'It hurts my heart': Internet emotional as pics from Idaho victims Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen's younger days surface
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MOSCOW, IDAHO: Social media users are emotional after Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves' family shared a series of old pictures of the 21-year-old and her best friend Madison Mogen months after their brutal murders. Kaylee, 21, along with her friends Madison, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, were brutally stabbed to death by suspect Bryan Kohberger in their off-campus three-story rented home on November 13, 2022. Kohberger was arrested in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, on December 30, 2022.
"Happy Friday everyone! Much love to all. Here are a few oldies for everyone to enjoy," The Goncalves Family Page wrote, sharing the photos in an April 21 post. The pictures include old snaps of Kaylee and Madison, both of who look younger. They are seen posing with other people and children whose identities were not mentioned. One picture shows the two girls holding a baby, beaming at the camera.
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Heartbroken social media users commented on the post, with one user saying, "Awwww thanks for sharing these!!🩷🩷 Seems like Maddie and Kaylee were more like sisters than best friends. Its so sweet to see them together at such young ages. I can imagine that it gives you a bit of comfort knowing they went together. Still keeping you all in my prayers!!!"
Another said, "All of these are precious. They both have an infectious smile and look so happy with life in every picture. Much love and blessings." "My daughter isn’t much older than These two. I can’t imagine the pain. All 4 are loved around the world by people they never knew but we feel like we know them now. Praying for you and your family. Thanks for sharing," said one user, while another wrote, "Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories. What a loving family."
"These two young ladies are so beautiful, it hurts my heart that they were taken so soon. Still praying for their familes," one user wrote, while another said, "Adorable family photos…it really shows the love and bond your family exudes."
"WONDERFUL photos! I love seeing pics of the girls together and seeing all the joy they experienced with such an awesome, loving family. Hugs to you all!" said one user. Another wrote, "Kaylee absolutely radiates in every picture. Such beautiful and caring girls".
'Throwback of Kaylee and Maddie'
After Kaylee's murder, her family set up a Facebook page where they post updates about their life and memories. Just days ago, they took to their page to share a throwback photo of Kaylee and Madison. "Throwback of Kaylee and Maddie," their post is captioned. The photo shows Kaylee and Madison posing playfully, with some social media users pointing out that the picture must be from their younger days.
Previously, Kaylee's family also shared what they found inside the slain student's car, which was recently returned to them. Tucked inside the door pocket was a sheet of paper with pictures of Kaylee and Madison. The pictures also feature another woman. Written on the paper are the words, "Best friends forever, love you, BFFs."
"Happy Friday everyone! Much love to you all!!! We just recently got Kaylee's car back and I found this in her inside door pocket. Taken on 11/6," The Goncalves Family Page posted on Facebook.
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