{"id":22849,"date":"2026-07-31T07:08:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=22849"},"modified":"2026-07-31T07:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:08:44","slug":"bryan-kohberger-reveals-familys-involvement-in-plea-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=22849","title":{"rendered":"Bryan Kohberger Reveals Family&#8217;s Involvement In Plea Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/bryan-kohberger\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Bryan Kohberger<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s shocking plea deal U-turn continues to generate buzz as more details surface.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The convicted Idaho killer is now alleging that the agreement was reached under intense pressure, with his latest court filing arguing that the circumstances surrounding the deal denied him a fair and voluntary choice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty on June 30, 2025, to the murders of four University of Idaho students, bringing the high-profile case to a dramatic turning point after years of legal battles. But rather than ending the controversy, the plea agreement has opened the door to another stunning twist.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger In Court\" class=\"wp-image-706320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=683%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=200%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-6-1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kohberger claims the guilty plea was influenced by months of talks with more people than just his team. In an affidavit filed recently, he stated his parents and two sisters were present during much of the discussions that resulted in the agreement that spared him from the death penalty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those meetings eventually evolved into what Kohberger calls a \u201ccampaign of coercion.\u201d He said he was forced to falsely plead the four murders and the one burglary by what he described as \u201ccoercion, disinformation, false promises\u201d that he was led to believe he had \u201cno other realistic option\u201d but to accept the plea deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The filing marks a dramatic reversal from the guilty plea he entered earlier this month, with Kohberger now seeking to undo the agreement by claiming his confession was never the product of a free and voluntary decision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-death-row-fears-allegedly-shaped-the-plea-decision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Death Row Fears Allegedly Shaped The Plea Decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger In Court\" class=\"wp-image-714763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=683%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=200%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryan-Kohberger-1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kohberger\u2019s affidavit accuses his former defense team of using the threat of death row to pressure him into accepting the plea deal. He claims he was told that actual guilt was not the deciding factor and that avoiding execution should take priority over maintaining his innocence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also alleged his attorneys described visiting an \u201c8\u00d78\u201d death row cell, claiming the story was shared with him and his family to convince him that rejecting the plea would have devastating consequences. Kohberger argued the account was a \u201cgross misrepresentation\u201d designed to pressure him into admitting guilt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/bryan-kohberger-plea-discussions-family-12031373\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\"> PEOPLE<\/a>, the petition claims Kohberger\u2019s plea was induced by false promises and threats rather than entered knowingly and voluntarily. He also argues he received ineffective assistance of counsel, forming the basis of his request to withdraw the plea and pursue post-conviction relief.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-bryan-kohberger-s-earlier-hair-evidence-claim-faces-fresh-doubts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bryan Kohberger\u2019s Earlier Hair Evidence Claim Faces Fresh Doubts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger In Court\" class=\"wp-image-706319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=683%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=200%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-5-1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before alleging he was coerced into pleading guilty, Bryan Kohberger had already pointed to what he described as overlooked forensic evidence as a reason his conviction should be reconsidered. Legal experts, however, believe that argument remains a long shot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Idaho attorney Ryan Black described the strategy as \u201cgrasping at straws,\u201d saying the filing appears more focused on clearing the hurdle for court-appointed counsel than presenting evidence capable of overturning the plea. He added that if truly exculpatory evidence existed, Kohberger\u2019s experienced defense team would likely have uncovered and used it long ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani also predicted the petition \u201cwill lose.\u201d At the same time, New York Law School professor Anna Cominsky said Kohberger must still prove ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct before his guilty plea could be challenged. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/826619\/experts-shred-bryan-kohberger-plan-prove-innocence\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">The Blast<\/a> also noted that Kohberger\u2019s defense had already retained a DNA expert to examine the hair evidence cited in the petition, undercutting claims that it had been overlooked.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-idaho-victim-s-father-says-he-welcomes-another-day-in-court\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Idaho Victim\u2019s Father Says He Welcomes Another Day In Court<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger In Court\" class=\"wp-image-706278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=787%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-scaled-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Kohberger is fighting to withdraw his guilty plea, Kaylee Goncalves\u2019 father, Steve Goncalves, says <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/826343\/bryan-kohberger-move-welcomed-victims-father\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">he is not intimidated by the prospect of another trial<\/a>. Instead, he believes reopening the case could give prosecutors another opportunity to pursue the death penalty that was taken off the table under the plea agreement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking with NewsNation, Goncalves said he would \u201clove\u201d another chance to see the accused killer face a jury, insisting he has always trusted the strength of the evidence gathered by investigators. He also stressed that his family is prepared for whatever comes next if Kohberger succeeds in overturning his conviction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Goncalves family echoed that sentiment in a separate statement, describing Kohberger as \u201cthe mosquito you just can\u2019t seem to swat\u201d while arguing that he had already admitted his guilt in open court. They maintained that he willingly accepted the plea deal that spared him from execution and should not be allowed to rewrite the case now.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-bryan-kohberger-s-latest-legal-fight-reopens-old-wounds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bryan Kohberger\u2019s Latest Legal Fight Reopens Old Wounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger In Court\" class=\"wp-image-706318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=683%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=512%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=200%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bryan-Kohberger-4.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Kohberger pushes to undo the plea deal that spared him from the death penalty, the latest filing has <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/827894\/idaho-victims-sister-cannot-stay-silent-bryan-kohberger-plea-u-turn\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">forced the victims\u2019 families back into the spotlight<\/a>, reopening a chapter many believed had finally come to an end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaylee Goncalves\u2019 younger sister, Aubrie, said she could no longer \u201cstay silent,\u201d describing how every new filing forces the families to relive the tragedy. In an emotional statement, she reminded the public that the case is not entertainment, writing, \u201cThis isn\u2019t a Netflix documentary. This isn\u2019t a conspiracy theory. This isn\u2019t entertainment. This is my life.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also pointed to eyewitness testimony, DNA evidence, cellphone records and other forensic findings, arguing that the focus should remain on the victims rather than giving renewed attention to the man who admitted to killing them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Bryan Kohberger now seeking another day in court while victims\u2019 families continue to relive their loss, will his latest legal challenge change the course of the case, or simply reopen wounds that have never fully healed?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bryan Kohberger\u2018s shocking plea deal U-turn continues to generate buzz as more details surface. 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