Goncalves Family Reacts to Lifetime Movie About University of Idaho Murders

Family's Reaction to Lifetime Movie

• 💔 Steve and Olivia Goncalves express their shock and anger regarding the announcement of a Lifetime movie about the University of Idaho murders.
• 🎭 They feel it's inappropriate for a fictionalized movie to tell the story of their loved ones, comparing it to someone "stealing your life and putting it on the screen."
• 📺 While accustomed to documentaries, they find the prospect of a dramatic movie, especially one without their input, particularly distressing.

Lack of Consultation and Family's Stance

• 🚫 The family confirms they were not consulted or informed about the Lifetime movie production beforehand.
• 💡 Olivia states she would not want to be involved in a project solely for entertainment purposes, even if it meant ensuring accuracy.
• 🎬 She emphasizes that her sister and her friends are not headlines or entertainment material, but real people whose lives were impacted.

Legal Action and Information Flow

• 🤔 The family is uncertain about pursuing legal action regarding the movie, citing the difficulty of drawing a line with numerous documentaries and books already released.
• ⚖️ Olivia mentions they are not litigious and questions the effectiveness of legal action against such productions.
• ⏳ They continue to process new information about the case, noting that information is released sporadically, keeping them on edge.

Document Release Process

• 📄 Steve explains that the delay in releasing case documents is due to redactions and the fact that different agencies (Moscow Police, Idaho Police) are custodians of the information.
• 🏛️ The court process for sealing and unsealing documents is described as lengthy and complex.