University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ sister Alivea Goncalves described what it was like coming face-to-face with killer Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing hearing. On Wednesday, July 23,

The sister of University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves said everything in her body told her to “run” as she came face-to-face with Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing – but instead delivered a powerful, blistering takedown of her sibling’s killer.

After Bryan Kohberger was sentenced for the Idaho murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves, the latter’s sister detailed his true demeanor in court.

Alivea Goncalves defiantly attacked and belittled the man who killed her younger sister Kaylee in court, telling Bryan Kohberger he was 'pathetic and 'painfully average'

Kaycee Goncalves' sister Alivea breaks down her blistering victim impact statement at Wednesday's sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to murdering Kaycee and three other people in 2022.

Alivea Goncalves said she would not offer her sister's murderer tears. Instead she called him "pathetic," "as dumb as they come."

Alivea’s speech is a masterclass in destroying a narcissist’s ego by breaking down any sense of superiority or control he may have felt he gained during his crime. Alivea’s powerful statement earned applause in the courtroom that the judge didn’t try to quell.

After Bryan Kohberger was sentenced for the Idaho murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves, the latter’s sister detailed his true demeanor in court.

Cara Northington, mother of victim Xana Kernodle wipes a tear at the sentencing hearing of Bryan Kohberger at the Ada County Courthouse, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, for brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students to death nearly three years ago.