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Kohberger's Sister Shocked by Brother's Arrest, Faces Media Storm

1/3/2026

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Mel Kohberger, sister of convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger, expresses shock at his arrest for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.
She warned him about a 'psycho killer' in the area.
She says media scrutiny is overwhelming, disrupting lives and denying knowledge of Bryan's actions.
Steve Goncalves, father of Kaylee Goncalves, sympathizes with Mel but condemns Bryan's plea deal.

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Mel Kohberger, sister of convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger, expresses shock at his arrest for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.
She warned him about a 'psycho killer' in the area.
She says media scrutiny is overwhelming, disrupting lives and denying knowledge of Bryan's actions.
Steve Goncalves, father of Kaylee Goncalves, sympathizes with Mel but condemns Bryan's plea deal.