also asked the judge to limit the defense from offering any arguments about other possible perpetrators unless the judge first decides the evidence is relevant and admissible in court. “In this case, during the course of the investigation, literally thousands of tips regarding possible perpetrators were received by law enforcement. With the exception of information regarding the Defendant, none of these tips were substantiated,” Thompson wrote. He also asked that some testimony on neuropsychological and psychiatric evaluations of Kohberger be barred, arguing it's not allowable under state rules. Defense attorney Anne Taylor, meanwhile, asked the court for permission to file a lengthy court document that will include motions on a variety of things including improperly disclosed expert testimony, references to “touch” and “contact” DNA, and “witness identification by bushy eyebrows.” The judge approved Taylor's request to file the long document, but it has not yet been released to the public. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Get ready for some fabulous Insider Deals that will help you have a cozy night's sleep and elevate your style and beauty game.SA Live deals this week: Swing into fun for less

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