Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison on July 23 for the brutal murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin on Nov. 13, 2022. The primary focus of the hearing was the several victim impact statements delivered by the victims’ family members and the two surviving roommates of the King Road residence, Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen. The Chapin family was not present.
Scott Laramie, stepfather of Madison Mogen, listens during the sentencing hearing of Bryan Kohberger at the Ada County Courthouse | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolAlivea Stevenson, sister of Kaylee Goncalves, used case evidence and personal information to insult Kohberger, calling him a disappointment, wannabe and desperate | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolDylan Mortensen, one of two surviving roommates of 1122 King Rd., shares how that night has caused panic attacks, heightened fear and exhaustion | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolBenjamin Mogen, father of Madison Mogen, reminisces about good memories with Madison, including concerts and how she helped him battle substance abuse issues | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolSteve Goncalves, father of Kaylee Goncalves, turned the podium to face Kohberger directly before he spoke | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolKim Cheeley, grandmother of Madison Mogen, encourages the public to commit random acts of kindness each May 25, Madison’s birthday, which the family has nicknamed “Maddie May Day” | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolJeff Kernodle, father of Xana Kernodle, says that he almost went to visit his daughter the night of the murders, but Xana told him not to drink and drive | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolCara Northington, mother of Xana Kernodle, wipes a tear while listening to statements | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolSteve Goncalves told reporters outside the courthouse, “He’s just filled with demons. … There’s something seriously wrong with that man.” | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolJudge Steven Hippler sentences Bryan Kohberger to four consecutive life terms in prison, plus 10 years, and orders him to pay fines totalling $250,000 as well as $5,000 each to the four families | Kyle Green | AP Photo/PoolProsecutor Bill Thompson asked Judge Steven Hippler to “sentence the defendant to die” in prison | Kyle Green | AP Photo/Pool
