Bryan Kohberger to Seek Post-Conviction Relief After Waiving Appeal Rights

After admitting responsibility for the November 13, 2022 home-invasion murders of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, Bryan Kohberger is preparing a post-conviction relief request. The plea agreement he entered in July 2025 required him to relinquish any right to appeal, and he is now serving four consecutive life sentences without parole and an extra ten years. In a recent phone interview, Kohberger asserted an "absolute claim of innocence" and alleged that his plea was secured through false promises and misinformation.

He told one outlet that the plea must be withdrawn, and sources say he will argue ineffective assistance of counsel in the upcoming filing. The case continues to draw attention as the victim families seek closure and legal analysts monitor the potential implications of his claim.