Idaho murder victims parents chilling warning to suspect Bryan Kohberger on second anniversary of killings
The parents of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves have issued a chilling warning to suspect Bryan Kohberger as his legal team battle to spare him from the death penalty.
The parents of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves have issued a chilling warning to suspect Bryan Kohberger as his legal team battle to spare him from the death penalty.
Bryan Kohberger, 29, is accused of brutally murdering University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves in their off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022.
Kohberger is being held without bail after being charged in 2023 with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary.
On the second anniversary of their murder a local news network sat down with Kristi and Steve Goncalves who sternly warn Kohberger that he will burn in hell.
Kristi Goncalves, Kaylees mother, told KHQ: Its been very hard, and I dont know if its just the accumulation of the trial or if its just missing Kaylee or if its just being strung through all these disastrous procedures, but its been really hard.
Through tears she added: Ive been missing her so much, just dying to hear her voice, just to, you know, walk in the door. Just, constantly looking at pictures... I found some baby pictures of her.
Parents of Kaylee Goncalves issue a stern warning on the second anniversary of the Idaho murders that suspect, Bryan Kohberger, will burn in hell
The victims (pictured left to right) Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle were killed in their off-campus home while attending the University of Idaho in 2022
I understand the argument, he said. Its falling about as flat as you would expect it to fall, said Judge Steven Hippler in response to arguments to dismiss the death penalty
The grieving parents said that the trial had gone on for way too long but remained hopeful about the newly appointed Judge Steven Hippler.
Kristi added that if Judge Hippler had been appointed from the beginning that we would be way ahead of the game at this point.
When asked if the death penalty should remain on the table, Kaylees parents were 100 percent adamant and found the claims of Kohbergers anxiety and fear were absolutely ridiculous.
Did my daughter know the way she was gonna go? Did Maddie know? Did any of the kids know the way they were gonna go? Did they know they had two hours left, one hour left, five minutes left, Kristi asked.
The pair were then asked what the motive behind the senseless murders could be.
If you wanna make an impact, if you wanna make a brutal, raw statement and try to get peoples attention cuz nobody pays attention to you. Those beautiful four people would make a heck of a statement, Kaylees father Steve Goncalves told KHQ.
Kristi added that they believed the murders were acted out of total jealously, Steve said: You picked the wrong family.
Kristi then sternly warned Kohberger: You will burn in hell.
Kohberger has maintained his innocence since his arrest and filed his alibi in 2023 as late night drives
Just days ago, Kohberger and his legal team argued in court to keep Kohberger from the death penalty. His attorney, Anne Taylor, argued that death row in Idaho would be dehumanizing as Idaho does not have a current, real means of executing anybody.
Taylor also argued that the anxiety and fear of not knowing how he will die should be a factor in ruling out the death penalty from Kohbergers case.
As his defense issued their final arguments, stating that the death penalty does not reflect international law and modern-day standards of decency - Judge Hippler wasnt convinced.
I understand the argument, he said. Its falling about as flat as you would expect it to fall.
His defense team had successfully argued that Kohbergers trial should be held outside of Moscow, Idaho, where the murders took place due to strong emotions and extensive media coverage
Kohbergers trial is set begin with jury selection on July 30, 2025, in Ada County after the successful argument to move it out of Moscow, Idaho, where the murders took place
His defense team had successfully argued that Kohbergers trial should be held outside of Moscow, Idaho, where the murders took place due to strong emotions and extensive media coverage.
Now, his trial - scheduled to begin with jury selection on July 30, 2025 - is being heard in Ada County in Boise in hopes of a more favorable jury.
Prosecutors have claimed that Kohbergers DNA was found on a Ka-Bar knife sheath found at the victims off-campus home, though no murder weapon was ever found.
Officials have also claimed that cell phone data and surveillance put Kohbergers car at the crime scene.
Kohberger has maintained his innocence since his arrest and filed his alibi in 2023 as late night drives.
The Goncalves said they wanted to thank everybody for their help and support and added that the GoFundMe to support them was helping them through the legal process.
