Plea Agreement - July 2 2025

Filed: 07/02/2025 14:04:26 Fourth Judicial District, Ada County Trent Tripple, Clerk of the Court
By: Deputy Clerk-Waters, Renee
LATAH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

WILLIAM W. THOMPSON, JR., ISB No. 2613
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

ASHLEY S. JENNINGS, ISB No. 8491
SENIOR DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

JOSHUA D. HURWIT, ISB. No. 9527
SPECIAL DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Latah County Courthouse 522 S. Adams Street, Ste. 211 Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: (208) 883-2246 paservice@latahcountyid.gov
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA

STATE OF IDAHO, Case No. CR01-24-31665 Plaintiff,
V. PLEA AGREEMENT

BRYAN C. KOHBERGER,

Defendant.

THE STATE OF IDAHO, by and through the Latah County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the Defendant Bryan C. Kohberger, and the Defendant's attorney, Anne Taylor, stipulate to the following Plea Agreement:
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1. The Defendant will enter guilty pleas to the following counts: Burglary, Idaho Code § 18-1401, 1403, a Felony in Count I; Murder in the First Degree, Idaho Code § 18- 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, a Felony in Count II; Murder in the First Degree, Idaho Code § 18-4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, a Felony in Count III; Murder in the First Degree, Idaho Code § 18-4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, a Felony in Count IV; and Murder in the First Degree, Idaho Code § 18-4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, a Felony in Count V; as stated in the Indictment.

2. The Defendant will be sentenced to ten (10) years fixed for Count I.

3. The Defendant will receive fixed consecutive life sentences for Counts II-V.

4. The State may seek restitution orders regarding funeral expenses and Crime Victims Compensation reimbursement in an amount to be determined.

5. Defendant understands (a) the nature of the charge to which the Defendant agrees to plead guilty and acknowledges that he is not being coerced into entering his plea of guilty; (b) the consequences of pleading guilty, including the maximum penalties that may be imposed and any mandatory minimum penalties; and that (c) by pleading guilty he waives his rights to a jury trial, to confront accusers, and to refrain from incriminating himself. Defendant further acknowledges that he is satisfied with his legal representation, has reviewed with his attorney all possible defenses, and by his plea of guilty voluntarily waives those defenses and all claims based upon his constitutional rights.

6. Defendant understands that, if were to proceed to trial, he would have a right to appeal, including but not limited to (a) any issues decided by the Court prior to the Defendant's guilty plea, including any rulings on the admissibility of evidence; (b) the judgment, including the finding of guilt and any issues regarding the guilty plea; and (c) the sentence. Further, the Defendant understands that, if were to proceed to trial, he would have the right to file a motion under Idaho Criminal Rule 35 seeking a reduction of the sentence. The Defendant hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waives all rights to appeal any and all issues in this case and waives the right to file a motion pursuant to Idaho Criminal Rule 35.

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7. This is the entire agreement and understanding between the parties.

IT IS SO STIPULATED this 30 day of June 2025.

7/2/25 William W. Thompson, Jr. Anne Taylor Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Counsel for Defendant C. Kohtergen Ashley S. Jennings Bryan C. Kohberger Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Defendant
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