Jeff Kernodle was near Moscow the night of the murders, and said he wanted to check in on his daughter when she told him she was feeling sick.

Family members of the four University of Idaho students murdered in November 2022 by Bryan Kohberger, shared victim impact statements with the court during his

“Today I stand before you, the man that is responsible for murdering my beautiful daughter, Xana Kernodle. My daughter was beautiful inside and out.” She said that Xana brought joy and laughter to her friends, family and all who knew her. She said her faith has kept her strong through her healing.

Xana Kernodle, 20, sustained over 50 stab wounds, including two that pierced her heart, according to the files.

Judge Steven Hippler acknowledged Kohberger's motive may never be known as he sentenced him to four consecutive life sentences on the four first-degree murder counts and the maximum penalty of 10 years on the burglary count.

New details in the Bryan Kohberger case are being released in previously sealed reports from the Moscow Police Department

Randy Davis, the stepfather to Xana Kernodle, directly confronted Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing hearing, telling the convicted killer to "go to he--" for the murders of the four University of Idaho students.

One victim told friends she had a “stalker” and in the weeks before the killings reported seeing a shadowy figure while walking her dog, new documents say.