Michelle Miller: What did ballistics tell you? A Warner Bros. Inside the Lafayette County Courthouse on Friday, Brandon Theesfeld plead guilty to first degree murder and admitted to shooting Kostial multiple times. Brandon Theesfeld, tha last person the Ole Miss sorority girl was seen with, was arrested on Monday and charged with allegedly shooting Kostial eight times 'He [Theesfeld], would be awful and then she'd break up with him, or he'd break up with her in rage, and then he'd go back to her saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Was that something so out of line for Ally and her behavior? Brandon Theesfeld is led from the Lafayette County Courthouse. With the help of the Memphis Police Department's Fugitive Task Force, Brandon Theesfeld was arrested without incident at a gas station. On August 30, 2019, a grand jury indicted Brandon Theesfeld on a capital murder charge. Brandon Theesfeld is reportedly being held at the Mississippi State Penitentiary, which is also known as Parchman. They were casually involved for an undisclosed amount of time, they dated on and off. Dozens of Ally's family and friends came wearing pink in her honor. His mother asked his attorney to share these words: when I heard Brandon was being spoken to by the police, I still had no single thought it could be him now, after two years and knowing more of the details of their relationship I am heartbroken for every person this impacts and crushed that our son did not share with us any of the turmoil he was trying to manage I encourage every parent to regularly sit down with their children, teenagers, young adults, and discuss with them that there will never be anything too big, too complicated, too out of control that they cannot tell you about. Dr. Kris Mohandie: These lengthy pretty much one-sided conversations that were initiated by Ally, you know, with very little in return from Brandon make this a very lopsided investment into this relationship. Brandon Theesfeld was an arrogant little prick. Tony Farese: Yes, he did suggest an abortion. I said, "What are you going to do tonight?" Brandon Theesfeld pleads guilty to killing Ally Kostial Ole Miss Coed Ally Kostial Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty To Avoid Death Penalty . "And even though her phone was not there some of those messages still synced to that watch," said Mickey Mallette, Lafayette County assistant district attorney. Prior to pleading guilty, Brandon was initially charged . At the time Jake Thompson was a reporter for the local paper, the Oxford Eagle. Brandon kept making excuses to avoid the police but made a promise to meet with them on July 22. And there's a chilling caption: "finally taking my baby back to Oxford.". He admitted his guilt in (Kostials) murder and got emotional as he apologized to both her family and his.. The 22-year-old man from Texas is charged with the murder of his fellow classmate, 21-year-old Ally Kostial. Not to my knowledge. His attorney told "48 Hours" what Theesfeld says happened that night. He's charged in Ally Kostial's murder. "The hardest thing is to go back and. OXFORD, Miss. She would head up the student golf and running clubs she'd founded, and also teach yoga and Pilates classes while also finishing her degree as a marketing major. On August 27, 2021, Brandon Theesfeld, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Farese learned Theesfeld was a doctor's son. Michelle Miller: So, when did you first meet him? Investigators discovered a lengthy string of text messages on Ally's watch and subsequently on phone records, which led them to believe that she was perhaps pregnant with Theesfeld's child and was trying to meet with him for months to discuss the matter. The web search history also included searches on how to get away with murder, conceal a crime, and use a gun. "That's not in a place that you. Maddy Norris: I think she took him to most of her date parties that her sorority had. Now, with the clock ticking on finding her killer, Ally's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators. Cindy Kostial: Maybe he thought he was going to be a father and he wanted to end it his own way. a friend of Kostials who wished to remain anonymous described an unstable relationship that caused emotional turmoil for the 21-year-old St. Louis native, and characterized the suspect as misogynistic. Remember, Ally was shot at least nine times. But there was nothing normal about what he brought to a friend's house on Sunday. Ally's autopsy report, however, was definitive. They can see his location moving away from Oxford. April 5, 1997 is his birth date. Now, another student at Ole Miss has said that it was an open secret that Kostial was pregnant and that Theesfeld, who was dating someone else at the time, killed her after she told him about the baby and ruled out an abortion. Kostial, who was from St. Louis, Missouri, was discovered shot eight times Saturday morning near Sardis Lake, around 20 miles from the Ole Miss campus. Michelle Miller [reading text to Kris Mohandie]: "In the past 48 hours, I've literally drank a full bottle of tequila, two bottles of champagne, seven beers, a glass of wine " I can't even imagine someone her size being able to consume that much alcohol. He harassed her for years, took advantage of her for years, the friend wrote. Theesfeld traveled back to Texas on July 16, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m. His internet history on that day included searches for hollow tip ammunition, tactical face masks and how convicted serial killer Ted Bundy lured victims, according to the State's evidence. You deserve hell you disgusting excuse for a human. He was charged with capital murder in August, to which he pleaded not guilty. Please logout and login again. Video . Michelle Miller: When you think about her not being here That makes you feel what? 2023 Cable News Network. ", Cindy Kostial added: "Brandon, you belong in jail each day for the rest of your life for the heinous act you committed to such a sweet soul in Ally. