Full interview: Kaylee Goncalves' parents seek justice, death penalty in Idaho murder case
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Steve and Kristi Goncalves, the parents of one of the four slain University of Idaho students, joined NewsNation’s “Banfield” exclusively Thursday after Bryan Kohberger‘s first court appearance. Kristi said when she first saw Kohberger in court, she felt nothing. "I just could not believe that he has done what he has done. … I just was numb."
#IdahoFour #Banfield #idaho
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America.
More from NewsNation: www.newsnationnow.com/
Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp
Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG
How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij
I love how Kaylee’s parents wholeheartedly claim Maddie as their daughter also. Seem like such beautiful people 😢 so sorry for all of the families and their immense loss.
That part brought me to tears
@@AkashSharma-ib1qx but Kaylee's mother said she was going to call Maddie's mother soon?
Were the girls a couple or just close friends? Seem like great families, this is so awful.
@@Lunarstruck1 they were childhood best friends
@@AkashSharma-ib1qx Akash - YOU ARE SORELY, SORELY MISTAKEN. It’s upsetting to read your comment as the information contained within is 100% INCORRECT, INACCURATE, & FALSE. Information in general spreads like wildfire; with this in mind, jumping to conclusions and making ERRONEOUS ASSUMPTIONS, ESPECIALLY OF THIS NATURE, THAT HOLD NO VALIDITY & HAVE NO MERIT IS HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE, MORALLY ENEPT, and COMPLETELY & UTTERLY AUDACIOUS. Even unintentionally, you have now PUBLICLY put MISINFORMATION out there on the internet and into the universe. I highly suggest & advise to do the minimum amount of background research before publicly making a statement because A SIMPLE SEARCH WOULD INDICATE HOW VERY WRONG YOU ARE. Maddie had so many loved ones and among them are IN FACT HER LOVING MOTHER WHOM SHE ADORED, her biological father/Dad, as well as her mother’s husband/Maddie’s stepfather whom was like a Dad to her too. Again, please BE MINDFUL, CAUTIOUS, and CAREFUL with MAKING ASSUMPTIONS BASED ON AN INCOMPLETE PICTURE. Your knowledge about her family is clearly lacking and reflects extremely poorly on you. If you don’t know something to be 100% ACCURATE & TRUE, just REFRAIN from putting in your 2 cents because the misinformation does more harm than good. What you said is SO FAR FROM THE TRUTH. Just because her mother didn’t speak out publicly to the media, does not mean she does not exist. Christ.
When the dad started to smile talking about how his daughter looks so much like her mommy! My heart break, praying for the families and justice be served ‼️🙏🏽
Same!!! I think is the first time I’ve seen him smile! Truly heartbreaking!
Mine's does too..💔😥 he committed these murders on my birthday so it's really really really really really really setting in for me when I first found out that I woke up and I found out that Four college students were murderer. it really hurt me so bad because I got kids and I have a daughter name Katie and kailyn and I have a son and set twins and my heart goes out to the father and the mothers and all the people that left their loved ones....💔😥🌍🙏🤲
that was the moment that broke me honestly
Me Too! Heartbreaking! Guardian Angles plz be with these family’s!
It was definitely wonderful to see him smile. Pray they find more and more happiness in their lives. Kaylee will never be forgotten.
Seeing how big Kaylee’s parents smiled when they were talking about how much Kaylee looks like her mom just broke my heart. They love their daughter so much and what has happened is so unfair 🥺
She looks so much like her pretty mom.
Seriously, that really broke my heart. Both of the parents look so young, especially the mom. I can't believe they have 5 children, 3 of whom are adults. Kalee was absolutely stunning. Her and Maddie both looked like movie stars. They sound like they were just as beautiful on the inside as well. That's even more impressive. Ethan and Xana looked like they could have done an Ivory commercial because they looked so healthy and were naturally beautiful. They seemed so kind as well. They were all really great, smart, talented young adults just getting started on making lives for themselves as adults. What a horrible, tragic thing to have such a cruel, heartless monster just take all of that away in a matter of minutes. All of the families built them up for their whole lives, showing live & support yet, in one swoop that was all taken away. I will NEVER be able to wrap my mind around these types of crimes. I am guessing that the empty shells walking around need to feel some power or just need to feel. My opinion is the same as these parents. Prison is not enough. B.K., if found guilty, needs to leave the earth.
