Convicted Idaho Quadruple Murderer Bryan Kohberger Retracts Confession, Claims Innocence

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022 and sentenced to life in prison, has publicly retracted his confession. In a New York Times interview from prison, Kohberger claimed his guilty plea was based on 'false promises and blatant misinformation' from his lawyers, who he says failed to disclose exculpatory evidence. He has filed a motion to reopen the case, stating 'my actual innocence is my truth.' Kohberger had pleaded guilty in July 2025 to avoid the death penalty, explicitly confirming under oath that he committed the acts and was satisfied with his defense. The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves reacted with outrage, comparing Kohberger to a 'mosquito you just can't swat.' A criminal defense attorney noted it will likely be difficult to prove inadequate representation. The prosecution has not commented due to ongoing proceedings.