Bryan Kohberger’s Signed Confession for All 4 Idaho Murders Revealed

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Bryan Kohberger is sealing his fate.

Prior to admitting his guilt for the murder of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in November 2022, he officially acknowledged his involvement in the crime by signing a confession that was subsequently submitted to the court. This document was obtained by TopMob News.

In the formal document detailing the events, Kohberger acknowledged his guilt for the “murderous acts” against the four victims, which were described as “intentional, illegal, deliberate, premeditated, and malicious.” He additionally admitted to breaking into the residence where the stabbings occurred with the intention of committing burglary.

Significantly, Kohberger put his signature on the document on the 1st of July, exactly one day following the announcement that he had reached a plea agreement with the prosecution. At the hearing held on the 2nd of July, he admitted verbally to being responsible for the murders, yet declined to provide either written or verbal explanations regarding his criminal actions.

In line with his plea bargain, the ex-criminology student relinquished the opportunity to challenge his penalty or request a less severe sentence, as stipulated by Judge Steven Hippler. This arrangement guarantees a life imprisonment for the murder charges, in addition to a 10-year term for the burglary conviction. However, it’s up to Judge Hippler to decide whether to approve this agreement.

Not long after the agreement was reached, family members of victim Goncalves expressed deep anger towards the state of Idaho over their choice.

On their Facebook page, dated June 30th, they expressed that they’ve let us down. They kindly ask for some space and understanding as this situation took them by surprise.

Simultaneously, Kohberger’s family requested the public for “understanding, respect, and cautious thinking” as they navigate through this recent turn of events.

The statement from Amori & Associates LLC in Pennsylvania indicates they will let the ongoing legal proceedings play out fairly for everyone involved, without providing further comments or taking questions at this time. They kindly request understanding and respect for their privacy as they navigate through a challenging period affecting everyone involved.

Kohberger is scheduled to be sentenced July 23.

For more details on Kohberger’s trial, keep reading.

The following individuals – Kaylee Goncalves (age 21), Madison Mogen (also 21), Xana Kernodle (20 years old), and Ethan Chapin (her boyfriend, aged 20) – were students at the University of Idaho. They resided in an apartment off-campus together.

On November 12, 2022, Goncalves and Mogen spent their evening at a nearby sports bar, while Kernodle and Chapin attended a party at Chapin’s fraternity. By 2 a.m. on November 13, all four roommates and Chapin had returned to the three-story rental house they shared.

Goncalves, a senior student majoring in multidisciplinary studies at the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, was predicted to graduate in December. Afterward, she planned to relocate to Austin, Texas, for a marketing job, as her friend Jordyn Quesnell shared with The New York Times.

Mogen, a marketing student, has been close friends with Goncalves since the 6th grade. As per family friend Jessie Frost, she intends to relocate to Boise following graduation. This information was reported by The Idaho Statesman.

At that point, Kernodle was a marketing major in her junior year. According to the university, she and Chapin, a recreation, sport, and tourism management major, had been dating since the spring. This information was shared by their neighbor, Ellie McKnight, with NBC News.

Two housemates, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, were at home during the reported murders. Text messages released on March 6, 2025, indicate that Mortensen and Funke attempted to contact their fellow roommates following an incident on Nov. 13, where Mortensen claimed to have seen a masked individual moving around their house, according to documents obtained by TopMob News.

“No one is answering,” Mortensen texted Funke at 4:22 a.m. “I’m rlly confused rn.”

She persistently contacted her roommates, encouraging them to get back to her. At 4:32 a.m., she messaged Goncalves saying, “Please reply,” and then again at 10:23 a.m., asking, “Are you awake?

Around 11:58 a.m., someone made an emergency call to 911 following the discovery of an unresponsive individual named Kernodle, as detailed in extra information acquired by TopMob News. In the log, a woman identified as A1 explained the ongoing situation to the operator.

In my role as a lifestyle advisor, I find myself in a situation where one of my flatmates, after an excessive amount of alcohol consumption the previous evening, remains unresponsive this morning. Upon consultation over the phone, I shared this concern. Additionally, there was an unusual presence reported, a man spotted inside our residence last night.

Bryan Kohberger, the individual who has been indicted for four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, was pursuing a doctoral degree at Washington State University. Exactly one month after the bodies of Gonclaves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin were found, Kohberger was apprehended on December 30 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. On January 4, 2023, he was transferred to Idaho for trial.