Well they knew their daughter was a dumb whore who only had her looks going for her, which explains the smile
Me too. 💔
@@Goldie789very well said. This is beyond sickening. They were all so young, smart and beautiful, with their lives just beginning. Her parents look so young and good looking. Kaylee and Maddie look like twins.
For the parents to say that they will forgive him is a HUGE step. I cannot imagine the heartache these families are feeling.
I hear you, I am not related and I hate him. God love them. I really feel for them.
Forgiveness is so important as it allows one to heal. It isn’t for him, it’s for them. You’re right, a huge step.
Asking for the death penalty is not forgiveness. Also, when are parents going to teach their children basic survival skills. Like locking doors and self defense.
Hatred is like drinking poison and hoping the other person will die. It only hurts oneself.
@@FidgetyGuy hindsight is a great thing
Can we please get a huge applause for that police department! They got so much freaking hate but they wrapped this case up with a bow. They’re legends and serious pros.
Really shows how easily public perception can be manipulated
👏👏👏👏👏👏They stayed the course and focused on what needed to be done to get justice for the victims and families while being vilified.
I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment! LE wanted to get the right perpetrator, not quickly rush to judgement and arrest “anyone.” Kuddos to LE in staying focused even when they were receiving a public lashing. They deserve so much credit for utilizing tools and resources that their department didn’t have access. That shows they didn’t let their “egos” get in the way. 👏
You can't ppl force to use their brains 🤪
now it will be up to the prosecutors to deal the final blow
So nice to see them smile so big when you said how Kaylee looked like them. Prayers and hugs to the victims families. Justice for Idaho 4.
Yes, that was wonderful to see them smile
I came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed!!! so bitter sweet! RIP ... God Bless their families and loved ones!
It's was a lovely moment in such a horrific topic, god bless these families and give them the strength they will need in coming months ,years
When Kristi said Maddie was an only child, my heart sank so low. My daughter is unfortunately an only child and I just can’t even imagine losing her. My heart is broken for these families 😢
I'm right there with ya. Losing my girl is my worst fear.
I understand what you’re saying, but to a parent, losing a child whether it’s an only child or one of many would be just as traumatic. One of my mom’s friends lost her teenage son in a boating accident, and she said one of the worst thing people would say to her was “at least you have four more.” People really don’t know what to say, and don’t realize how hurtful that would be to a parent who just lost a child.
@@karendobbs8153 sadly I think it’s alittle more difficult for parents of only children. Not because only children are loved anymore than children who have sibling, however, if you still have a child it gives you a reason to keep going. You have to in order to offer your remaining children any sort of normalcy. Maddies parents will now never see any child get married, they will never have any grandchildren, holidays and birthdays and laughter will be a thing of the past. Their home is now quiet and absent of the laughter that having children (even grown) brings. I think all four of these families have suffered unimaginable loss & I wish them all peace and justice.
@@christakaratza9801 I do agree with what you’re saying, but it would be no less traumatic whether you have one child or four. I have three, and the very thought of losing one of them would be unbearable, but I do agree with what you’re saying. I think I was thinking about my mom’s friend, and the comments from well meaning people, that she still had other children. I think that would have to be the worst thing a person could say to a parent after the loss of a child, even though they meant well.
Every child is unique and special regardless of whether they are a singleton.
Amazing interview. I absolutely love when you brought a huge smile to the parents faces when you said how struck you are every time you see photos how much kaylee looks like her mother. That was so sweet and honest. Thank you for your caring and kindness. I sobbed happy tears.....thank you so much. Best interview ever.
Yes it is
that moment when the parents smiled as you mentioned how much Kaylee looked like the mom...made me cry...I can feel her pain and pride at the same time.
Yes absolutely me too. I imagine how beautiful she would have looked on her wedding day. Such a strange feeling to have as a complete stranger watching this. They all seemed so sweet and kind. I cannot imagine what they are going through.
Aww, Kaylee did look like her parents. She was beautiful.
All 4 of them kids were beautiful. Such a massive loss all round.
Also, paying attention to your other children during a traumatic time is so true. Poor Ethan barely gets a mention anywhere and his triplet siblings must be absolutely crushed.
