Topline: In newly surfaced bodycam footage, the woman claims she delivered food to the victims’ home moments before the 2022 killings and parked beside Bryan Kohberger.
Published: June 20, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the 2022 University of Idaho student murders, appears in court. Inset: A screenshot from newly released police bodycam footage shows a woman claiming to be a DoorDash driver who says she saw Kohberger near the crime scene shortly before the killings.
MOSCOW, ID — A newly surfaced police bodycam video has added a surprising twist to the University of Idaho murder case, showing a woman claiming she saw suspect Bryan Kohberger near the crime scene just before the killings.
The footage, authenticated by Pullman Police and obtained by ABC News, was recorded in September 2024 during an unrelated arrest in Pullman, Washington.
In it, a woman wrapped in a gray blanket tells officers, “Now I have to testify in that big murder case here, ’cause I’m the DoorDash driver.” Asked which case, she replies, “The murder case with the college girls… I saw Bryan there. I parked next to him.”
Her statement appears to match the timeline confirmed by investigators: Xana Kernodle had ordered DoorDash, and police say the delivery arrived around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022—just minutes before Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen were fatally stabbed in their Moscow, Idaho, home.
Kohberger, then a criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University, was arrested in December and has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder and one of burglary.
Meanwhile, Kohberger’s legal team is fighting to delay the upcoming trial, citing overwhelming discovery material and recent media leaks that they say compromise his right to a fair trial.
During a hearing this week at the Ada County Courthouse, his lead attorney Anne Taylor argued the defense is not ready, pointing to a recent Dateline episode as a possible violation of the court’s gag order, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Taylor emphasized that the amount of evidence turned over during discovery has been “vast,” and that the defense has not had adequate time to review it all thoroughly. She noted that capital murder cases typically take years to prepare, pointing out that the average time to trial in such cases is about 3½ years. In Kohberger’s case, she argued, the process has moved at an “excessively fast” pace.
“We are not prepared to go to trial in this case,” Taylor told the judge. “The discovery is vast, and we have not had a chance to review it all.”
Taylor also stated that the defense team has faced multiple obstacles throughout the two-and-a-half-year legal process and insisted the delay was “necessary to protect” Kohberger’s constitutional rights.
She pushed back against suggestions the request was a stall tactic, pointing instead to the seriousness of the charges and the life-or-death stakes of a potential death penalty.
“This court has a duty — a responsibility — to make sure that Mr. Kohberger receives a fair trial,” she said.
Judge Steven Hippler did not immediately rule but indicated the trial would likely begin as scheduled in late July, telling the court, “I would tell you that it’s likely you’re going to trial on the date indicated.”
Prosecutor Josh Hurwit pushed back, warning against “perpetual continuance” and insisting the defense has had sufficient time to prepare. A written decision on the delay is expected soon.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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In newly surfaced bodycam footage, the woman claims she delivered food to the victims’ home moments before the 2022 killings and parked beside Bryan Kohberger.
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Published: June 20, 2025 7:00 am ET
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the 2022 University of Idaho student murders, appears in court. Inset: A screenshot from newly released police bodycam footage shows a woman claiming to be a DoorDash driver who says she saw Kohberger near the crime scene shortly before the killings.
MOSCOW, ID — A newly surfaced police bodycam video has added a surprising twist to the University of Idaho murder case, showing a woman claiming she saw suspect Bryan Kohberger near the crime scene just before the killings.
The footage, authenticated by Pullman Police and obtained by ABC News, was recorded in September 2024 during an unrelated arrest in Pullman, Washington.
In it, a woman wrapped in a gray blanket tells officers, “Now I have to testify in that big murder case here, ’cause I’m the DoorDash driver.” Asked which case, she replies, “The murder case with the college girls… I saw Bryan there. I parked next to him.”
Her statement appears to match the timeline confirmed by investigators: Xana Kernodle had ordered DoorDash, and police say the delivery arrived around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022—just minutes before Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen were fatally stabbed in their Moscow, Idaho, home.
Kohberger, then a criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University, was arrested in December and has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder and one of burglary.
Meanwhile, Kohberger’s legal team is fighting to delay the upcoming trial, citing overwhelming discovery material and recent media leaks that they say compromise his right to a fair trial.
