As Bryan Kohberger’s trial approaches, his defense team continues to file a series of motions aimed at removing the death penalty as a possible outcome.

Sources now allege that the decision to plead not guilty came at the urging of his mother, Maryann Kohberger, who reportedly believes he should fight the charges. A conviction could put him on a path toward capital punishment.

In court, an Idaho judge denied Kohberger’s request to allow defense experts to testify against the prosecution’s claims about his movements and Amazon purchase history. Prosecutors say evidence shows Kohberger bought a knife and sheath online in the months leading up to the killings. Court filings also state he searched for a replacement knife after the murders.

Joining Nancy Grace today,
Joshua Ritter - Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, Host of Courtroom Confidential on YouTube; website: joshuaritter.com; Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @joshuaritteresq, YouTube: CRConfidential
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,"   featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective,  Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room."   www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  
Sydney Sumner - Crime Online Investigative Reporter

As Bryan Kohberger&rsquo;s trial approaches, his defense team continues to file a series of motions aimed at removing the death penalty as a possible outcome.
Sources now allege that the decision to plead not guilty came at the urging of his mother, Maryann Kohberger, who reportedly believes he should fight the charges. A conviction could put him on a path toward capital punishment.
In court, an Idaho judge denied Kohberger&rsquo;s request to allow defense experts to testify against the prosecution&rsquo;s claims about his movements and Amazon purchase history. Prosecutors say evidence shows Kohberger bought a knife and sheath online in the months leading up to the killings. Court filings also state he searched for a replacement knife after the murders.
Joining Nancy Grace today,
<ul>
<li>Joshua Ritter - Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, Host of Courtroom Confidential on YouTube; website: joshuaritter.com; Twitter, Instagram &amp; TikTok: @joshuaritteresq, YouTube: CRConfidential</li>
<li>Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,"&nbsp; &nbsp;featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock <a href="https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/">www.drbethanymarshall.com</a> , Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective,&nbsp; Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room."&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough">www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough</a></li>
<li>Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic &nbsp;</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - Crime Online Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

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Bombshell Claim: Bryan Kohberger's Mom Secretly Torpedoes Defense | The Idaho Murders

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