It's propably due to their absence from media, which they are entitled to. From what I remember, they've only done one interview. The mom looks absolutely heartbroken
I havnt seen any discluding of Ethan. They list him last because he's a man. Ladies first. I guess
Crying again as I’m watching this, a very painful case. Fantastic parents. What a tragedy, I hope justice will be fully served in this case.
Kaylee’s beauty comes straight from her mom. She’s her mom’s mini me! Im guessing she got her dad’s “spitfire!” That’s a compliment to her. From the videos I’ve seen you could see what a genuine, sweet and kind gal she was. I’m so deeply sorry for her life being snuffed out too soon and for all of those who love her and are suffering from their loss of a beautiful human being. She won’t be forgotten. 🌟💗
I’m still watching this video and after I posted this comment, I heard Ashleigh comment on her looking like her mom as well. What melted my heart was seeing their big smiles when that was said. The biggest grin I’ve ever seen on her dad’s face and such a beautiful smile from mom! I hadn’t seen either of them smile before, understandably. But it was beautiful to see! They love their girl so very much and are so proud of her, rightly so. God bless them! 🌟🙏🏻💗
She looks like Naomi Judd.
My heart goes out to all the families that lost their kids in this horrible tragedy!
😔😘❤
Absolutely agree. Wonderful interview. Fighting back tears in this interview. May God be with them and their family members going forward😢🙏🏻.
@@SD62534 What an amazing couple, considering what they're going through.
Absolutely! ❤️❤️❤️💙
@
So honorable of them. They seem like great people. So sorry for what they’re going through.
I’m with the Goncalves family on the death penalty. This experience is something no one should have to go through. Praying for all four families.
My sincere condolences to all the families that have had to go through this awful heartbreak.
"My girls have been through alot"🥺
Each of their parents lost 2 babygirls that day because they were so close and it absolutely breaks my heart💔
Hat's off to that news anchor telling the parents how beautiful their baby girl is and how much she resembled them... Really beautiful compassionate thing to say... Brought a tear to my eye ❤️ sending love to these families at this heart wrenching time.. I hope some day you can find some peace 🙏
me too.. !! love this news anchor - very compassionate!
Yea
I'm literally crying. I'm amazed how strong these parents are! I think I wouldn't be able to hold it together like this.
Oh my goodness, when Mr Goncalves says, ‘if Bryan was looking for someone to get vengeance on for being bullied by girls at school, you picked the wrong girls to murder’, that is just another level of sadness too, as he said, these were the girls who would have looked after someone being bullied. Every angle of these murders is so painful 😓
Nothing to do with him being bullied. He is the ultimate bully, he kills to feel good. Nothing more. Nothing to "forgive", they aren't really human. Would you forgive a Lion or a Tiger ext...? There is no point other than to stop the danger. The mistake is in thinking of them as something that should be alive. You cannot exist as one who is more than a human with humans. Not how it works.
Wow I didn't know that. The parents are such good loving people. Thanks ‼️🙏
@@your_huge_ego_bores_me Have you been through a murder with a family member ⁉️ Then you have absolutely no idea. You are ignorant of that horrific experience. I understand your feelings though and thank God you have never been through this.
To Kit
To Kit about what the parents said
It just breaks my heart what these parents who lost their babies are going through. I couldn't even imagine.
Quit calling the "babies." Geez.
❤😔😘
@@csc1641 do you have kids? They are their babies. My 17 year old is still my baby, just as much as my 8 year old.
@@csc1641 What happened to these BABIES is heart wrenching..... 😭
@@csc1641 your child is always your baby. Smdh
These parents are phenomenal. God bless them and hold them. Prayers for all these young people's loved ones.
This is so terrible to watch the parents go through such pain. Why? Why did he do this? It is so so shocking, Kaylee's parents are being so brave and so strong at the worst time in their lives that no parent should have to live with.
Why did he do it? Looks like it was a "thrill kill." He did it because he wanted a rush, and he also thought he could outsmart the police.
The person who did this is a P O S… Ugh… There’s no good reason.
@@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr He had been stalking the house likely knowing damn well 5 females lived there. This to me seems like a crime of incel. Maybe one of the girls rejected him and he just couldn't stand it.
Wow, these parents are a class act. To be going through what they are and to be able to talk with such grace, dignity and courage is humbling. RIP those beautiful young students, I truly hope they are in a wonderful place together.
