Overview

• Judge Steven Hippler imposed four consecutive life sentences without parole on Kohberger for four counts of first-degree murder.
• On July 2, Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders and one burglary in exchange for removing the death penalty and waiving his right to appeal.
• Family members and two surviving roommates delivered emotional impact statements in court, expressing grief, anger and demands for answers.
• Investigators built their case using DNA from a discarded Q-tip, genetic genealogy, cellphone location data and surveillance footage.
• Authorities say they have uncovered no motive or prior connection between Kohberger and the students despite exhaustive investigation.