In a gripping moment during Bryan Kohberger’s latest court appearance, Alivea Goncalves, the sister of slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves, delivered an emotional victim impact statement. Her words directly addressed Kohberger, the man accused of brutally murdering four students in a Moscow, Idaho home in November 2022.
Alivea painted a chilling portrait of her sister’s final moments, accusing Kohberger of “hunting” Kaylee and her friends. Her voice filled the courtroom as she condemned the accused killer for inflicting unimaginable pain on her family and the community. She spoke on behalf of not just her family, but the other victims as well—Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
Alivea’s statement highlighted the emotional toll the tragedy has taken, especially on her parents. Through tears, she recounted the agony of holidays spent without Kaylee, the empty bedroom back home, and the “silent pain” that lingers every day. She called Kohberger “a coward,” emphasizing that the lives he took were vibrant and full of promise.
Kohberger, who has pleaded not guilty, remained silent and expressionless during her address. The families of the victims continue to seek justice as the case moves forward.
Alivea Goncalves, sister of murdered Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves, gave a heart-wrenching victim impact statement in court, directly confronting accused killer Bryan Kohberger. She described the pain of losing Kaylee, accused Kohberger of targeting the victims, and expressed her family’s enduring grief as they continue their fight for justice.
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