Family of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger are 'shocked' at his arrest trends now
The family of Bryan Kohberger is ‘shocked’ that he has been accused of murdering four University of Idaho students as they slept - hours before his extradition hearing.
Kohberger's lawyer claims that they believe it is ‘completely out of character’ for the 28-year-old to be accused of the bloody slayings on November 13.
Jason LaBar says that Kohberger's father, Michael, flew from Pennsylvania to Washington to meet his son before Christmas and head home together.
They drove back in the white Hyundai Elantra being sought by cops in relation to the murders, it is said. Kohberger's hearing is due to take place at 3:30pm EST.
Hours before his extradition hearing in Pennsylvania, Bryan Kohberger's family told his lawyer that they are 'shocked' he is being accused of the quadruple murder
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LaBar told NBC News that he expects Kohberger to ‘sign the extradition paperwork’ as soon as he is brought into court in Pennsylvania later.
He was arrested after being tracked by the FBI for four days near his parents’ home in Pennsylvania, with authorities narrowing down the suspect from genetic genealogy.
His lawyer added that he discussed ‘what he should expect’ when he returns to Idaho, as he is only his public defender for the extradition hearing.
Kohberger also told LeBar that he believes he will be ‘exonerated’ when he is transferred to Idaho, and has remained ‘calm’.
LeBar said: ‘His family doesn’t believe it to be Bryan. They can’t believe this, they are obviously very shocked.
‘This is certainly completely out of character, the allegations, and really they’re just trying to be supportive – with the understanding that these four families have suffered loss.
On Friday, the criminal justice graduate student was arrested in connection with the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin , 20.
Jason LaBar claims that Kohberger's father, Michael, flew from Pennsylvania to Washington to meet his son before Christmas and head home together
On Friday, the criminal justice graduate student was arrested in connection with the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20
The victims' families are eagerly awaiting Kohberger's extradition, and for the probable cause affidavit to become public
‘So they’re sympathetic to that and that’s why it should remain really private.
They don’t want to try this case in the court of public opinion and without knowing the facts and evidence of right now they don’t really want to comment on things.’
Kohberger arrived at a court in Pennsylvania several hours early, and will go before a judge at 3.30pm today.
He was seen entering the court wearing a red prison jumpsuit and handcuffs, though he did not appear to be shackled by the feet.
Kohberger has been in contact with Idaho's Public Defense Commission to help the family find a new attorney.
The victims' families are
