As a judge is poised to decide whether Bryan Kohberger can accept a plea deal that would allow him to avoid the death penalty in the 2022 killings of four Idaho college students, one victim’s father says he views the deal as a relief from the pain and spectacle of a trial,

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the Idaho student murders, initially planned to accuse three of the victims' friends and another person as "alternate perpetrators." However, the judge barred this defense due to lack of evidence connecting them to the crime.

At a press conference after the sentencing, lead investigators said the evidence suggests Kohberger specifically targeted the King Road house, but there's no clarity as to who his intended victim was. RELATED: Surviving roommates' emotional sentencing tribute: Living for friends stolen by tragedy

I am unable to come up with anything redeeming about Mr. Kohberger,” Judge Steven Hippler said. “His actions have made him the worst of the worse.”

Prosecutors denounce Kohberger defense’s ‘scorched earth’ trial delay strategy. Kevin Fixler, Alex Brizee. Wed, June 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM UTC. 5 min read.

Bryan Kohberger, 30, and his defense team may not pursue what's known in the state of Idaho as an "alternate perpetrator" defense by suggesting four other people could be behind the stabbings, a ...

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