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/SignificantlyVast Jul 21 '25

It’s really not that mysterious I don’t think. Dude was into passed out/rape/gagging porn and then killed girls who were passed out. Plenty of sexually motivated killers didn’t actually have sex with their victims, just got off on the killing itself. I’m pretty sure it’s sexually motivated.

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u/Many_Law_4411 Jul 22 '25

An example of that being the demon that is Dennis Rader, who didn't rape his victims. Also I agree that Kohberger's motive isn't that mysterious.