They have been destroyed by the *new* true crime community. Please look around all platforms. It's horrible. All 7 families have been so horribly treated.
My heart aches for Steve, Kristi and the families of Ethan, Xana and Maddie. I can't even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child and Steve and Kristi have displayed tremendous courage, humility and strength throughout this horrible ordeal. Millions of americans and people around the world have been praying for you and will continue to as you grieve the loss of your beautiful daughters and son and now that a suspect has been caught, we will be praying for justice to be served accordingly.
I’m so glad Kaylee’s parents are giving their younger children the space to grieve on their own terms but are also working towards getting them professional help. I lost both parents and a brother by the time I was 13 and I refused counseling. As an adult who now suffers from the trauma I never dealt with as a child, I truly wish that someone cared enough to step in and advocate for my mental health and well-being.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
💗
Oh Stephanie, me too. I’m with you. Just know I’m in the same boat as you. Watching this is truly eye opening too. I’m so happy these parents care enough to help the younger children. It’s like nobody cared when I was 12 and after the funerals everyone just left and forgot me. I’m barely trying to grieve now. Been so sick from holding it in for so long. I pray you get all the help you need. And know I love you ❤
I lost my father to suicide when I was 18(I live in a VERY SMALL town), I was forced into therapy. So therapy didn’t help. Now 27 years later, I’m still struggling with complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, & ADD. As an adult, Mother, and Social Worker, i needed to do self-work (and I still am)it wasn’t just his death, there were other factors (mini-traumas), that contributed to the storm cast over me.
I pray you can find exactly what you need ♥️
The way he refers to them as "my girls" even though maddie was not his daughter. I weep for them 😥
Maddie to them was another daughter so therefore they lost two daughters. He loved those girls both and my heart breaks for the families.
Dad looks so much better. I was concerned he was heading for a breakdown. I pray for him and all the families that the next part of this journey is swift and just.
Blessings light and love to all 🤍🤍🤍
I was too. I seen a picture of him days ago and it was very clear this has taken a huge toll on him. (Rightfully so) I was pleased ti see how good he looked. Both of them look great ❤
I agree with you and I also think think that Joe Petito will be a good contact for him.
I agree. They both look like they are doing better! However I feel the court case will take its toll tho. It will not be easy on any of the family members. Including Bryan’s coz it’s all so shocking. Many twist and turns are coming too
These parents are so poised and level headed. So much respect 👏👏💜
Man, I lost it when the host said Kaylee looked so much like her mom. That was such a sweet and genuine moment of happiness for them. My heart goes out to the Goncalves family, and all the families, for standing strong and with such grace.
Me too I am not usually a softie but it brought tears to my eyes. My mom and I are always told we look alike, I can’t imagine the agony they’re going through. I was just happy to see them smile.
And the smiles they both had!
Haven’t seen them smile since they found out about their daughter. Brought tears to my eyes they deserved to feel that shred of happiness in this dark time:(
Oh breaks my heart..the Beautiful woman that Kaylee would have become.Bless them n other parents.I actually feel proud of them,their strength and solidarity sets a wonderful example to the world.I bow to you.👏 both.Prayers and Blessings.🕯
Yeah that's what mourning families need, not just sorry words but some small moments of genuine appreciation and love for the ones they've lost. Very good call from the host, that came from the heart for sure.
I have lost a son. My prayers go out to these parents.
❤🙏❤️
My heart goes out to these people and all the other victims family and friends.
This interview has me in tears. My heart goes out to the families.
Just love that Steve always says my girls, my daughters.
This interview made me cry. So tragic. So much strength and love.
My heart is broken for the victims' families and friends.
Thank you Steve and Kristi for the great example of how to turn a test into a testimony! God Bless you both. Praying for you and all families.
It amazes me how God allows someone to go through things beyond comprehension but yet still gives them the strength, peace and courage. I truly believe God has his hands on this family especially when they said they would forgive him. "Vengeance is mine saith the Lord" is one verse in the bible that comes through all of this. Prayers to all the victims families and friends my heart goes out to them all.
Vengeance is mine saith the LORD!! Romans 12:19-21 chin up... it does not end here...
@@merindasmith1840 God said He would never give you more than you can handle and He would give you the strength and carry you through the storms. Like the poem Footprints in the sand...
