Police in South Carolina currently view two individuals as persons of interest in connection with the death of teenager Stephen Smith, whose body was found in the middle of a rural road in 2015, according to a <a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/04/02/stephen-smith-investigation-exhumation-persons-of-interest-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a> from local outlet FitsNews.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has had two people on their radar for killing Smith – neither of whom will be named by The Daily Wire because they have not been charged with a crime. The persons of interest are not part of the Murdaugh family, which has long been rumored to be connected to Smith’s death.
The stepfather of one of the persons of interest implicated the two, who were teenagers at the time of Smith’s death, according to the report. The stepfather was encouraged to come forward by Randy Murdaugh, whose little brother Alex Murdaugh was convicted last month of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul.
The stepfather allegedly said his stepson told him his friend was driving a vehicle that “struck and killed Stephen Smith.” The stepfather said the reason he passed the information on five months after Smith’s death was “because Randy Murdaugh told him to call,” the report says.
A police officer told investigators that the stepfather told him that his stepson’s friend “was drunk and hit something,” FitsNews <a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2023/04/02/stephen-smith-investigation-exhumation-persons-of-interest-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
“He said he went back the next day to see what it he had hit and he (saw) a lot of police out there. So he talked to one of the cops, and then he had left and then he learned – I guess by media – that somebody had been killed in that same area. That’s why the police were there,” the police officer said of the stepfather.
This police officer also told investigators that the stepfather told him the friend called his stepson crying about what had happened. The stepson then walked outside to throw up, the stepfather reportedly told the police officer.
Smith was the alleged victim of a hit-and-run in 2015, a death that has since been <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/south-carolina-law-enforcement-rule-teenagers-death-a-homicide-days-after-buster-murdaugh-denies-involvement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ruled a homicide</a>.
Investigators initially said in 2015 that Smith apparently was hit by a vehicle and killed while standing near his own car on the side of the road after apparently running out of gas. An <a href="https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article252313493.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">investigator’s report</a> obtained by The Island Packet initially said Smith had a “defensive wound” on his hand, but the medical examiner wrote that Smith had been struck in the head by a car mirror during a hit-and-run.
No glass or other car debris was found in the area where Smith was found dead, however, the Packet reported.
The inconsistencies led many to speculate that Smith, who was openly gay, may have been murdered.
Many also suggested that Buster Murdaugh, Alex’s son, was involved in Smith’s death without providing any evidence to support the claim. Buster has <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/south-carolina-law-enforcement-rule-teenagers-death-a-homicide-days-after-buster-murdaugh-denies-involvement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">denied any involvement</a>.
“These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false. I unequivocally deny any involvement in his death, and my heart goes out to the Smith family,” Buster said in a statement last month.

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South Carolina Police Have Two Persons Of Interest In Stephen Smith Murder Case – And Neither Are Murdaughs

