Graduate, 28, charged with murders of four University of Idaho students

Police have announced charges against a graduate student who is suspected of murdering four University of Idaho students over a month ago.

Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, police in Moscow, Idaho, said on Friday. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and felony burglary – which entails entering a residence with intent to commit murder.

‘Kohberger resides in Pullman, Washington, and is a graduate student at Washington State University,’ said Police Chief James Fry.

Fry thanked the people of Moscow and others throughout the country for providing more than 19,000 tips on the gruesome murders.

‘The people of Idaho and those throughout our nation who provided information has been very impressive,’ Fry said.

‘The work is not done, this is just getting started.’

Fry promised that the department will be ‘laser-focused on pursuing every lead’ regarding Kohberger.

‘This is not the end of this investigation, in fact this is a new beginning,’ said Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson. ‘Anyone who knows about this individual come forward, call the tip line.’

Fry confirmed that police are looking for tips regarding ‘anything and everything’ to do with Kohberger.

Fry said they are still searching for the murder weapon, but that they did find a the car they believe left the crime scene – a white Hyundai Elantra.

He added that police have been in touch with the families of the victims.

‘These deaths have shaken our community, and no arrest will ever bring back these young students,’ Fry said.

Thompson said authorities are barred from releasing any details about the investigation until Kohberger arrives in Idaho and is seen before a court in Latah County.

It is unclear when Kohberger will arrive in Idaho. He is scheduled to appear in court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. He will then decide whether he will voluntarily return to Idaho, or go through the formal extradition process.

Kohberger has been denied bond in both Pennsylvania and Idaho.

University of Idaho President Scott Green called Friday’s announcement ‘a relief’ to the college.

‘This crime has nevertheless left a mark on our community, our university, and our state,’ he said.

Meanwhile, the scheduled cleanup of the crime scene was halted on Friday due to a court order.

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