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Idaho state prosecutors filed documents seeking the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in an off-campus rental on Nov. 13, 2022.
Prosecutor William W. Thompson, Jr. said in the filing that the crime was “particularly heinous, horrific or cruel and exhibited exceptional depravity.”
He goes on to say that the defendant displayed a “utter disregard for human life”, adding that through his behavior he has “displayed a propensity for murder which is likely to be a continuing threat to society”.
“In view of all evidence currently known to the state, the state is compelled to file this notice of intent to seek the death penalty,” Thompson wrote.
BRYAN KOHBERGER’S DEFENSE CLAIM IDAHO MURDER SUSPECT HAS ‘NO CONNECTION’ WITH VICTIMS
Defendant Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom in Moscow, Idaho, on June 9, 2023, for a gag hearing in Latah County District Court. Kohberger is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (Zach Wilkinson-Pool/Getty Images)
Prior to the filing, the prosecution filed details of how authorities were led to believe that DNA from a knife sheath found with the body of 21-year-old Madison Mogen belonged to Kohberger, which was a “statistical match” to DNA of a cheek swab after his declaration. to arrest.
Along with Mogen, 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves, 20-year-old Xana Kernodle, and 20-year-old Ethan Chapin were murdered at the home in Moscow, Idaho, in November.
Kohberger faces four counts of first degree murder and one count of burglary.
He has been in jail without bail since he was arrested at his parents’ home in Pennsylvania in late December.
A judge pleaded not guilty for the accused. His trial begins on October 2.
Fox News Digital’s Chris Eberhart contributed to this report.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
