MOSCOW, ID – The Moscow Police Department says beginning tomorrow, and potentially into Thursday, officers will collect and remove some of the personal belongings of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered in the early morning hours on November 13th.
Police Chief James Fry says he will participate in removing some of the victims’ personal belongings from the residence on King Road so that they can be returned to the families.
The items will be loaded into a truck and transferred to a secure location until the families can collect the belongings. These arrangements were made in coordination with the families.
Fry says the investigation into the stabbing murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle.
Anyone near the residence tomorrow morning is asked to keep roads clear. Movement of the items will be done as privately as possible in an effort to maintain respect for the victims and their families.
“We ask members of the media and community to be respectful of this process,” MPD says. “The house remains an active crime scene, and progress continues to be made in the investigation.”
From MPD:
Moscow Police and investigative partners continue to work with the victim’s families on the investigation and ongoing developments.
A video interview for media use and public viewing with Moscow Police Chief James Fry is available on the Moscow Police Department YouTube page. Chief Fry explains why the investigative team wanted to handle the delicate and sensitive handling of the victim’s close possessions.
Detectives continue processing and working through more than 2,645 emailed tips, 2,770 phone tips, and 1,084 digital media submissions. We believe someone has information that will add context to the picture investigators are creating of what occurred that evening. Our focus is the investigation, not the activities. Your information, whether you believe it is significant or not, might be one of the puzzle pieces that help solve these murders.
TIPS: Detectives are looking for context to the events and people involved in these murders. To assist with the ongoing investigation, any odd or out-of-the-ordinary events that took place should be reported. Our focus is the investigation, not the activities. Your information, whether you believe it is significant or not, might be the piece of the puzzle that helps investigators solve these murders. Information can be submitted:
Tip Line: 208-883-7180
Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us
Digital Media: fbi.gov/moscowidaho
At this time, no suspect has been identified and only vetted information that does not hinder the investigation will be released to the public. There is speculation, without factual backing, stoking community fears and spreading false information. We encourage referencing official releases for accurate information and updated progress.
