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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Kaylee Goncalves' Father Turns Podium to Face Bryan Kohberger in Court
Kaylee Goncalves' father looked Bryan Kohberger in the eye when he spoke to him ... turning his podium to stare directly at the man who killed his daughter before tearing into him. Steve Goncalves addressed the courtroom at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho in a victim impact statement Wednesday ... one of many made by the family and friends of the four people Kohberger pled guilty to murdering earlier this month. While the speakers who went before Steve mostly stared ahead at the judge during their statements, Steve reconfigured the room ... turning the podium so he could look directly at BK. He told Kohberger he picked the wrong families to mess with, the wrong police department to challenge ... and, he was just wrong in general. Steve said that -- despite Kohberger's attempts to tear the community apart with his horrible crime -- he actually brought the community together ... ensuring cooperation between law enforcement agencies, families and people from all over the world against him. Goncalves called him "a complete joke" ... saying he was stupid to leave DNA evidence behind at the scene -- a dumb move for someone with a fancy degree. Kohberger got his master's in criminal justice in 2022 ... the same year he committed the quadruple murders. Goncalves says he hopes the media and the rest of the world will refer to Kohberger only as "BK" ... so the world can slowly forget his name -- until he's nothing more than a forgotten, unmarked grave. The entire Goncalves family brought a more combative energy to their statements. While previous victims spoke more about dealing with trauma and their profound sadness and loss, Kaylee's family roasted him repeatedly. Kaylee's sister Alivea Goncalves said Kohberger isn't a remarkable individual ... while her mom read a statement from another sister who cracked a joke about the kind of treatment Kohberger can expect in prison. Kohberger -- who pled guilty to murdering Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in their University of Idaho off-campus home in a controversial plea deal -- will be sentenced later in today's hearing. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
6 days ago
- The Independent
'Nobody cares about you': Family of Idaho victim delivers powerful statements to Bryan Kohberger
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of four Idaho college students, nearly three years after the killings. The Goncalves family, whose daughter Kaylee was one of the victims, expressed profound fury and disappointment over the plea deal, stating it was 'not justice' and they were 'blindsided'' The family had hoped for a full trial to uncover Kohberger's motive and sought the death penalty for the 'senseless slaughter' of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Kaylee's brother, Steven Goncalves, publicly criticized Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, alleging a pattern of plea bargains that avoid capital punishment and leave families unheard. During the emotional sentencing hearing, family members, including Kaylee's sister Alivea, delivered powerful impact statements directly to Kohberger, demanding he 'sit up straight' and labelling him a 'sociopath, psychopath, murderer'.
CNN
7 days ago
- CNN
Family of Univ. of Idaho murder victim dismisses Bryan Kohberger as a ‘joke' and ‘loser' in searing impact statements
The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan Kohberger in 2022, called him a 'joke,' 'loser,' and 'as dumb as they come' in a day of searing victim impact statements. 'If you hadn't attacked them in their sleep, in the middle of the night like a pedophile, Kaylee would have kicked your f**king a**,' her sister Alivea Goncalves said to him, earning a round of applause from some of those gathered in the Boise, Idaho, courtroom. The victim impact statements Wednesday came during a hearing that represents the final opportunity for the victims' families to speak in court and reflect on their loved ones, Kohberger and the case's controversial plea deal. Kohberger, too, will have an opportunity to speak to the court and answer the question that remains frustratingly unclear: Why? Earlier this month, the former criminology graduate student admitted to fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students – Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen – in their off-campus home during the overnight hours of November 13, 2022. He pleaded guilty to burglary and four counts of first-degree murder, and in exchange, prosecutors agreed to a sentence of life in prison, taking the death penalty off the table. Speaking directly to Kohberger, Alivea Goncalves said her sister would 'call you exactly what you are: sociopath, psychopath, murderer.' She called Kohberger 'defendant' and asked a series of questions she said 'reverberate violently' in her own head. 'Sit up straight when I talk to you,' she said. 'How was your life right before you murdered my sister? Did you prepare for the crime before leaving your apartment? Please detail what you were thinking and feeling at the time.' 'If you were really smart, do you think you'd be here right now?' She dismissed him as a sociopath, a psychopath and a delusional and pathetic loser. He is 'as dumb as they come,' she said, adding that 'no one thinks that you are important.' 'The truth is, you're basic,' she said. 'Let me be very clear: Don't ever try to convince yourself you matter just because someone finally said your name out loud. I see through you,' she said. Steve Goncalves, the victim's father, turned the lectern to directly face Kohberger in his impact statement. 'The world's watching because of the kids, not because of you. Nobody cares about you. … In time, you will be nothing but two initials, forgotten to the wind,' he said. He called Kohberger a 'joke' and described how easy it was to track him down. 'Police officers tell us within minutes they had your DNA. Like a calling card. You were that careless. That foolish. That stupid. Masters degree? You're a joke. Complete joke,' he said.
CNN
7 days ago
- CNN
Family of Univ. of Idaho murder victim dismisses Bryan Kohberger as a ‘joke' and ‘loser' in searing impact statements
The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan Kohberger in 2022, called him a 'joke,' 'loser,' and 'as dumb as they come' in a day of searing victim impact statements. 'If you hadn't attacked them in their sleep, in the middle of the night like a pedophile, Kaylee would have kicked your f**king a**,' her sister Alivea Goncalves said to him, earning a round of applause from some of those gathered in the Boise, Idaho, courtroom. The victim impact statements Wednesday came during a hearing that represents the final opportunity for the victims' families to speak in court and reflect on their loved ones, Kohberger and the case's controversial plea deal. Kohberger, too, will have an opportunity to speak to the court and answer the question that remains frustratingly unclear: Why? Earlier this month, the former criminology graduate student admitted to fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students – Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen – in their off-campus home during the overnight hours of November 13, 2022. He pleaded guilty to burglary and four counts of first-degree murder, and in exchange, prosecutors agreed to a sentence of life in prison, taking the death penalty off the table. Speaking directly to Kohberger, Alivea Goncalves said her sister would 'call you exactly what you are: sociopath, psychopath, murderer.' She called Kohberger 'defendant' and asked a series of questions she said 'reverberate violently' in her own head. 'Sit up straight when I talk to you,' she said. 'How was your life right before you murdered my sister? Did you prepare for the crime before leaving your apartment? Please detail what you were thinking and feeling at the time.' 'If you were really smart, do you think you'd be here right now?' She dismissed him as a sociopath, a psychopath and a delusional and pathetic loser. He is 'as dumb as they come,' she said, adding that 'no one thinks that you are important.' 'The truth is, you're basic,' she said. 'Let me be very clear: Don't ever try to convince yourself you matter just because someone finally said your name out loud. I see through you,' she said. Steve Goncalves, the victim's father, turned the lectern to directly face Kohberger in his impact statement. 'The world's watching because of the kids, not because of you. Nobody cares about you. … In time, you will be nothing but two initials, forgotten to the wind,' he said. He called Kohberger a 'joke' and described how easy it was to track him down. 'Police officers tell us within minutes they had your DNA. Like a calling card. You were that careless. That foolish. That stupid. Masters degree? You're a joke. Complete joke,' he said.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Fox News
Family of Kaylee Goncalves arrives for Bryan Kohberger's sentencing
The family of Kaylee Goncalves arrives for Bryan Kohberger's sentencing hearing at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
