Four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in their off-campus home on November 13, 2022. Surviving roommates expressed concern about their friends’ well-being and reported seeing a man in a ski mask, according to court documents related to the trial of Bryan Kohberger, who faces multiple murder charges.
- Four college students were fatally stabbed.
- Surviving roommates expressed concern over friends.
- Prosecutors argue texts are admissible evidence.
- Bryan Kohberger is charged with murder.
- Trial set for August 11, seeking death penalty.
- Kohberger arrested in Pennsylvania after killings.
The tragic incident occurred in Moscow, Idaho, where Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were killed. The surviving roommates communicated via text messages early that morning, indicating they could not reach their friends. One message from Dylan Mortensen stated her confusion at 4:22 a.m., while another referred to someone wearing something like a ski mask seen in the house.
Key details include:
- The bodies were discovered after a 911 call was made at 11:58 a.m. by someone who found Goncalves’ body.
- The caller mentioned that one roommate was passed out and suggested calling for help due to an unknown male presence.
- Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary; he has pleaded not guilty.
Kohberger was arrested on December 30, 2022, in Pennsylvania more than six weeks after the killings. He is currently held without bond in Ada County Jail as his trial approaches on August 11. Prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety among college communities and the importance of timely communication during emergencies. As the legal proceedings unfold, further details are expected to emerge regarding both the victims and the accused.
