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.

Jeff Kernodle was near Moscow the night of the murders, and said he wanted to check in on his daughter when she told him she was feeling sick.

“Today I stand before you, the man that is responsible for murdering my beautiful daughter, Xana Kernodle. My daughter was beautiful inside and out.” She said that Xana brought joy and laughter to her friends, family and all who knew her. She said her faith has kept her strong through her healing.

Family members of the four University of Idaho students murdered in November 2022 by Bryan Kohberger, shared victim impact statements with the court during his

Randy Davis, the stepfather to Xana Kernodle, directly confronted Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing hearing, telling the convicted killer to "go to he--" for the murders of the four University of Idaho students.

Xana Kernodle, 20, sustained over 50 stab wounds, including two that pierced her heart, according to the files.

Wednesday's sentencing hearing will give the families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Kaylee Goncalves the opportunity to describe the anguish they've felt since their loved ones were killed in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022.

Kim Kernodle, aunt of Xana Kernodle, delivered a statement of forgiveness while addressing Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing hearing in Boise, Idaho on July 23, 2025.