Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The deal, confirmed by an attorney for victim Kaylee Goncalves's family, has left the family 'beyond furious' at the State of Idaho. A change of plea hearing is set for Wednesday, but families have requested a delay. Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The deal, confirmed by an attorney for victim Kaylee Goncalves's family, has left the family 'beyond furious' at the State of Idaho. A change of plea hearing is set for Wednesday, but families have requested a delay. Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene.
Trending- 1 November 2022: Four University of Idaho students murdered in Moscow, Idaho
- 2 Weeks after killings: Bryan Kohberger arrested in Pennsylvania
- 3 Monday (July 1, 2025): Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty; victims' families informed and express fury
- 4 Wednesday: Change of plea hearing set (families request delay)
- 5 August: Original trial date
- Bryan Kohberger will plead guilty and receive life imprisonment without parole
- Victims' families are furious and feel failed by the State of Idaho
- Trial date in August will be cancelled
- Three defence witnesses ordered to travel to Idaho to testify
What: Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.
When: Monday (July 1, 2025); November 2022 (killings occurred); weeks after killings (Kohberger arrested); August (original trial date); Wednesday (change of plea hearing set).
Where: Moscow, Idaho (near University of Idaho campus); Boise, Idaho (trial moved to); Pennsylvania (Kohberger arrested).
Why: Kohberger's lawyers approached prosecutors seeking a plea deal to avoid capital punishment. Prosecutors agreed, stating it ensures conviction, life imprisonment, and avoids decades of appeals for the families.
How: Kohberger's lawyers negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors.