Madison Mogen's Father Delivers Emotional Statement at Kohberger Sentencing

A Father's Love and Loss

• 💔 Benjamin Mogen, father of Madison Mogen, expresses his profound grief and love for his only child.
• 💡 He reflects on taking their future time together for granted, especially during her college years, and cherishes the moments they did share.
• 🎓 He proudly shares that Madison had earned all her college credits and he and her mother, Karen, and stepfather, Scotty, were able to accept her diploma on her behalf.

Cherished Memories and Concerts

• 🎶 Mogen fondly recalls Madison being his favorite person to go to concerts with.
• 🎟️ He recounts a special memory of getting meet and greet tickets for Mac Miller's sold-out show for Madison and her friends.
• 😔 He notes the tragic loss of both Mac Miller and his cousin Zach, who drove them to the concert.

A Father's Support and Madison's Impact

• 💌 Mogen shares a touching Father's Day card from Madison, highlighting her love and pride in his progress.
• 🌱 He reveals that Madison's encouragement was instrumental in his recovery from addiction and substance abuse.
• 💖 Knowing she was out there and her beautiful spirit kept him alive during difficult times.

Unfulfilled Futures and Sentencing

• 🏞️ He mentions Madison's relationship with Jake, who took her to the Gorge, a special place for Mogen, and expresses regret she never got to work there with him.
• 💔 Mogen states he can never replace her and misses her dearly, emphasizing that her death should not have happened.
• ⚖️ He contrasts a death sentence with life without parole, noting the psychological toll of the latter, surrounded by those who wish him gone.