Family of Idaho murder victim Ethan Chapin Say it after skipping the killer’s sentencing, Bryan Kohberger.
Posted by Ethan’s mom via Instagram on Thursday, July 31 Stacy Chapinshared a long statement, and a photo of a carousel family, including her late son.
Ethan, 20, is one of four college students murdered by Kohberger on November 30, 2022. Maddie Mogen,twenty one, Kaylee Goncalves21, then Xana kernelnodle20, also died in a house in Moscow, Idaho. At a sentencing hearing held on July 23, Koberg was sentenced to four consecutive life imprisonment for the crime.
“We’ve considered what we should say since July 23 and have edited a million times. The whole situation is a difficult pill to swallow, but at the end of the day, we believe the result is correct,” Stacy didn’t write via Instagram Post’s subtitles.
Stacy thanks the Moscow Police Department, the Idaho State Police Department, the FBI, prosecutors, the University of Idaho staff, the media, and her “incredible” family, friends and community for their contributions and support throughout the difficult times.
She also thanked “all the kids!! hunter and Maize.
Stacey continued: “Although every experience is different, all suffered severe losses and trauma. We continue to be in awe of their strength and will continue to support them in any way.”
Ending the post, Stacey paid emotional tribute to her late son and promised to respect him after his death.
“Finally, thank you, Ethan. You’ve been with us for only 20 years, but you’ve moved many people’s lives. From when you were a baby to when we put you down in college, you’re definitely a kind of joy and glue that sticks together,” she wrote. “We remember your smile, laughter, how we can put us under control, and the many ways you bring happiness and light to any situation. There will never be another time. There will never be enough time to be with you. We love you, miss you, and promise to continue to respect your legacy.”
Bryan Kohberger will spend his life in jail without parole for murdering four college students. Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to four prison sentences on Wednesday, July 23 after breaking into a house in Moscow, Idaho on November 22, killing four of six of their shared 1122 King Road Home. Maddie Mogen, […]
On the night of Ethan’s death, he joined his sister Maizie and then headed to 1122 King Road, where his girlfriend Kernodle lived.
While Ethan was sleeping, Kohberger broke in and stabbed roommates Mogen and Goncalves to death. After the initial murder, Kernel meets Koberg at home, and after a struggle, she is also killed. Ethan was the last person to lose his life and was later found in the bed after being fatally stabbed.
In a four-part documentary One night in Idaho: College murderPosted earlier this month, Stacy shared why their families don’t plan to attend Koberg’s sentencing like the families of other victims.
“Sitting in court just feels incorrect. Why am I going to sit in court with that guy?” Stacey said. “We won’t attend any hearings. What’s the purpose?”
