Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, according to a letter sent to the families of the victims.

In the letter, prosecutors said they hope the deal will bring justice for the families by ensuring Kohberger is convicted and will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Prosecutors said they also hope to prevent the uncertainty of prolonged post-conviction challenges.

The Goncalves family confirmed the letter in a Facebook post, writing that “it is true.” The family added they are furious at the State of Idaho and feel the state has failed them.

Kohberger was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. A not guilty plea was initially entered on Kohberger’s behalf, though this plea is now expected to change during a change of plea hearing scheduled for July 2.

In exchange for pleading guilty and waiving his right to appeal, Kohberger will avoid the death penalty.

Prosecutors were reportedly approached last week with a proposed plea deal from Kohberger’s defense team. Prosecutors then met with members of the victims’ families to consider the “right path forward.”

Kohberger’s defense team had made several previous attempts to avoid the death penalty, all of which had failed. Judge Steven Hippler recently ruled not even a new autism diagnosis would save him from the possibility of the death penalty.

If Kohberger enters a guilty plea and Judge Hippler accepts the deal, Kohberger will face four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, one for each count of first-degree murder. He will face an additional 10 years for the burglary count.