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27. I didn't make up what I saw in credible reporting somewhere

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #22)

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:36 PM

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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Jun 30 OP

Questions: Why has it taken so long for this ahole to be tried? - and UTUSN Jun 30 #1

The trial was going to start and he faced the death penalty. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #2

Yes. The prosecution has a strong case. As I mention below, a tinge of embarrassment may be motivating him. John1956PA Jun 30 #4

Facing certain and imminent death has a way of focusing the mind. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #6

Right. H2O Man Jun 30 #15

Many will disagree with me, but I think he was motivated in part to avoid embarrassment for his parents. John1956PA Jun 30 #3

I don't know enough about this guy to opine if he has shame/embarrassment capability. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #8

Something about wanting to impress a female professor UTUSN Jun 30 #9

He sounds psychotic. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #10

Impressing about his brilliance in perfect crap UTUSN Jun 30 #13

Yes some of the serial killers are the same way. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #14

There's no public evidence about his motive Prairie Gates Jun 30 #22

Crime scene investigation often involves making a psychological profile of the killer. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #25

Yes, that's all very nice Prairie Gates Jun 30 #26

I didn't make up what I saw in credible reporting somewhere UTUSN Jun 30 #27

Here's the professor now free to talk, wondering whether she triggered him UTUSN Jul 2 #29

She's also speculating Prairie Gates Jul 2 #30

No, her personal, first hand and professional insight is far more weighty than mine and yours. UTUSN Jul 2 #31

She hasn't done any research on this particular person Prairie Gates Jul 2 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author UTUSN Jul 3 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author UTUSN Jul 3 #35

Not waiting for your "research" - buh bye UTUSN Jul 3 #36

Third time's a charm Prairie Gates Jul 3 #37

Does something for ya UTUSN Jul 3 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 30 #16

I thought all victims were women. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #17

It was Rebl2 Jun 30 #23

Multiple victims, multiple agencies investigating, change of venue. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 30 #5

Multiple victims/agencies/venue - thanks UTUSN Jun 30 #28

"strong self-preservation instinct" - if only those four kids could have had the plea UTUSN Jul 2 #32

The evidence doesn't go public? dem4decades Jun 30 #7

Some murderers may like the details to go public. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #11

This guy especially, he really thought he was so smart. dem4decades Jun 30 #19

Yes I hope some of it will be released. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #24

Most of the evidence is already known through filings Prairie Gates Jun 30 #12

Heard long ago, his phone tracked is what made this case CAKE. Brainfodder Jun 30 #18

You'd think a guy like that would be interested in the death penalty too. He be a real expert then. dem4decades Jun 30 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 30 #21