@@merindasmith1840 why do you all seem to think this is God's fault???? And that's part of your problem y'all blame God and are screaming for God when something really really bad happens? Huh? Don't run game on God okay and Candy Parkinson vengeance is mine is Romans 13
@@maryhartman9253 Excuse me? Are you sure you understand what I said? Perhaps you're replying to the wrong person.
When he started saying “you picked the wrong girls..” I started bawling.. These poor parents. 😢 So heartbreaking..
I want to hug them. Tell them how sorry I am for their loss and I wish the world could have gotten a chance to know Kaylee and Maddie better
May God continue to comfort and strengthen your family.
The interviewer was so sweet and I feel really respected the family. They way she told them that Kaylees photos were playing and told that Kaylee looked a lot like the mom and the smile everyone showed when they talked about Kaylee was so genuine. Props to the Interviewer she did a great job
I adore her parents. My heart breaks for them
Awww I haven't ever seen them smile like that. Thinking about you all and praying for justice. Nothing but love & respect to the families
You dont know these people. Leave then alone.
@@kingpinsmith22go away you troll
@@kingpinsmith22 well, obviously she means during the time we have seen them giving interviews. 🙄
@Mr Smith don't be a jerk, she was referring to the wonderful comment about their daughter, which made them smile and say she was a beautiful girl! 🙄
Just witnessing the streagth and courage of this beautiful family speaks volumes about what a wonderful daughter they raised ❤️
Life just isn't fair and evil lurks where you'd never imagine or want to imagine because life is meant to be precious, safe, loving, and full of a lifetime of memories. How can anyone be capable of such horrific acts against others? I'll never understand 😪
What wonderful people these two parents are.
Dear God, I can’t even begin to imagine what they are going through as parents. I’m so impressed at how well spoken and thoughtful they are when speaking. I think I’d be in a hole unable to function. But I learned recently we never know how we will actually react in grief. My dad recently died and we didn’t expect him to ever pass first (before mom) and loos him like this. And I have not even been able to cry at all not once since the day at the hospital when I held his hand and told him to let go and We’d be okay, go be with the creator and all our passed loved ones in Paradise. Not one single tear has fallen. And I have a roller coaster of feelings. It’s nothing as I expected. So I never want to judge anyone on how they handled grief. As a mom tho this just devastated me for them. 4 great life’s just completed snuffed out for absolutely no reason. I wouldn’t want to know the very gross details of my babies last moments either. But it’s all so public I know it will be hard to no hear everything. I’m praying for all the families! 😢
@@sA-ny2jl Well said.
These parents are a class act ♥️ My heart goes out to them.
Tearing up watching her parents smile when they are told she looks like them. Kaylee was such a beautiful girl. So hard to comprehend what has happened and my thoughts and prayers go out to her parents and family ❤️
Seeing the girls as young kids on vacation, having the time of their lives really choked me up. I’m having a hard time with the W H Y and I don’t even know these people. My heart goes out to the parents involved. I can’t even imagine what their future will look like.
A police officer said something to me a long time ago, I asked him why do you think serial killers kill people... He said when you figure out the reason why they do it, you become one of them. Sometimes it's better to not know.
Grief counseling is a good idea. For all of you. That's what we didn't do back 1957. My mom said decades later we should have done that. Even her two daughters didn't get counseling. It affected their lives. You are doing the exact right thing 💕🙏
This interview was very well done. I loved she let them talk and didn't try to interrupt or ask insensitive, obvious questions. It was wonderful for a brief moment to see them smile and have a happy memory of their daughter.
Always a class act
That was heartbreaking. This is the best reporting you've done EVER.
I'm astonished at the openness and genuineness of these parents. They are a mountain of strength and courage that we all can look to. Mr Goncalves said 'everyone should bring their best' and I think that should be a quote. It was very moving. This was a fantastic interview, the best I've heard. Amazing reporting.
These are such STAND UP parents! I see Kaylee in both of them. Mom’s beauty and mildness and dad’s boldness at the same time!
I can’t fathom what Steve, Christie Abba ask the other parents are going through. No one deserves this. My deepest condolences. Thousands of parents in America and around the globe are holding space and sending prayers to you ❤❤❤❤
What a beautiful family, hard to believe that they have to face a horrible journey, but yet a journey to bring justice for these 4 young people who were killed by a monster! I’m so glad they caught him!
