BOISE, Idaho — A criminal justice student who avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty Wednesday to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students carefully planned the attack for months and took multiple steps to cover his tracks, the lead prosecutor said.
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Father of Kaylee Goncalves, Steve Goncalves, hugs mother Kristi Goncalves after Bryan Kohberger's plea deal hearing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
The family of Ethan Chapin, including mother Stacy Chapin and father Jim Chapin, walk to the Ada County Courthouse for Bryan Kohberger's plea deal hearing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Karen and Scott Laramie, the mother and stepfather of Madison Mogen, make a statement to the media through their attorney Leander James outside the Ada County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Father of Kaylee Goncalves, Steve Goncalves, hugs mother Kristi Goncalves after Bryan Kohberger's plea deal hearing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
The family of Ethan Chapin, including mother Stacy Chapin and father Jim Chapin, walk to the Ada County Courthouse for Bryan Kohberger's plea deal hearing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Karen and Scott Laramie, the mother and stepfather of Madison Mogen, make a statement to the media through their attorney Leander James outside the Ada County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
