BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in a quadruple murder case involving four University of Idaho students, reportedly purchased a knife on Amazon months before the killings. Recent court filings reveal that the surviving roommates used social media to communicate before contacting authorities on November 13, 2022. Kohberger has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
- Kohberger purchased a knife before killings.
- Surviving roommates used social media before 911.
- Defense questions timing of 911 call.
- Text messages reveal panic among roommates.
- Trial expected to begin in August.
- Prosecution plans to use text evidence at trial.
The ongoing legal proceedings against Bryan Kohberger have unveiled significant details about the events surrounding the tragic deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. The prosecution’s filings include evidence that Kohberger purchased a military-style knife and related items from Amazon months before the incident. Additionally, they presented a selfie taken by Kohberger just hours after the murders, showing him smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture.
In contrast, Kohberger’s defense team has raised concerns regarding how prosecutors are presenting evidence related to surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke. They argue that there was selective use of phone records during critical hours leading up to when 911 was called at approximately noon on November 13. Text messages exchanged between Mortensen and Funke indicated panic as they attempted to reach their roommates around 4:22 a.m., shortly after investigators believe the murders occurred.
- Mortensen texted Funke: “No one is answering.”
- Funke responded: “Ya dude (expletive).”
- Mortensen later expressed seeing what appeared to be a masked man in their home.
Kohberger’s attorneys claim that both roommates were active on social media during this time frame, suggesting they were awake and aware long before they reported their concerns. Funke accessed Snapchat and Instagram shortly after their initial texts, with further activity recorded until they finally called for help at 11:56 a.m., reporting one roommate unconscious at their residence.
The trial is anticipated to commence in August, with both surviving roommates expected to testify regarding their experiences that night. Prosecutors aim to utilize text messages as part of establishing a timeline while defense attorneys plan to present expert testimony concerning Kohberger’s physical capabilities related to committing such crimes swiftly.
This case continues to evolve as new evidence emerges and both sides prepare for trial. The implications of these findings could significantly impact how jurors perceive the timeline and actions taken by those involved during this tragic event.
