The unsettling mystery surrounding the quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho has taken a significant turn with the recent apprehension of a suspect. News outlets across the nation are reporting the arrest of a 25-year-old man near the serene Pocono Mountains, identified as a person of interest in this harrowing case. This individual appeared before a judge in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, early Friday morning.
These events harken back to the chilling murders of four young lives on November 13th: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, all in the prime of their lives at ages 21, 21, 20, and 20, respectively. For agonizing weeks, details surrounding this tragedy were scarce.
Four portraits are displayed on a table at a vigil.
We knew the victims had returned to their off-campus residence on King Road at approximately 1:45 AM after an evening out. Goncalves and Mogen had spent time at a local bar in downtown Moscow and later visited a food truck, where security footage captured their final moments. Meanwhile, Kernodle and Chapin had been at a fraternity event on campus.
Tragically, it wasn’t until 11:58 AM that morning that a surviving roommate made a chilling 9-1-1 call reporting an unconscious person. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the unimaginable—the four victims had been fatally stabbed on the second and third floors of the home. The investigation revealed no signs of forced entry, and the two surviving roommates were swiftly cleared as suspects.
Exterior of a house with a front porch and yard
For weeks, Crime Network has diligently followed the case, particularly the emergence of a white Hyundai Elantra as a vehicle of interest. Spotted near the crime scene on the fateful night, internet sleuths took it upon themselves to scour security footage, body camera recordings, and doorbell camera footage from around the vicinity, unearthing similar vehicles.
While Idaho authorities have remained tight-lipped, withholding crucial information about a suspect or murder weapon, a glimmer of hope emerges with the announcement of a press conference. This gathering, scheduled for 1 PM Mountain Time, promises to shed much-needed light on this heart-wrenching case. Crime Network will be present to bring you the latest developments as they unfold.