Jun. 13—The case of Brandon Bohler, who’s accused of killing his roommate in 2021, has been appealed and is at present being reviewed within the Colorado Supreme Court docket.
The District Legal professional’s Workplace is interesting the trial court docket’s ruling concerning the admissibility of the defendant’s statements at trial, in keeping with DA’s Workplace spokesperson Shannon Carbone.
In line with the enchantment, the DA’s workplace is interesting the suppression of sure statements primarily based on the trial choose’s discovering that Bohler was subjected to “custodial interrogation” by Boulder police.
Bohler was supposed to start out a 10-day trial on Monday. Carbone mentioned there isn’t a new date presently however as soon as the Colorado Supreme Court docket decides the problem the case will likely be returned for trial.
Bohler’s case has undergone quite a few delays attributable to psychological well being evaluations on the Colorado Psychological Well being Institute after he pleaded not responsible by purpose of madness to first-degree homicide after deliberation in December 2021.
In line with an affidavit, on March 15, 2021, Bohler referred to as police in want of medical assist. Boulder police discovered Bohler strolling on the street coated in blood and carrying a Bible.
Later, a person who recognized as Bohler’s roommate referred to as police and mentioned their third roommate, Richard Reeves, was mendacity of their house in a pool of blood.
Officers responded and declared Reeves lifeless on scene. Police reported in depth accidents to Reeves’ chest and located a knife in his again.
Bohler stays in custody with out bond.
If discovered responsible, Bohler would face a compulsory life sentence in jail. If discovered not responsible by purpose of madness he could be referred to the state hospital till it might be decided he was secure to be launched.