Idaho County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson announced on Monday his intention to seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger, who has been charged with the killings of four University of Idaho students.

Kohberger was indicted in the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Maddie Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20, and he entered a not guilty plea when he was arraigned on May 22. Idaho state law requires the prosecution to file a written notice of intent to seek the death penalty within 60 days of the plea.