Steve Goncalves, father of victim Kaylee Goncalves, expressed cautious optimism about the legal proceedings while emphasizing the importance of justice.

Attorneys for a man charged with murder in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students are asking a judge to throw out most of the evidence in the case.

Bryan Kohberger is accused in the fatal stabbing of four students and pleaded not guilty. His DNA, which is key to the prosecution's case, was allegedly found on a knife sheath at the crime scene.

Kohberger's lawyer said the roommate told police she had been drinking and that she also heard one of the victims come up and down the stairs during the time of the attack.

The Idaho judge’s decision to deny defense motions relating to the death penalty is among the latest developments ahead of the trial, which is scheduled to begin in June 2025.

A judge will now consider whether critical DNA evidence will be thrown out in the murder case of four University of Idaho students.

BOSIE, Idaho (WPVI) -- A judge is expected to issue a ruling on regarding DNA evidence in the University of Idaho murders case. Prosecutors say the evidence ties suspect Bryan Kohberger to the killings. However, his defense wants the evidence thrown out.

A University of Idaho-led program offering technical and financial assistance to Idaho farmers and ranchers who adopt climate-smart agricultural practices has opened for a second enrollment period.

Arguments resume Friday, as Kohberger faces a trial set to begin in August. He is accused of killing Madison Mogen, 21; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20 on Nov. 13, 2022.

Bryan Kohberger was charged with four counts of murder in the first degree and felony burglary for allegedly killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022.

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