Idaho judge blocks release of crime scene photos in Bryan Kohberger case
A judge in Idaho is blocking the release of graphic photos taken by investigators after Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students in 2022.
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Evidence photos show birthday cards Bryan Kohberger received after Idaho murders
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The Sentencing of Bryan Kohberger
As a judge told Bryan Kohberger he would die in prison, the families of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle courageously spoke out in court, honoring the lives of their loved ones and speaking openly about the trauma they have endured. The court also heard tearful words from surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, whose lives were forever changed that night on King Road in Moscow, Idaho. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reflects on the emotional day and how people are coming to terms with not knowing the "why" in this case with CBS News legal analyst Mary Fulginiti and Washington State University journalism professor Matt Loveless. This episode was recorded on July 23, 2025.
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Father of Kaylee Goncalves on sentencing
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Chilling details emerge about strange incidents before Idaho murders
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Bryan Kohberger showed no emotion as he was sentenced to life without parole for the killings of four University of Idaho students. The hearing included raw and emotional testimony from the victims' families.
Idaho murders documents released
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Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger is sentenced
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students. During sentencing, survivors and victims' families faced him in court, including a surviving roommate who delivered powerful testimony.
Bryan Kohberger gets 4 life sentences for Idaho murders
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
Victims' families speak at Kohberger sentencing
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. The surviving roommates and families of the victims delivered emotional statements at the sentencing hearing. Jonathan Vigliotti was in the courtroom.
Victims' families react to Kohberger sentencing
Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. He received a life sentence for each murder. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more details.
Officials on Bryan Kohberger's sentencing
Officials took questions after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Some family members of the victims
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Bryan Kohberger to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students as part of a plea deal. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Kaylee Goncalves' brother on sentencing
Steven Gonclaves, Kaylee Goncalves' older brother, spoke to the press after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students.
Roommate of Idaho murder victims tearfully speaks at Kohberger's sentencing
Dylan Mortensen read her victim impact statement through tears at Bryan Kohberger's sentencing hearing Wednesday.
Impact statements at Kohberger sentencing
Families and friends of four slain University of Idaho students are making victim impact statements ahead of Bryan Kohberger's sentencing. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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