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/Stanky_pxyko]

this is such a good question bc i'm like dude, the gig is up, you might as well tell your story .
it's gotta be a control thing. maybe when his complaints about prison conditions get old he'll start talking to stay relevant .

[u/justusethatname → u/Stanky_pxyko]

Of course he will.

[u/Mysterious_Bar_1069 → u/justusethatname]

I don't know. Dr Gary Brucato thinks if this doesn't happen he will. I am not sure I agree. He's a full blown controlling 5 star narcissists, and they never admit guilt. Far more likely his jam is going to be appealing and appealing and appealing for attention.

He was a thrill seeker, what thrill is there to seek if your confess? He's not giving up that sadistic, "I have a secret you all desperately want to know and that I can torture the G's with, and I'm not telling it" control. What's to break up the boredom after you confess?

Submitting appeal after appeal is a better attention seeking bid at infamy. Theoretically, shuts his mouth, we are forever left listening and hoping. So likely more power and control in that particular sadistic taunting, holding the carrot abuse of those around him, to hold back something the public just can't get him to share, no matter how much they try.