Through a statement read in court by friend Emily Alandt, one of the surviving roommates, Bethany Funke, said she's still scared to go out in public but forces herself to do so because she knows her friends would want her to live her life to the fullest.

"In my view, the time has now come to end Mr. Kohberger's 15 minutes of fame," said the Idaho judge who sentenced him to life in prison.

During sentencing for Bryan Kohberger, Judge Steven Hippler addressed concerns about Kohberger's potential projects, saying, " I truly hope that someone does not stoop to affording him the spotlight that he desires,

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder after the prosecution and defense reached a plea agreement.