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. 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Ally's attachment to Theesfeld confused some of her friends, who say he treated her poorly. a Lafayette County Sheriffs Deputy on a routine patrol near Sardis Lake in Harmontown, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Iris Carreras is the field producer. If she had any idea that this is what this person was capable of, she would never had gotten in that truck I think love can blind us to certain things that other people can see that we can't. The suspect, who was also enrolled at the University of Mississippi in Oxford but has been suspended following the incident, was booked at the Lafayette County Detention Center. Investigators say she got in an Uber and went home alone. Thanks for contacting us. 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. Bundren says Theesfeld was sitting at the pumps in his pickup truck, which had easy-to-spot license plates. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mohandie says Ally may have been trying to get Brandon Theesfeld's attention with texts about her drinking. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Aug 30. Come to my rescue. Cindy Kostial: We're stuck can't move forward days are just rough. We asked him if he would sign a waiver of extradition, come back to Mississippi. That same day, Ally texted him a photo of two more ambiguous home pregnancy tests. According to Farese, their relationship became complicated when they were sophomores. Twitter auctioning its bird statue and other office trinkets, Need a new cookware set for the new year? Brandon Theesfeld (Brandon Austin Theesfeld) is a student at the University of Mississippi in Oxford who has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ally Kostial, who is also a student at Ole Miss University, whose body was found on July 20 near a remote lake in Lafayette County, Mississippi with eight gunshot wounds. Michelle Miller: So, you're saying in that moment under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, he snapped? Yes. Brandon Theesfeld has been charged over her murder of Alexandria 'Ally' Kostial as it is revealed that they were both seen on surveillance video at a grocery store close to where her body was discovered Theesfeld, 22, was taken into custody on Monday evening outside a gas station in South Memphis after the body of 21-year-old Ally Kostial . Alexandria "Ally" Kostial. Theesfeld, also enrolled at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, was booked at the Lafayette County Detention Center. Here's what the synopsis says: A deputy patrolling the Sardis Lake area found 21-year-old Ally Kostial's bullet-riddled body at around 10:30 am on July 20, 2019. In late September, Theesfeld appeared in court to enter a plea: not guilty. As for dating at college, Cindy recalled Ally saying she'd met someone during her freshman year. Two days later, she sent him a photo of an inconclusive home pregnancy test, saying she wanted to talk. But never discussed him. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Cindy Kostial: She was my life. He was not involved in the case. Morgan Hull, center, and and Elizabeth Brick, right, are just two of the many friends Ally Kostial made in college. In April 2019, Ally Kostial informed Theesfeld that she was worried she could be pregnant. Brandon Theesfeld shot and killed Ally on July 19, 2019, and stood trial for her homicide What happened to Ally's assailant Brandon Theesfeld? They say Ally's love for sunsets will forever remind them of her bright spirit. Theesfeld was arrested Monday at a gas station in South Memphis, Tennessee, about 75 miles from Oxford. Tony Farese: She states, "Oh, you're crazy". Defense attorney Tony Farese confirmed the plea hearing for Brandon Theesfeld is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27 in Lafayette County Circuit Court. Theesfeld responds almost nine hours later: BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: "I can talk tomorrow. Morgan Hull: They were never boyfriend and girlfriend. You've gotta help me. He says there's an innocent explanation for why his client brought that pistol back to Mississippi. In April 2019, three months prior to her murder, Ally Kostial and Brandon Theesfeld started texting back and forth about Ally's situation. Her classmate and sometime boyfriend, Brandon Theesfeld, 24, is now headed to prison for life, after pleading guilty on Aug. 27 in to an amended charge of first-degree murder, sparing him the death penalty. The assailant shot Ally multiple times after meeting up to discuss arrangements based on the possibility of her being pregnant at the time. Theesfeld was charged with the murder of his fellow student, 21, in late July 2019, CNN reported then. Authorities further discovered that after successfully evading direct conversation for months, Theesfeld planned to meet Ally the night she was fatally shot. Tony Farese: He shared with us that he didn't, he didn't know, but he didn't believe that she were pregnant. Elizabeth Brock met Ally at a campus party and became fast friends. She wanted me to cook her home cooked meals. Cops tracked down Theesfelds cellphone and credit card, ultimately tracing him to a gas station in South Memphis, Tenn., two days after his alleged victims body was discovered, FOX 13 Memphis reported. When it came time to go prom dress shopping . Brandon Theesfeld's family chose not to participate in our broadcast. "That goodbye was so hard," Ally's mom, Cindy, explained in a statement of that July 17, 2019 farewell. Ben Creekmore: He is doing some computer searches on how to get away with crimes how to conceal crimes, planning preparation type stuff how to tie people up and how to lure them he did a search on. The Judge overseeing this case is Wheless, Cynthia M. