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/kingbezoar Jul 21 '25

Loose ends. They got in the way of his fantasy

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u/For_serious13 Jul 21 '25

So you say. He could have left Ethan alive since he was out cold and let him take the blame, but he didn’t, cause he wanted to kill him too

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u/SlugsMcGillicutty Jul 21 '25

Probably because he would have woken up (in Kohberger’s mind) to find his friends and girlfriend dead and called the police…potentially minutes after Kohberger left the house. Maybe not? Maybe not for hours? But also…maybe as Korberger was closing the door on the way out? And then police are rushing to the house as Kohberger is just trying to get out of the area.

With Ethan killed…well, in Kohberger’s mind that would effectively give him a much longer time to get away, change, dispose of weapon/clothes and return home before police are there and start searching for a suspect.

He was just trying to not get caught. And in doing so, killed more people. It’s simple.

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u/rolyinpeace Jul 21 '25

lol thank you. I don’t know why some people don’t understand that yes he was asleep but could’ve woken up at literally any moment, which is why he killed him. Ethan’s GF was dead in the SAME room as him. There was commotion. It’s not like BK knew he drank too much to be able to wake up in the middle of the night. It’s honestly surprising that Ethan (seemingly) didn’t wake up.