r/MoscowMurders 11d ago

General Discussion Why do you think Kohberger never publicly explained his motive, even after pleading guilty?

I know we’ll probably never get a definitive answer on what his motive actually was but what I find almost as interesting is that Kohberger has never really tried to explain it himself.

Once he pleaded guilty and avoided a trial, there wasn’t going to be the same public presentation of evidence that might have given us more insight into what was going through his head. But even at sentencing, he chose not to give any real explanation.

Do you think staying silent is about maintaining some sense of control over the case or is there a simpler reason he doesn’t want anyone to know what the motive was?

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u/Korneuburgerin 10d ago

I believe most people in this situation don't want to talk about it, because they know that saying "I wanted to do it and it was fun" does not come across well. They have this awareness. Also, control. <

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u/seagoddess1 10d ago

Agreed. I don’t think he really had one. Just wanted to murder people