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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore

Idaho student killings: suspect’s family vow to ‘promote his presumption of innocence’

A flyer showing the photos of the four victims, three girls and a boy, is surrounded by yellow and black buttons and bracelets.
Bryan Christopher Kohberger has been charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found dead on 13 November. Photograph: Ted S Warren/AP

The family of Bryan Christopher Kohberger, the suspect arrested over the brutal slayings of four University of Idaho students, have said they are cooperating with law enforcement officials to “promote his presumption of innocence rather than judge unknown facts and make erroneous assumptions”.

Michael and Marianne Kohberger, and his sister, Amanda, spoke out on Sunday in their first public statement since the 28-year-old criminal psychology graduate was arrested early on Friday. They said they wanted to “let the legal process unfold and as a family we will love and support our son and brother”.

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