Prosecutors can seek death penalty for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger despite autism diagnosis, judge rules

Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted, despite his recent autism spectrum disorder diagnosis - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Bryan Kohberger, the man suspected of slaughtering four Idaho college students in 2022, may face the death penalty if convicted, despite his recent autism diagnosis, a judge ruled Thursday.

Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen at a home near the Moscow campus.