Steve Goncalves, the father of Kaylee Goncalves, addressed the public at a press conference following Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing hearing. The event took place after a court determined Kohberger would serve a life sentence for the 2022 murder of his daughter at the University of Idaho. Goncalves spoke about the emotional toll of the proceedings and the need for justice.
Kohberger, who was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of sexual abuse, faces a minimum of 32 years in prison. The case has sparked national conversations about campus safety, mental health resources, and the legal consequences of violent crimes. Goncalves expressed his hope that the sentencing would bring some measure of closure and justice for his family and the broader community.