What a strong couple! Your daughter would be proud of you for fighting so hard!! Stay strong ❤
I love how Kaylee’s father always calls Kaylee and Maddie “his girls”. ❤Those 2 girls were so close. ❤ I would love to hear more about Xana and Ethan though. ❤
Maddie an only child oh her poor parents 😢
Excellent show.. good interview my prayers go to all the families that are effected
we all should strive to be parents like this…. this is maturity and being an adult at its finest. i’m so sorry this happened. god bless everyone involved
I just can’t imagine grieving as a parent who lost a child in such a way while also having young children you need to help navigate through the same pain. Strong doesn’t even begin to encompass Kaylee’s parents and I’m sure the other parents as well. Such a tremendously horrifying, tragic, sick, devastating event.
Agree 💯, I am so glad they have each other & have faith in God.
I have to say the Kaylee parents are strong, fighters, leaders and have a lot of strength and courage to still be standings through all this terrible times. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the victims and all their family and friends. I pray for that entire community
Great, positive, refreshing comment!!--God Bless!!!🙏🙏🙏
This was the most remarkable and inspirational interview with the family. Thank you so much for having this available. They are truly amazing people, and I wish them only the best moving forward and that they someday have peace. ❤
I love when Kaylee's father said, "Madison is mine too, he took both my girls who I love very much" As a parent I'm definitely for Capital punishment and so are they. They smiled so big when she said that Kaylee looks so much like her mom, they both just lit up and it broke my heart. 🙏🙏
Wow Kaylee looks just like her mom 🥺
I have no idea how they are able to do this interview, I wouldn’t be able to console myself enough to speak as clearly and as eloquently as them. Her father’s statement when he said “you picked the wrong girls, they were the type to stick up for you against the bully.” My eyes immediately filled with tears. The heaviness and pain in their voices make me dizzy even watching it through a screen. And I don’t think I’ve met another parent that stated their desire for the DP as respectfully as them. I know I wouldn’t be this calm.
I know everyone says it for every tragedy but it’s almost impossible for us to comprehend how much strength it takes to fight for justice after your child is stolen from you. If I lost my child this way my heart would literally stop beating on the spot, I don’t know where you would even start to begin healing…
“We’re not good at this stuff.” “Well, you don’t want to be good at this stuff” 😞 I had to remind myself to breathe. I truly can’t imagine.
Thank you for getting them in touch with the Petitos, Gabby’s family used their pain as a tool to create a foundation in honor of their daughter that is to help other parents with this kind of loss and to help DV victims escape. They’re incredible people and I believe they can definitely help the parents if the Idaho 4.
I know nothing can take that pain away, but at least they’ll have someone who can help in ways we can’t.
This is unbelievably heartbreaking
They sure sound like they would have been wonderful young women.
He also followed up with they weren’t overweight….I hope he didn’t mean that overweight girls would be better candidates.
@@crystal6767 There have been reports saying that the suspect, Bryan was bullied in the past for being overweight. I think he was saying my daughters would not bully someone for being overweight.
@@crystal6767 Lindsey stated the same exact way I interpreted it as well. I genuinely don’t think he meant it the way you’re thinking. He probably could have worded a few things better but you have to remember he is under a lot of stress and dealing with some serious grief right now.
Not saying grief justifies making fat phobic comments but I personally don’t believe he wanted it to come across that way, more like the girls aren’t bullies and they’d never pick on someone whose overweight like what Brian went through in school. I try to be a little more forgiving and empathic went it’s the family member of a murder victim, we can’t expect him to be politically correct when his entire life is upside down right now.
None of those kids deserved to die 💔🙏 I’ve been gutted about this case since the beginning. Deepest condolences to the parents. Cannot imagine their grief and pain going forward.
Why do people keep saying "They didn't deserve to die"? That's so insulting and stupid. Of course they didn't.
It really warms my heart to see Steve call Maddie his own daughter. You can see how much these two families love each other. God bless all the families. They are so strong. More than I could ever imagine being
Praying for your family, Steve, and all of the families. I appreciate what you said about justice.
My heart hurts for them. What a remarkably strong brave and beautiful family. I just hate that anyone has to go through this at all.
