In Episode 103, we discuss a landmark filing dated 6/22/23 entitled Defendant's Third Motion to Compel Discovery. We learn here through this filing for the first time unreacted requests for discovery related to DNA and scientific testing, including standard lab testing performed on three unidentified male profiles excluding Mr. Kohberger. Here, we also learn for the first time Mr. Kohberger requested discovery concerning "Genetic Genealogy Testing Search." Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 102, we discuss two filings of 6/16/23. The first is the defense's 4th supplemental request for discovery pursuant to "Exhibit C" which is not attached to this discovery request. The second is an order granting this relief based on a Stipulation entered by the parties which is not on the public docket, even in a redacted form. Opinions are related regarding the extreme secrecy that this case has operated under with so much information kept out of the public realm, even discovery requests. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 101, we discuss the states response in opposition to defense's 6/13/23 - 6/15/23 motion and amended motion to stay proceedings. The state argues that Mr. Kohberger's filing is deficient in that a sworn statement was not provided. In Episode 101, we address the fact that the state here made a similar argument as did the intervenors as to the state and defense's actions in successfully obtaining the gag order that the "cart was placed before the horse." Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 100, we discuss the defense's 6/13/23 and 6/15/23 Motion and Amended Motion to Stay Proceedings to challenge the grand jury indictment. These motions provide the answer why Mr. Kohberger "stood silent" to the charges the grand jury charged him with in the May 2023 indictment leading to the cancellation of the weeklong June 2023 preliminary hearing the state and defense agreed to in early January 2023. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 99, we address the defense's filing of 6/13/23 concerning their pending motion for release of grand jury materials. Here Mr. Kohberger argues that he would have had an opportunity to challenge evidence at the (cancelled) preliminary hearing but did not due to the indictment issued by the secret grand jury. He argues he is entitled to challenge the grand jury findings particularly because the grand jurors from the relatively small Latah County community had been subject to six months of intense media coverage which might have prejudiced him and should be entitled to more information than prosecution assert they are. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 98, we discuss two documents dated 6/9/23. The first is a stipulation hand signed by counsel for the state of Idaho and Mr. Kohberger to temporarily seal the stipulation to remove evidentiary items for forensic evaluation and order granting that relief pending hearing. The second is an order on that stipulation. Here, one reason for granting this relief is to protect the identity of a confidential source. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 97 we discuss the defense's 6/9/23 Motion for an Exception or in the Alternative to Extend Time for Compliance with state law governing alibi defenses, responsive to the state's 5/23/23 demand for the same. As discussed here, this response will led to a battle between the state and defense that will continue for the next several months. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 96, we discuss defense's 6/9/23 response to the state of Idaho's 5/23/23 request for production and for alibi defense. In this episode, we address the fact that the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees Mr. Kohberger the absolute right to remain silent and not put on a defense if he so chooses. However, if he does intend to put on a defense and has documents responsive to state's discovery demands, he is obligated to turn over the same. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 95 we address the Court Order entered by Judge Judge on 6/8/23 sealing records returned by the University of Idaho concerning the victims and an Office of Civil Rights (Title IX) investigation on the state's motion. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 94, we address two more filings by the intervenors/media coalition attempting to persuade the court to set aside the non-dissemination order and to allow cameras in the courtroom. These are the 6/8/23 replies to the state/defenses responses opposing both. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov