Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology doctoral student, confessed to the murder of four University of Idaho students. By accepting a plea agreement, he averted the death penalty. During a court hearing, Kohberger affirmed his intent to commit murder when he unlawfully entered the students' rental home. The victims had no known connection to him, and although their identities were revealed, prosecutors did not provide a motive. Kohberger is expected to receive four consecutive life sentences and waived his right to appeal. Formal sentencing is scheduled for July 23.
Bryan Kohberger, 30, admitted to the killings under a plea agreement that takes the death penalty off the table.
At Wednesday's hearing, Kohberger confirmed to the court that he had broken into a rental home where four University of Idaho students were staying.
Kohberger answered a series of questions from Judge Steven Hippler, affirming his intent to commit the felony crime of murder.
Prosecutors did not disclose a motive for the slayings, and the victims were identified as Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen.
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