Attorneys for a man charged with murder in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students are seeking to have most of the evidence in the case thrown out, citing concerns over the constitutionality of the genetic investigation process. The defense team argues that the search warrants in the case were tainted by alleged police misconduct. The two-day hearing on the matter began on Thursday, with a significant portion conducted behind closed doors.
The defendant, charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of the students, stood silent when asked to enter a plea, leading to a not-guilty plea entered on his behalf. Prosecutors have indicated they will pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.
