Kohberger reportedly agreed to a deal that will take the death penalty off the table in exchange for pleading guilty and serving a life sentence.

Thompson said a trial could have resulted in years or decades of appeals, in part because of the huge number of motions that were filed in the case.

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that keeps him from going to trial or getting the death penalty. We should pay attention to the outrage.

Families of the murder victims will have a chance to address Bryan Kohberger directly during sentencing, but Kohberger himself is not expected to speak.

At a press conference after the sentencing, lead investigators said the evidence suggests Kohberger specifically targeted the King Road house, but there's no clarity as to who his intended victim was. RELATED: Surviving roommates' emotional sentencing tribute: Living for friends stolen by tragedy

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Some in the community say the plea agreement will bring an end, and people can begin healing. Others believe Kohberger should face the death penalty.