South Carolina Police Have Two Persons Of Interest In Stephen Smith Murder Case

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The death of a South Carolina teenager who was on a rural road in 2015 has been ruled a homicide, just two days after Buster Murdaugh denied involvement in the teen’s death.
Stephen Smith was the alleged victim of a hit-and-run in 2015, years before the Murdaugh family housekeeper died after falling down some stairs and before Paul Murdaugh drunkenly drove a boat that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach. On Tuesday, lawyers for Smith’s family announced that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) now considers Smith’s death a homicide.
“We have a chance to right eight years of wrongs, and we intend to do just that,” Eric Bland, an attorney representing Smith’s family, said in a statement sent to the press.
Earlier this week, Sandy Smith, Stephen’s mother, raised enough money to have her son’s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/mother-of-teen-involved-in-hit-and-run-to-have-body-exhumed-as-baseless-rumors-connect-death-to-murdaugh-family" target="_blank" rel="noopener">body exhumed</a>.
“SLED officials have revealed that they did not need to exhume Stephen Smith&#8217;s body to convince them that his death was a homicide,” Brand and law partner Ronnie Richter said in a joint statement. “However, they will be present and participate in any exhumation of Stephen&#8217;s body to gather more evidence. We are committed to finding out what really happened, and getting the peace and justice the Smith family deserves.”
The announcement stems from a phone call between Bland and SLED Chief Mark Keel, during which SLED apparently revealed that they wanted to wait until Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial was over before making any announcements about Stephen Smith. Murdaugh <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/alex-murdaugh-found-guilty-of-killing-wife-son" target="_blank" rel="noopener">was convicted</a> earlier this month of murdering his wife Maggie, and son, Paul.
For years, people have claimed that Paul and his older brother Buster had something to do with Stephen’s death, even though no known evidence links them to the case. Earlier this week, Buster Murdaugh released <a href="https://twitter.com/lawyergriffin/status/1637780916524261376" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a statement</a> through his attorney Jim Griffin denying any involvement in Smith’s death:
<blockquote>I have tried my best to ignore the vicious rumors about my involvement in Stephen Smith’s tragic death that continue to be published in the media as I grieve over the brutal murders of my mother and brother. I love them so much and miss them terribly.
I haven’t spoken up until now because I want to live in private while I cope with their deaths and my father’s incarceration.
Before, during and since my father’s trial, I have been targeted and harassed by the media and followers of this story. This has gone on far too long. These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false. I unequivocally deny any involvement in his death, and my heart goes out to the Smith family.
I am requesting that the media immediately stop publishing these defamatory comments and rumors about me.</blockquote>
Investigators initially said in 2015 that Smith apparently was hit by a vehicle and killed while standing near his own car on the side of the road after apparently running out of gas. An <a href="https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article252313493.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">investigator’s report</a> obtained by The Island Packet initially said Smith had a “defensive wound” on his hand, but the medical examiner wrote that Smith had been struck in the head by a car mirror during a hit-and-run.
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No glass or other car debris was found in the area where Smith was found dead, however, the Packet reported.
The inconsistencies led many to speculate that Smith, who was openly gay, may have been murdered.

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South Carolina Law Enforcement Rule Teenager’s Death A Homicide Days After Buster Murdaugh Denies Involvement

A search warrant has been unsealed from when Pennsylvania police arrested the 28-year-old man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">students</a> in November 2022.
The search warrant, which was unsealed on Tuesday, is dated December 30, the same day the suspect, who will not be named due to Daily Wire policy, was arrested at his parent’s home in Pennsylvania. Items taken from the home include a flashlight, four medical-style gloves, a T-shirt, a Washington State Cougars sweatshirt, a pair of size 13 Nike shoes, as well as Under Armour black socks, shorts, and boxers. Police also collected a cheek swab from the suspect for DNA, People Magazine <a href="https://people.com/crime/newly-unsealed-search-warrant-items-bryan-kohberger-had-arrest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
The search warrant was executed nearly seven weeks after Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21, were found stabbed to death in their off-campus residence on November 13.
The unsealed warrant reveals that on December 28, Pennsylvania State Police were requested to assist the Moscow Police Department in Moscow, Idaho, and the FBI in the investigation into the deaths of the four college students. Pennsylvania police began surveilling the suspect’s parents’ home to monitor the suspect’s comings and goings. After establishing that the suspect was indeed at the property, Pennsylvania police swooped in for the arrest.
The suspect has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary in relation to the killings. The suspect appeared in court and was ordered held without bail, with his next court date scheduled for June 26.
A state court in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/washington" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington</a> in January unsealed the search warrants used to collect items from the suspect’s home and office at Washington State University’s department of criminal justice and criminology, where he was pursuing his Ph.D.
Police found nothing at the suspect’s office, the filings show, but hair samples and other evidence were collected from his apartment.
The search warrants show police were looking for blood, DNA, shoes with a particular pattern on the soles, and any information pertaining to the victims who were killed in November.
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Police seized a “nitrite-type black glove,” three possible hairs, one possible animal hair strand, a computer tower, a “dark red spot,” two cuttings from an uncased pillow containing a “reddish/brown stain,” along with other items from the suspect’s apartment. While the warrant mentioned the items were removed, it did not explain the connection they may have to the murders.
It is believed that the suspected killer <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/accused-idaho-killer-followed-all-three-female-victims-on-instagram-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">followed all three female victims</a> on Instagram and may have reached out to at least one of them.

