Prosecutors Seek to Admit Bryan Kohberger Selfie and Amazon Knife Purchase at Trial

The selfie, taken hours after the murders, and online purchase history are central to disputes over evidence admissibility ahead of the August trial.

Prosecutors aim to use a selfie Bryan Kohberger took hours after the murders to support the description of the suspect provided by a surviving roommate who mentioned 'bushy eyebrows.'
Court filings reveal Kohberger purchased a Ka-Bar knife, sheath, and sharpener on Amazon months before the murders, with prosecutors arguing its relevance to the crime scene evidence.
Defense attorneys are challenging the admissibility of the Amazon purchase records and the 'bushy eyebrows' description, claiming they could unfairly prejudice the jury.
Newly released defense filings highlight the surviving roommates' social media and phone activity before calling 911, raising questions about the timeline of events.
The trial is scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty and the defense arguing that Kohberger's autism diagnosis should preclude it.