Dateline NBC Bryan Kohberger's bombshell plea. A double prosecution in Kentucky. Plus, a verdict for Sean Combs.
Jul 3, 2025
Join Marissa Meyer, a Dateline producer reporting from the Kentucky courthouse on the chilling Crystal Rogers case. The discussion unveils Bryan Kohberger’s startling plea in Idaho, revealing emotional dynamics in the courtroom. Marissa shares gripping details from the trial, including intense testimonies and the complexities of violence in personal relationships. The episode also touches on significant verdicts and emerging charges, including Sean Combs's trial and a case involving a Utah mother, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in missing persons alerts.
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Kohberger's Guilty Plea
- Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary to avoid the death penalty.
- His calm, quick affirmations during the hearing shocked many, including reporters and families.
Why Prosecutors Accepted Plea
- Prosecutors favored the plea deal to secure life imprisonment without the uncertainty of trial.
- The deal saved the state millions and relieved the victims' families from testifying in court.
Victims' Families Split Reaction
- The Gonsalves family expressed anger and refused to attend the plea hearing in court.
- Other families, like Chapin's and Mogan's, supported the plea and wanted to move forward.