Moscow, Idaho – The legal team representing Bryan Kohberger, the suspect charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, has recently presented evidence to support his alibi. According to his attorneys, cellphone tower data confirms that Kohberger was driving late at night and miles away from the location where the victims were killed.
The four victims, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were found stabbed to death at their off-campus residence in Moscow in November 2022. Investigators initially linked Kohberger to the crime scene through DNA found on a knife sheath left behind.
Despite previous arguments from Kohberger’s defense stating that he was driving alone at the time of the killings, they have now promised to bring in an expert witness to analyze the cellphone data and prove his innocence. Kohberger, a doctoral student at the University of Washington studying criminal justice and criminology, was arrested in Pennsylvania and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In response to the state’s request for more details on his alibi, Kohberger’s legal team filed documents in Latah County, emphasizing their reliance on the testimony of cell tower data expert Sy Ray. The defense claims that Ray’s expertise will demonstrate that Kohberger was not in Moscow at the time of the murders.
An affidavit from last year mentioned security footage showing a vehicle matching Kohberger’s near the crime scene. However, the defense argues that Kohberger did not travel to that location on the night of the incident, raising doubts about the evidence presented by the prosecution.
According to the filing, Kohberger’s cellphone data indicates a change in his behavior leading up to the murders, suggesting an increase in nighttime drives. The defense also points to photographs taken by Kohberger of the night sky as further evidence supporting his whereabouts on the night of the crimes.
The case has deeply affected the community of Moscow, with both residents and students grappling with the tragedy. As the legal proceedings continue, the defense remains committed to proving Kohberger’s innocence and establishing a solid alibi based on cellphone data analysis and expert testimony.