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Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief: sources
https://www.foxnews.com ^ | July 27, 2026 | Michael Ruiz

Posted on 07/27/2026 11:42:43 AM PDT by Beowulf9

The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....

"My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn," he told the outlet".

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


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"More than ever, I am convinced of my own innocence." ~ Ted Bundy
1 posted on 07/27/2026 11:42:43 AM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Beowulf9

Give him a new trial, but with the death penalty still on the table.


2 posted on 07/27/2026 11:49:22 AM PDT by HonorInPa
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To: Beowulf9

I wonder when “my truth” became an acceptable expression. There is “my opinion” but there is only THE truth.


3 posted on 07/27/2026 11:50:12 AM PDT by Freee-dame (The left never dreamed that Trump would be back in the White House in 2025. )
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To: Freee-dame

The phrase and concept of “my truth” arose in feminist/sodomist/racialist/communist academia ... pitting their delusions as “their truth” against the patriarchal heteronormative capitalist colonizing oppressor “truths”.


4 posted on 07/27/2026 11:53:02 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Beowulf9

We watched the beginning of the story on 20/20 re-runs, but we never did hear his motives.

I thought he, a nerd, was jealous of the cool kids. But it’s only a guess.


5 posted on 07/27/2026 12:00:37 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: Beowulf9

There’s no hope for him in Idaho..


6 posted on 07/27/2026 12:01:05 PM PDT by rexthecat
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To: Beowulf9

I thought his plea deal said he had no right to appeal.


7 posted on 07/27/2026 12:06:11 PM PDT by shelterguy
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To: NorthMountain

That is a succinct wrap-up of the concept. Your dialectic-fu is strong.


8 posted on 07/27/2026 12:31:03 PM PDT by Rinnwald
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To: Beowulf9

He should have read the terms and conditions first


9 posted on 07/27/2026 12:34:24 PM PDT by aynrandfreak (Being a Democrat means never having to say you're sorry)
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To: shelterguy
I'm not sure the deal will hold if they actually lied to him to get him to agree. If it was couched as "we'll try for a lower sentence", it may stand. If they said "It will cut your sentence in half", it likely falls.

The sentence is imposed by the judge, after he or she agrees to the plea deal.

10 posted on 07/27/2026 12:35:39 PM PDT by MortMan (Time is everyone's enemy and nobody's friend.)
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To: Beowulf9

Did anyone ever figure out his motive?


11 posted on 07/27/2026 12:50:24 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I just want FReepers to READ THE ARTICLE. And then think 30 secs before pounding keyboard.)
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To: Beowulf9

Hey Banjo Boy did it ever occur to you that the “dogs don’t like thge food,” as the old joke goes.


12 posted on 07/27/2026 12:53:32 PM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Freedom is never free. It must be won rewon and jealously guarded.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

No. His plea allowed him to remain silent as to the motive but there are theories:

https://nypost.com/2026/02/24/us-news/victims-wounds-show-bryan-kohberger-was-fulfilling-psychosexual-fantasy-in-idaho-slayings-expert-says/

https://people.com/bryan-kohberger-motive-murder-classmate-interview-police-11804740

I don’t know myself but I can believe he wanted to prove how ‘smart’ he was and get away with murder.


13 posted on 07/27/2026 1:53:51 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: HonorInPa

He says he WANTS the Death Penalty on the table.


14 posted on 07/27/2026 2:07:55 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Talarico is Italian for "heretic".)
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“I thought his plea deal said he had no right to appeal.”

it did ... any appeal at this point should simply be thrown out with prejudice ...


15 posted on 07/27/2026 3:37:41 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: Beowulf9

“I don’t know myself but I can believe he wanted to prove how ‘smart’ he was and get away with murder.”

that was always my impression too, esp. since he was majoring in criminology ...

OTOH, pyscho-sexual gratification is a strong contender ...

highly likely it could be a combination of both ...

regardless of motive, he slaughtered a passel of innocent youngsters and really should have been hung from the nearest tree as soon as convicted and his hide nailed to the courthouse wall as a warning to others of his ilk ...


16 posted on 07/27/2026 3:41:18 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: catnipman

and now the families are dragged through this. Even if he is denied his appeal or whatever they call it the press and the attention.

Those poor people. All for what, nothing really. This guys selfish motives, whatever they were.


17 posted on 07/27/2026 4:36:34 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: HonorInPa

There is absolutely no evid3nce that he did this...if people would just take the time to r3ad j.enbree you tube bl9g,they would know this...WHO’SDNA WAS UNDER THE VICTIMS FINGERNAILS?


18 posted on 07/27/2026 4:42:03 PM PDT by cherry
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

19 posted on 07/27/2026 4:44:20 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The Demagogic Party is just a collection of violent, rival street gangs.)
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“There is absolutely no evid3nce that he did this..”

How did his DNA get on the knife sheath found in the bed with two of the victims?


20 posted on 07/27/2026 4:47:32 PM PDT by TexasGator ('1/1.1Yn.11-1i11'./1)
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