I agree with them about getting justice. The world will feel safer knowing that monsters like that guy are unable to come back ever ever ever
It amazes me , how as parents they can still function after this , hope they get justice 😢
They know God... that's how.
@@thisisme3238 This is the only answer I could think of too! 🖤🙏
@@thisisme3238 my thoughts exactly because there's no way possible it can be done without Him!
I think in their minds and hearts they want Justice first because they're doing it for the girls, and I think when this is all finished they will grieve on their own time and probably spend quiet time together! It's amazing what we as humans are capable of going through and how we keep the strength during this!
@@nettesthebest Amen !
My heart breaks for them. They love their daughter so much. I just cannot even begin to imagine what they’re going through.
Great job treading lightly and being respectful with your comments/questions Ashley 💜
steve said “ my girls“ referring to maddie and kaylee that is the sweetest thing. i feel so deeply for them.
💗💗💗💗
Someone once told me that I need to forgive. That’s easier said than done especially when it’s something bad. He said you don’t forgive someone for their benefit you do it for yourself. Forgiving someone frees you of the burden of hate that you live with on a daily basis. Took me a while to grasp what he meant. I’m still struggling with forgiving but seeing these two saying they can forgive certainly puts things into perspective. 😢
Sometimes forgiving is something that can't be giving to those who are Evil.
🙏🙏
That "someone" that told you that, told you right T Smith. 👍
Saw something on Pinterest- forgiveness frees you and makes them obsolete.
Every human who does not know Christ carries the mortal sin of Lucifer and as we are made new in Christ we remember how that felt being separated from God. We forgive because we are forgiven through Christ. He is the King Lord and judge of all. We leave that role with him. Forgive them Father, they know not what they do .. means they do not recognize they are vulnerable to Lucifer outside of union in Christ. ❤
God bless these families who have been thrown into the most horrific nightmare a parent could ever be faced with. Our hearts are melting. Justice will prevail..💕🙏
Excellent comments from the parents who included all the victims families. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
As a mother to girls around the same age, my heart just absolutely breaks for these families. 4 bright stars whose light was extinguished far too soon and in a brutal manner😢💔
I hope you teach them to lock their doors
What an absolute class act these parents are. ❤
My heart @ 5:07 when she speaks so lovingly about the three others and their siblings. Nine siblings left to grieve and forced to witness their parents hearts shattering. And Maddie being an only child.😢
That's when I started crying! They were so beautiful and full of life. When Kaylees mom talks about Ethan being a triplet and Maddie being an only child makes it all the more heartbreaking 💔
Our prayers are with both of you and the siblings for your strength in these difficult situation.
I didn’t personally know any of the victims but I can see that the grace and strength of these parents is a testament to the beautiful souls that were so viciously and unnecessarily stolen from this world. I wish them peace and the justice that they deserve.
I read another comment about the loss of the Victims. "Our world is a darker place with the senseless loss of these young lives that did nothing to deserve when they got". Death Penalty for the creep that killed them. NO PLEA Bargain.
@@johnadams5489 I agree 100%! I can’t imagine what he would have to offer to even warrant any discussions of a plea deal, but it wouldn’t matter anyway because a deal with the devil is always in his favor.
The friendship between Maddy and Kaylee is truly beautiful and has touched by heart. The loss of these 4 kind and passionate kids kills me xx
Tbf, you don't know if they were kind and passionate. Even their own parents don't know who they actually were. No college student is fully open with their parents.
@@DivinityAwakened that's true. Maybe they were diks
@@dickdiamonds3410 even if they were the worst mean girls ever born, they didn't deserve that kind of death. I cant even imagine the terror those poor kids went through
I just love Kaylee’s parents. Truly a pillar of strength ❤
@rvoitthey’re unbelievable. Incredibly media-hungry. The dad almost ruined the investigation because he couldn’t shut up
lovely!💚inspirational!
These poor families. They have to be still in complete shock. My heart hurts for them and for these four beautiful lives that were taken so tragically
My heart breaks for the parents. These two have put me on my knees with respect and love. May God bring your families to a place of peace.
I'm sending so so so many prayers and hugs to your family and all the other victims families. My heart goes out to you.. Kaylee and Maddie will forever be with you in your hearts and will now guide and look over all of you.. I'm so so sorry for this tragedy and I hope justice is served and praying he gets the death penalty.. Hold your loved ones close everyone because you never know when a psycho is going to tear everything away from you. Praying for you peace and justice and God will be with you through this Journey for these beautiful souls that were taken away to soon...sending lots of hugs and prayers
Stop making this about you.
