Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And His Team Are Playing The Long Game (9/12/24)

Beyond The Horizon

Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, recently had his request for a venue change granted by Judge John Judge of Idaho’s 2nd Judicial District. The judge expressed concerns that Kohberger would not receive a fair trial in Latah County, where the crimes occurred, due to the overwhelming media coverage and the small size of the community. This decision was made after considering evidence that a large percentage of potential jurors in the area had already formed opinions about the case, with many believing Kohberger is guilty.
Kohberger's defense argued that the intense pretrial publicity had tainted the local jury pool, making it impossible to find impartial jurors. While the defense has suggested moving the trial to Ada County, home to Boise, the exact new location will be determined by Idaho’s Supreme Court. The trial, originally scheduled to start in June 2025, could see significant logistical challenges due to its high profile and the expected length of three months.
The decision to move the trial has been met with mixed reactions. While legal experts agree that a fair trial would be difficult in Latah County, the family of one of the victims, Kaylee Goncalves, expressed disappointment, believing the trial should remain in the community most affected by the tragedy.
In this episode, we keep the conversation going about the latest order by Judge Judge.
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