Bryan Kohberger’s sister says she’s stunned by his 2022 conviction for killing four UI students, despite her belief in his innocence.

For the first time since Bryan Kohberger was found guilty in 2022 of killing four University of Idaho students, his sister Mel Kohberger spoke in public, expressing shock and disbelief over his guilt. Unaware that he was the suspect, she claimed to have warned him about a "psycho killer" days prior to his arrest. She also detailed her family's suffering in the face of public scrutiny and online harassment. Kohberger, 31, was given four life sentences and a restitution order after entering a guilty plea to avoid the death penalty. His motivation is still a mystery. She urged a more sympathetic true crime culture by highlighting her brother's past hardships, such as addiction and social difficulties, and sharing intimate moments demonstrating his lack of violence. Despite the verdict, the family continues to believe that he is innocent.