BREAKING: Suspect in University of Idaho murders appears ready to accept plea deal

Case Summary - Brian Cobberger is accused of the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students [1] - A possible plea deal is being considered, potentially removing the death penalty [2] - The resolution is unexpected by at least one victim's family [3] Evidence - DNA evidence found at the scene is said to match Cobberger [5] - A knife sheath was found at the scene [5] - A car seen at the crime scene was traced back to Cobberger [5][10] Legal Proceedings - Jury selection was scheduled for August 4th, and the trial for August 18th [6] - The defense attempted to delay or move the case, but the judge denied these attempts [8] - The judge rejected the defense's attempt to introduce other suspects due to lack of evidence [9] Investigation - Authorities traced DNA back to Pennsylvania within a month of the murders [7] - The FBI tracked Cobberger and his father for four days before arresting him in Pennsylvania [11] - A white Hyundai Elantra was a key piece of evidence in tracing Cobberger [9][10]