@@kingpinsmith22how are they making it about them?
@@kingpinsmith22 Like Mary Jane, I also find your comment puzzling. This interview hit me emotionally, and I'm sure many others. I don't think people are making this about themselves when they express feelings for the families, but that's just my opinion.
Prayers for the goncalves family along with all the other families. The strength and dedication they are showing is remarkable
Seeing this has made me cry so many times in the last 34 years
I went through and still live in their pain Life goes on but it's never the same
There’s no way I could go to those hearings and listin to those terrible details, I feel so bad for these family’s I couldn’t imagine what they are going through. Prayers & strength for the families during this difficult time ❤
" If you play Gods role, you're going to have to answer to him" 7:35
RIP to these victims
My heart absolutely breaks for these people. And the fact that they basically lost two children, for how close Kaylee and Madi were and how they loved Madi like their own. This is so unbelievably sad…
Your tears come at different times when you are grieving . Sometimes it can catch you off guard. I didn’t cry at the funeral home, funeral mass or the entire day. My tears were usually by self or when I was with my daughters . The hardest thing for me was the intense and often frequent anger that my husband had passed at such a young age. We were blessed with two beautiful daughters who together with their families and grandkids have brought me much happiness.
I pray for the families of these 4 beautiful children and that the justice will be served that will help them the most in healing .
The Gonclaves family are just amazing people! My heart breaks for them! They will go on to help other families, and of that I have no doubt.
I can’t imagine what these parents are going through. My heart breaks for all the Families.
Such incredible humans. I've lost my mother, sister & brother all since 2018 to various things, I'll ess, addiction etc and What the Goncalves say is so important. Appreciate who we have while we have them. I just want to give them a big hug and cry with them. The strength is enormous. I give them so much credit for being the face or spokespeople for the families of the victims.
@@Suesue2 aww, that's so kind. Thank you. I can just relate. Just like most of us. The pain these families are going through and they still have the strength to forgive. It's a beautiful thing.
I'm totally, utterly SHOCKED by their calmness. When the journalist mentioned how Kaylee looks so much like her mom, and they smiled so calmly without breaking down 😭 I'm SO SHOCKED. My dad passed away 15 years ago and the moment someone reminds me of something unique or special about his memory, I get choked up and eyes well up 🥺 I'm HAPPY THEY ARE CALM, perhaps their shocked still. God bless them thru this ordeal.
Ok i thought the exact same thing this does not look like a grieving mom or dad
@@62maribelfigueroa44 it's a spoof, it feels like
They are in shock. They are hiding a world of hurt behind those smiles. I'm sure of it.
This family is so beautiful. No one should have to go through with this, my heart goes out to them. Thank goodness they have a church and good pastor to council them 🙏❤🙏
The picture of Kaylee with the sunflowers 🌻 is so beautiful. She shines in it as bright as the flowers. May she always shine on them from above. 😢 RIP to all the victims and prayers for their families.
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the victims family and friends. I could not possibly imagine the devastating heartbreak you all must be experiencing right now. No parent should have to ever bury their child. Heart broken for all of you. 💔
To have the courage and strength to forgive such an unforgivable act, as a mother myself, I have so much respect for you. I don't think I could find it in my heart to be able to forgive even if it was for my own benefit. Unbelievable strength you all are showing during this.
My deepest condolences to all the family and friends! Keep the faith. I know this is hard, and long process!!!
Sincere condolences to this family and the families of Maddie, Ethan, and Xana. This horrific and senseless crime has touched so many of us across the country and we want justice for these 4 beautiful young people and their families.
That is the first time I have seen them smile when she said Kaylee looked like her mama! That made my heart so happy. This beautiful family can start down the road of healing together.
Bless you two 😢 Heartbreaking doesn’t even start to describe what we all feel for your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Continued prayers.
Wow, the strength of these two is unbelievable. As a father myself, it makes me want to cry thinking about what has happened. My thoughts are with you and all the families. Four beautiful people have been taken from the world and it is heartbreaking.😢😢
So much love and prayers for the families. We’re from Durham, England and sending all our support to you guys