Arrest of Suspected Killer Brings Closure to University of Idaho Stabbing Tragedy

After four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in a home near campus on Nov. 13, 2022, police faced mounting criticism as the investigation appeared to be at a standstill. However, court documents show that a team of local and state law enforcement officers, along with a slew of FBI agents, were working meticulously through the holiday season to catch the alleged killer.

On December 30, investigators arrested Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old PhD student in criminology at a nearby university, and charged him with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Two other roommates lived in the home, but were not attacked and police said they believe they slept through the killings.

The investigation began when police responded to a report of an unconscious person that they received around 11:58 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. Upon arriving at the scene, members of the Moscow Police Department found four University of Idaho students dead on the second and third floors of the home.

Since the arrest, police have released few details about the investigation, citing the ongoing nature of the case. However, they have said that they believe Kohberger acted alone and that the motive for the killings is still unclear.

The University of Idaho has since released a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the victims and thanking the police for their hard work in bringing the alleged killer to justice. The university has also offered counseling services for students and faculty who may be struggling with the tragedy.