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Idaho prosecutors reject Bryan Kohberger's many attacks on search warrants
Idaho prosecutors have rejected a flurry of Bryan Kohberger’s motions to attack search warrants executed in connection with his arrest in the slaying of four college students, dissecting the defense’s claims and telling the judge that there was “substantial probable cause” to seize evidence from his parents’ home, his car, his devices and other places.
Latah County prosecuting attorney Bill Thompson wrote in part of the nine objections to Kohberger’s defense efforts that the warrants in question were “based on substantial probable cause.” Much of the specifics remain under seal, but prosecutors are asking the judge to reject the defense motions and allow the warrants to stand.
Last month, the defense asked Judge Steven Hippler to suppress DNA evidence, searches on Kohberger’s devices and digital accounts, his car, his person and his parent’s house.
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Bryan Kohberger, right, is escorted into a courtroom to appear at a hearing in Latah County District Court on Sept. 13, 2023 in Moscow, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kohberger is facing four first-degree murder charges and a felony burglary charge in connection with the early morning massacre of four University of Idaho students around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022.
Prosecutors allege he snuck into a house near the University of Idaho campus – as some of them were asleep – and killed them with a large knife. A surviving housemate told detectives she saw a masked man with “bushy eyebrows” after overhearing crying and sounds of a struggle.
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The victims were Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, both 21, their housemate Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, also 20.
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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Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at the nearby Washington State University, was arrested weeks later at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains.
Police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath under Mogen’s body that prosecutors say contained Kohberger’s DNA. Kohberger drove a white Hyundai Elantra, the same type of car investigators identified as the suspect vehicle, and allegedly turned his phone off before heading to and from the crime scene, according to the affidavit. Police, citing phone records, also alleged that he stalked the victims’ home on a dozen occasions before the murders and drove by once more hours after.
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A judge entered not guilty pleas on Kohberger’s behalf at his arraignment in May 2023.
Prosecution’s objection to the defendant’s motion to suppress
The defense team, led by Anne Taylor, Jay Logsdon and Elisa Massoth, is seeking a Franks hearing, where they hope to have the warrants thrown out. They previously told the court they “firmly” believe their client is innocent.
Such hearings are rarely granted and even more rarely successful, experts tell Fox News Digital.
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“I’ve practiced law now for 52 years, and tried, actually taken to trial, to verdict, over 300 cases, and I think in my entire career, I’ve had judges grant Franks hearings three times,” said John Henry Browne, the Seattle-based defense attorney whose past clients have included the serial killer Ted Bundy. “I think two of them resulted in nothing. And the third one did result in the judge eventually throwing out the charges. But these hearings can be very productive. They can be very helpful to the defense from the standpoint of discovery.”
Bryan Kohberger’s defense attorneys Anne Taylor, left, Elisa Massoth and Jay Logsdon arrive at the Latah County Courthouse in Moscow, Idaho, on June 27, 2023. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
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If Kohberger can prove that investigators willfully disregarded or misrepresented the truth in their warrant affidavits, that information can be thrown out of the warrants, he told Fox News Digital. On the other hand, however, even if that long-shot effort is successful, the judge will weigh whether there is enough probable cause remaining in the warrant and could find it is still valid.
Hippler previously told Kohberger’s team to re-file the motion for a Franks hearing, telling his lawyers that it was unacceptable to send him 2,000 pages of exhibits without identifying which parts were relevant to their arguments.
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson speaks with Wendy Olson, left, and Cory Carone during a motion hearing regarding a gag order for a case against Bryan Kohberger in Latah County District Court, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (Zach Wilkinson/Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP, Pool)
A closed-door hearing was held on Dec. 11. Kohberger is due back in court on Jan. 23.
He is being held without bail and could face the death penalty if convicted. The trial is scheduled to begin next year.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The man accused of stabbing a teen in Kalihi on Monday is now being held on $100,000 bail.
44-year-old Jerold Matthews is charged with first-degree assault.
Patrol officers responded at around 10:40 p.m. to the Rose Street area.
Police say he stabbed a 17-year-old boy after the teen intervened during an argument between the man and the teen’s mom.
