Chilling Photos Reveal Key Evidence Against Bryan Kohberger
Photos of the Ka-Bar knife sheath have been released for the first time as part of over 2,300 pages of evidence provided by Idaho State Police. This sheath was a crucial piece of evidence that linked Bryan Kohberger to the murders of four University of Idaho students.
Details of the Evidence
Kohberger left behind a brown leather Ka-Bar knife sheath at the crime scene shortly after the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin on November 13, 2022. Forensic genetic genealogy traced DNA found on the sheath to Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology PhD student.
The images show the brown leather cover, featuring a USMC military seal and measuring less than 15 inches long.
Background on the Sheath and Knife
- Kohberger purchased the sheath and a Ka-Bar knife, believed to be the murder weapon, from Amazon in March 2022.
- This purchase occurred eight months before the murders and three months prior to his move from his parents’ home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, to Pullman, Washington.
- The knife itself has never been recovered.
Significance of the Evidence
The sheath's discovery and the DNA evidence collected were critical in identifying Kohberger as the suspect behind this tragic crime.
Photos have been revealed for the first time of the key piece of evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger being unmasked as the murderer of four University of Idaho students.
These images provide insight into the forensic process that brought the suspect to justice.
Author’s Summary
This evidence, centered around the Ka-Bar knife sheath found at the crime scene, was pivotal in linking Bryan Kohberger to the murders of four students, highlighting the critical role of forensic genealogy.