Prosecutors argue that these purchases further support the claim that the sheath found at the crime scene belonged to Kohberger.
On March 5, 2025, the defense filed a motion stating that a three-person mixture of unknown DNA was found under Mogen’s fingernails. The defense requested that this evidence be excluded from the trial, arguing that jurors might mistakenly believe the DNA belonged to Kohberger.
Defense attorney Anne Taylor also pointed out that unknown male DNA was discovered mixed with Kohberger’s DNA on a handrail at the house, and another unknown DNA sample was found on a glove outside the residence.
Additionally, she argued that no DNA from the crime scene was found inside Kohberger’s car or on his steering wheel.
Judge Hippler ruled that while the presence of unknown male DNA does not exclude Kohberger, it could suggest the involvement of another party. However, he emphasized that Kohberger’s DNA on the knife sheath alone was sufficient to establish probable cause for his arrest.
