What Kohberger's Family Told ABC About His Confession

Bryan Kohberger's parents and sisters went public on September 17, issuing a statement through retained attorneys to ABC News calling his confession to four murders coerced and demanding a trial.

Kohberger confessed under oath on July 2, 2025, to the stabbing deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Judge Steven Hippler asked him directly: was anyone forcing you? No. Were you promised anything? No. Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty? Yes. He confirmed it four times, once per victim. He signed a written factual basis. He waived his right to appeal.

His...