ADA COUNTY, Idaho — The family of Kaylee Goncalves released a statement Thursday evening regarding Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal, which was formally entered on Wednesday. Prior to the hearing, the family urged Judge Steven Hippler to reject the plea.
In the statement, Kaylee’s family expressed their disagreement with the court’s decision to grant Kohberger a plea deal, but said that they are grateful for the support that they have received from the public.
WATCH: Kaylee’s dad, Steve Goncalves, speaks to Idaho News 6 outside the courtroom before Kohberger’s plea hearing…