Kohberger, 30, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of four University of Idaho students at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022. He is also charged with one count of felony burglary. The victims were Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle, both 20, and Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, both 21.

An Ada County judge has ruled family members of defendant Bryan Kohberger will be allowed to remain in the courtroom throughout the duration of trial, despite being called to testify.