The Appeal Myth & Legal Reality of the Kohberger Plea
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
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3 • 791 Ratings
🗓️ 30 July 2025
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
Is there any way Bryan Kohberger could appeal his guilty plea and sentencing? Defense attorney Bob Motta says flat out: no. In this detailed breakdown, we cut through the noise, debunk the social media myths, and break down the cold, hard legal truth about what happens after a plea — and what doesn’t.
Kohberger waived his right to appeal. That matters. And while technically post-conviction filings could still come years down the line, they’re unlikely to go anywhere. Motta explains the difference between direct appeals, post-conviction relief, and what’s actually possible under Idaho law — especially given the state’s unusual restrictions on insanity defenses.
We also dive into the strategic moment when Ann Taylor, Kohberger’s lead attorney, likely shifted her focus from “prove innocence” to “save his life.” Because when you’re staring down a mountain of evidence — DNA on a sheath, phone pings, online purchases — your job as a defense lawyer is no longer to fight the inevitable. It’s to keep your client off death row.
This segment is essential for anyone still wondering “what if?” about Kohberger’s sentence. Spoiler: there’s no magic exit ramp.
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