During a hearing this week at the Ada County Courthouse, his lead attorney Anne Taylor argued the defense is not ready, pointing to a recent Dateline episode as a possible violation of the court’s gag order, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Taylor emphasized that the amount of evidence turned over during discovery has been “vast,” and that the defense has not had adequate time to review it all thoroughly. She noted that capital murder cases typically take years to prepare, pointing out that the average time to trial in such cases is about 3½ years. In Kohberger’s case, she argued, the process has moved at an “excessively fast” pace.
“We are not prepared to go to trial in this case,” Taylor told the judge. “The discovery is vast, and we have not had a chance to review it all.”
Taylor also stated that the defense team has faced multiple obstacles throughout the two-and-a-half-year legal process and insisted the delay was “necessary to protect” Kohberger’s constitutional rights.
She pushed back against suggestions the request was a stall tactic, pointing instead to the seriousness of the charges and the life-or-death stakes of a potential death penalty.
“This court has a duty — a responsibility — to make sure that Mr. Kohberger receives a fair trial,” she said.
Judge Steven Hippler did not immediately rule but indicated the trial would likely begin as scheduled in late July, telling the court, “I would tell you that it’s likely you’re going to trial on the date indicated.”
Prosecutor Josh Hurwit pushed back, warning against “perpetual continuance” and insisting the defense has had sufficient time to prepare. A written decision on the delay is expected soon.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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DoorDash Driver Expected to Testify She Saw Kohberger Near Murder Scene; Trial Delay Still Uncertain
In newly surfaced bodycam footage, the woman claims she delivered food to the victims’ home moments before the 2022 killings and parked beside Bryan Kohberger.
By Jacob Charles
Published: June 20, 2025 7:00 am ET
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the 2022 University of Idaho student murders, appears in court. Inset: A screenshot from newly released police bodycam footage shows a woman claiming to be a DoorDash driver who says she saw Kohberger near the crime scene shortly before the killings.
MOSCOW, ID — A newly surfaced police bodycam video has added a surprising twist to the University of Idaho murder case, showing a woman claiming she saw suspect Bryan Kohberger near the crime scene just before the killings.
The footage, authenticated by Pullman Police and obtained by ABC News, was recorded in September 2024 during an unrelated arrest in Pullman, Washington.
In it, a woman wrapped in a gray blanket tells officers, “Now I have to testify in that big murder case here, ’cause I’m the DoorDash driver.” Asked which case, she replies, “The murder case with the college girls… I saw Bryan there. I parked next to him.”
Her statement appears to match the timeline confirmed by investigators: Xana Kernodle had ordered DoorDash, and police say the delivery arrived around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022—just minutes before Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen were fatally stabbed in their Moscow, Idaho, home.
Kohberger, then a criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University, was arrested in December and has pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder and one of burglary.
Meanwhile, Kohberger’s legal team is fighting to delay the upcoming trial, citing overwhelming discovery material and recent media leaks that they say compromise his right to a fair trial.
During a hearing this week at the Ada County Courthouse, his lead attorney Anne Taylor argued the defense is not ready, pointing to a recent Dateline episode as a possible violation of the court’s gag order, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Taylor emphasized that the amount of evidence turned over during discovery has been “vast,” and that the defense has not had adequate time to review it all thoroughly. She noted that capital murder cases typically take years to prepare, pointing out that the average time to trial in such cases is about 3½ years. In Kohberger’s case, she argued, the process has moved at an “excessively fast” pace.
“We are not prepared to go to trial in this case,” Taylor told the judge. “The discovery is vast, and we have not had a chance to review it all.”
Taylor also stated that the defense team has faced multiple obstacles throughout the two-and-a-half-year legal process and insisted the delay was “necessary to protect” Kohberger’s constitutional rights.
She pushed back against suggestions the request was a stall tactic, pointing instead to the seriousness of the charges and the life-or-death stakes of a potential death penalty.
“This court has a duty — a responsibility — to make sure that Mr. Kohberger receives a fair trial,” she said.
Judge Steven Hippler did not immediately rule but indicated the trial would likely begin as scheduled in late July, telling the court, “I would tell you that it’s likely you’re going to trial on the date indicated.”
Prosecutor Josh Hurwit pushed back, warning against “perpetual continuance” and insisting the defense has had sufficient time to prepare. A written decision on the delay is expected soon.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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