The family of Kaylee Goncalves said Monday they were sent "scrambling" after Bryan Kohberger accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.

B ryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four University of Idaho students, sparing him from the death penalty, according to a letter sent to victims' family members informing them of the plea deal.

Bryan Kohberger's plea deal removes the death penalty, sparking outrage from victims' families and raising new concerns about justice, closure, and transparency in Idaho.