Legal Defense in Idaho Murders Case
Criminal defense attorney Lexie Rigden discusses the Bryan Kohberger defense team's argument to exclude DNA evidence from the Idaho murders case and the legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Expert witness Bicka Barlow joins Kohberger's defense team, focusing on DNA forensics. Kohberger faces charges related to the home-invasion murders of four University of Idaho students. DNA evidence plays a crucial role in identifying Kohberger as a suspect. FBI's use of genealogy databases, violating internal policy, is a point of contention. Kohberger's trial is set to begin in August with the possibility of facing the death penalty if convicted.
Key Points
- Expert witness Bicka Barlow specializes in DNA forensics and has a successful track record in challenging the admissibility of DNA evidence.
- DNA evidence has been central to identifying Bryan Kohberger as a suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students.
- Controversy arises from the FBI's use of genealogy databases, violating internal policy.
Pros
- Expert witness Bicka Barlow adds valuable insight on DNA forensics to the defense team.
- DNA evidence plays a crucial role in identifying the suspect in the Idaho murders case.
Cons
- Controversy surrounding the FBI's use of genealogy databases in the investigation.