Judge Approves Phone Surveys of Potential Jurors for Man Accused in 4 University of Idaho Student Deaths

In a shocking turn of events, Bryan Kohberger is facing four murder charges in connection with the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students back in November 2022. The victims, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves, were found dead at a rental home near campus, sending shockwaves through the community.

Kohberger, a 29-year-old graduate student at nearby Washington State University at the time of the murders, was arrested more than six weeks later at his parents’ home in eastern Pennsylvania. Now, as the case unfolds, a judge has entered a not guilty plea on Kohberger’s behalf, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.

The latest development in the case involves Kohberger’s defense team hiring a consultant to survey potential jurors living near the university. The survey included questions about Kohberger’s arrest, DNA evidence, and even details about a knife sheath found near one of the bodies. However, prosecutors raised concerns that the survey could prejudice potential jurors and violate a gag order issued by the judge.

Despite the objections, the judge ruled that the surveys could continue as long as they did not violate the gag order. The case has garnered widespread attention, with rumors and crime documentaries adding to the intrigue surrounding the murders. As the legal proceedings move forward, the community remains on edge, awaiting justice for the victims and closure for their families.