Two surviving roommates from a Moscow, Idaho home where four University of Idaho students were murdered communicated about a masked man on the morning of November 13, 2022. Court documents reveal that one roommate expressed fear after seeing someone in what appeared to be a ski mask.
- Roommates texted about a masked man.
- D.M. expressed fear and confusion.
- Kohberger charged with four counts of murder.
- Trial scheduled for later this year.
- Survivor heard noises and a male voice.
- Investigators unsure why police weren't alerted.
The tragic incident occurred at a rental house near the university campus, leading to the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The accused, Bryan Kohberger, faces four counts of murder and has entered a not-guilty plea. His trial is scheduled for later this year.
According to court documents, one of the surviving roommates reported being awakened around 4 a.m. by noises and believed she heard another roommate mention someone being present in the house. She looked outside her bedroom but did not see anyone initially. After hearing what she thought was crying from another room, she again checked outside and claimed to have heard a male voice reassuring someone inside.
Later accounts indicate that she saw an unknown man dressed in black clothing walking past her while she stood frozen in shock. Following this encounter, she returned to her room and locked herself inside. Investigators are still uncertain as to why law enforcement was not notified until several hours later after the incident.
Mental health experts note that responses to traumatic events can vary significantly among individuals; common reactions include fleeing or freezing in place when faced with danger.
This case continues to unfold as investigators piece together details surrounding the tragic event while preparing for Kohberger’s upcoming trial.
