The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery Awaiting Closure
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Jul 22, 2025 Join legal expert Brian Buckmeyer, a defense attorney and ABC News contributor, and Julie Scott, based in Moscow and a former journalism teacher, as they delve into the upcoming sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, convicted of a haunting crime against four University of Idaho students. They discuss the emotional weight of the victims' families speaking in court, the recent evidence presented, and the complexities of the plea bargaining process. They reflect on the community's struggle for closure and the lasting impact of this tragic case.
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Sentencing Formalizes Life Term
- Brian Koberger will serve four consecutive life sentences without parole for four murders.
- Despite no death penalty or appeal possibility, sentencing lets families and Koberger speak publicly.
Prosecutor Outlines Murder Narrative
- Prosecutor Bill Thompson described a timeline with new details: Koberger entered through a second-floor sliding door and killed the victims sequentially.
- Koberger hasn't admitted to these details, leaving some questions around motive and exact actions.
Advise Koberger to Speak Humanly
- If advising Koberger at sentencing, encourage addressing the victim's families human to human.
- Such words may help some find healing although they won't affect his sentence.