Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders
Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders

Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders

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Bryan Kohberger, the former criminology graduate student accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. The agreement, communicated to the victims' families by prosecutors, ensures Kohberger will receive four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of appeal. The defense's effort to remove the death penalty based on Kohberger's autism diagnosis was unsuccessful, and the trial venue was changed due to concerns about impartiality. The families of the victims, particularly the Goncalves family, have condemned the plea deal, expressing disappointment that Kohberger will not face capital punishment. The case has deeply affected the Moscow, Idaho community and garnered national attention, following a significant manhunt before Kohberger's arrest. The plea hearing is scheduled for early July, marking a major development in the case.

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