District Attorney Ben Creekmore says with Theesfeld appearing to be on the run, investigators got an affidavit of arrest for murder and immediately sent out a bulletin. There's a new push by Kostial's friends to pay tribute to her on campus. Theesfeld responded but made excuses about why he couldn't meet all weekend. Brandon Theesfeld, 24, who was initially charged with capital murder and faced a possible death sentence, pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder and admitted shooting Kostial multiple. But something shifted by their junior year, and the two got back in touch. Michelle Miller: Do you believe Brandon believed she was pregnant? Brandon Theesfeld is charged with murder in the death of Ally Kostial. He says Theesfeld faced the death penalty for kidnapping and murdering Ally. By pleading down from capital to first-degree murder, 24-year-old Brandon Theesfeld dodged a possible death sentence on Friday, his attorney Tony Farese said according to WTVA. A source close to the investigation said the 21-year-old marketing student had been shot eight times, WLBT reports. Replies (1) 16 0. The 21-year old woman from St. Louis was found dead Saturday night near a lake about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the university grounds. Press Esc to cancel. Michelle Miller: So, you're saying in that moment under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, he snapped? Other security video showed Theesfelds vehicle heading toward and then away from Kostials home an hour later. He was arrested three days after Kostial was found. Prosecutors say that was the murder weapon. "We were facing the. Brandon denies that it was planned when he took her out there. After avoiding her for months, Brandon met up with Ally on July 20, 2019 - and carried out her murder. Elizabeth Brock: I think we were just more like upset with how if she would show us texts from him or tell us things he would say there were really unkind to her. We want to clarify that his net worth is not known. 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. Something in me just doesn't work. 10 p.m.: Attorneys, and brothers, Steve and Tony Farese confirm to news outlets that they have been contacted by Brandon Theesfeld's father, Daniel Theesfeld, and have joined Brandon's legal team. According to a text message she sent Theesfeld in early July, Ally says she had been bleeding and believed something was wrong. In this paragraph, we will read about Brandon Theesfeld's father & Mother. They can see his location moving away from Oxford. Very like girly, like pearls. Daniel, his father, was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Jarrett Bundren: He stayed with some friends. Farese learned Theesfeld was a doctor's son. Now, with the clock ticking on finding her killer, Ally's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators. Legal Expert Weighs In, Inside the Case Against Bryan Kohberger: Legal Experts Weigh in on Idaho Murders, Ohio College Student Found Dead Along with His Parents in Apparent Murder-Suicide, Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Interviewed for Job with Local Police Before Slayings. Cindy and Keith Kostial are holding on to their memories. He regrets that, but that did occur and that's memorialized in the text messages. Shortly after Brandon was charged, Theesfeld's father a . I hope one day that you will find it in your heart to forgive me., [Booking photo via Lafayette Police Department/Surveillance still of victim via Oxford City], Have a tip we should know? His girlfriend is 21 years old as of death. The students said they want Ally to continue to inspire and touch the lives of those at Ole Miss. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Theesfeld has two younger sisters, one of whom is also a student at the . "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. Ally Kostial's family and friends continue to honor her memory. LSUcajun77 LSU Fan New Orleans Member since Nov 2008 18707 posts. Cindy Kostial: It was like seven o'clock at night She had just woken up from a nap because she had a test actually on that day. Ally was an engaged member of our community with friends across our campus and a promising future. Certainly, could have. "A white female laying on the ground with multiple gun shots wounds to her back," Bundren replied. What her mom didn't know was Ally was focused on a different kind of test a home pregnancy test. Like when this happened, we didn't even know his last name. With his guilty plea, he avoided a possible death sentence but would remain behind bars for the rest of his life. Brandon Theesfeld (@BTheesfeld) June 15, 2019 His father, Daniel Theesfeld, is a doctor in the Fort Worth area, who owns and operates the Pain Management Center of Texas, according to his. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. But in August of 2019, Theesfeld's name was front page news. Morgan Hull: We just don't know. 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. As for dating at college, Cindy recalled Ally saying she'd met someone during her freshman year. We want to clarify that his net worth is not known. Investigators needed answers and they found them at Ally's apartment. He had every opportunity to do good in the world, but he chose to do evil. They say Ally's love for sunsets will forever remind them of her bright spirit. They start talking. Theesfeld also searched for suppressors, silencers, and hollow-point ammo for a Glock pistol that his father owned (via New York Post). Mary Ellen Manor told WMC she met Brandon Theesfeld, a 22-year-old Fort Worth native, on Tinder this year and went on two dates with him before she ended things with the alleged killer. Steve Farese laid out what the defense team is doing. And he had blood on him. . Brandon Theesfeld's family chose not to participate in our broadcast. Absolutely not. Bundren says Theesfeld was sitting at the pumps in his pickup truck, which had easy-to-spot license plates. Ally Kostial was his girlfriend. Brandon Theesfeld Family Reply. We asked him if he would sign a waiver of extradition, come back to Mississippi. Though it's been years since Cindy and Keith Kostial's daughter Ally was found murdered on July 20, 2019, it still doesn't seem real to them. And I have reasons to believe that I can't share anything now. 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. Cindy and Keith say they have not read their daughter's text conversations uncovered by investigators. The evidence against Brandon Theesfeld, according to prosecutors, was overwhelming. U.. That same day, Ally texted him a photo of two more ambiguous home pregnancy tests. (WCBI) - 24-year-old Brandon Theesfeld will plead guilty to first-degree murder on Friday. The judge sentenced Brandon to life in prison. Morgan Hull: They were never boyfriend and girlfriend. Investigators say she got in an Uber and went home alone. 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. . Come to my rescue. Michelle Miller: And he just left her here? Michelle Miller: So, she talked to you about this. Brandon Theesfeld . Ben Creekmore: We know more about what he may have been thinking and we know more about what she may have been thinking. But he would tell her he wasn't good enough for her and that's why they couldn't be together. According to Farese, their relationship became complicated when they were sophomores. Kostial, 21, was last seen on surveillance footage Friday night in front of a bar near the University of Mississippi, however, she never went into the bar and is instead seen walking away from the building, WLBT reports. BRANDON THEESFELD TEXT: ". This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. He also wrote "I know I'm going to get caught". It was, to Ally's parents, no excuse. Ben Creekmore: under the guise of working the relationship out when he had a .40-caliber pistol and had planned her murder all along. Now, they have arrested a man and charged him with the Ole Miss student's slaying. The text messages had created a digital map of a complicated relationship. Elizabeth Brock: We were both from St. Louis. No history of violence. I'm busy today. Lafayette County Sheriff Lafayette County sheriff's deputies found Kostial's body Saturday while they were on patrol near. Media reports indicated Kostial's body was. The stored text messages led Lafayette County sheriff's deputies to fellow student Brandon Theesfeld. After graduation, Ally was thrilled to be heading to a college steeped in tradition, history and football: The University of Mississippi. Michelle Miller: To your knowledge, was she pregnant? A suspect, 22-year-old Brandon Theesfeld of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested and charged with murder after Kostial's remains were discovered by a Lafayette County deputy. They said it was very casual. 22-year-old Texas man Brandon Theesfeld was arrested on Monday in connection with Kostial's death and was booked in the Lafayette County Detention Center. His father Daniel lived and is from Dallas-Fort Worth area. Thats why. They dated casually during their freshman year. Cindy Kostial: No, we haven't read any of it. I am told by Brandon that he has the gun to his head and then passes out. On July 12, Theesfeld told Ally that there was no need to meet, and he travelled from Oxford to his father's home in Texas to retrieve his dad's .40-caliber Glock 22. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller asked Lafayette County investigator Jarrett Bundren. "Get rid of a problem," he replied. They learned that he had been popping up all over Oxford, starting on Saturday. While Theesfeld wasn't talking to investigators he would eventually talk to an attorney, Tony Farese, hired by his family. Replies (0) Options Top. He took his girlfriend to Sardis Lake in Oxford on July 20, 2019, and shot her multiple times in the Bailey area. This story originally aired on March 5, 2022. "I'm not going to sugar coat it," Rex Ravita told KMOV in an interview about Theesfeld. and we were like, "this is so messed up". Was that something so out of line for Ally and her behavior? And just like fell in love. Kris Mohandie: That's a lot of alcohol to consume for somebody of her size, and for many people, if not most people. "He was pretty much a daddy's boy type, constantly had to reference his father's money, how . Kostial and Theesfeld no longer saw each other in person and only communicated electronically, said Assistant District Attorney Mickey Mallette. 