Suspect Arrested For The Murders Of Four University Of Idaho Students

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Authorities arrested a suspect Monday in connection to the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, multiple sources say.
O’Connell, 69, of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was shot dead in his home in the suburb of Hacienda Heights.
Multiple media sources, including <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-20/la-me-bishop-killed-arrest">The Los Angeles Times</a>, reported authorities arrested the suspect on Monday. Other sources reported the arrest happened following a hours long barricade in Torrance, CA.
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A spokesperson from The Los Angeles County Sheriff&#8217;s Department told The Daily Wire O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s death is still under investigation and could not disclose further information.
Law enforcement sources told The Los Angeles Times that O&#8217;Connell was found dead in his bed on Saturday after a single gunshot wound. Other sources said no signs of forced entry at his home have been revealed and that the crime was not believed to be random.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the shooting happened just before 1 p.m. Saturday. Deputies arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was pronounced dead soon after.
Archbishop of Los Angeles José H. Gomez said in a statement Saturday &#8220;I am very sad this afternoon to report that our beloved Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has passed away unexpectedly.”
“It is a shock and I have no words to express my sadness,” Gomez said. “As a priest and later a bishop here in Los Angeles for forty-five years, Bishop Dave was a man of deep prayer who had a great love for Our Blessed Mother.&#8221;
“He was a peacemaker with a heart for the poor and the immigrant, and he had a passion for building a community where the sanctity and dignity of every human life was honored and protected,” he added.
Archbishop Gomez released a separate statement after learning on Sunday the Los Angeles County Sheriff&#8217;s office determined that the death of O&#8217;Connell was a homicide.
&#8220;We are deeply disturbed and saddened by this news,&#8221; Gomez said. &#8220;Let us continue to pray for Bishop Dave and his family. And let us pray for law enforcement officials as they continue their investigation into this terrible crime.&#8221;
The sheriff&#8217;s department said on Twitter: &#8220;Bishop O&#8217;Connell was a guiding light for so many, and his legacy will continue to live on.&#8221;
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O’Connell was named Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles by Pope Francis in 2015. He served as chairman of the interdiocesan Southern California Immigration Task Force, which helped respond to an influx of immigration from Central America in recent years. He was also chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
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Friends and parishioners hold a novena for Roman Catholic Bishop David O’Connell, who was found dead in his Hacienda Heights home. O’Connell suffered a gunshot to his chest and police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Los Angeles Bishop: Report

Suspect Arrested In LA Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, Sources Say

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A defense attorney representing the 28-year-old man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students">students</a> said her client currently has no evidence to present at trial.
The prosecution a week earlier provided the suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, and his attorney with more than 995 pages of documents and nearly 2,000 photos relating to the investigation, Inside Edition <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-idaho-murders-evidence-trial-weapon?fbclid=IwAR3yCkUH_HPR4Jnif41_yyyWPOmqa6sUgidzIaDoHbnzKHMWGD9fO7YazqM">reported</a>. The defense, however, responded by saying they had nothing to present at trial at this time but left the door open to bring forward evidence at a later date.
&#8220;There are no books, papers, documents, photographs, or copies, or portions thereof in the possession of the Defendant at this time, which will be submitted at the time of trial,&#8221; the suspect’s attorney, Ann Taylor, wrote to the prosecution last week. &#8220;There are no results or reports of physical or mental examinations or scientific tests which are in the possession of the Defendant at this time, which will be submitted at the time of trial.&#8221;
The defense noted that they may use evidence that has “been disclosed by the State in discovery material&#8221; during trial. In addition, the defense &#8220;may also call as a witness people that were disclosed as a potential witness by the State and any other persons who were named by the State within other discovery materials,&#8221; according to the filing.
The suspect has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary in relation to the killings of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21. The suspect appeared in court and was ordered held without bail, with his next court date scheduled for June 26.
A state court in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/washington">Washington</a> in January unsealed the search warrants used to collect items from the suspect’s home and office at Washington State University’s department of criminal justice and criminology, where the suspect was pursuing his Ph.D.
Police found nothing at the suspect’s office, the filings show, but hair samples and other evidence were collected from his apartment.
The search warrants show police were looking for blood, DNA, shoes with a particular pattern on the soles, and any information pertaining to the victims who were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13.
Police seized a “nitrite-type black glove,” three possible hairs, one possible animal hair strand, a computer tower, a “dark red spot,” two cuttings from an uncased pillow containing a “reddish/brown stain,” along with other items from the suspect’s apartment. While the warrant mentioned the items were removed, it did not explain the connection they may have to the murders.

Accused Idaho Killer Tells Prosecution He Has No Evidence To Present At Trial, Yet

The 28-year-old man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students">students</a> met with the Pullman, Washington, police chief about a job seven months before the quadruple homicides took place.
Recently released emails show that the suspect, who will not be named due to Daily Wire policy, had an online meeting with Gary Jenkins, the chief of police at the Pullman Police Department, about a three-year Graduate Research Assistantship. The job was one of two offered through Washington State University, where the suspect was pursuing his graduate degree.
“It was a great pleasure to meet with you today and share my thoughts and excitement regarding the research assistantship for public safety,” the suspect wrote to Jenkins on April 12, 2022, just a few hours after the two met about the job, <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-interview-police-chief-idaho-murders?fbclid=IwAR325UlFHEL0QSuRJqKgMSGjYbORxHXW-8G6-y0foyWlpr7WHAo3N_VbOpM">according to Inside Edition</a>.
“Great to meet and talk to you as well,” Jenkins responded.
It is unclear whether the suspect was hired for the job, but the emails indicated he was one of four candidates who applied, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/article/university-idaho-students-killed-moscow.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt%20was%20a%20great%20pleasure%20to%20meet%20with,public%20records%20request%20by%20The%20New%20York%20Times.">reported</a>.
Those hired were expected to “coordinate activities with their respective police department,” including designing databases, analyzing data, and writing reports and grants, among other duties.
The suspect is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21, as they slept in their off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho, in the early morning hours of November 13.
The suspect was pursuing a Ph.D. in criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University and worked as a teacher’s assistant, and was reportedly a tough grader.
The suspect previously studied psychology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. While at DeSales, the suspect reportedly worked as a student investigator for a survey exploring motives behind crimes. One question in the survey reportedly asked, “Why did you choose that victim or target over others?” Another asked, “After committing the crime, what were you thinking and feeling?”
A state court in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/washington">Washington</a> on Wednesday unsealed the search warrants used to collect items from the suspect’s home and office at Washington State University’s department of criminal justice and criminology.
Police found nothing at the suspect’s office, the filings show, but hair samples and other evidence were collected from his apartment.
The search warrants show police were looking for blood, DNA, shoes with a particular pattern on the soles, and any information pertaining to the students who were killed on November 13.
Police seized a “nitrite-type black glove,” several possible hair strands, one possible animal hair strand, a computer tower, a “dark red spot,” two cuttings from an uncased pillow containing a “reddish/brown stain,” along with other items from the suspect’s apartment. While the warrant mentioned the items were removed, it did not explain what connection the items may have to the murders.

Accused Idaho Killer Met With Police Chief About Job Months Before Quadruple Murder

The 28-year-old man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students">students</a> reportedly followed the three female victims on Instagram.
None of the victims followed the suspect back, People Magazine <a href="https://people.com/crime/bryan-kohberger-followed-idaho-victims-instagram/">reported</a>, but the outlet was able to review his Instagram account before it was deleted. The Daily Wire previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/prior-contact-between-accused-idaho-killer-and-one-of-the-victims-is-revealed-report">reported</a> that the suspect allegedly made contact with one of the female victims in late October, several weeks before Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21, were killed on November 13.
“He slid into one of the girls’ DMs several times but she didn’t respond,” an investigator familiar with the case told People over the weekend. “Basically, it was just him saying, ‘Hey, how are you?’ But he did it again and again.”
A state court in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/washington">Washington</a> on Wednesday unsealed the search warrants used to collect items from the suspect’s home and office at Washington State University’s department of criminal justice and criminology, where the suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, was pursuing his Ph.D.
Police found nothing at the suspect’s office, the filings show, but hair samples and other evidence were collected from his apartment.
The search warrants show police were looking for blood, DNA, shoes with a particular pattern on the soles, and any information pertaining to the victims who were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13.
Police seized a “nitrite-type black glove,” three possible hairs, one possible animal hair strand, a computer tower, a “dark red spot,” two cuttings from an uncased pillow containing a “reddish/brown stain,” along with other items from the suspect’s apartment. While the warrant mentioned the items were removed, it did not explain what connection the items may have to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21.
The suspect has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. The suspect appeared in court and was ordered held without bail, with his next court date scheduled for June 26. Prior to the hearing, his public defender, Ann Taylor, filed motions requesting “Any written or recorded statements by a co-defendant, and the substance of any relevant oral statement made by a co-defendant whether before or after arrest in response to interrogation by any person known by the co-defendant to be a peace officer or agent of the prosecuting attorney, or which are otherwise relevant to the offense charged.”
The suspect previously asked members of law enforcement if they had arrested another individual in connection with the crime, Inside Edition <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-co-defendant-accomplice-idaho-murders?fbclid=IwAR2FthXZwbpJYVVqYnVPjoDydHAV_3ftHdnrAYmWQ655A4M6UUU8VLiD4yw">reported</a>.
Taylor also filed 17 other requests for discovery, including drug tests related to the case, “payments, promises of leniency, preferential treatment or other inducements or threats made to prospective witnesses,” disclosures related to electronic surveillance, and a “Disclosure of whether a defendant, or any other person, was identified by lineup, show up, photo spread or similar identification proceeding relating to the offense charged, and production of any pictures utilized or resulting therefrom and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all identifying witnesses.”
The last request could pertain to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/idaho-murder-suspect-appears-in-court-plans-to-challenge-the-evidence-against-him">a section</a> of the probable cause affidavit, which stated that one of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw a man leaving the house around the time of the murders. Mortensen told police she opened her door multiple times after hearing noises upstairs, and on the third time, she saw a man wearing black clothing and a mask over his nose and mouth walking toward her. She said the man was 5’10” or taller, athletically built but not muscular, with bushy eyebrows. She said the man walked past her as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” She said he walked out of the house, and she locked herself in her room.
Police matched the suspect to a cell phone and white Hyundai Elantra that were traced to the area of the crime on the date it occurred. They also learned that the suspect registered his vehicle in Washington and received Washington plates on November 18 – five days after the murders.

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A state court in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/washington" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington</a> on Wednesday unsealed the search warrants used to collect items from the home and office of the 28-year-old man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">students</a>.
Searches were <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/idaho-college-killings/search-warrant-for-idaho-suspect-bryan-kohberger-unsealed/?fbclid=IwAR1BkrthJQeSi94gL5GJxteRJguO0xC4Poed6ZY9sdxJGPSwT8qOtQOWnW4">conducted</a> at the suspect’s apartment in Pullman, Washington, and at his office at Washington State University’s department of criminal justice and criminology, where the suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, was pursuing his Ph.D. Police found nothing at the suspect’s office, the filings show, but hair samples and other evidence was collected from his apartment.
The search warrants show police were looking for blood, DNA, shoes with a particular pattern on the soles, and any information pertaining to the victims who were killed in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13.
Police seized a “nitrite-type black glove,” three possible hairs, one possible animal hair strand, a computer tower, a “dark red spot,” two cuttings from an uncased pillow containing a “reddish/brown stain,” along with other items from the suspect’s apartment. While the warrant mentioned the items were removed, it did not explain what connection the items may have to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21.
The suspect has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. Last week, the suspect appeared in court and was ordered held without bail, with his next court date scheduled for June 26. Prior to the hearing last week, his public defender, Ann Taylor, filed motions requesting “Any written or recorded statements by a co-defendant, and the substance of any relevant oral statement made by a co-defendant whether before or after arrest in response to interrogation by any person known by the co-defendant to be a peace officer or agent of the prosecuting attorney, or which are otherwise relevant to the offense charged.”
The suspect previously asked members of law enforcement if they had arrested another individual in connection with the crime, Inside Edition <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-co-defendant-accomplice-idaho-murders?fbclid=IwAR2FthXZwbpJYVVqYnVPjoDydHAV_3ftHdnrAYmWQ655A4M6UUU8VLiD4yw">reported</a>.
Taylor also filed 17 other requests for discovery, including drug tests related to the case, “payments, promises of leniency, preferential treatment or other inducements or threats made to prospective witnesses,” disclosures related to electronic surveillance, and a “Disclosure of whether a defendant, or any other person, was identified by lineup, show up, photo spread or similar identification proceeding relating to the offense charged, and production of any pictures utilized or resulting therefrom and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all identifying witnesses.”
The last request could pertain to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/idaho-murder-suspect-appears-in-court-plans-to-challenge-the-evidence-against-him" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a section</a> of the probable cause affidavit, which stated that one of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw a man leaving the house around the time of the murders. Mortensen told police she opened her door multiple times after hearing noises upstairs, and on the third time, she saw a man wearing black clothing and a mask over his nose and mouth walking toward her. She said the man was 5’10” or taller, athletically built but not muscular, with bushy eyebrows. She said the man walked past her as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” She said he walked out of the house, and she locked herself in her room.
Police matched the suspect to a cell phone and white Hyundai Elantra that were traced to the area of the crime on the date it occurred. They also learned that the suspect registered his vehicle in Washington and received Washington plates on November 18 – five days after the murders.

Search Warrants For Accused Idaho Killer’s Apartment, Office Unsealed

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The 28-year-old man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students late last year allegedly made contact with one of the victims on social media before the killings.
The suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary following the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/theres-someone-here-horrifying-details-emerge-of-what-happened-during-slaughter-of-4-idaho-students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">killings</a> of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21, on November 13.
An investigator familiar with the case told People Magazine that the killer reached out to one of the girls on Instagram in late October but she did not respond, which led to a flood of messages.
&#8220;He slid into one of the girls&#8217; DMs several times but she didn&#8217;t respond,&#8221; the source <a href="https://people.com/crime/idaho-murders-suspect-bryan-kohberger-messaged-victim-instagram-says-source/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Basically, it was just him saying, &#8216;Hey, how are you?&#8217; But he did it again and again.&#8221;
Last week, his public defender, Ann Taylor, filed motions <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/suspected-idaho-killer-requests-documents-related-to-co-defendant-who-has-never-been-mentioned-by-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">requesting</a> “Any written or recorded statements by a co-defendant, and the substance of any relevant oral statement made by a co-defendant whether before or after arrest in response to interrogation by any person known by the co-defendant to be a peace officer or agent of the prosecuting attorney, or which are otherwise relevant to the offense charged.”
The suspect previously asked members of law enforcement if they had arrested another individual in connection with the crime, Inside Edition <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-co-defendant-accomplice-idaho-murders?fbclid=IwAR2FthXZwbpJYVVqYnVPjoDydHAV_3ftHdnrAYmWQ655A4M6UUU8VLiD4yw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Taylor also filed 17 other requests for discovery, including drug tests related to the case, “payments, promises of leniency, preferential treatment or other inducements or threats made to prospective witnesses,” disclosures related to electronic surveillance, and a “Disclosure of whether a defendant, or any other person, was identified by lineup, show up, photo spread or similar identification proceeding relating to the offense charged, and production of any pictures utilized or resulting therefrom and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all identifying witnesses.”
The last request could pertain to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/idaho-murder-suspect-appears-in-court-plans-to-challenge-the-evidence-against-him" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a section</a> of the probable cause affidavit, which stated that one of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw a man leaving the house around the time of the murders. Mortensen told police she opened her door multiple times after hearing noises upstairs, and on the third time, she saw a man wearing black clothing and a mask over his nose and mouth walking toward her. She said the man was 5’10” or taller, athletically built but not muscular, with bushy eyebrows. She said the man walked past her as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” She said he walked out of the house, and she locked herself in her room.
Police matched the suspect to a cell phone and white Hyundai Elantra that were traced to the area of the crime on the date it occurred. They also learned that the suspect registered his vehicle in Washington and received Washington plates on November 18 – five days after the murders.
Ashe Schow contributed to this report.

