Brian Coberger, often called “Proburger,” has drawn unwavering support from his followers, despite being accused of the tragic stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho graduate students in 2022. Even if he chooses to enter a plea deal, supporters remain entrenched in their beliefs.
Some fans point fingers at careless law enforcement, while others think he’s merely a victim of a larger conspiracy. A few have even penned heartfelt letters expressing their affection for him.
As it stands, Kohberger might agree to plead guilty, but the Proberger community isn’t backing down.
Amanda Smith on X remarked he is “still innocent until proven guilty,” admitting she was “frozen in shock” when the plea deal news broke.
Another user, Solomon Anderson, stated, “Innocent people often face corrupt police, dishonest prosecutors, and cruelty in prisons, waiting for a trial that breaks them down into accepting a plea.”
Blum, a bestselling author, also raised eyebrows, questioning, “Why did Kohberger suddenly choose to accept a plea? It seems too convenient, almost like something is being hidden.”
Coberger, who is a doctoral criminology student at Washington State University, had no residence in Moscow, Idaho—the site where Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Zana Kernodle, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin suffered fatal attacks.
The lack of a clear motive or connection to the victims makes some skeptics uneasy about him being the key suspect.
Online, groups have sprung up with names like “Brian Coberger is innocent” and “Brian’s Girl,” which was a now-banned subreddit where fans shared admiration for him, including some rather bizarre fan fiction.
The plea deal sent ripples across the R/JusticeForkohberger subreddit, which boasts over 5,000 members.
Blum again questioned Kohberger’s motives, considering whether he wanted to shield his parents from trial scrutiny or avoid uncomfortable questions regarding their past.
A moderator from one support group stated, “This subreddit is dedicated to discussing innocence and the importance of due process. Personal attacks are strictly prohibited.”
However, for many in the Proburger camp, the plea deal is a crushing disappointment. After three years of speculations, debates, and evidence gathering, the resolution they hoped for might never arrive in a courtroom.
Amanda Smith expressed her dismay: “This is soul-crushing. After three years, we aren’t going to see real justice served.”
