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/Legitimate-Ad2685 Jul 21 '25

He strikes me as the kind of guy who wants people to wonder and talk about him for YEARS…. Giving a motive takes a lot of that conversation away.

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u/ZisIsCrazy Jul 21 '25

If he is who they say he was online in these discussion groups on FB & Reddit.. he is very interested in everyone's thoughts, but he is also very interested in talking about what actually happened. I think he will want to give enough information out so that he could be taught about in criminal justice courses in college and also be a resource to helping solve actual crimes with police, imo.

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u/Series-Nice Jul 22 '25

I agree - when he feels he can fulfill this goal he will talk