Four Lives Taken —Moscow, Idaho · Quadruple Homicide
Last Updated: January 2026
Moscow Idaho Murders
Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin
In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered inside an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. The killings shocked a small college town and quickly became one of the most closely scrutinized homicide investigations in recent history.
What followed was a high-stakes, multi-agency investigation that relied on a combination of traditional police work, digital forensics, DNA analysis, and investigative genealogy. In December 2022, Bryan Kohberger was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
This page consolidates CrimeTime with DutyRon & Ed Wallace’s verified analysis, forensic breakdowns, and investigative insights — separating confirmed facts from speculation and focusing on evidence, process, and accountability as the case moved from crime scene to courtroom.
CrimeTime’s coverage of this case is rooted in professional law-enforcement experience, forensic science, and verified court records. As new filings and rulings emerge, this page will be updated to reflect only confirmed information — because speculation does not equal evidence.
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Temporary Release and Removal: On January 20, 2026, the Idaho State Police (ISP) released a sixth volume of public records containing nearly 2,800 images. These photos were graphic, showing blood on floors, walls, and sheets. However, the ISP removed the photos from their website within hours for "further review" to balance public transparency with the privacy of the victims' families.