They had dubious circumstantial. I’m sorry he plead guilty. He did not “confess”. A confession would have been impossible since he did not do the crime. Everyone wanted him to explain his alleged actions, the why and wherefore. He said “I respectively decline”. The quilters are sorely disappointed. Left hanging. No trial much to the relief of the state and prosecutor Bill Thompson. Because they had nothing. Thompson stated as much at that time. Listen to what he stated. Also, Nye, Payne, and Thompson in that media interview stated the same. Kohberger was tried by lies and innuendo in the mainstream media. The Dateline crucifixion, two lying fictional books released, and assorted urban myths told the defence they would have trouble finding an untainted jury pool. The gag order was rendered useless. The tact then became getting rid of the death penalty. The prosecution was all to happy to comply (enter Hurwit the fixer). Kohberger can appeal on several grounds. And his case is strengthened by the shocking exculpatory evidence being released from the case documents. I cited one. There are others. The truth will out that the murders were likely drug cartel related. The killers (more than one) are not apprehended. Moscow, Idaho returns to normal. It’s economy saved. The university has its enrollments. Chief Fry and Detective Bret Payne land new jobs at the school. The State of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, and the University of Idaho got their patsy.