Mother's Plea: "My Son Is An Angel, Police Made Mistake"

In December 2022, Bryan Kohberger's mother, Maryann Kohberger, told investigators she believed police had made a "really, really bad mistake" following her son's arrest for the murders of four University of Idaho students. During an interview with FBI agents, she adamantly stated, "He's my angel" and "My son would not do this." She expressed unwavering conviction that her son was innocent, despite mounting evidence. Maryann Kohberger also denied her son had anger issues or exhibited confrontational behavior, though this reportedly contrasted with allegations from his university peers. She mentioned he had few friends and had overcome a past heroin addiction, but claimed he was making friends at Washington State University. Years later, Bryan Kohberger confessed to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. He received four consecutive life sentences without parole, plus an additional 10 years for breaking into the victims' home. A motive for the killings remains undisclosed due to his plea deal, which spared him the death penalty.