Jeremy Best pleads guilty to the murders of pregnant wife and infant son
UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM - The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea.
It said: "Yesterday marked an important step toward justice for Kali, Zeke and Frey. With the guilty plea, we can finally start to move forward without the weight of court proceedings hanging over us. Nothing will ever bring them back, but knowing that accountability is being served, brings some sense of relief."
"This has been a long and painful road and we’re beyond grateful for the love and support from our family, friends and the community. Now we can focus on what truly matters-honoring Kali, Zeke and Frey and remembering the joy they brought into our lives, and allowing ourselves the space to grieve."
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Teton County man, Jeremy Best, charged with killing his pregnant wife and infant son has pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder.
Best is accused of killing his wife, Kali Randall Best, her unborn child, and their then 10-month-old son, Zeke.
Kali Best was found bleeding from a gunshot wound outside a shop at their home in Victor on November 30, 2023. After an extensive search, Best was found two days later in a remote area of Bonneville County. His son Zeke was found dead with him.
The plea agreement was reached as the result of a felony mediation conducted in Bonneville County, which included family members of the victims.
The move comes after the Teton County prosecuting Attorney, Bailey Smith, filed notice of the State's intent to seek the death penalty in the case. The agreement spares Best from the potential of the death penalty.
Under the agreement, 50-year-old Best will face life in prison, but both parties are free to argue for any other conditions to the sentence, according to the Teton and Bonneville county prosecuting attorneys.
Best is expected in court for sentencing on the murder charges on July 23, 2025.
