Kohberger's Plea Came After Defense Raised WHAT Concern?!

True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & Interviews · Sep 27, 2026 · 43m

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders six days after Judge Steven Hippler denied a defense request for more time. A filing unsealed on September 22, 2026, now reveals that the request was not only about discovery and trial preparation. His lawyers also wanted expert help communicating with Kohberger about the rulings against him and the decision to proceed to trial or resolve the case.

The filing says Kohberger was struggling to rationally understand adverse rulings and incorporate them into a realistic assessment of his options. His attorneys did not claim he was legally…