It was announced today that Brian Kohberger will accept a plea deal in the Idaho murders case. According to sources close to the proceedings, the deal removes the death penalty from the table. In exchange, Kohberger will plead guilty to all charges and receive four consecutive life sentences—one for each of the four victims he is accused of killing.
For many of us in the True Crime community—and especially here at Killer Moves—this news is both shocking and bittersweet. We spent months preparing for what was set to be the trial of the century. The anticipation wasn’t just about the verdict—it was about finally seeing the mountain of sealed evidence that investigators had been building in near-total secrecy.
The plea deal means that much of that evidence may never see the light of a courtroom. But it also suggests something important: the case against Kohberger was likely strong. Very strong. From the beginning, the circumstantial evidence seemed to stack up quickly. And with the trial fast approaching, the defense likely saw the writing on the wall—this may have been the last chance to avoid a death sentence.
A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, where the plea deal is expected to be formally entered. It’s possible we’ll learn more then—perhaps whether the plea includes a full confession, whether evidence will be unsealed, or what the state is willing to reveal now that a trial won’t be required.
For now, we’ll regroup. This news reshapes the summer ahead for those of us who had planned to follow the courtroom drama in real time. But it also opens a new chapter—one where we begin piecing together the story behind the prosecution’s case and the defense’s decision to fold.
We’ll be covering the hearing and bringing you updates as soon as they come in.
Until then, this development is sending shockwaves through the True Crime world—and we’re right there with you.
— Killer Moves