In the ongoing case against Brian Coberger, who is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, prosecutors have informed the court that they do not plan to call a lay witness during the penalty phase if he is convicted. This statement was included in a recent filing that was reviewed by Fox News Digital.
Filed in Idaho’s 4th Judicial District court last week, the document clarified that the state intends to rely on evidence and testimony presented during the guilt phase of the trial.
Victim impact statements are expected to be shared by the families of the victims during a potential sentencing hearing. Coberger, facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin, is also charged with one count of felony robbery. These tragic events unfolded during a home invasion on November 13, 2022, near the university campus.
If found guilty, the state will seek the death penalty. His defense attorney, Anne Taylor, has expressed concerns over the prosecution’s handling of the evidence, arguing that it might make it challenging to prepare adequately before the trial, which is scheduled to start in August.
Additionally, it was noted that Taylor prefers to review all findings personally instead of relying on associates, aiming to streamline the review process for the relevant materials.
