Idaho College Murders: Suspect in Horrifying Killing of 4 Students Believes He's Going To Be 'Exonerated'

The suspect in the November murders of four students at the University of Idaho waived extradition from his home state of Pennsylvania to face murder charges in Idaho.

Bryan Kohberger appeared at the Monroe County Courthouse in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, handcuffed and wearing a prison jumpsuit. Armed police officers took him to the courthouse's rear.

Idaho Murders Suspect Remains 'Calm And Polite'

When the judge questioned Kohberger if he had any mental health difficulties that would prevent him from waiving his extradition, Kohberger responded "no" and Kohberger's father, who was sitting in the courtroom, shook his head "no."

The defendant signed the release while still restrained at the defense table, as per CNN. Within ten days, Judge Worthington ordered Kohberger to be turned over to the custody of the Latah County District Attorney's Office.

Kohberger has asserted his right to remain quiet, according to Jason LaBar, his state-appointed extradition counsel. Tuesday's action was anticipated since the defendant's counsel had already stated he would waive extradition from his home state and labeled the hearing a "formality process."

Monroe County Chief Public Defender LaBar told CNN's Jean Casarez that all the state needed to establish was that his client resembled or is the person on the arrest warrant and that he was in the vicinity at the time of the offenses.

As he was being led in, Kohberger did not respond to reporters' inquiries. As cops escorted him into the courtroom, he made eye contact with and nodded to his family sitting in the first row behind the defense table.

Kohberger's mother and father sat on each side of his sisters, escorted by a representative from the public defender's office. When the court informed Kohberger that he will face murder charges when he returns to Idaho, Kohberger's mother sobbed openly in his sister's arms.

According to state police, arrangements are presently being made to transport Kohberger to Idaho, but no date has been established.

Kohberger was arrested at his parents' house in Pennsylvania, and he is due to appear at an extradition hearing in Monroe County on Tuesday afternoon. He was seen entering the Pennsylvania courthouse early on Thursday.

LaBar suggested that Kohberger will most likely sign the extradition paperwork, allowing him to be sent to Idaho for further procedures. In Idaho, Kohberger, 28, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of criminal burglary in relation to the incident.

He is charged with the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. On November 13, four Idaho students were discovered deceased in a rented apartment near campus. Sunday, Kohberger's family released a statement confirming their cooperation with law authorities to promote his "presumption of innocence," The Hill reported.

Family of Idaho Murders Victims Awaits on Kohberger's Extradition

Furthermore, LaBar reported that he is "calm and polite" behind bars, where prison personnel has been "very accommodating" of his vegan diet. Per Daily Mail, LaBar stated that Kohberger "understands the gravity of the accusations and the potential for the death sentence."

After learning of Kohberger's conduct inside bars, LaBar has demanded a psychiatric evaluation for him. The case was assigned to LaBar, a Pennsylvania public defender, after Kohberger's arrest.

He added that no other private attorneys have volunteered their services to him or his family. It is not anticipated that he would represent him in Idaho. He called the Idaho Public Defense Commission in an effort to help the family find a new attorney.

Families of the victims eagerly await the extradition of Kohberger and the release of the probable cause document. Tuesday morning, Steve Goncalves, the father of Kaylee, appeared on Good Morning America with his attorney. The arrest of Kohberger, he said, was a "relief" after weeks of uncertainty.