Moscow murder victims identified

murder-investigation

The Moscow Police Department today released the names of the four University of Idaho students who were found dead at around

Madison Mogen

noon yesterday after officials received a call regarding an unconscious person.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals who were deceased,” an updated press release says.

Ethan Chapin

These individuals have been identified as 20-year-old Ethan Chapin of Conway, Washington; 21-year-old Madison Mogen of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves of Rathdrum, Idaho; and 20-year-old Xana Kernodle of Avondale, Arizona.

“Please respect the privacy of the victims’ family, friends, and loved ones as the Moscow Police Department investigates this tragic event,” officials say. “The Moscow Police Department and the City of Moscow is deeply saddened for the families of these individuals, fellow

Xana Kernodle

students and friends, and our community during this time. Our heartfelt

sympathies go out to each and every person affected by this incident.”

No cause of death has been released, although the incident is being called a homicide investigation.

Kaylee Goncalves

Details are limited in this investigation. Currently, there is no one in custody. Investigators are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Moscow Police at 208-882-2677.

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