In November 2022, the University of Idaho community was rocked by the brutal murders of four students in the quiet college town of Moscow. The victims, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, and Xana Kernodle, were stabbed to death at a rental home near campus. Authorities worked tirelessly to gather evidence and ultimately arrested Bryan Christopher Kohberger, a doctoral student in criminal justice at Washington State University.
Kohberger, originally from Pennsylvania, had moved to Washington state before the murders. He was connected to the crime scene through DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and cell phone tracking software. As of March 2025, Kohberger is being held without bail in Idaho, awaiting trial in August.
The case has seen various developments, including Kohberger’s extradition from Pennsylvania, his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder and burglary, and prosecutors announcing their intent to seek the death penalty. The Idaho Supreme Court approved moving the trial venue to Boise, and a judge ruled that DNA evidence from the murder weapon and online shopping records could be used in court.
New details emerged in March 2025, revealing that the two surviving roommates of the victims had been alarmed the night of the murders, believing someone was inside the home. Prosecutors also uncovered evidence that Kohberger had purchased a military-style knife, sheath, and sharpener on Amazon months before the killings.
Kohberger’s jury trial is set to begin on August 11, 2025, lasting an estimated three months. The community continues to grieve the loss of the four students and seeks justice for their tragic deaths.
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