It was discovered that DNA matching his profile was found on a sheath of a knife left behind at the crime scene. This connection to the killings was made public through court documents presented in June 2023, as reported by NBC News.

When the DNA didn’t correspond with anyone in the FBI database, authorities decided to search public ancestry websites instead, compiling a list of possible suspects based on the records. Later, it was discovered that Kohberger had visited his parents’ home in Monroe County. Upon investigating their trash, local officials found DNA links between this evidence and what was found at the crime scene.

In the current scenario, I’m unable to disclose the specific motivation behind the recent incident due to lack of information and a court order that restricts those involved from making public statements. Nevertheless, certain unsealed documents have offered glimpses into their initial line of defense. As a lifestyle expert, it’s crucial for me to keep you informed about such developments while respecting the legal boundaries in place.

Kohberger’s legal team has requested to remove the possibility of capital punishment from his case, pointing out that he has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They argue that executing someone with ASD would be a breach of the Eighth Amendment’s protection against “cruel and unusual punishment.

In simpler terms, the argument in his defense suggests that Kohbereger tends to think very rigidly, repeatedly focuses on certain subjects, breaks down information bit by bit instead of seeing the bigger picture, finds it challenging to make plans for the future, and shows limited understanding of his own actions and feelings.

The statement reads: “Mr. Kohberger’s ASD prevents him from behaving according to typical social norms, as outlined in the argument. There is a serious concern that this disability could lead to his execution based on his condition, rather than his involvement in the crime.

As an ardent admirer, I found myself captivated by the unfolding events surrounding Kohberger’s case. At his arraignment in May 2023, a judge entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf since he chose to remain silent. Originally scheduled for October 2, 2023, the trial was delayed due to a strategic move by Kohberger himself. In August 2023, he opted to relinquish his right to a speedy trial.

The start of his trial, initially planned for Ada County over 300 miles away from Latah County where the crimes occurred, has been scheduled for August 11, 2025.

Previously, Judge John Judge from Latah County granted the transfer request made by Kohberger’s legal team in September 2024, citing potential bias or prejudice as the reason for moving the trial to a different location due to familiarity with the case within Latah County.

In the upcoming trial, Judge Steven Hippler of Ada County refused the defense’s plea to exclude crucial DNA evidence, as well as cell phone and email records, security camera footage, previous Amazon purchase history, and DNA evidence from being presented as evidence.

The trial for Kohberger’s murder case was unexpectedly halted on June 30, 2025, when he accepted a plea bargain from the prosecution. By accepting this offer, Kohberger consented to admit his guilt for four counts of murder and one count of burglary, relinquish his right to appeal, and request a less severe prison term.

On July 2, 2025, he admitted his guilt in court by answering “yes” when the judge inquired whether he intentionally, illegally, purposefully, and with prior planning, caused harm to all four victims.

On March 2025, a selfie taken by Kohberger the day following the murders was presented. In this picture, he stands before a shower and gives a thumbs up, which aligns with the description given by a witness named “D.M.” in court documents. This witness had stated that the suspect possessed “bushy eyebrows”.

Steve Gonclaves, Kaylee’s father, subsequently responded to the photo by referring to it as a “trophy” during an interview on Fox and Friends.

According to Goncalves, he was aware of the sequence of events. Specifically, it was known that he had gone back to the crime scene shortly after returning, and he discovered at that point that no one had dialed 911 for help.

In simpler terms, he explained that for him, this small item served as a token of accomplishment, indicating something like, ‘I managed to escape unnoticed.’

In a 2025 documentary on Dateline about the murders, a former classmate of Kohberger’s described a “strange” message she received from him following their encounter at a party as unusual.

Holly shared that she felt somewhat compelled to talk to him, as he appeared slightly uncomfortable. This seemed fitting for a PhD student who was unfamiliar with everyone at the gathering and possibly making an effort to mingle and form connections.

The following day, Holly said she received a text from him, which she described as overly formal. 

Hi there! It seems like we discussed hiking trips yesterday, correct? I really love going on those and would appreciate if you could confirm if we’re still planning it. Thanks in advance!

In another part of the Dateline documentary, it was discovered that Kohberger’s web browsing contained queries about Ted Bundy, Britney Spears’ song “Criminal”, and the phrase “Murders at University of Idaho”.

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2025-07-09 04:49