Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Agrees to Plead Guilty, Avoiding Death Penalty
Kohberger reportedly accepted a plea deal to serve four consecutive life sentences. Getty Images
Kohberger's trial was scheduled to begin in August, and prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty.
Kohberger will plead guilty in exchange for prosecutors dropping the death penalty, ABC News reported, and instead serve four consecutive life sentences without the possibility to appeal.
A Facebook post reportedly from the family of victim Kaylee Goncalves seemingly confirmed the rumors, while admonishing the state of Idaho for offering the deal.
The Latah County Prosecutor's Office said they could not comment on the potential plea deal at this time.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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