According to the New York Post, during her victim impact statement, Kohberger appeared to smile at Kaylee’s sister before changing his expression. However, apart from the brief reaction, the defendant seemingly maintained a stoic expression throughout the hearing, per Post.

The sister of University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves said everything in her body told her to “run” as she came face-to-face with Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing – but instead delivered a powerful, blistering takedown of her sibling’s killer.

It was a somber and emotional moment as Alivea Goncalves, the older sister of Kaylee Goncalves, delivered a powerful statement to Bryan Kohberger during his July 23 sentencing.