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. I'm still going to have the decision of the pill.". Michelle Miller: Do you sense that at all, based on what you've read that he has any desire to keep her on the sideline? Theesfeld's father, a doctor in Fort Worth, hired a very high-profile defense team to defend his son which includes Steve Farese, his cousin Tony Farese and Swayze Alford. The text messages had created a digital map of a complicated relationship. "He'd say hurtful, degrading things," one friend tells PEOPLE in this week's issue, on newsstands Friday. Maddy Norris: She liked "the preppy life." She even sent him a photo of a home pregnancy test that appeared inconclusive. Investigators hoped to find some answers in hundreds of text messages between Ally and Theesfeld. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Theesfeld wrote that he'd always had "terrible thoughts" and "this is the end for me I'm either going to prison or going to die". Prior to pleading guilty, Brandon was initially charged with capital murder and was facing a potential death sentence. Theesfeld Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of UM . #JusticeForAlly You will never diminish her sunshine., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She hurt and she bled and he left her," Keith Kostial told the court through his statement last month. 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. Back to top. 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. Mickey Mallette: When they do that mid-morning on a real-time-situation, they can see where he is. Hence, my conclusion is that she wanted a serious relationship with Brandon, which in her mind could have included marriage. Brandon Theesfeld AP The man accused of killing Ole Miss student Ally Kostial shooting her eight times was wearing bloody clothes and keeping a weapon inside his truck when cops tracked him. Morgan Hull: We just don't know. We will always pray for the family and friends of Ally Kostial. Theesfeld replied right away that he did not intend to keep the child. Never-before-seen photos and details about accused Idaho killer, Prosecutors: Security video discredits cosplay model's story of self-defense, "48 Hours": Brooke Skylar Richardson case, The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis, "48 Hours" probes the shooting death of Danielle Nemetz. Investigators would later learn after Brandon Theesfeld received news about that pregnancy test, he had been searching the internet for "mother wants kid father does not.". 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Theesfeld, 22, is now facing murder charges after he was apprehended Monday at a South Memphis gas station; authorities tracked him to the location using his cell phone and credit card. The stored text messages led Lafayette County sheriff's deputies to fellow student Brandon Theesfeld. The Covid-19 pandemic delayed the start of his trial, but he eventually pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in August 2021 and received a life sentence without the possibility of parole. According to primalinformation.com, he is from Texas and went to Fort Worth Country Day School from 2012-14 . / Credit:. Theesfeld and Kostial had a "complicated" relationship. He brought in a six pack of beer and said that they sat up for a while. The Covid-19 pandemic delayed the start of his trial, but he. Brandon Theesfeld pleaded guilty Friday in the murder of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial, Lafayette County Circuit Court Assistant Court Administrator Kathy Sturdivant confirmed to CNN.. Brandon Theesfeld mostly ignored Ally Kostial's texts, say her friends, but when he did text back, he was clear and concise about his decision. Cindy and Keith Kostial are holding on to their memories. Ben Creekmore: I can't imagine how there could be any way possible that Ally could have known that Brandon Theesfeld was capable of doing what he did to her. Michelle Miller: What explanation do you have for what he was thinking when he is making these searches? Investigator Jarrett Bundren: We called late Saturday, early Sunday morning to come in and give an interview. OXFORD, Miss. Brandon Theesfeld is currently serving his life sentence in prison, but his exact whereabouts are yet to be revealed. Theesfeld replied that becoming a father at his age of 22 "would ruin his life," Mallette said in court. Ben Creekmore: When you put it together it would appear to us what his purpose was in bringing the gun back. This Carote cookware set is $150 off at Walmart, Nearly 40% of Americans skipped medical care in 2022 over cost, 2023 Sling TV deal: Stream live TV and sports for just $20 a month, Ally Kostial murder: Inside her college life and evidence in the case. Back at his Oxford apartment, authorities found a two-page handwritten letter signed by Theesfeld: "Dear Mom and Dad, I am not a good person. A close friend of murdered University of Mississippi student Ally Kostial has shed more light on what appears to have been a troubled relationship between Kostial and her accused killer, 22-year-old Brandon Theesfeld. In August 2021, Brandon Theesfeld was convicted of the charges brought against him for the killing of Ally Kostial. Jarrett Bundren: Said he came into his house carrying a gun and unloaded the gun in the house. The victim, who was from. Keith Kostial: But she never really had mentioned him, at least to me, over time, or that he was, you know, even in this scene at all. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. charged with the murder of his fellow student, 21, in late July 2019, CNN reported then. What happened to Brandon Theesfeld? Maddy Norris: She didn't find a date for prom, so I asked her to be my prom date. Tony Farese: No, I'm just telling you to the best of, I mean there's no good answer. Tony Farese: Well, he certainly has some searches that could be troubling. Cindy Kostial: She wanted us to stay an extra day, she was having so much fun. Theesfeld and Kostial attended the same business administration school at the University of Mississippi, which is known as Ole Miss, according to a university spokesman. Brandon Theesfeld, a 22-year-old fellow business major, was charged with murder Tuesday after allegedly shooting Kostial, an Alpha Phi sorority sister and rising senior at Ole Miss, eight times. Ally and Brandon met while they both attended the University of Mississippi. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ally Kostial was a 21-year-old college student at the University of Mississippi. With Theesfeld in custody, investigators began retracing his steps the weekend of Ally's murder. He was a soccer player. Search Criteria: Last Name: First Name: On April 14, she texted Brandon Theesfeld a photo of an inconclusive home pregnancy test and this message: ALLY KOSTIAL TEXT: "Like it's a very faint blue line but idk I guess I can wait and see if my period comes ". I did that so my body might decide HAHHA no not today ", ALLY KOSTIAL TEXT: "I thought about it if you want to talk to me in person that would be better ". As Ally's friends and family waited for Brandon Theesfeld to go to trial for her murder, prosecutors were building their case. That's when the case was presented to a grand jury. Authorities discovered a .40 caliber gun in his truck that matched the weapon used to kill Ally Kostial. We went shopping. I know my son is innocent, Theesfeld told the station in a statement. "He shot her several times. They were hoping text messages between the two could provide insight about what may have led to her death. And that's exactly what happened. Theesfeld's response: BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: "Well all right we will see, but if it is pregnant we are not keeping. After discovering Ally Kostial's body and confirming her identity, authorities zeroed in on Theesfeld being a potential suspect, and they tried to talk to him about Ally. Employees at the Lakeside Market in Harmontown, Mississippi confirmed that Theesfeld and Kostial, stopped at the market early Saturday morning. It was discovered in his apartment. "In your mind, the motive for murder was to?" Brandon Theesfeld didn't want to be a father so he lured his student girlfriend Ally Kostial, 21, at the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, USA - who he believed to be pregnant - to her death Michelle Miller: What did the watch tell you? Attorney Tony Farese says the search history doesn't prove Theesfeld had been planning to shoot Ally. Tony Farese: He writes a goodbye note to his family, tells them that he loves them, apologizes for what he's done. Tony Farese: I think she saw this as a mutual romantic endeavor, and Brandon did not see it that way. Jarrett Bundren: He Said that he would be there at 8:30 Monday morning. Updated: 4:27 PM CDT August 30, 2019 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss Brandon Theesfeld has been indicted by a grand jury for capital murder in the shooting death of 21-year-old Kirkwood-native Ally. The episode, titled What Ally Kostial Didn't Know, airs on December 4, at 8 pm ET. We certainly know what that does to someone's mind so, you know, was he justified? Michelle Miller: So, in your mind, if she was pregnant, she would have had the baby. We had like a bunch of adventures together. On Friday July 12, Theesfeld would take a road trip home to Fort Worth, Texas. Tony Farese: There's no justification for his conduct. Michelle Miller: Why did he say he killed her? Jake Thompson: The big question, you know, of course why did it happen? Morgan Hull: She was definitely worried. Elizabeth says Ally was fascinated by sunsets. Michelle Miller: When you learned about that. Lafayette County Assistant District Attorney Mickey Mallette says that's when the decision was made to start tracking his phone. Theesfeld, a native of Texas, appeared in court Friday charged with capital murder. Prosecutors say it's a confession. Morgan Hull: She was trying to get into contact with Brandon about this and she had texted him and he would either just ignore her of do the thing where he would tell her, "OK, like I will come over tonight and we can talk about this" and then he would never show up. They also gave investigators clues about where Theesfeld was heading a week before Ally's death. Absolutely not. 