‘Guilty': Bryan Kohberger Admits to Murders in Idaho Court

In the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally killed in the quiet of night.

The suspect, Bryan Kohberger, has been in custody since December of 2022.

Despite being innocent until proven guilty--court documents, evidence, and leaked trial material has continued to convince the millions that are following the case so closely that Kohberger was surely the man who committed these brutal crimes.

The case took a peculiar turn when Dateline NBC released an episode that included leaked and never before seen information

The judge, Steven Hippler, became extrememly concerned with the leaks, declaring a freeze on all documents and email accounts. 

Trial, set to begin on August 18th of this year, became a thing of the past out of nowhere this week as 'sources' began to report Kohberger would be taking a plea deal.

A hearing did indeed take place just minutes after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2nd.

As it began, Judge Steven Hippler made it clear--he was frustrated by the numerous messages and voicemails sent to he and his staff concerning the plea deal because he called it 'inappropriate' and that he would never take such public comment into account.

Judge Hippler also shared that he, like everyone, learned that the plea deal existed on Monday afternoon, June 30th. He shared that he had fully expected and was preparing for trial.

A written plea agreement presented that Kohberger would plead guilty on all counts

• Four courts of First Degree Murder (a fixed life sentence for each)
• One Count of Felony Burglary (10 years, fixed)

By accepting the plea deal, Kohberger waives his right to appeal.

Kohberger, addressed by Judge Hippler, stood and took an oath before making a plea.

When asked if he is of clear mind, Kohberger responded 'yes'.

When asked if he understands that by pleading guilty, he did indeed commit these crimes. Kohberger, responded 'yes'.

Judge Steven Hippler then moved to ask if Kohberger entered the home on King Road to commit murder--deliberately, willfully, with malice and forethought. Four times. Kohberger answered 'yes'.

Kohberger then said 'Guilty' to all five charges--one at a time--with a stone cold and straight face.

The plea is final and the court has accepted the plea--as of Wednesday, July 12th of 2025, Bryan Kohberger has plead guilty to all counts and will be sentenced in late July.

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