Now known as inmate 163214, Kohberger is confined to his cell for 23 hours a day and allowed outside in what prisoners call “the cage” for the remaining hour. He is allowed one shower every other day.
A judge handed down his sentence at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise on July 23 with some of the victims’ family members in attendance. Kernodle’s aunt, Kim, told Kohberger in a statement that she had forgiven him because she “could no longer live with that hate.”
“Any time you want to talk and tell me what happened,” she added, “I’m here, no judgment.”
Goncalves’ mom Kristi gave a statement as well, telling Kohberger that “hell will be waiting” for him after sentencing.
“You are officially the property of the state of Idaho, where your fellow inmates are anxiously awaiting your arrival,” she said.
