Family of Bryan Kohberger Wants to See Him Earn Murder Trial in New Legal Push
His family says the request should be decided at trial and not minimize the killings of four University of Idaho students.
- On Thursday, Bryan Kohberger's family expressed "full support" for his petition to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, citing a need for the "complete and unvarnished truth."
- Kohberger claims his 2025 plea deal resulted from pressure by former legal counsel, prompting him to file a handwritten petition for post-conviction relief in summer 2026 seeking a trial instead.
- Having received four consecutive life sentences in July 2025 after pleading guilty to four counts of murder and one count of burglary, the 31-year-old now seeks to overturn that conviction.
- Ada County Judge Steven Hippler will preside over a hearing on October 15 regarding Kohberger's request to disqualify him, with further evidentiary hearings reserved for June 2027.
- While supporting Kohberger's legal efforts, the family emphasized they have "no wish to compound the unimaginable grief" felt by families of victims Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
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Bryan Kohberger’s family supports his challenge to his conviction
"It comes from our family’s need to see that the complete and unvarnished truth is told. Like everyone, we seek answers to all the questions that have been raised, which can only be addressed through a proper trial, as opposed to an improper plea."
Family Backs Kohberger on Seeking Trial in Student Killings
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Family of Bryan Kohberger wants to see him earn murder trial in new legal push
BOISE, Idaho — The family of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students but now claims he’s innocent, says they back his legal effort to withdraw his plea in favor of a trial.…
Bryan Kohberger’s Family Supports His Bid to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Says They Want ‘Answers’
Bryan Kohberger’s family said they completely support his bid to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2022 Idaho college murders after he previously admitted to killing Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. “Our full support of Bryan’s decision to pursue post-conviction relief does not come from a place of disregard,” attorney Martin […]
Bryan Kohberger’s Family Speaks Out About His Petition to Walk Back Confession, Revoke Guilty Plea
Bryan Kohberger’s family shared their thoughts about his decision to revoke his guilty plea in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students: “Like everyone, we seek answers.”
Idaho Prosecutors Say Bryan Kohberger Is ‘Fishing’ for New Arguments to Withdraw Guilty Plea
Internewscast Internewscast Idaho prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s new attorneys are pursuing a “fishing expedition”… This Post: Idaho Prosecutors Say Bryan Kohberger Is ‘Fishing’ for New Arguments to Withdraw Guilty Plea first appeared on Internewscast
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