The sister of slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves has given a bone-chilling account of her face-to-face meeting with alleged killer Bryan Kohberger, describing his unsettling presence as "not human".
In an emotional interview, Alivea Goncalves recounted the moment she came eye-to-eye with the man accused of brutally murdering her sister and three other students in November 2022. "When I looked at him, I didn't see a person," she revealed. "There was nothing behind his eyes - just emptiness."
A Chilling Courtroom Encounter
The dramatic confrontation occurred during a recent court hearing where Kohberger appeared via video link. Goncalves described how the 28-year-old criminology student maintained an eerie, emotionless demeanour throughout proceedings.
"He showed no remorse, no reaction - just this cold, calculated stare," she said. "It was like looking at something that had learned to mimic human behaviour but didn't quite get it right."
The Psychological Impact
Forensic psychologists suggest Kohberger's detached behaviour aligns with certain personality disorders often seen in violent offenders. "This lack of affect, this emotional void, is characteristic of individuals capable of extreme violence," explained Dr. Helen Whitmore, a criminal psychologist.
The Goncalves family continues to seek justice for Kaylee and the other victims - Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. As the case progresses toward trial, Alivea vows to attend every hearing, determined to confront the man she believes took her sister's life.
"I want him to see our faces," she said. "I want him to know we're not going anywhere until justice is served."
