Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger set to avoid death penalty with guilty plea

WorldPolitics
1 Jul 2025 • 3:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students as part of a deal to avoid the Death Penalty.
  • The victims, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen, were stabbed to death in November 2022 at a rental home near campus.
  • The family of Kaylee Goncalves expressed extreme anger and disappointment with the State of Idaho, stating they feel failed by the plea agreement.
  • A change of plea hearing is set for Wednesday, but the Goncalves family has requested a delay to allow them more time to travel to Boise.
  • Prosecutors stated the agreement ensures Kohberger's conviction and life imprisonment, aiming to prevent decades of post-conviction appeals, despite the family's distress.