Suspected Murderer of University of Idaho Undergrads Transferred to Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, Bryan Kohberger, who is accused in the killing of four University of Idaho undergrads, waived extradition after he was arrested in Pennsylvania last week. He has since been transferred to the custody of Pennsylvania State Police and is scheduled to be charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary. According to Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, Kohberger will be charged with breaking into a Moscow, Idaho home with the intent to commit a felony prior to the slayings. Let’s take a closer look at this tragic story and what happened leading up to the arrest of Kohberger.
The Victims
The four victims were Ethan Chapin, 20, from Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20 from Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21 from Rathdrum, Idaho. All four were University of Idaho students studying at the college’s Moscow campus when their lives were tragically taken away on April 22nd. The victims’ families have released statements expressing their deepest sorrow for their loss and are currently working with local authorities for justice for their loved ones.
The Arrest & Investigation Process
After weeks of investigation by local police in Moscow and an extensive search by law enforcement officials across state lines in California and Nevada where Kohberger had fled immediately following the murders – he was finally tracked down and arrested in Pennsylvannia on May 10th. Following his arrest he waived extradition which allowed him to be transferred back to Moscow earlier this week where he will face trial for his heinous crimes against these college students. Many are relieved that Kohberger is no longer free but hope that justice can give some sense of closure for those grieving during this difficult time.
The arrest of Bryan Kohberger comes as a relief after weeks of apprehension over his whereabouts – though it doesn’t undo what has already been done or change the grief felt by those affected by this tragedy. It’s important that we honor the memories of these four college students whose lives were taken far too soon – may their families find peace amidst such tragedy as justice takes its course through local law enforcement officials.
On Tuesday, Bryan Kohberger, who is accused in the killing of four University of Idaho undergrads, waived extradition after he was arrested in Pennsylvania last week. He has since been transferred to the custody of Pennsylvania State Police and is scheduled to be charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary. According to Prosecuting…
On Tuesday, Bryan Kohberger, who is accused in the killing of four University of Idaho undergrads, waived extradition after he was arrested in Pennsylvania last week. He has since been transferred to the custody of Pennsylvania State Police and is scheduled to be charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary. According to Prosecuting…