Prior Contact Between Accused Idaho Killer And One Of The Victims Is Revealed: Report

In a tragic reveal over the weekend, the parents of University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide">murder</a> victim Kaylee Goncalves said their daughter had already moved out of the house where she and three other students were killed and had been only visiting for the weekend.
Steve and Kristi Goncalves <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/parents-murdered-idaho-student-kaylee-goncalves-say-was-preparing-move-rcna65727">told</a> Dateline that their daughter no longer resided in the home where she, along with her best friend Madison Mogen, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; and Xana Kernodle, 20, were all murdered in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022. The Goncalves said their daughter was preparing to graduate and move to Austin, Texas, where she had accepted a job with an IT firm. That weekend, however, Kaylee returned to the house to visit Mogen.
“These girls were best friends since sixth grade, like inseparable,” Kristi Goncalves said on Dateline.
Kristi added that the girls “were true, ultimate best friends” and “Maddie had been a huge part of our life.”
Goncalves had just purchased a Range Rover and had wanted to show it off to Mogen and attend a party with her best friend.
“That was the last time that I saw Kaylee,” Kristi told Dateline.
The man suspected of killing the four students appeared in court again on Thursday, where he waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and vowed through his attorney to challenge the evidence against him.
The 28-year-old suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He was ordered held without bail for the foreseeable future, with his next court date scheduled for June 26.
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall announced at the hearing that there would be “no bail at this point in time pending further proceedings.” She also asked the suspect if he understood the charges against him and that waiving his right to a speedy preliminary hearing meant he couldn’t challenge the delay at a future date.
The reason for the delay is so his attorneys can gather evidence to challenge the charges against him, Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/idaho-murders-suspect-bryan-kohberger-will-challenge-evidence-lawyer-says">reported</a>.
The suspect still has not entered a plea, waiting to see whether the state of Idaho will pursue the death penalty against him. Statements from his attorneys, however, indicate he is likely to plead not guilty, Law &amp; Crime <a href="https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/idaho-four/idaho-quadruple-murder-suspect-bryan-kohberger-to-remain-in-custody-without-bail-after-court-appearance/">reported</a>.
Latah County Sheriff Richard Skiles <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/idaho-college-killings/bryan-kohberger-to-appear-in-idaho-court-for-first-time/">told</a> NewsNation that he hadn’t heard anything out of the ordinary about the suspect’s behavior in jail. He did say, however, that jail officials are trying to accommodate the suspect’s vegan diet, “but we are not going to buy new pots and pans or anything like that.”

Idaho Murder Victim Had Moved Out Of House Before Slayings, Was Just Visiting For Weekend

