Judge Allows Bryan Kohberger's Family to Attend University of Idaho Quadruple-Murder Trial Amid Mental Evaluation Dispute

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Updated May 9, 2025, 03:43 PM

A judge has ruled that Bryan Kohberger's immediate family members will be allowed to attend his upcoming trial for the quadruple stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, despite the family also being witnesses in the case. The judge made this decision public on May 8, 2025, allowing Kohberger's family to be present in the courtroom. Additionally, the judge excused Kohberger's parents from the rule that prohibits witnesses from hearing other witness testimonies before their own. Prosecutors may call family members early to testify about the purchase of the Ka-Bar knife, which is relevant to the case. The state requested a mental evaluation of Kohberger, but the judge denied this request citing time constraints and privacy concerns, although the defense had already conducted an evaluation. Prosecutors have been permitted to have an expert evaluate Kohberger for autism and mental health issues. Reports have also revealed that Kohberger searched for information on Ted Bundy and had photos of female students on his phone. The trial is ongoing, and questions remain about whether Kohberger will plead guilty to avoid the death penalty.

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Law&Crime Network

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Prosecutors in Bryan Kohberger's case can have an expert evaluate him for Autism and mental health issues, while reports reveal he searched for Ted Bundy and had photos of female students on his phone. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy @angenette5 goes through the new information. https://t.co/sJ5UWt2xAz

Jennifer Coffindaffer

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Do you think Bryan Kohberger will plead guilty to get the death penalty off of the table? #Idaho4 #BryanKohberger

FOX 13 Seattle

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The judge cited time constraints and privacy concerns in ruling against prosecutors' request for mental evaluation of Kohberger. https://t.co/yArfoJrEST