It appears that some family members are on the other side of the courtroom in two rows but there are some I haven't seen before. It's hard to see exactly from my seat. We will be turning around the video from the hearing ASAP for you on
More family members just enter the courtroom along with
#KayleeGoncalves family attorney Shanon Gray. The Goncalveses have been the most vocal of all of the families of the
#Idaho4. Steve and Kristi Goncalves are here. It appears there are 4 rows of family
I see
#MaddieMogen's mother in one of the first two rows. The pain on the faces of the family members... I can't imagine being in their shoes
Kristi Goncalves walked up to the front row and hugged
#MaddieMogen's mom. She smiled back. Very heartwarming moment. Remember, the knife sheath was found next to Maddie. The killer went to her room first. Kaylee had moved out and was there for the weekend
We are in a different courtroom from the initial appearance in January. That was in Judge Megan Marshall's court. This is Judge John Judge's courtroom - a higher court - which is in the district court. Felonies tried in district court
There is a baby in the courtroom and it's making cute gurgling, baby sounds.
#KayleeGoncalves' sister had a baby in the last several months. Not sure that is her baby but certainly a possibility
#BryanKohberger and his attorney, Anne Taylor, just enter. Judge Judge is on the bench
We can only see the back of
#BryanKohberger's head. Judge Judge says "we have some people on Zoom." That would be family members who couldn't travel for the hearing. An attorney is participating via Zoom
Judge Judge introduces himself. "Mr. Kohberger, you've already heard most of what I am going to tell you at your initial appearance. But it's important.”
Judge: You have a right to have a lawyer represent you. Miss Taylor and her team have already been appointed. You have a right to a speedy and public trial.
Judge: You have a right to testify in your own defense. But, you don't have to. You also have a right to silence and that can't be held against you in any way. Anything you do say, except to your attorneys, can be used against you. Do you understand? BK: Yes, I do…
BK says he understands his rights. He confirms "yes" he has a copy of the indictment in front of him. He says "yes" when asked whether his name is spelled correctly.
Judge Judge reading charges. Starts with burglary charge. Unlawfully entered a residence with the intent to commit the felony crime of murder.
Ct. 2 - Murder in the 1st degree - willfully, intentionally, and with malice aforethought murdered
#MaddieMogen.
Ct. 3 - Murder in 1st degree - stabbed
#KayleeGoncalves (Judge called her Kayla).
Ct 4 - Murder by stabbing Xana Kernodle - Judge has trouble pronouncing her name.
Ct. 5 - Murder by stabbing of Ethan Chapin.
Maximum penalty - up to 10 years in prison. Restitution. Fines. Counts 2-5 - Murder in 1st degree maximum penalty LWOP or Death Penalty - Prosecutors haven't yet said whether they would seek the DP
When asked whether he understands the charges, one-by-one, he says clearly and forcefully "Yes." He understands the maximum penalty. "yes." Anne Taylor says they will be standing silent when entering a plea.
Judge says because Taylor and BK are standing silent, he is entering not guilty pleas on his behalf. Anne Taylor says regarding speedy trial, she is asking Judge to set it just outside of the speedy trial limits.
Taylor says October 2023 - she believes it will take 6 weeks
Bill Thompson responds: Those trial dates are workable for the state, judge.
This is VERY interesting. Basically Anne Taylor says "we are ready to go." Trial set for *
October 22, 2023
State has 60 days to let defense know whether they will seek the death penalty. Adjourned
#BryanKohberger led out.
#kayleegoncalves sister just told a representative from the court it was disrespectful that Judge Judge called Kaylee Kayla. The woman said something in response and she said "I know but it's important."
CLARIFICATION: We believe Judge Judge set the trial for October 2 - not 22. Hard to hear in the back.
* cross-out and bbm done by
@arielilane
