What does Bryan Kohberger’s request for silence mean?
BRYAN Kohberger appeared in court for a prosecution hearing on Monday, May 22, 2023.
The 28-year-old has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.
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What does Bryan Kohberger’s request for silence mean?
As reported by abc newsKohberger chose to “remain silent” during his indictment hearing in Latah County District Court in Moscow, Idaho on Monday, May 22, 2023.
The publication also reported that his attorney said his client was “silent” when Kohberger didn’t answer the judge when asked for his plea.
Since Kohberger did not respond, the judge pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
As stated by KREM2: “Silence does not mean that a suspect admits his guilt in the crimes he is accused of.”
“Rather, it simply means that the judge has pleaded not guilty to the charge or charges faced by the suspect.”
Why was Bryan Kohberger charged?
Kohberger was charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21.
The four young adults were stabbed to death at their off-campus home on November 13, 2022.
As abc news Kohberger was reportedly indicted by a grand jury on May 17, 2023, on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, court documents show.
On December 30, 2022, he was arrested after a six-week police search at his parents’ home in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
In January he was then extradited to Idaho.
As abc news It was also reported that prosecutors have been gathering evidence against Kohberger since the November crimes.
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According to court documents, the Washington State University student’s car — a white Hyundai Elantra — passed the victims’ home on King Road at least 12 times before the killings.
Authorities announced that the alleged killer’s mobile phone was on its way to Moscow on the day of the killings, but was switched off between 2:47 a.m. and 4:48 a.m., “the period when the killings were committed.”
Police also said Kohberger’s DNA was identified on a knife sheath that was left on one of the victim’s beds.
When does Bryan Kohberger have to appear in court again?
As reported by ABC News, Kohberger’s trial is scheduled to begin on October 2, 2023.
Prosecutors have two months to file a notice if they opt for the death penalty.
According to the outlet, Jason LaBar, the lead Monroe County defense attorney who represented the accused killer at the extradition hearing in January, said in a statement in January that Kohberger “seeks and looks forward to being cleared of these allegations.” to resolve matters as quickly as possible.” possible.”