Daniel Theesfeld says he has"reasons to believe that I cant share anything now,"after his son Brandon was arrested for death of the 21-year-old, who has shot eight times and left in a remote area in Mississippi. Ans. Tony Farese: I know that Ali claimed to have been pregnant. Media reports indicated Kostial's body was. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. But it was clear to prosecutors Theesfeld's trip to Texas and the computer searches were part of a carefully laid out plan. I know my son is innocent. Mickey Mallette: We know medically she was not pregnant. Michelle Miller: So, she talked to you about this. And the realization of the consequences of his actions are very real and sobering there's no parole for murder in Mississippi, so let me tell you that is a terrible penalty. Ally's family and friends were there wearing her favorite color, pink. . Tony Farese: Brandon Theesfeld stood up and accepted responsibility in open court. 22-year-old Theesfeld is the main suspect in the murder of Alexandria Ally Kostial. "I'm not going to sugarcoat it, he was pretty much a daddy's. As reported by the crime-focused Mississippi news outlet Darkhorse Press, prosecutors said that Kostial texted Theesfeld a picture of an inconclusive pregnancy test in mid-April 2019. He had never been in a fight in school. Maddy Norris: I think she took him to most of her date parties that her sorority had. 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In the letter Brandon wrote, "I've always had terrible thoughts. I think what has been explained is he is impaired on alcohol, he's drunk. Brandon Theesfeld is led into the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford, Miss., for a bond hearing in 2019. . After several days spent with her parents setting up her new off-campus apartment at the University of Mississippi, Ally Kostial was excited for the upcoming year, when she'd be a senior. Michelle Miller: I mean, I can only imagine what was going through her head wasn't she alarmed? Evidence shows he searched the internet for abortion services and abortion pills. While a mental evaluation after his arrest found Theesfeld was sane when he murdered Ally, his attorney says that Theesfeld was "drunk and doped up" under the influence of cocaine that night at the lake. Kostial, who is from St. Louis, Missouri, had been attending summer classes at the university and teaching fitness classes when she was killed. It depends on how you view those when you start looking at someone's search history you are watching TV you've got all sorts of new shows that feature Ted Bundy. A photo on a Facebook page belonging to his father, Daniel Theesfeld, shows Brandon Theesfeld shooting a gun. When investigators found the body of Ally Kostial, a student at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, in July 2019 near Sardis Lake, an abandoned fishing camp not far from campus, they wondered why someone would so brutally take the life of the 21-year-old. Ben Creekmore: When we saw that his truck was leaving Oxford, there was a BOLO for his tag. His son, Brandon Theesfeld, was formally charged with murder in his first court appearance Tuesday morning, just days after Kostial's body was discovered in a remote area about 20 miles . Type above and press Enter to search. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Elizabeth Brock: Yeah, she came to us right away. But in August of 2019, Theesfeld's name was front page news. He picked her up at her apartment, drove for Sardis Lake and, while in back of her, shot her 12 times. His father Daniel lived and is from Dallas-Fort Worth area. Finally. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Kelly Luther after pleading guilty to the murder of Eli Costell. Theesfeld responds almost nine hours later: BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: "I can talk tomorrow. Tony Farese: Yes, he did suggest an abortion. Investigator Jarrett Bundren: If you sit there and you go through all of his Google searches, he don't even really know how to work a gun he was Googling "hollow point ammo" "what button does what on a Glock pistol?". "He shot her several times. Reply. Q.3Who isBrandon Theesfelds girlfriend? Theesfeld allegedly told authorities he had been drinking and felt uncomfortable. After a few more texts from Ally, Theesfeld writes: BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: "Just let me know when you are back from going out, is your house private rn?". Brandon Thesfeld pleaded guilty to the murder of his then-girlfriend, Ally Kostial. Farese added: "But, that was part of the underlying theme of their relationship.". With the help of the Memphis Police Department's Fugitive Task Force, Brandon Theesfeld was arrested without incident at a gas station. Miller asked prosecutor Ben Creekmore. Michelle Miller: What did the watch tell you? The following day, Friday July 19 the day before her death Theesfeld texts Ally: BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: "are you gonna be home today cause i could visit". It didn't take long for the Memphis fugitive task force to spot Theesfeld. Morgan Hull: They were never boyfriend and girlfriend. Brandon Theesfeld, 24, pleaded guilty to first degree murder of the 21-year-old student in a Lafayette County court on Friday and in doing so dodged a possible death sentence. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Jarrett Bundren: He was calm. Other security video showed Theesfelds vehicle heading toward and then away from Kostials home an hour later. Morgan Hull says she'd only met him one time. We asked him if he would sign a waiver of extradition, come back to Mississippi. As assistant District Attorney Mickey Mallette read in a detailed account of the evidence, Theesfeld drove Ally to Sardis Lake in the early hours of July 20, 2019, shot her multiple times and left her to die beside a picnic table. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, has been arrested, and his defense attorney, Tony Farese, told ABC News Thursday that he plans to enter a plea of not guilty. Michelle Miller: So, you knew she liked this boy. 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Judge Kelly Luther sentenced him to life in prison, but he will be eligible for conditional release when he turns 65. With Theesfeld facing a possible death sentence, and prosecutors knowing a capital murder trial could be grueling, emotional, and risky for everyone involved, they presented the defense with an offer. Surveillance footage showed Kostial leaving a bar at 11:52 p.m. that night. She had texted him so much late at night when she's out drinking and partying, and it got to the point where he did block her phone. He is 22 years old. Dr. Kris Mohandie: To me, there's several layers there. Wasn't his father some super rich plaintiff's attorney? Theesfeld has since been suspended by Ole Miss, Interim Chancellor Larry Sparks said in a statement. Authorities have released limited details on the case but did say they suspect foul play.". You know, read him his rights. For more on Ally Kostial's tragic death at the hands of a fellow University of Mississippi student, subscribe now to PEOPLE or pick up the most recent issue, on newsstands Friday. Now, with the clock ticking on finding her killer, Ally's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators. He was arrested three days after Kostial was found. Prosecutors said that Theesfeld initially agreed, before rattling off a series of excuses. A source close to the investigation said the 21-year-old marketing student had been shot eight times, WLBT reports. "We didn't know it would be our last one.". But there was nothing normal about what he brought to a friend's house on Sunday. I have asked God for forgiveness, and I hope one day that you will find it in your hearts to forgive me.". Back to top. And I have reasons to believe that I can't share anything now. In this text, Ally, it seems, was anxious and conflicted: ALLY KOSTIAL TEXT: "I'm not saying what I am gonna do bc idk what's happenin But even if you don't want to be involved like I am really pretty and sweet and I know I will meet a real man one day.". We can get a pill.". They also gave investigators clues about where Theesfeld was heading a week before Ally's death. The grand jury handed down their indictment. Brandon Theesfeld. Steve Farese laid out what the defense team is doing. Michelle Miller: So, when did you first meet him? His parent's name is Daniel Robert Theesfeld and Kery Ann Campbell Clay. Theesfeld's father Daniel said in a statement to WMC-TV Tuesday that his son "is innocent," but added that he . Jake Thompson: We never saw emotion from him until the plea hearing when he spoke or read a little bit he broke down in tears that was the first time he showed emotion. He did not want a child and wanted Ally to terminate the pregnancy. 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