Idaho Murder Suspect’s Latest Move Sheds Light On His Potential Sentence

Based on his most recent filing, the attorneys believe that the suspect in the University of Idaho massacres could be subject to the death penalty.

The public defender representing Bryan Kohberger — who was charged in the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21 — filed a motion last Thursday asking the court to appoint an additional “death qualified” In the case, co-counsel.

“Looks like #BryanKohberger is facing the #DeathPenalty in the #IdahoMurders,” Philip Holloway, an attorney, shared a picture of the filed motion on Twitter. “The public defender is asking for an additional “death qualified” lawyer to be appointed to the defense team. The motion was granted.”

It looks like #BryanKohberger Is facing the #DeathPenalty In the #IdahoMurders

A public defender asks for an extra “death qualified” A lawyer will be assigned to the defense group

This motion was approved pic.twitter.com/6bAPSJq65H

— Philip Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) March 7, 2023

According to the motion, Anne C. Taylor was appointed Koontenai County Public Defender in Kohberger’s place. “moves the Court to appoint an additional death qualified co-counsel in the above entitled matter.”

“This motion is made pursuant to the Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Idaho and United States Constitutions, Rule 44.3 of the Idaho Criminal Rules, IDAPA 61.01.08 et seq., and the American Bar Association Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases,” Continued the filing

Experts raised the question of the death penalty early on — Idaho criminal defense attorney Jim Siebe noted in early January that it would almost certainly be an option on the table.

“I would certainly think [the death penalty] would be [requested],” He added: “Of course, I can’t speak for [Latah County prosecutor] Bill Thompson,” Siebe continued.

“He’s the one that makes the determination … based on consultation with law enforcement people, with the families [of the victims], [and] some determination as to the personal circumstances of a defendant, where maybe a defendant is subject to a severe mental illness.”

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