Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
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Bryan Kohberger challenges his conviction
Bryan Kohberger, the man sentenced for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty last year as part of a deal. Now, he wants to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
The Night of the Idaho Student Murders
The family of murdered student Kaylee Goncalves says they may have uncovered a connection between the suspect, their daughter, and Madison "Maddie" Mogen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. CASE UPDATE: On July 23, 2025, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
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What was it like to be the lead prosecutor in the Bryan Kohberger case, with the nation watching your every move? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant speaks with Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson who opens up about the immense pressure of the Bryan Kohberger case, the emotional toll, and the controversy surrounding the plea deal. Why was there no requirement for Kohberger to reveal crucial information? And what really happened behind the scenes of the case that gripped the country?
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The Sentencing of Bryan Kohberger
As a judge told Bryan Kohberger he would die in prison, the families of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle courageously spoke out in court, honoring the lives of their loved ones and speaking openly about the trauma they have endured. The court also heard tearful words from surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, whose lives were forever changed that night on King Road in Moscow, Idaho. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reflects on the emotional day and how people are coming to terms with not knowing the "why" in this case with CBS News legal analyst Mary Fulginiti and Washington State University journalism professor Matt Loveless. This episode was recorded on July 23, 2025.
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Father of Kaylee Goncalves on sentencing
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Chilling details emerge about strange incidents before Idaho murders
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Breaking down Bryan Kohberger's sentencing
Bryan Kohberger showed no emotion as he was sentenced to life without parole for the killings of four University of Idaho students. The hearing included raw and emotional testimony from the victims' families.
Idaho murders documents released
New details about the Idaho student murders are emerging after Bryan Kohberger's sentencing hearing, where family members addressed the court about the terrifying crimes. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger is sentenced
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students. During sentencing, survivors and victims' families faced him in court, including a surviving roommate who delivered powerful testimony.
Bryan Kohberger gets 4 life sentences for Idaho murders
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
Victims' families speak at Kohberger sentencing
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. The surviving roommates and families of the victims delivered emotional statements at the sentencing hearing. Jonathan Vigliotti was in the courtroom.
Victims' families react to Kohberger sentencing
Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. He received a life sentence for each murder. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more details.
Officials on Bryan Kohberger's sentencing
Officials took questions after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Some family members of the victims
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Bryan Kohberger to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students as part of a plea deal. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Kaylee Goncalves' brother on sentencing
Steven Gonclaves, Kaylee Goncalves' older brother, spoke to the press after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students.
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