After the first few weeks of the University of Idaho murders, we were resigned to a lengthy wait before a suspect was even named.
The arrest of Bryan Kohberger on December 30 was a genuine surprise — a rather reassuring one. But now that he’s in custody, the wheels of justice have slowed way back down again… The alleged killer of four students in Moscow, Idaho — Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Maddie Mogen — faced a judge on Thursday in a status conference hearing.
The entire process took just a few minutes, which is ironic considering how long its ramifications will last. Related: Everything We Know About The Idaho Murders & Suspect Bryan Kohberger Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial, meaning it’s going to take a long time before he faces a jury.
The next big step — a preliminary probable cause hearing — won’t even take place until June 26! That’s over five months! And it’s not even the actual trial!
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