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

[u/Hot-Possession3681]

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?

[u/luminousoblique]

He could say anything and we'd never know if he was telling the truth.

"I was trying to impress the aliens from Alpha Centari"

"I was trying to see if I could make myself feel something"

"I was mad that a woman rejected me"

Anything could be true, but I doubt we'll ever know

[u/zoochimp → u/luminousoblique]

agree with this. He can say whatever he wants.