An attorney representing the man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">students</a> in November has filed some unusual requests in the case, including documents requesting information related to an unnamed “co-defendant.”
The 28-year-old suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. On Thursday, he was ordered held without bail, with his next court date scheduled for June 26.
This week, his public defender, Ann Taylor, filed motions requesting &#8220;Any written or recorded statements by a co-defendant, and the substance of any relevant oral statement made by a co-defendant whether before or after arrest in response to interrogation by any person known by the co-defendant to be a peace officer or agent of the prosecuting attorney, or which are otherwise relevant to the offense charged.&#8221;
The suspect previously asked members of law enforcement if they had arrested another individual in connection with the crime, Inside Edition <a href="https://www.insideedition.com/bryan-kohberger-co-defendant-accomplice-idaho-murders?fbclid=IwAR2FthXZwbpJYVVqYnVPjoDydHAV_3ftHdnrAYmWQ655A4M6UUU8VLiD4yw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Taylor also filed 17 other requests for discovery, including drug tests related to the case, “payments, promises of leniency, preferential treatment or other inducements or threats made to prospective witnesses,” disclosures related to electronic surveillance, and a “Disclosure of whether a defendant, or any other person, was identified by lineup, show up, photo spread or similar identification proceeding relating to the offense charged, and production of any pictures utilized or resulting therefrom and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all identifying witnesses.&#8221;
The last request could pertain to <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/idaho-murder-suspect-appears-in-court-plans-to-challenge-the-evidence-against-him" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a section</a> of the probable cause affidavit, which stated that one of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw a man leaving the house around the time of the murders. Mortensen told police she opened her door multiple times after hearing noises upstairs, and on the third time, she saw a man wearing black clothing and a mask over his nose and mouth walking toward her. She said the man was 5’10” or taller, athletically built but not muscular, with bushy eyebrows. She said the man walked past her as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” She said he walked out of the house, and she locked herself in her room.
Police matched the suspect to a cell phone and white Hyundai Elantra that were traced to the area of the crime on the date it occurred. They also learned that the suspect registered his vehicle in Washington and received Washington plates on November 18 – five days after the murders.

Suspected Idaho Killer Requests Documents Related To ‘Co-Defendant,’ Who Has Never Been Mentioned By Police

Suspected Idaho Killer Requests Documents Related To 'Co-Defendant,' Who Has Never Been Mentioned By Police

The man suspected of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/homicide">killing</a> four University of Idaho <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/students">students</a> appeared in court again on Thursday, where he waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and vowed through his attorney to challenge the evidence against him.
The 28-year-old suspect, who will not be named per Daily Wire policy, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He was ordered held without bail for the foreseeable future, with his next court date scheduled for June 26.
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall announced at the hearing that there would be “no bail at this point in time pending further proceedings.” She also asked the suspect if he understood the charges against him and that waiving his right to a speedy preliminary hearing meant he couldn’t challenge the delay at a future date.
The reason for the delay is so that his attorneys can gather evidence to challenge the charges against him, Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/idaho-murders-suspect-bryan-kohberger-will-challenge-evidence-lawyer-says">reported</a>.
The suspect still has not entered a plea, waiting to see whether the state of Idaho pursues the death penalty against him. Statements from his attorneys, however, indicate he is likely to plead not guilty, Law &amp; Crime <a href="https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/idaho-four/idaho-quadruple-murder-suspect-bryan-kohberger-to-remain-in-custody-without-bail-after-court-appearance/">reported</a>.
While in prison, the suspect is <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/jail-trying-to-accommodate-accused-idaho-killers-vegan-diet-but-wont-buy-new-pots-and-pans">reportedly</a> having his vegan diet accommodated. Latah County Sheriff Richard Skiles <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/idaho-college-killings/bryan-kohberger-to-appear-in-idaho-court-for-first-time/">told</a> NewsNation that he hasn’t heard of anything out of the ordinary when it comes to the suspect’s behavior in jail. He did say, however, that jail officials are trying to accommodate the suspect’s vegan diet, “but we are not going to buy new pots and pans or anything like that.”
The suspect is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Madison Mogen, 21, as they slept in their off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho, in the early morning hours of November 13. Court records explaining how he came to be arrested were released last week.
Those records showed that one of the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen, told police she opened her door multiple times after hearing noises upstairs, and on the third time, she saw a man wearing black clothing and a mask over his nose and mouth walking toward her. She said the man was 5’10” or taller, athletically built but not muscular, with bushy eyebrows. She said the man walked past her as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” She said he walked out of the house, and she locked herself in her room.
Police matched the suspect to a cell phone and white Hyundai Elantra that were traced to the area of the crime on the date it occurred. They also learned that the suspect registered his vehicle in Washington and received Washington plates on November 18 – five days after the murders.

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