University of Idaho Murders: State of Idaho vs. BK *GUILTY PLEA* (10 Viewers)

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Got my Masters degree from here.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/nation-world/national/article268771952.html

Killer who stabbed 4 Idaho students to death still at large​

The killer — or killers — who stabbed four University of Idaho students to death remained at large Tuesday, prompting many students to leave the campus in the idyllic small town despite police assurances that there was no imminent risk to the community.

So many students had left the scenic tree-lined campus in Moscow, Idaho, by Tuesday that university officials said a candlelight vigil scheduled for the next day would instead be held after the Thanksgiving break.

The students, all close friends, were found dead in an off-campus rental home around noon on Sunday, and officials said they likely were killed several hours earlier. Latah County Coroner Cathy Mabbutt told the Spokane, Washington-based television station KXLY that her preliminary investigation showed the students were stabbed to death. There is no indication that substance use was involved in the deaths, Mabbutt said.

 

[GrandmaBear]

So waiving all appeal rights, no DP for him but four consecutive life sentences plus sentencing on a smaller charge.

People planning on covering this trial next will have to look for a new one but that's okay.

I give this to the P, they kept sewing him up tighter and tighter.

 

[GrandmaBear]

The judge actually deserves credit too. He held firm against defense games if no merit, then no deal.

 

[Ranch]

I just got an Email alert about the plea deal. I'm a bit surprised by this.

 

[Ranch]

It's funny, I was just thinking this morning that I could be more active here on CW by posting during the trial.

I guess I'll have to pick something else.

 

[Ranch]

Goncalves' family, in a Facebook page her parents created after the murders, condemned the deal, which spares Kohberger's life.

"We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho," a new post reads. "They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected."

This is not good.

Idaho victim's family demands Kohberger confess in court after plea deal decision: 'Full accountability'

Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho student murders case, agreeing to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding death penalty for killing four college students in 2022

www.foxnews.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

It's funny, I was just thinking this morning that I could be more active here on CW by posting during the trial.

I guess I'll have to pick something else.

Kouri Richins is coming up if it is not delayed. I should be able to think of others but not offhand.

 

[GrandmaBear]

This is not good.

Idaho victim's family demands Kohberger confess in court after plea deal decision: 'Full accountability'

Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho student murders case, agreeing to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding death penalty for killing four college students in 2022

www.foxnews.com

They are to be consulted but families have no veto power.

I'm for the DP in a case like this but he did give up appeals and it will save them a lot of grief but I'm not the parents and I can understand they'd feel that way.

 

[Ranch]

Kouri Richins is coming up if it is not delayed. I should be able to think of others but not offhand.

Thanks. I'm not familiar with that case so I checked. Trial is scheduled for Feb 2026 so it will be awhile.

 

[Ranch]

They are to be consulted but families have no veto power.

I'm for the DP in a case like this but he did give up appeals and it will save them a lot of grief but I'm not the parents and I can understand they'd feel that way.

I agree. It's a shame that they are so angry about the plea.. Hopefully they will accept is as being the right thing to do when given some time to think about it.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Thanks. I'm not familiar with that case so I checked. Trial is scheduled for Feb 2026 so it will be awhile.

Oh, did they put that one off? She has a slew of new charges I know and those will likely be charged separate.y. I thought the murder trial is on.

 

[Ranch]

Oh, did they put that one off? She has a slew of new charges I know and those will likely be charged separate.y. I thought the murder trial is on.

Richins' murder trial is set for February 2026 after she was accused of killing Eric Richins with a lethal dose of fentanyl she allegedly slipped into a drink.

I found this in a report about the recent fraud charges. I guess that there's a thread for her here? I'll look for it.

Accused murderer Kouri Richins facing new mortgage fraud, money laundering charges

Kouri Richins, who will go on trial next year for the murder of her husband, now faces over two dozen new charges that include mortgage fraud, forgery and money laundering.

www.fox13now.com

 

[RoundPeg]

I think its a fair plea deal. Why in the world put the families through the hell of a trial and relive that? He's going away for LIFE with no appeals.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I found this in a report about the recent fraud charges. I guess that there's a thread for her here? I'll look for it.

Accused murderer Kouri Richins facing new mortgage fraud, money laundering charges

Kouri Richins, who will go on trial next year for the murder of her husband, now faces over two dozen new charges that include mortgage fraud, forgery and money laundering.

www.fox13now.com

Yes, there is a thread.

Didn't realize there is one for the new charges.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I think its a fair plea deal. Why in the world put the families through the hell of a trial and relive that? He's going away for LIFE with no appeals.

Overall I am not in favor of deals but this one saves the families all the appeals and it is a STRONG sentence.

I understand Kaylee's family feels as they do but do they realize the chance a trial would take AND if convicted, continued appeals if no deal.

 

[Ranch]

I think its a fair plea deal. Why in the world put the families through the hell of a trial and relive that? He's going away for LIFE with no appeals.

Yes. And you never know about juries nowadays. Sometimes even in really strong cases a single juror will cause a hung jury and force a retrial.

The family's then have to wait even longer for justice and closure.

 

[Ranch]

Overall I am not in favor of deals but this one saves the families all the appeals and it is a STRONG sentence.

I understand Kaylee's family feels as they do but do they realize the chance a trial would take AND if convicted, continued appeals if no deal.

I didn't even think about appeals if he was found guilty at trial and sentenced to death. In a death penalty case that would drag out for years.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I didn't even think about appeals if he was found guilty at trial and sentenced to death. In a death penalty case that would drag out for years.

Yep. And he is waiving the right for any appeals.

 

[Guess Who]

I agree. It's a shame that they are so angry about the plea.. Hopefully they will accept is as being the right thing to do when given some time to think about it.

Seems that they would be glad to not have to hear all the gory details in court and no chance now of him finding that one juror .

 

[Kimster]

He accepted a plea deal!

Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all counts in Idaho college murders case: Letter from prosecutors

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four Idaho college students, according to a letter sent to victims' family members.

abcnews.go.com

I heard about this while I was at work, but I couldn’t get online to tell you guys. I cannot believe it. Just can’t believe it. Not in a case like this one and not with the family’s blessing.

 

[Ranch]

Seems that they would be glad to not have to hear all the gory details in court and no chance now of him finding that one juror .

Kohberger may have to explain in court exactly what he did and why he did it if it's part of the plea agreement. Not sure if I was a parent of these victims that I could want or handle knowing all the gory details.

Yes, this plea deal takes away any chance of problems that could derail a trial.