What We Know About Bryan Kohberger, Suspect in University of Idaho Murders

Dec 30, 2022 View Original Article
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"Here's what we know about Kohberger so far:Bryan Kohberger was a PhD student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, which is a short drive across the state line from the University of Idaho."
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"The killings initially mystified law enforcement and shook the small town of Moscow, Idaho, a farming community of about 25,000 people that had not had a murder for five years."
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-16% Liberal
"But the case broke open after law enforcement asked the public for help finding a white Hyundai Elantra sedan seen near the home around the time of the killings."
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"Shanon Gray, an attorney representing Goncalves's father, Steve Goncalves, said law enforcement officials called the family last night to let them know about the arrest, but gave no additional information about how or why they believe he might be coected to the murders."
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"What a capstone to a brilliant career, Schumer said."
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"Ensuring our communities and hardworking families benefit from these federal resources has been my greatest priority and privilege, and I am grateful for Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro's leadership and support of these crucial projects."
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"These benefits are deserved, Leahy said."
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"The bipartisan overhaul of the Electoral Count Act is in direct response to former President Donald Trump's efforts to convince Republican lawmakers and then-Vice President Mike Pence to object to the certification of Biden's victory on Jan. 6, 2021."
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"The bipartisan overhaul of the Electoral Count Act is in direct response to former President Donald Trump's efforts to convince Republican lawmakers and then-Vice President Mike Pence to object to the certification of Biden's victory on Jan. 6, 2021."
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"The bipartisan overhaul of the Electoral Count Act is in direct response to former President Donald Trump's efforts to convince Republican lawmakers and then-Vice President Mike Pence to object to the certification of Biden's victory on Jan. 6, 2021."
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"The spending bill was supported by Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McCoell, though for different reasons."
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"The spending bill was supported by Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McCoell, though for different reasons."
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"This is one of the most significant appropriations packages we have done in a very long time, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y."
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"Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., is retiring after serving some 48 years in the Senate and as the current chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee."
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"The House won't be able to take up the bill until Friday morning, and while it is expected to pass, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the chamber will also approve a stopgap spending resolution to ensure government services continue without interruption before the bill is signed into law."
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"The world's greatest military will get the funding increase that it needs, outpacing inflation, McCoell said."
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"The bill passed by a vote of 68-29 and now goes to the House for a final vote before it can be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law."
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"McCoell cited the bill's nearly 10"
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"Government must serve the people first -- these projects ensure that will be done, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) said in a statement."
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"The bill and process ignores soaring inflation, rising interest rates and our ballooning debt of $31 trillion, said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky."
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"The measure provides about $45 billion in military, economic and humanitarian assistance for the devastated nation and NATO allies, more than Biden even requested, raising total assistance so far to more than $100 billion."
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"He negotiated the bill for months with Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the committee's ranking Republican, who was elected to the Senate in 1986 and is also retiring."
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"McCoell faced pushback from many Republicans who don't support the spending bill and resent being forced to vote on such a massive package with so little time before a potential shutdown and the Christmas holiday."
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"President Joe Biden on Friday signed the $1.7 trillion bill, which averts a government shutdown."
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48% : Here's what we know about Kohberger so far:Bryan Kohberger was a PhD student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, which is a short drive across the state line from the University of Idaho.
42% : The killings initially mystified law enforcement and shook the small town of Moscow, Idaho, a farming community of about 25,000 people that had not had a murder for five years.
42% : But the case broke open after law enforcement asked the public for help finding a white Hyundai Elantra sedan seen near the home around the time of the killings.
39% :Shanon Gray, an attorney representing Goncalves's father, Steve Goncalves, said law enforcement officials called the family last night to let them know about the arrest, but gave no additional information about how or why they believe he might be connected to the murders.

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