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Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And The Push Towards An Alternative Suspect Theory (3/24/25)

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In a recent report by The U.S. Sun, legal experts discussed two key pieces of evidence that could influence the upcoming murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger’s defense team is pushing to introduce DNA evidence pointing to alternative suspects, arguing that DNA from multiple unidentified individuals was found both at the crime scene and on one of the victims. They suggest that someone else could have planted Kohberger’s DNA on the knife sheath found in the house. However, Florida-based trial attorney Mark NeJame called the theory a stretch, pointing to the significance of Kohberger’s DNA being found on the sheath and questioning the plausibility of such a setup.

The defense also referenced DNA mixtures from unidentified males found in blood samples and under the fingernails of victim Madison Mogen. NeJame acknowledged that such evidence could be used to create reasonable doubt, especially the blood samples, which may be relevant in identifying additional individuals present. However, he cast doubt on the fingernail DNA’s value, suggesting it could have resulted from casual contact prior to the murders. NeJame emphasized that blood evidence remains the most critical forensic element, potentially acting as “breadcrumbs” to determine the killer’s identity. With the trial approaching, these debates over admissible evidence will play a pivotal role in shaping the courtroom battle.


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Two pieces of Bryan Kohberger evidence can completely bring down murder trial by casting doubt about guilt, lawyer warns | The US Sun

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