he confessed
He confessed to his crime.
He confessed that he was guilty.
He confessed his mistake.
He confessed to the act.
Él confesó por teléfono el asesinato.
He confessed to the murder over the phone.
He confessed his guilt.
Él confesó que había roto el florero.
He confessed that he had broken the vase.
Él confesó haber cometido el crimen.
He confessed to committing the crime.