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. Mississippi father says son's suicide was . 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. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Theesfeld has since been suspended by Ole Miss, Interim Chancellor Larry Sparks said in a statement. Finally. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, . In April of 2019, Ally attempted to contact Brandon due to the possibility she might be pregnant with his child. He is well educated but his school and college information is not known. Cindy Kostial: We're stuck can't move forward days are just rough. She thought she might be pregnant. Brandon Theesfeld Parents Brandon Theesfeld's parents are Daniel Theesefeld and Kery Ann Campbell Clay. Tony Farese: He writes a goodbye note to his family, tells them that he loves them, apologizes for what he's done. Theesfeld was also a student at the University of Mississippi and was Kostial's on-and-off boyfriend. It wasn't long after arriving in Oxford that Theesfeld met Ally. Theesfeld's audio was muffled when he faced the judge and addressed the court. His exact date of birth and birthplace is not known. I raise the question how much she's drinking. Maddy Norris: I mean, it hurt her. None of that. Ally Kostial was a 21-year-old college student at the University of Mississippi. Ben Creekmore: You could argue that it was a confession, an apology to his mom and dad . Morgan Hull: She was always like rearranging and redecorating her room too, which was always so funny to find little Ally like moving all the furniture around by herself (laughs). His parent's name is Daniel Robert Theesfeld and Kery Ann Campbell Clay. Mickey Mallette: When they do that mid-morning on a real-time-situation, they can see where he is. I think it would be fair to say that she looked at it with a more serious eye over the entirety of the relationship. 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.". (WMC) - The judge accepted Brandon Theesfeld's guilty plea of first-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Ole Miss student Ally Kostial. Reply. That faint blue line is barely visible. He is serving his life sentence behind bars till 2022. His father, Daniel Theesfeld, is a doctor in the Fort Worth area, who owns and operates the Pain Management Center of Texas. He did not want a child and wanted Ally to terminate the pregnancy. Investigators hoped to find some answers in hundreds of text messages between Ally and Theesfeld. Michelle Miller: Did he actually block her from his phone? Jarrett Bundren: He was calm. A Texas man has confessed to the 2019 murder of his fellow University of Mississippi classmate Ally Kostial, People reported. 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. He told Ally's family in court: "I am sincerely sorry for the pain I've caused while taking Ally from you.". I have asked God for forgiveness, and I hope one day that you will find it in your hearts to forgive me.". Ally Kostial's closest friends describe her relationship with Brandon Theesfeld as "odd." Brandon has some cocaine he goes to the truck, does a little cocaine inside the truck, goes back to the picnic table. Tony Farese: He shared with us that he didn't, he didn't know, but he didn't believe that she were pregnant. During the trial in August 2021, legal officials disclosed that based on autopsy evidence, Ally was not pregnant when she was killed. In late September, Theesfeld appeared in court to enter a plea: not guilty. Theesfeld's defense attorney Tony Farese. I'm either going to prison or going to die.". Ally, despite the ambiguous test result, would text Theesfeld day and night. On Thursday July 18, shortly before 2 a.m., Ally texts Theesfeld a photo of her stomach. And what they discovered included some life-changing news. Jarrett Bundren: He Said that he would be there at 8:30 Monday morning. Tony Farese: If you get a plea other than death, then guess what? Kostial, from St Louis, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at a lake in Harmontown, about 30 miles from the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, where she and Theesfeld were students, as CrimeOnline previously reported. Farese said Theesfeld was almost finished with his sophomore year. The law enforcement officer discovered her that July 20 near empty beverage cans and 11 shell casings, the prosecution said. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. On July 19, he wrote her at 9:06 p.m, asking her to tell him when she left a bar. Brandon Theesfeld, 24, of Fort Worth, Texas, entered the plea to first-degree murder before Lafayette County Circuit Judge Kelly Luther, multiple news outlets reported. 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