Idaho Murders: Chilling Crime Scene Photos Released! What They Reveal.
Newly released records have unveiled harrowing crime scene photos from the Moscow, Idaho, murders, offering a glimpse into the tragic events of November 13, 2022. The photos, obtained by 7 Investigates through a public records request with Moscow, Idaho police, depict the King Road home where Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin lost their lives.
The images, many of which are redacted and blurred, show the victims' bedrooms, the sliding door believed to be the point of entry for Bryan Kohberger, and traces of blood. These visual details provide a stark reminder of the brutality of the crime.
In addition to the photos, 7 Investigates also acquired surveillance video from a neighboring residence. The video captures a person walking towards King Road with a flashlight and a white sedan driving to and from the vicinity of the crime scene over a 15-minute period. Loud noises and a dog barking can be heard in the video between 4:15-4:20 a.m.
Authorities had previously stated their belief that the killings were a targeted attack, although specific details regarding the motive remained scarce.
Further investigation revealed that Bryan Kohberger was investigated for a break-in in 2021 in Pullman, Washington, involving a masked intruder. The break-in occurred less than a year before the Idaho murders. Although no one was injured, the incident raised questions about Kohberger's behavior leading up to the murders. He has not been charged in relation to the break-in.
Steve Goncalves, father of victim Kaylee Goncalves, has expressed concern about the release of crime scene photos, fearing that they could be leaked and cause further pain to the families of the victims. He emphasized the need to protect the dignity of the victims and avoid sensationalizing their final moments.
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders to avoid the death penalty and is currently serving four consecutive life sentences without parole in solitary confinement at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution.