Criminology Student's Guilty Plea in Shocking Idaho Murders
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, plans to plead guilty to killing four college students in Idaho. This plea deal, which spares him the death penalty, has drawn criticism from victims' families for being secretive. Kohberger will receive four life sentences and has waived his right to appeal.
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology graduate student, is set to plead guilty to the murders of four Idaho college students, sparing himself the death penalty. Prosecutors reached a deal with Kohberger, who previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The plea agreement has faced criticism from the Goncalves family, who accuse prosecutors of executing a secretive and rushed deal. The family received a letter confirming Kohberger's intention, which aligns with an ABC News report that outlines his four consecutive life sentences without an appeal option.
The court is expected to accept Kohberger's plea in late July, with a formal hearing on Wednesday. The high-profile case caused shockwaves in the tight-knit college town of Moscow, Idaho, where the crime occurred.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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