University of Idaho Demolishes House of Quadruple Murder Despite Victims' Families' Objections

Families argue the structure could be significant for trial, while university sees demolition as a step towards community healing.

The University of Idaho has demolished the house where four students were murdered in 2022, despite pleas from the victims' families to postpone the demolition until after the trial.
The families argue that the physical structure could be significant for the jury's understanding of the crime scene and have expressed frustration at the lack of a trial date.
The university, however, believes the demolition is a necessary step for the community's healing and states that both prosecution and defense have had access to the house for evidence collection.
The accused, Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student, allegedly stabbed the victims in their bedrooms and is linked to the crime scene through DNA evidence found on a knife sheath.
Prosecutors have stated that a jury visit would not be authorized due to the substantial alterations and chemical applications the property has undergone since the crime.