Bryan Kohberger Took Selfie as a ‘Trophy’ for Idaho Murders, Victim’s Father Believes

Bryan Kohberger Took Selfie After Idaho Murders, Victim’s Father Believes

The father of one of the University of Idaho students who tragically lost her life in a brutal murder case back in 2022, has spoken out about a shocking selfie taken by the accused killer, Bryan Kohberger. Steve Goncalves, whose daughter Kaylee Goncalves was one of the four college students brutally stabbed to death, believes that Kohberger took the selfie as a way to celebrate his alleged crime. In an interview on Fox & Friends, Goncalves expressed his belief that the selfie was a symbol of victory for Kohberger, a way of acknowledging to himself that he had “got away with it”.

Latah County Prosecutor William Thompson revealed in a court filing obtained by PEOPLE that the selfie was taken just a few hours after the horrific killings in Moscow. While Thompson did not comment on the photo being a “trophy” for the murders, he mentioned that authorities are seeking to use the photo as evidence since one of the surviving roommates, who is the sole eyewitness in the case, described the suspect as having “bushy eyebrows”.

Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims, had moved out of the house where the murders took place, but she returned that weekend to spend time with her best friend Madison Mogen before relocating to Austin, Texas for work. The night before they were killed, Kaylee and Madison were out together and returned home in the early hours along with their roommates Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Tragically, all four were stabbed to death in their home.

The killer appeared to target only the four victims as two other roommates in the house were left unharmed. One of the roommates reported seeing a man with “bushy eyebrows” leaving the residence that night, helping authorities identify the suspect later on. Six weeks post the incident, Bryan Kohberger, a doctoral candidate at Washington State University, was arrested in connection with the murders.

According to the probable cause affidavit, traces of Kohberger’s DNA were found on a knife sheath at the crime scene, and surveillance footage showed a car matching his driving to and from the location. Although Kohberger denied being involved in the murders and claimed to have been driving alone that night, the evidence presented led to his arrest and subsequent trial.

With Kohberger’s murder trial set to begin in Idaho in August, the defence has requested a change of venue for the trial due to the media attention and the nature of the case. If convicted, Kohberger could face the death penalty for the heinous crimes he is accused of committing. Despite the charges against him, Kohberger maintains his innocence and expects to be vindicated during the trial.

The shocking nature of the murders and the subsequent developments in the case have captivated the community and raised important questions about safety and justice. As the legal proceedings continue, the families of the victims seek closure and justice for their loved ones. The impact of such a tragic event reverberates through the community, reminding everyone of the importance of vigilance and support for those affected by such senseless violence.