Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal | EVERYTHING You Need To Know

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Hidden True Crime

True Crime, Society & Culture, News Commentary, Documentary, News

4.8 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students—just agreed to plead guilty. After months of legal twists, delays, and silence, this bombshell move changes everything. Why now? What does it mean for the victims’ families, the death penalty, and the trial that never was? In this episode, we break down the legal strategy, the emotional fallout, and what justice looks like when a plea replaces a verdict. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at ⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:06.2	with you today about the Idaho forecase, but all of that looks to be overshadowed by breaking news that changes
1:14.2	everything. And nearly three years ago, after the unimaginable tragedy, it has been revealed
1:19.4	through a letter sent to the victim's families that Brian Coburger has made the shocking
1:23.7	decision to plead guilty. It's an outcome few saw coming and one that can mark a
1:29.8	dramatic turning point in this long and painful journey. Just weeks before opening statements
1:35.3	are scheduled to begin. Brian has apparently accepted a plea deal in order to get the death penalty
1:40.8	taken off the table. He will plead guilty to four counts of murder and one count of burglary and serve the rest
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