Judge rules death penalty to remain as possible punishment amid Bryan Kohberger autism diagnosis
A judge ruled Bryan Kohberger, whose attorneys have stated has autism, could still be put to death if he is convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
A judge ruled on Thursday that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is found guilty of the 2022 slaying of four University of Idaho students.
Judge Steven Hippler's decision comes after Kohberger's attorneys asked the court to bar the sentence due to his autism diagnosis.
The 30-year-old is charged with the deaths of students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, who were stabbed to death at an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 13, 2022.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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