Police interrogation footage after a 911 call in Idaho reveals the chilling dialogue between the roommate and law enforcement officers.
In the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, a tragic event unfolded on the night of 13th November 2022. The University of Idaho murders claimed the lives of four students - Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin - in an off-campus home at 1122 King Road. One of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, has since shared his account of that fateful night.
The evening began peacefully, with none of the four housemates found to be awake in the morning. However, the tranquility was soon shattered when Xana Kernodle was found passed out at the scene and later confirmed dead. Mortensen, who was pulled aside by the officer, was not completely clear about what happened that night and was trying to determine what was real.
As Mortensen prepared for bed, he heard Goncalves and her dog heading up to Goncalves' bedroom on the third floor. Suddenly, he saw a man wearing all black and a mask covering his forehead and mouth at his door. This man did not speak to Mortensen and left through the sliding door in the kitchen, prompting Mortensen to believe Goncalves had said "Someone's here" and screamed before running downstairs.
In the aftermath, Mortensen provided the officer with the names and ages of each student who lived in the house and the location of their rooms. Beer cans were found on the stairs and a beer pong table near Kernodle's second-floor room, suggesting a gathering had taken place earlier in the evening.
Emily Alandt and Hunter Johnson, friends of the victims, were the first to enter the house after being called by the roommates. They rushed the girls out of the home, instructing them to call 911. The officer arrived at the scene shortly after, telling the roommates and friends waiting outside that nobody was allowed to leave for the time being.
The University of Idaho murder scene was a chilling reminder of the violence that had occurred. Investigators believe it was Kernodle who uttered the words "somebody's here" and ran downstairs, setting off a chain of events that would forever change the lives of those involved.
Bryan Kohberger, the admitted killer, was arrested in December 2022. After pleading guilty to all charges, he was given four life sentences plus 10 years. A motive is not known, according to authorities. Kohberger declined to speak on his own behalf at sentencing.
The aftermath of the University of Idaho murders has left a lasting impact on the community. Dylan Mortensen, one of the two surviving roommates, has since sought trauma therapy and relocation support. As the investigation continues, the community hopes for closure and healing.
