Bryan Kohberger home searched; police seize weapons, masks

A handgun, knives, black masks and gloves were seized by authorities when they raided the Pennsylvania family home of Idaho slayings suspect Bryan Kohberger after his arrest.

Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI after a Smith & Wesson pocket knife, a knife in a leather sheath, and a Glock 22 with three empty magazines in the overnight raid on Dec. 30, according to an evidence log that was released last week.

Authorities also took a cellphone, laptops, dark-colored clothes and dark shoes, a silver flashlight, criminology books, brown boots and New Balance shoes, according to Monroe County court documents that were made public last week.

Mr. Kohberger, a 28-year-old doctoral student in criminology at Washington State University, is the lone suspect in the killings of Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; and Madison Mogen, 21.

Police also seized the white Hyundai Elantra that Mr. Kohberger drove and became a vehicle of interest shortly after the Nov. 13 slayings of the four University of Idaho students.

The car was essentially dismantled, with authorities removing a door panel, seat belt, visor, and brake and gas pedals, along with seat cushions and headrests.

He was arrested Dec. 30 at his parents’ Pennsylvania home and extradited days later to Idaho, where he was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary.

Mr. Kohberger could face the death penalty if he’s convicted.

Cellphone records, surveillance footage of his car and DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene led police to Mr. Kohberger, according to a probable cause affidavit released after his Jan. 5 court hearing.

He has not yet entered a plea in the case. His next court date will be in June.