In a stunning turn of events, Sy Ray, a digital forensics expert previously hired by Bryan Kohberger’s defense team, has publicly called for Kohberger to face the death penalty and a new trial, alleging that investigators overlooked crucial evidence. Ray, who previously worked as an investigator and specializes in digital forensics and geolocation, stated in a recent podcast that he is “100% confident” in Kohberger’s guilt and believes the smartphone data is far more incriminating than what was revealed. He specifically claims that geolocation data places Kohberger inside the victims’ Idaho home and at other locations with the victims prior to the murders, a stark contradiction to his own January 2025 expert report which found no evidence of association. Ray’s new theory suggests Madison Mogen was the primary target, citing phone “collisions” placing their devices in similar areas, and a broader “pattern of life” indicating stalking, which also conflicts with his earlier report finding no evidence of stalking or surveillance. These assertions challenge the prosecution’s initial stance and raise questions about the thoroughness of the original investigation, especially as Kohberger seeks post-conviction relief to withdraw his guilty plea and potentially re-enter the death penalty phase of the legal proceedings.
Adapted from: U.S. News Today on Fox News
