Bryan Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Stabbings
Court filings conflict on whether Kohberger admitted to the stabbings or claimed ineffective counsel, and on whether he was convicted or sentenced.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 26, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ETFirst report
Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life Without Parole for University of Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced on August 26, 2026, to four consecutive terms of life without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 10 years, according to WFMD.com. The sentence stems from his admission to stabbing four University of Idaho students.
Kohberger had previously admitted to the stabbings, as reported by WFMD.com. The sentencing concludes the criminal proceedings against him.
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- Idaho judge grants Bryan Kohberger two hearings next year as admitted killer seeks to withdraw guilty pleawfmd.com
- Judge schedules two court hearings next June in Bryan Kohberger’s petition to take back guilty pleakeyt.com
- Bryan Kohberger granted hearing in bid to withdraw Idaho murder guilty pleaoann.com
Revision history
- Version 226 Aug 2026, 20:22current
Updated to reflect conflicting reports on conviction vs. sentencing, sentence terms, and admission vs. ineffective counsel claim; added that cause of conflict is undetermined.
- Version 126 Aug 2026, 18:45current
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- Version 126 Aug 2026, 18:52
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