A series of murders took place in Moscow, Idaho, in the United States. The victims were four students at the University of Idaho, who were found in their off-campus, three-story rented home. One of the victims, Madison Mogen, made a series of phone calls to an unknown man on the morning of the murders. According to the Latah County coroner, each of the victims was stabbed to death in different places and in different amounts. Currently, the crime is unsolved.
Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were roommates
The murder of four University of Idaho students is an ongoing mystery. It was not clear how two people were able to get away with murder.
The investigation has been slow. Police have not released a lot of details. Although, they did say there were several individuals not suspected of being involved.
Investigators have not been able to pin down a suspect yet. But the FBI has reportedly received a call related to the crime. However, the identity of the caller has not been released.
Another video has been released, and it’s not just a screenshot. According to the footage, there’s a young man in a hoodie walking with the victims. And although there is no proof that this is the real deal, the footage is “probably” the same person as the man pictured at the food truck.
The footage has been released in the hopes that it will help to sway the minds of potential witnesses. A Facebook group devoted to the University of Idaho Murders Case Discussion hopes that the footage will aid in the case’s progress.
While some of the footage has been released, others have been kept in the dark. Local authorities recently backed off statements that the victims were targeted.
On the bright side, a vigil is being held today to honor the victims. There is also a memorial service scheduled for Friday.
Madison Mogen made numerous phone calls to an unidentified man on the morning of the murders
One week after the quadruple murder of four University of Idaho students in a off-campus home, new details have emerged about what may have led to their deaths. The murders were carried out with an edged weapon and reportedly appeared personal.
Police and detectives have yet to identify the killer, but investigators are looking into a series of phone calls. Kaylee Goncalves’ sister revealed that she had been talking to a mystery man on her phone at least 10 times prior to the murder. She had been speaking to him at least six times between 2.26am and 2.52am.
Another woman said that she had also been talking to a mystery man at about the same time. This unidentified male appeared to be wearing a hoodie. In surveillance footage, the two seemed to be together at a food truck at about the same time as the shooting. However, a police spokesperson says that a man with the same hoodie is not considered a suspect.
Two of the victims, Goncalves and Mogen, had been out to a food truck in the hours before the attack. Their surviving roommates were still asleep when the attack took place.
Several witnesses at the scene claimed to have seen a group of people talking to a 911 dispatcher, but the identity of those individuals has not been released. Fry, a friend of one of the survivors, said there were “other friends” present when the call came in.
Latah County coroner says each victim was stabbed a different amount of times and in different places on the body
The Latah County Coroner has revealed shocking new details about the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho. She said each victim was stabbed multiple times and in different places on their body.
After being stabbed, the victims were found inside their home. All four victims were killed in their beds. However, investigators say the attack took place over the course of the night, separating them in pairs.
At the time of the attack, each victim was sleeping. They were at a party on campus that evening. Some of the victims suffered a lethal stab wound, while others had defensive wounds. This was not a sexual assault, but the coroner said she could not determine motive from the injuries alone.
As soon as the police arrived at the home, they found blood and a bloody crime scene. Authorities have not named a suspect. But investigators say they are searching for a “rambo” knife, or a military-style Ka-Bar knife.
Authorities are still trying to piece together the final hours of the students. According to the Moscow Police Chief, the killings were a “targeted, isolated” attack.
One of the victims, Kaylee Goncalves, posted a picture of her and two other female victims hours before she was killed. She captioned the photo with a heart emoji.
Another victim, Xana Kernodle, was a student at the university. Her father, Jeffrey Kernodle, believes his daughter fought with the killer until the end.
The offender may have cut themselves as they stabbed the victims
The investigation into the University of Idaho murders continues, with no suspects yet identified. A GiveSendGo campaign has been launched to raise money for the investigation.
An off-campus house in Moscow was the scene of the four killings. Investigators believe the victims were sleeping when the slayings took place. They were stabbed multiple times. Some were found with defensive wounds. Others had big open gouges in their bodies.
DNA analysis has so far yielded no arrests. However, some forensic experts say the victims may have touched the assailants’ DNA. This could be the reason for the large amounts of biological evidence.
As the crime scene continues to be investigated, authorities are piecing together events that led to the quadruple homicide. They’ve said they believe it was a targeted attack. And they’re looking for an offender who likely had experience with a knife.
Speculation about the case has exploded online. Amateur web sleuths have posted videos and articles claiming that an assistant professor at the University of Idaho, Rebecca Scofield, is involved in the killings. But Scofield has denied any involvement.
She has also filed a defamation lawsuit against a tarot card reader, Liz Guillard, who has been spreading rumors. In December, Guillard published a series of videos claiming Scofield was romantically involved with one of the victims.
Although police have not released a name, they have not ruled out a number of suspects. Among them are Kaylee Goncalves’ ex-boyfriend Dylan Mortensen.
A white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra is still missing from the crime scene
It has been a week since four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in a quadruple homicide. While authorities have not publicly announced any arrests, investigators are still looking for clues. They say that someone in the white Hyundai Elantra may have vital information.
The vehicle, which is believed to have been in the immediate area of the residence where the murders took place, was seen on surveillance video. A gas station clerk saw it passing the store.
Investigators are now searching for any possible passengers in the car. According to Moscow Police, the driver of the white Hyundai Elantra may have critical information about the quadruple homicide.
Authorities are also asking the public to contact them if they have any information about the Sigma Chi house. This house is located roughly 200 yards from the crime scene.
One of the victims, Kaylee Goncalves, suffered several stab wounds. Her father, Steven Goncalves, said “Adam” was a bartender who lived in the house. He said that he had been aware of the surveillance footage for a while.
Investigators are also hoping to learn more about the driver’s identity. Investigators say they are confident the white Hyundai Elantra driver has information about the night of the homicides.
Latah City Police have not found any white Hyundai Elantras in connection with the case. However, they are working with state and FBI law enforcement to help the investigation.
UI Arboretum and Botanical Garden is just a block from the girls’ house
If you are looking for a place to explore, then you should visit the University of Idaho Arboretum. The site boasts over two dozen acres of display gardens, plant specimens and an outdoor museum. This 63-acre botanical garden is free to the public.
The University of Idaho Arboretum is part of the University’s Agriculture Department. The site contains more than 1,500 plant species. It has been recognized as a National Display Garden by the American Hosta Society.
There are also three trails on the site. These include the Gaunt Trail, the Tower Trail and the Chatauqua Trail. Each trail features a collection of more than thirty species.
For those looking to enjoy a bit of birdwatching, the arboretum is the place to go. More than 150 bird species have been spotted at the site.
The arboretum also features a Summer House, which is a charming structure that houses soft colored perennials. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish exploring the various exhibits.
Another notable feature of the University of Idaho Arboretum is the Winter Lights event. Each year, the site offers miles of ski and snowshoe trails, live music and a Full Wolf Moon Snowshoe Hike.
Aside from the botanical gardens, the campus is home to the Rural Life Museum. Here, visitors can view historical items and take advantage of the children’s garden.
