Bryan Kohberger’s defense presented details about possible DNA evidence that is not connected or related to Kohberger in a hearing on Friday.
Kohberger’s defense team claimed that there were three additional DNA profiles found at the scene of the homicides that have no connection to Bryan Kohberger. The defense asked the prosecution for the profiles following a motion filed on June 22, but the State has claimed that all evidence has been given to the defendant, and that the three additional DNA profiles “do not exist.” The prosecution is sending supplemental inquiries to all forensic labs that handled DNA evidence to double check that all evidence was presented to the defense.
Also, several deadlines and additional pretrial hearings were scheduled. The trial is still set to happen on Oct. 2, and both the defense and the prosecution must both get everything completed and submitted by Sept. 29 for the pretrial conference.
An additional status conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23.
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