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.". It seemed the two were planning to see each other that very night. My everything. And so, it was it was tough for both the academic and the university and the citizens of Oxford. It didn't take long for the Memphis fugitive task force to spot Theesfeld. Discovery Company. like head over heels. She had been shot eight times allegedly in the abdomen and stomach according to WLBT. Brandon Theesfeld pleaded guilty to murdering Ally Kostial, his then-girlfriend. Authorities claimed that she died of multiple gunshot wounds. Kostial was last seen stopping at the door of a bar on the square in Oxford on Friday and police confirmed that she was spotted on a city surveillance camera that night, according to the report. Authorities noticed his clothes appeared to be bloodstained and uncovered the weapon from his vehicle, law enforcement sources told the station. Theesfeld was led into. Twenty-four hours later, Lafayette County Sheriff's Department investigator Jarrett Bundren was hoping clues from Ally's Apple Watch might lead to the first break in the case. For her friends, Ally's love for sunsets still shines through. I raise the question how much she's drinking. Authorities in Mississippi have arrested a 22-year-old University of Mississippi student for the murder of Ally Kostial, who was also a student at Ole Miss. Morgan Hull: By junior year we were thick as thieves, like best friends. Michelle Miller: Oh, he said he didn't believe she . I think what has been explained is he is impaired on alcohol, he's drunk. Jarrett Bundren: He stayed with some friends. Ally Kostial, the Ole Miss college student whose body was found Saturday, and her alleged killer, Brandon Theesfield, had known each other since 2016. . 22-year-old Brandon Theesfeld, of Texas, was booked into the Lafayette County Jail at 3:43 p.m. Monday and charged with murder. She said, "I'm going to go out with some friends.". Cindy Kostial: She wanted to meet a southern boy and get married and have children one day, and she thought that would be a perfect setting for her to meet her companion for life. The judge sentenced Brandon to life in prison. It just came out of nowhere? You've got a scenario where a plea to a lesser charge of first-degree murder is certainly more attractive. Within the next few hours, he was arrested at a gas station. Defense attorney Anthony Farese says one of the shots Brandon fired was toward the lake. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? she's told me everything in life. he's impaired on cocaine. Brandon Theesfeld Bio, Wiki. The police who found Ally's remains quickly reported that she was shot roughly eight times which killed her. Elizabeth Brock: She had a sunset Instagram account where she'd post pictures that she took of sunsets. 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?". LSUcajun77 LSU Fan New Orleans Member since Nov 2008 18644 posts. It was later revealed she was not pregnant. Mississippi's executions are done in the State Penitentiary at Parchman. Many of her messages are long, revealing, and troubling, says forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie. Finally. Wasn't she concerned? Ally's closest friends didn't know Theesfeld at all. Tony Farese: He liked the outdoors hunting fishing. A gun, that apparently, he didn't even know how to use. He'd search the internet for silencers, and how serial killer Ted Bundy lured his victims. Kostial's body was found on the morning of July 20, 2019, near Sardis Lake in Oxford, miles away from the university campus. Jarrett Bundren: About an hour and a half, two hours later they caught him at the gas station. Over the next three months, their communication was "exclusively electronic," Mallette told the court, and in July, Ally's repeated requests to meet became more urgent "to discuss the issue of whether or not she was pregnant.". Ally's University of Mississippi classmate, Brandon Theesfeld, was arrested in connection to her murder and he was ultimately convicted of the charges. But it was clear to prosecutors Theesfeld's trip to Texas and the computer searches were part of a carefully laid out plan. Her cell phone was gone, but they were able to track her life before her death through her Apple Watch. (WTVA) - A judge sentenced Brandon Theesfeld to life in prison for the July 2019 murder of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial. They said it was very casual. None of that. Are you a "motivated dater"? Dozens of Ally's family and friends . Phil Tangel, Richard Barber and Wini Dini are the editors. Authorities have released limited details on the case but did say they suspect foul play.". I spent countless nights holding Ally close drying her tears about this monster for years. BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: Don't share this with anyone. What her mom didn't know was Ally was focused on a different kind of test a home pregnancy test. In August 2021, Brandon Theesfeld was convicted of the charges brought against him for the killing of Ally Kostial. For Ally's friend Morgan it was an eerie reminder. A surveillance photo from the gas station, obtained by the outlet, shows Theesfeld wearing an Ole Miss T-shirt and shorts as he walked inside. Ally, despite the ambiguous test result, would text Theesfeld day and night. "48 Hours" asked him to read some of the text messages. 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