How Ethan Chapin, and Maddie Mogen's families reacted to the sentencing of Bryan Kohlberger
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Ethan's parents, Jim and Stacy Chapin, chose not to attend the sentencing hearing. They explained that they had found what they called 'big‑time closure' when Kohberger accepted a plea deal and formally confessed, standing to spare their surviving triplet children from testifying and enduring more trauma.In an interview, the Chapins expressed relief that Kohberger would never again pose a threat. Stacy noted there was 'zero remorse' from Kohberger during proceedings, which helped them feel done with the chapter.Also read: Tears and tributes: emotional new memorial for Ethan Chapin unveiled as ..They emphasized a desire to move forward: 'I mean, it's been almost 2½ years, and… it's over,' Jim said, adding that the plea deal allowed them and their remaining children to begin healing.The Mogen family, Maddie's dad Benjamin Mogen, stepdad Scott Laramie, and grandmother Kim Cheeley, chose to attend the sentencing and deliver heartfelt victim impact statements in court.Benjamin (Ben) Mogen – DadEmotionally choked up as he spoke, Ben reflected on being Maddie's only child, expressing deep regret and love. He read aloud her last Father's Day card:'I hope you have the best day… I love you lots and lots.' He spoke of losing his greatest pride and what would have been a future together.Kim Cheeley – GrandmotherKim described how the foundation of their family's world collapsed with Maddie's death. She shared how Maddie fondly called her 'Deedle' in childhood. Kim has struggled with anxiety and depression since the tragedy and has sought grief classes and EMDR therapy to cope.In her statement, she encouraged the court to carry out random acts of kindness on Maddie's birthday, calling it "Maddie May Day" in her honor, highlighting her granddaughter's kind spirit.Scott Laramie – StepfatherAlso read: Why did Bryan Kohberger kill four Idaho students? Victims' families lash out, demand answers as he gets se Scott read a unified statement with Karen Laramie (Maddie's mother):'We will not waste the words… evil does not deserve our time and attention. We are done being victims. We are taking back our lives.' He and his wife chose not to address Kohberger directly and refused to ask for mercy, condemning his actions as too heinous to forgive.
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