The judge in Bryan Kohberger's case said the trial will likely begin as scheduled after the defense requested to delay the start date.

The defense for the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students also was prepared to argue for presenting an alternate perpetrator during a closed-door court hearing.

Judge Hippler said he would issue a written ruling on the trial timing “soon” but didn’t specify a time frame. As it stands, if an extension is not granted, jury selection would begin on July 30 and the trial would start on August 11.