Criminal defense attorney, Lexie Rigden, recently joined ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss the Bryan Kohberger defense team’s argument to exclude DNA evidence from the Idaho murders case. Bryan Kohberger, a suspect in the home-invasion murders of four University of Idaho students, has added DNA forensics expert, Bicka Barlow, to his legal team. Barlow, with experience in genetics and DNA analysis, has been admitted as an expert witness to represent Kohberger alongside his other lawyers during the trial.
The Idaho murders case has revolved around DNA evidence, specifically linking Kohberger to the crime scene through DNA found on a knife sheath recovered from under one of the victims. Detective Brett Payne, the lead investigator in the case, testified that Kohberger’s identity was revealed through a genetic genealogy investigation. However, defense witness Dr. Leah Larkin highlighted that the FBI’s use of certain genealogy databases violated internal policies, raising questions about the legality of the evidence collection.
With Kohberger potentially facing the death penalty if convicted, the trial is expected to begin in August and last up to 15 weeks. The addition of expert witness Bicka Barlow to the defense team signifies a strategic move to challenge the admissibility of DNA evidence and strengthen Kohberger’s defense against the charges. Stay updated for more developments on this high-profile legal case.
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