Jul 23, 2025, 3:11 PM GMT
Kohberger appears in court
Bryan Kohberger entered the packed courtroom wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit.
His attorneys asked Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler for a five minute break, which the judge granted.
Bryan Kohberger sentencing: Idaho college student killer sentenced to life in prison
Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to all counts.
Last updated: Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:09AM GMT
A judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three years ago.
In Wednesday's hearing, families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Kaylee Goncalves described the anguish they've felt since their loved ones were killed in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022.
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Jul 23, 2025, 2:33 PM GMT
Kohberger's family visits him on eve of sentencing
New video shows Bryan Kohberger's family visiting him in custody on the eve of his sentencing.
Kohberger's parents attended his change of plea hearing on July 2, their first time in court with their son since his arrest in Pennsylvania more than two years ago. Attorneys for the Kohbergers said in a statement at the time, "The Kohbergers are asking members of the media for privacy, respect, and responsible judgment during this time. We will continue to allow the legal process to unfold with respect to all parties."
Jul 23, 2025, 12:43 PM GMT
Trump wants Kohberger to reveal a motive
President Donald Trump weighed in on the case on social media Monday, saying he thinks Bryan Kohberger should be required to reveal a motive.
"I hope the Judge makes Kohberger, at a minimum, explain why he did these horrible murders," he wrote. "There are no explanations, there is no NOTHING. People were shocked that he was able to plea bargain, but the Judge should make him explain what happened."
The family of 21-year-old victim Kaylee Goncalves thanked Trump for "pushing for justice," saying in a statement to ABC News, "A confession without clarity does not bring peace."
"If the defendant is permitted to live, the bare minimum he owes us, and this country -- is an explanation," the family said.
