Idaho University murders: Police reveal startling details, read here

Four Idaho University students were stabbed to death in their apartment a week before. Police said other students were in the house when a 911 call was made but failed to say the exact number.

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The Moscow police are investigating the murder of four students of the University of Idaho in an off-campus house. Police said on Sunday that more people were at the residence when a 911 call was placed last Sunday at 11:58 am, stating an unconscious individual. According to authorities, two victims were discovered on the second floor and two on the third floor.

According to James Fry, the Moscow Police Chief, two female housemates were present at the time and were not injured. Police did not reveal who made the call but stated that the individual was not considered the killer.

Chess playing robot breaks childs finger during match
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Chess-playing robot grabbed and broke the finger of a 7-year-old child during a chess match last week at the Moscow Chess Open tournament.

Chess-playing robot grabbed and broke the finger of a 7-year-old child during a chess match last week at the Moscow Chess Open tournament.

A video of the incident was shared on social media and shows the robot capturing one of the boy's pieces, and then grabbing his finger as he attempts to make a move.

A video of the incident was shared on social media and shows the robot capturing one of the boy's pieces, and then grabbing his finger as he attempts to make a move.

It took four adults to move the child away from the robot. They were seen rushing in and struggling to free the boy before leading him away from the chessboard.

It took four adults to move the child away from the robot. They were seen rushing in and struggling to free the boy before leading him away from the chessboard.

The boy was identified as Kristofer and is one of the strongest players in Moscow under the age of nine.

The boy was identified as Kristofer and is one of the strongest players in Moscow under the age of nine.

Sergei Lazarev, President of the Moscow Chess Federation said the chess federation had rented the robot that appeared in many previous events without incident.

Sergei Lazarev, President of the Moscow Chess Federation said the chess federation had rented the robot that appeared in many previous events without incident.

Reports said the child returned the next day with his fingers in a cast and played on to finish the chess tournament.

Reports said the child returned the next day with his fingers in a cast and played on to finish the chess tournament.
Timeline of victims’ whereabouts before the murder.


The four victims are Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen.

Goncalves and Mogen are best friends; they were in downtown Moscow the night before the murder.

Chapin and Kernodle were dating and were in the Sigma Chi residence.
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Goncalves and Mogen were seen on camera at the Grub Truck food seller at 1:40 am.

The four victims reached home at the same time, around 1:45 am.

Police have urged everyone who knows anything about the murder or has any valuable footage to call the helpline immediately.

FAQs:

  1. What did the coroner say about the cause of death?
    All the victims were likely to sleep during their murder as the cause of death was stabbing. Although some victims have defensive wounds, there’s no sexual assault.
  2. Who called 911?
    The 911 call was made from one of the two surviving roommates’ phones.
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