Moscow Police: Previous Stabbings Not Related to Recent Murders

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MOSCOW, ID – The Moscow Police Department is providing the following information to update the public on the known facts surrounding the four murders that occurred on November 13th in Moscow.
Updated Information:
There have been numerous media inquiries about a 1999 double stabbing in Pullman, Washington, and the 2021 double stabbing (with one death) in Salem, Oregon. While these cases share similarities with the King Street homicides, there does not appear to be any evidence to support the cases are related.
Community members have uploaded over 260 digital media submissions to the FBI link.
To date, 113 pieces of physical evidence have been collected and sent to the Idaho State Police crime lab for processing and analysis.
Gov. Brad Little has directed up to $1 million in state emergency funds for the ongoing investigation.
The University of Idaho is hosting a candlelight vigil for Wednesday, November 30th, to honor the memory of Ethan, Xana, Madison, and Kaylee.
The University of Idaho has established a Vandal Family Support Resource page for their students.
  • TIPS: Detectives are looking for context to the events and people involved in these murders. Information can be submitted:
  • 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 facts. We encourage referencing official releases for accurate information and updated progress.