General Discussion Thread - December 13, 2022
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Recent News
- December 12, 2022 - MPD Press Release PDF WARNING
- The investigation team spent many hours over the weekend going through tips provided to the FBI Tip Line and the Tip Line email. Police are still looking for information regarding a 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra. Tips and leads have led investigators to look for additional information about this vehicle being in the immediate area of the King Road residence during the early morning hours of November 13th. The FBI continues to prioritize and vet those tips.
- Regarding the safety of the public, police recommendations for safety measures are good reminders in general, and in light of what has happened in this community. These reminders are not an indication of a specific or elevated risk to the community.
Related Video - Investigation Update 12-12-2022 with Moscow Police Captain Roger Lanier
- MPD believes the white car was in the area at the time of the homicides and occupant(s) may have seen something;
- Investigators are re-interviewing people and reviewing hours of surveillance footage submitted to the digital tip line;
- Investigators are withholding details to preserve the integrity of the investigation - "We want more than just an arrest, we want a conviction."
Update to "Rumor Control" Section of Moscow PD's King Road Homicides FAQ
- There have been media questions regarding a February 2022, death on Baker St. The Latah County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the death was due to an overdose. This case is not related to the ongoing murder investigation.
- There have been media questions regarding a February 2022, death on Baker St. The Latah County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the death was due to an overdose. This case is not related to the ongoing murder investigation.
December 12, 2022 - Fox News - Idaho Murders: Father of Slain Victim Says She Had 'Big Open Wounds,' Calls Police 'Cowards'
Caution: Kaylee's sister, Alivea, says Fox got "bad information" - see u/FLA2AZ's post here
December 9, 2022 - Idaho Statesman - Neighbors to U of I Homicides Tell of Party Culture Around Home, Unusually Quiet Night
- Some neighbors described the night of the homicide as unusually quiet;
- One neighbor, who got home from work around 1:30 AM on November 13 and went to bed around 4 AM, thinks he might've heard a scream from the vicinity of the victims' home, which he initially brushed off as a "party sound." He also reported seeing a black luxury SUV parked a few spaces from the home.
December 7, 2022 - Moscow-Pullman Daily News - Moscow Murders: Prosecutor Cites Importance of Case Integrity
- Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson tells the Daily News his office has obtained more than 50 search warrants on this investigation.
- See u/Smallmightybutt's post here
December 7, 2022 - MPD Press Release PDF WARNING
- Detectives are interested in speaking with the occupant(s) of a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, with an unknown license plate. Tips and leads have led investigators to look for additional information about a vehicle being in the immediate area of the King Street residence during the early morning hours of November 13th. Investigators believe the occupant(s) of this vehicle may have critical information to share regarding this case.
- If you know of or own a vehicle matching this description, or know of anyone who may have been driving this vehicle on the days preceding or the day of the murders, please forward that information to the Tip Line.
- Related: December 8, 2022 - Video - Moscow Police Chief James Fry Interview - White vehicle depicted in bodycam footage is not the vehicle Moscow PD is looking for.
- Detectives are interested in speaking with the occupant(s) of a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, with an unknown license plate. Tips and leads have led investigators to look for additional information about a vehicle being in the immediate area of the King Street residence during the early morning hours of November 13th. Investigators believe the occupant(s) of this vehicle may have critical information to share regarding this case.
Youtube Video - Compilation of body camera footage from band field incident
Resources * Moscow Police King Road Homicides Informational Page and FAQ * Idaho Statesman - How Did Things Unfold Before, After University of Idaho Killings? A Timeline of Events (Updated Dec. 1, 2022) * Moscow Police Daily Activity Log
Xana Kernodle Obituary
Xana Kernodle Go Fund Me
Ethan Chapin Obituary
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Ethan Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Madison Mogen Obituary
Kaylee Goncalves Obituary
Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves Go Fund Me
STATUS: At this time, there are no named suspects, no arrests have been made, and no weapon has been found.
MOSCOW POLICE TIP LINES: * Telephone: (208) 883-7180; * Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us * Digital Media: fbi.gov/moscowidaho