Steve Goncalves said he believed the controversial plea deal Kohberger agreed to in order to avoid the death penalty gave "fuel" to his supporters.

Bryan Kohberger remained silent and “respectfully” declined to give any insight into why he fatally stabbed four University of Idaho students in the overnight hours of November 13, 2022.

In the wake of Kohberger signing a plea deal that allowed him to avoid trial and possibly the death penalty, Kaylee's family has been intensely outspoken about the decision.