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Mother of University of Idaho Victim Shares Her Journey of Grief and Hope Two Years After Tragic Loss

Moscow, Idaho — Two years have elapsed since a harrowing incident shattered the peace near the University of Idaho, where four students met a tragic end in a brutal stabbing within their off-campus residence in November 2022. Among the victims was Madison Mogen, whose mother, Karen Laramie, recently opened up about the indelible loss and the resilience rooted in her faith. The victims also included Mogen’s closest friend, Kaylee Goncalves, their roommate Xana Kernodle, and …

Judge Rules Death Penalty Stands for Man Accused in Idaho Quadruple Murder Case

Boise, Idaho — A ruling from an Ada County judge on Tuesday affirmed that Bryan Kohberger, accused of the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022, may face the death penalty if convicted. Kohberger’s legal team’s efforts to have capital punishment ruled out were rejected, keeping the option on the table for prosecutors, who have already indicated their intention to pursue it. Kohberger, 28, faces allegations linked to the stabbing deaths of …

Intense Courtroom Drama Unfolds as Idaho Murder Suspect Debates Death Penalty in Pivotal Pre-Trial Hearings

Boise, Idaho — As the legal proceedings against Bryan Kohberger, accused of a high-profile Idaho murder case, unfold at the Ada County Courthouse, thousands tuned in via livestream this morning to glean insights into his defense strategy and the potential implications of his trial set for 2025. Kohberger faces charges that could lead to the death penalty if convicted, turning the courtroom into a battleground over Idaho’s current capital punishment protocols. During today’s hearings, the …

Idaho Courthouse Streams Intense Debates Over Death Penalty in High-Profile Kohberger Trial

Boise, Idaho – The courtroom at Ada County Courthouse was the focal point of significant public and media attention this morning as Bryan Kohberger, a suspect in a high-profile Idaho murder case, appeared for a preliminary hearing ahead of his scheduled 2025 trial. Kohberger, 29, faces charges in a case that has captivated national interest, partly due to the gravity of the allegations against him. During the proceedings, the defense argued strongly against the imposition …

University of Idaho Murder Trial Set for Summer: Jury to Decide on Death Penalty for Suspect Bryan Kohberger

Boise, Idaho — A high-profile murder case involving Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of brutally killing four University of Idaho students, is slated to begin next summer and expected to extend over three months. The extended duration of the trial, set to commence with jury selection on July 30 as per the latest court schedules, will cover two crucial phases including the critical assessment for the death penalty. Kohberger, a 29-year-old former criminology Ph.D. student …

Tragedy in Idaho: Sheriff’s Deputy Uncovers Questions in Alleged Suicide Case

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A courtroom drama fraught with accusations of staged suicide and love gone fatally sour unfolded after Dan Howard, a former Idaho state trooper and U.S. Marine, stood accused of staging his wife Kendy Howard’s death as a suicide in an elaborate ruse to cover up a murder. For years, the couple’s seemingly peaceful town life belied the darkness that lay beneath, leading to a chilling resolution that gripped the community. In …

Idaho Murder Case Faces Potential Change in Venue After Threats of Courthouse Arson Upon Acquittal

Moscow, Idaho — Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, are seeking to move his upcoming trial to another county. This request came after a recent survey suggested that local sentiments might jeopardize a fair trial. The defense claims that pervasive negative pretrial publicity and community biases could influence jury impartiality. Kohberger, a former doctoral student in criminology, faces charges of first-degree murder …

Decades-Old Cold Case Cracked: Idaho Man Arrested for 1973 California Murder Following DNA Breakthrough

BOISE, Idaho – A breakthrough in a long-cold case has led to the arrest of a 75-year-old Idaho man for the unsolved murder of a California woman dating back to 1973, authorities announced. Advances in DNA technology allowed investigators to link Michael Eugene Mullen to the murder of Nina “Nadine” Fischer, who was found dead in her San Rafael home nearly 50 years ago. Mullen was taken into custody near his residence in Salmon, Idaho, …

Sweltering Temperatures to Continue: Excessive Heat Warning Extended in Idaho and Washington Areas

Spokane, WA – A severe heat advisory remains active across various regions in Idaho and Washington until 10 p.m. PDT Wednesday, casting a spotlight on the pressing risks of extreme temperatures. Local weather authorities have flagged an urgent warning due to an anticipated stretch of unusually hot weather, with daytime highs soaring between 100 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents in North and North Central Idaho along with Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast …

Doomsday Prophet Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for Triple Murder Conviction in Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Chad Daybell, known as the “Doomsday Prophet,” has been sentenced to death in Idaho after being found guilty on all counts in his triple murder case. The jury unanimously decided to sentence Daybell to death for the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and his previous wife, Tammy, after deliberating for a total of eight hours. The prosecution highlighted the lack of remorse and brutal nature of the murders as factors justifying …