Man convicted in Idaho college student killings seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Published July 27, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four college students in 2022, claims he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice

A man convicted last year of killing four college students in Idaho has filed to withdraw his guilty plea and seek a new trial, claiming he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice.

Details

Bryan Kohberger was convicted of breaking into a six-bedroom house in 2022 and killing four University of Idaho students in their early 20s. The victims – Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin – were found dead with dozens of knife wounds. Goncalves also showed evidence of asphyxiation and blunt force trauma.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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