Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Bryan Kohberger, convicted murderer of four University of Idaho students, is now trying to withdraw his guilty plea — the very plea that secured him four life sentences without parole in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. His DNA was found on a knife sheath at the crime scene, cementing his guilt in the brutal November 2022 killings. The victims’ families are devastated and furious, calling his claims of innocence and lack of remorse unforgivable. Kaylee Goncalves’ mother, Kristi, called him a “demon,” saying forgiveness feels impossible. The families are ready to fight tooth and nail…