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Bryan Kohberger Sends Victims' Families Sickening Message from Prison

2025-10-23 Entertainment
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Bryan Kohberger Fights Paying Additional Restitution to Murder Victims' Families

Bryan Kohberger, serving four consecutive life sentences, now challenges the requirement to pay thousands in restitution, arguing that victims' families received funds from GoFundMe campaigns and citing his inability to earn income in prison. This filing ignites a new legal battle over financial responsibility following his guilty plea.

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  • Defense claims GoFundMe payouts negate the "economic loss" needed for additional restitution.
  • Kohberger argues he has zero earning potential due to four consecutive life sentences plus ten years.
  • Prosecutors initially sought approximately $27,000 extra to cover travel and accommodations for two specific families.
  • Former Deputy AG Mark Weaver clarifies that victim compensation funds are distinct from civil lawsuit damages.

Host Jesse Weber and former Deputy AG Mark Weaver analyze Kohberger's recent objections to ordered restitution. The defense cites specific GoFundMe amounts raised for travel and other expenses, claiming these offset losses tied to the plea agreement. This discussion centers on the legal definition of 'economic loss' versus community support funds provided by private efforts.

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Even after nearly three months behind bars serving four consecutive life sentences for the murders of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, Bryan Kohberger is now fighting the families of his victims — arguing he shouldn’t have to pay additional restitution for travel, funeral costs, and other expenses. Prosecutors say the victims are still owed thousands, but Kohberger’s defense points to GoFundMe campaigns and his inability to earn money in prison. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive filings with former Ohio deputy attorney general Mark Weaver. If you or a loved one has suffered from addiction, financial hardship, or mental health issues due to sports betting apps, visit https://gamblinglawsuits.com/sidebar to take a short quiz and check your eligibility to file a claim. Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher #BryanKohberger #Idaho #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@angelmission 2025-10-23

"They got paid enough" WhaaaaaTTTTT???? No amount is enough! They lost their kids forever!😡

868 52 replies
@mixedmex 2025-10-23

Commissary money is income. He should have to pay for the rest of his life. And feel what he's done. There will be a lot of crazy people sending him money. And he should not profit from his infamy.

816 63 replies
@PH-xk9bs 2025-10-24

At this point, his attorneys are just as disgusting as he is.

739 60 replies
@chartmann43 2025-10-23

All of his commissary money should go to the victims

733 47 replies
@susanparker6223 2025-10-24

The families should file a civil lawsuit against him for loss of their children.

694 46 replies
@mistisimpson5504 2025-10-23

so...the defense believes the public should pay the bill? Get bent.

592 35 replies
@pnwnewyorker9088 2025-10-24

What they receive in a go fund me doesn’t have anything to do what he owes. His obligations are his.

367 26 replies
@karin9373 2025-10-24

The go fund me argument is really sick. I despise his defence lawyers

198 20 replies
@CraigsBoots 2025-10-24

Absolutely infuriating that this dude isn’t sitting in there waiting on an execution date. An absolute joke

177 14 replies
@LawAndCrime 2025-10-23

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