Chilling Photos Reveal Key Evidence in Bryan Kohberger Case
Photos of the Ka-Bar knife sheath, a pivotal piece of evidence, have been disclosed for the first time among over 2,300 pages of documents released by Idaho State Police. This brown leather sheath played a critical role in identifying Bryan Kohberger as the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students.
Kohberger left the sheath behind at the crime scene shortly after the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in the early hours of November 13, 2022. Forensic genetic genealogy linked DNA found on the sheath at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho, directly to Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology PhD student.
Details of the Knife Sheath
- The sheath is made of brown leather and measures less than 15 inches in length.
- It features a USMC military seal embossed on its surface.
- Kohberger purchased both the sheath and a Ka-Bar knife, believed to be the weapon used, from Amazon in March 2022.
Timeline of Events
- The purchases were made eight months before the murders.
- Three months before the crime, Kohberger relocated from his parents' home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, to Pullman, Washington.
- The murder weapon itself has never been recovered.
"Photos have been revealed for the first time of the key piece of evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger being unmasked as the murderer of four University of Idaho students."
"It was this crucial piece of evidence that led to the killer’s downfall, as forensic genetic genealogy traced DNA on the sheath left behind at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho, to the 30-year-old criminology PhD student."
Summary: The discovery and forensic analysis of Bryan Kohberger’s knife sheath were instrumental in solving the University of Idaho murders, with new images highlighting its significance in the investigation.
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