The quadruple murder trial for Bryan Kohberger could be pushed back to summer 2025 depending on what the presiding Latah County District judge decides.
Judge John Judge heard arguments Friday from the prosecution and defense attorneys in the case about when to schedule the trial. At the end of Friday’s hearing, Judge said he needed more time to decide.
Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in the November 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson argued to schedule the trial as soon as this summer to avoid conflict with Moscow High School, which is located near the Latah County Courthouse, and so hotels in the area will have enough availability for people visiting for the trial.
Kohberger’s attorney Anne Taylor argued the trial needs to be delayed until summer 2025. Taylor said she needs more time to sort through the massive amount of potential evidence in the case and to conduct interviews with hundreds of potential witnesses while preparing for a trial. The defense team also wants to talk to experts and sort through thousands of law enforcement tips.
Judge on Friday also decided to dismiss Kohberger’s second attempt to appeal his indictment.
Kohberger faces the death penalty if convicted.
