Mega Edition: The State Replies To Kohberger's Objection To Authentication Record (10/16/26)

Beyond The Horizon · Oct 16, 2026 · 51m · transcript

​In Case Number CR01-24-31665, the State of Idaho has submitted a reply to defendant Bryan C. Kohberger's objection concerning the self-authentication of certain records intended for use at trial. The State aims to admit various pieces of evidence—including surveillance footage, financial records, and communication data—by relying on the Idaho Rules of Evidence (I.R.E.) 803(6) and (8) for hearsay exceptions, and I.R.E. 902(4) and (11) for self-authentication, thereby eliminating the need for foundational witnesses. They assert that each item will be accompanied by the necessary Certificates…