Man charged with multiple murders in Idaho appears in Boise courthouse | murders

Bryan Kohberger, the 29-year-old criminology Ph.D. pupil accused of murdering 4 undergrads on the University of Idaho days earlier than Thanksgiving in 2022 is making ready to seem in a brand new court docket for the primary time after his profitable push for a change of venue.

The listening to Thursday is the primary in Boise and is predicted to be a minor occasion to carry the brand new decide on top of things on the case. But it marks the start of a brand new part in the proceedings in opposition to Kohberger, who may face the demise penalty if convicted.

Experts do not count on to see any surprises however say the brand new decide will make his presence recognized to each side as he takes over the case.

IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS SUSPECT BRYAN KOHBERGER ASKS NEW JUDGE FOR COURTHOUSE WARDROBE EXCEPTION

Bryan Kohberger is led to an awaiting Ada County Sheriff's car at Boise Airport in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 15, 2024.  (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

“It’s just a check-in, since the case was moved, and probably just to let the parties know what he expects going forward,” stated Edwina Elcox, a Boise-based protection lawyer who will not be concerned in the proceedings.

Judge Steven Hippler is the Ada County jurist now in cost after his counterpart in Latah County, Judge John Judge, agreed to a protection movement for a change of venue.

“The judge will introduce himself,” stated David Gelman, a New Jersey-based protection lawyer who has been following the case intently. “They have to get familiar with everything and what motions are still left to do. 

“I’m certain they have already got a good suggestion, however if you change venue, it’s chaotic. Not saying it resets every thing, however it undoubtedly makes the case take a pair steps again.”

NEW IDAHO JUDGE IN BRYAN KOHBERGER TRIAL NO STRANGER TO BRUTAL MURDER CASES

Bryan Kohberger is in the custody of the Ada County Sheriff's Office, according to online jail records. Along with the transfer came a new booking photo, taken when he arrived earlier this month. (Ada County Sheriffs Office)

The case's previous judge entered not guilty pleas on Kohberger's behalf to four counts of first-degree murder and a felony burglary charge at his arraignment last year.

His lawyers have asked the court to throw out the possibility of the death penalty.

A hearing on the capital punishment issue has been scheduled for Nov. 7, nearly two years after the slayings.

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Madison Mogen, top left, smiles on the shoulders of her best friend, Kaylee Goncalves, as they pose with Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and two other housemates in Goncalves' final Instagram post, shared the day before the four students were stabbed to death. (@kayleegoncalves/Instagram)

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According to prosecutors, a man with a large knife entered an off-campus house around 4 a.m. Nov. 13, 2022, and killed four students inside — Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.

As investigators scoured the bloody crime scene, they found a Ka-Bar knife sheath under Mogen's remains, according to court documents. On the sheath, they say, they found a DNA sample that led them to Kohberger.

Bryan Kohberger arrives at the Monroe County Courthouse in Pennsylvania in advance of an extradition hearing. (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital)

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Additional evidence revealed in court includes cellphone records and video showing the movements of his car.

Two additional roommates were not attacked, and prosecutors said one of them froze in place as she watched a masked man leaving out the back door.

The trial has already been delayed and is expected to begin in June 2025.