Now, one year after that plea, Kohberger is attempting to unwind the entire case — claiming he was misled into confessing. Bryan Kohberger Was Arrested 47 Days After the Idaho MurdersThe killings took place in the early hours of November 13, 2022. Bryan Kohberger’s Guilty Plea and Sentencing in July 2025Kohberger’s trial was set to begin in August 2025. Related: Idaho Prosecutor Reveals How Often Bryan Kohberger Was Near Victims' Home University of Idaho murders lead prosecutor Bill Thompson is sharing new details about the case after convicted killer Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison. Bryan Kohberger Petitions to Withdraw His Guilty Plea in July 2026One year after he pleaded guilty, Kohberger stunned observers by filing a petition to withdraw his plea and reopen the case.