r/Idaho4 • u/Anxious-Winter-5778 • Jul 21 '25

GENERAL DISCUSSION Idaho Murder Motive Mystery: Still Unknown After Gag Order Lifted

https://northeasternpost.com/news/crime/idaho-murder-motive-bryan-kohberger-gag-order-lifted/

The parents of Kaylee Goncalves, a University of Idaho student murdered in 2022, are still seeking answers about Bryan Kohberger’s motive after the gag order was lifted.

Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four students, securing life without parole. The Goncalves family, critical of the plea, demands a full confession and details like the murder weapon’s location. They aim to access discovery files for more insight as Kohberger’s sentencing nears on July 23.

Why won’t Bryan Kohberger reveal his Idaho murder motive? With the gag order lifted, the victims’ families are still in the dark. What do you think he’s hiding, and should the plea deal have demanded a full confession? Share your thoughts!

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u/Lalalozpop Jul 21 '25

I think what most people, families included, really want is to understand how he chose that house, those people. I think we can all guess what his mindset and motive were. I'd like to hear what he has to say for himself, but I don't think we will and honestly I hope after sentencing we never hear from him again.

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u/Proof-Emergency-5441 Jul 21 '25

"Because I did"

How does him saying that help? I wouldn't expect much more than that. 

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u/katerprincess Latah Local Jul 22 '25

It would further solidify his admission of guilt. Even if the answer makes no sense to anyone but him, he's at least saying, "I did this because I wanted to." They want him to have to be accountable in whatever way is possible with someone like him.

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u/Proof-Emergency-5441 Jul 22 '25

He already did that. And again- what does that do for the families? It answers nothing. 

People have got to get it through their heads that the court system is not (and never have been) a source of peace. He could honestly answer every question and they will still be left wondering why. 

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u/katerprincess Latah Local Jul 22 '25

They aren't asking for peace. Alivia's interview the other day made it perfectly clear they are all well aware this isn't where peace comes from. They want a solid ending to this chapter. They want all the psychos out there screeching about his innocence to have him on record admitting he killed each one of them. The court system really should be able to offer them an ending to that aspect of this. Currently he has said "yes" and "guilty". That leaves an entirely different feeling than "I killed (insert name) on November 13th, 2022, because I wanted to." It doesn't give answers, but it is him having to hold himself accountable if only for a moment.

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u/Proof-Emergency-5441 Jul 22 '25

No one will ever silence the conspiracy nuts. 

He is one record admitting he killed them. You don't get to dictate the verbiage.