Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the suspect within the brutal 2022 slaying of 4 College of Idaho undergrads, seem like pointing to autism as a purpose to avoid wasting him from the demise penalty if convicted.
The accused quadruple-murderer’s protection filed a movement this week titled “to Strike Death Penalty RE: Autism Spectrum Disorder,” in accordance a abstract of court docket paperwork filed within the case.
Kohberger’s legal professionals additionally filed a movement to redact or seal the newly filed information “in Support of their Motion to Strike Death Penalty RE: Autism Spectrum Disorder Under Seal,” conserving the total argument out of the general public eye.
It’s not instantly clear whether or not Kohberger has been recognized with autism or if his protection staff is searching for a prognosis. It additionally stays to be seen how the dysfunction would match into the protection’s technique.
Kohberger, 30, has pleaded not responsible to homicide expenses and the high-profile trial is predicted to kick off in August.
Monday’s movement is the most recent bid by the previous Washington State College grad pupil’s attorneys to take away the potential of the demise penalty if he’s convicted.