The teen was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
The 17-year-old was also arrested on allegations that he assaulted the Emergency Services Worker who was helping him, but he was released pending investigation.
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“Mamas know best”: Idaho Fish and Game Warns against interfering with spring baby animals – LocalNews8.com
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Springtime in Eastern Idaho means warmer weather and recreational activities in nature for residents. It also means baby animals are out and about, sometimes with no mother in sight. Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) wants to warn people against interfering with nature and the abilities of mother animals to care for their young, recalling an incident last year when a group of citizens dropped off a young fawn in a box at an Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) office.
“The weather is wonderful, and of course we have the chance to see wildlife moms with their babies, which makes it extra fun,” said Jennifer Jackson, Regional Communications Manager for Idaho Fish and Game in Eastern Idaho. “But it’s also a time to be aware of protective mothers and give them space on the trails.”
“Trust that the mom’s going to come back”
While exploring nature areas or unmarked trails, people may encounter baby moose, fawns, goslings, ducklings and more. Residents may also find these species right in their own backyards.
“We’ve had situations where people see a little fawn curled up under a tree and think the mom’s not in the picture,” she said. “They think they need to pick up the animal and take it to Fish and Game. The reality is, much of the time a baby animal has been left where it’s at because the mom put it there.”
Mother animals, particularly deer, may leave their children behind while they forage for food, drawing predators away from the babies. By stealing from nature and grabbing a baby animal, people are taking it away from it’s mother and putting it in more danger.
“If you encounter a situation where you’ve found a little baby, don’t assume it’s orphaned. Rather, keep your distance and trust that mom’s going to come back,” Jackson said.
When Fish & Game Steps In
In some cases, people may have real concerns about the condition of a young animal. For those situations, IDFG encourages you to call their local office so they can investigate the situation.
Jackson said that IDFG has stepped in on special occasions when conditions are met to help save young wildlife. A few years ago, two moose calves were orphaned when the mother moose was hit by a car in southeast Idaho. In collaboration with Zoo Idaho in Pocatello, IDFG was able to transport the calves and locate a facility with the capacity to permanently and properly care for them.
She also said to beware of hiking with your dog, as mother moose and bear can see the dogs as threats to their children and may try to engage or charge. In that situation, it’s best to back up and move away.
“If you do have a concern about a situation you’re seeing, if you think it’s an orphaned animal, just give us a call,” Jackson said. “We deal with wildlife species here in the state of Idaho, and so it’s really under our purview to make those calls.”
She said most times, they’ll tell you to leave the animal where it is, and the mother will likely be back to take care of it, and is aware of its location. By putting it in a box and bringing it to Idaho Fish and Game, it removes the baby from its home and potentially from necessary parental care.
“They’re doing it because they love wildlife. They care about the animals, and they want what’s best for that animal,” Jackson said. “We like to tell them sometimes what’s best is leaving those animals right where they’re at.”
If you’re concerned about an animal situation, call the Southeast Idaho Regional Fish and Game office at 208-232-4703.
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana organizations are getting a financial boost to help communities mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
The Montana 250th Commission announced the recipients of its Event Sponsorship Program, awarding $100,000 to 40 organizations across the state.
The funding is intended to support community celebrations recognizing the Semiquincentennial.
The commission said the sponsorships will fund events, activities and programs that honor the anniversary while engaging communities throughout Montana.
“From parades and fairs to concerts and historical reenactments, these events will bring Montanans together to celebrate our shared heritage and the freedoms we cherish,” said Commission Chair Chris Averill. “We’re thrilled to support community organizations across the state as they create memorable experiences that connect Montana’s story to America’s 250-year journey, on July 4th and beyond.”
“The Commission is grateful to the Legislature for the funding, and to Governor Gianforte for signing HB 2 into law,” said Averill. “We continue to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely on activities that recognize the tremendous history of America, Montana, and our Tribal Nations; that bring Montanans together in celebration of America’s founding; and that educate Montana students and the general public on U.S., Montana, and Tribal history and government and our shared civic responsibility.”
Event Sponsorship Recipients:
- Cascade County Historical Society (Great Falls) – Cottonwood Festival – $5,000
- Belt Performing Arts Center (Belt) – The Belt Performing Arts Center Presents Oh, That Dreadful Tea! A Musical about the Boston Tea Party: A Community Celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the United States – $5,000
- Livingston Area Chamber (Livingston) – Historic Livingston Roundup Parade – $5,000
- Blaine County (Chinook) – Blaine County Fair – Veterans and Elders Tribute Exhibit – $5,000
- Helena Symphony (Helena) – Helena Symphony Season 72 Opening Night ~ America 250 – $5,000
- Flathead County Fairgrounds (Kalispell) – Honoring Veterans at Rodeo – $5,000
- Town of Denton (Denton) – Pies, Parades & Pyrotechnics – $5,000
- American Legion Auxiliary Border Unit 73 (Kevin) – North Toole County 250 Celebration Mural Project – $5,000
- Town of Plentywood (Plentywood) – Various July 4 community programs and activities for America 250 — $5,000
- Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula (Missoula) – 1776 Speaker Series AND 4th at the Fort on 4th of July – $4,000
- Special Olympics Montana (Great Falls) – Special Olympics Montana’s Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary! – $4,375
- Department of Montana Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4042 (Bigfork) – Celebration of Independence 1776-2026 – 250 Years of Military Service and Freedom – $3,608.93
- The Judith Mountain Players (Lewistown) – The History of the Declaration of Independence – $3,500
- Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (Baker) – Fallon County’s Fourth of July Celebrations – $3,500
- Townsend American Legion Post 42 (Townsend) – American Legion Semiquincentennial Flag/Banner and Independence Day Event – $3,000
- Fergus County Fairgrounds (Lewistown) – Central Montana Fair – $3,109.07
- Miracle of America Museum (Polson) – From Minutemen to Desert Sands, 250 Years of Heroes – $2,950
- Montana Veterans Memorial Association (Great Falls) – Memorial Day Ceremony – $2,500
- Powder River Historical Society (Broadus) – Battle of Powder River Commemoration – $2,500
- Augusta Area Historical Society (Augusta) – South Fork Roundup of Cowboy Poetry and Music – $2,400
- Museums Association of Montana (Great Falls) – Montana’s Museums: Revolutionary New Beginnings Conference – $2,300
- Quality of Life Corporation (Colstrip) – Colstrip Days – $2,000
- Mission Valley Choral Society (Polson) – Mission Valley Choral Society’s Spring Concert Weekend – Theme: “Let Freedom Sing” – $1,500
- Mineral County Fair (Superior) – Mineral County Fair – $1,500
- Virginia City Preservation Alliance (Virginia City) – Forgotten Heroes – $1,500
- Town of Plains (Plains) – Fire Hydrant Painting – $1,300
- Old Glory Landmark Committee (Helena) – Children’s Activities – $1,000
- City of Boulder (Boulder) – Fourth of July Celebration in Veterans’ Park – $1,000
- Crazy Peak Cattle Women Inc. (Big Timber) – Big Timber 250 Celebration – $1,000
- Shields Valley Schools (Wilsall) – Red, White, & BBQ: Celebrate the 250th Independence Day in Shields Valley – $1,000
- Western Legacy Center, Incorporated (Whitehall) – 250 Year Birthday Celebration – $1,000
- City of Three Forks (Three Forks) – Community Cookout and Flag Giveaway – $1,000
- The Extreme History Project (Bozeman) – A Commonplace for Independence: Making Meaning at America’s 250th – $800
- Lewis & Clark Lodge Post No 3831 Veterans of Foreign Wars (Pony) – VFW Community Picnic – $750
- Kalispell Lions Club (Kalispell) – Distribute Miniature US Flags to Kalispell Area First Graders “Flags for First Graders” – $700
- Butte Silver Bow Quilt Guild (Butte) – Butte Silver Bow Quilt Guild Biennial Quilt Show “Quilting through Time 1776-2026” – $700
- Wheatland County (Harlowton) – “Happy Birthday, America!” 4th of July Parade – $507
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