University of Idaho victims' families ask judge to permanently block crime scene images

An Idaho judge broadened a temporary order restricting the release of more crime scene photos but paused the decision on a plea from the slain University of Idaho students’ families. They seek to permanently block even redacted images or videos of the victims and their rooms inside the house.

Earlier this month, Madison Mogen’s mother, Karen Laramie, requested the court for this injunction after Bryan Kohberger confessed and was sentenced. Letters in support came from Ethan Chapin’s parents and his sister.

Lawyers for Moscow city contend while they agree personally with not releasing the images, legally they act as “middlemen,” navigating laws with limited privacy exceptions.

Bryan Kohberger at his sentencing hearing

Bryan Kohberger appears at the Ada County Courthouse during his sentencing, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, for the brutal murder of four University of Idaho students almost three years prior.  (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool)

His initial month in prison has reportedly been tough, with complaints to guards about harassment from inmates, the quality of prison food, and conditions in J Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where he’s held for his own safety given his notoriety and consequent vulnerabilities.

Kohberger was studying for a Ph.D. in criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University in Pullman at the time of the murders. That’s a 10-mile drive from Moscow, Idaho, where the victims were pursuing undergraduate degrees.

Police said they could prove Kohberger had targeted and stalked the house, but they didn’t know whether one or more students had been targeted specifically by the killer, who refused to speak when given the opportunity to at his sentencing. 

–>

You May Also Like

Suspect accused of killing Pittsburgh pediatrician sexually assaulted woman hours earlier: police

Suspect in Pittsburgh Pediatrician Killing Allegedly Assaulted Woman

The man accused of killing a Pittsburgh pediatrician and critically injuring the…
Loaded gun found toddler's backpack Michigan daycare

Loaded Gun Found in Toddler’s Backpack at Michigan Daycare

A Michigan daycare was thrown into chaos Monday after a toddler reportedly…
California colleges could drop English test for international students

California Colleges Could Drop English Tests for International Students

The California State University system is weighing changes to its English-language testing…
Utah man released after decades on death row as DNA evidence excludes him from 1985 killing

Utah Man Freed After Decades on Death Row as DNA Clears Him in 1985 Killing

A Utah man who spent decades on death row for the killing…
Hero cop stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for armed guards

Canadian Police Officer Hailed for Preventing Synagogue Massacre as Jewish Group Calls for Armed Guards

About two dozen people were inside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in…
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI

Dutch Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Group That Claimed FBI Hack

The FBI and Dutch National Police said Tuesday they had arrested a…
Venezuelan national shot by ICE officer in Austin charged with assaulting federal officer

Venezuelan Shot by ICE Officer in Austin Faces Assault Charge

A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer after a vehicle pursuit…
Repeat offender with lengthy rap sheet accused of gunning down Kentucky trooper during traffic stop

Repeat Offender Accused of Killing Kentucky Trooper in Traffic Stop

The Tennessee man charged with killing a Kentucky state trooper was already…
Teen killer avoids state’s first female execution in over 200 years – for now

Teen Killer Temporarily Spared From State’s First Female Execution in More Than 200 Years

Christa Pike, the Tennessee woman convicted of a 1995 murder, narrowly avoided…
Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest

Hurricane Polo Remnants Bring More Rain to Flood-Hit US Southwest

After striking Mexico, Polo weakened as it moved east, sending inches of…
Panicked 911 call reveals moments after University of Georgia student plunged from 8th floor window

Panicked 911 Call Reveals Aftermath of UGA Student’s 8th-Floor Fall

Panicked 911 calls captured the terrifying moments after University of Georgia senior…
Supreme Court rules Trump administration can continue rapidly deporting migrants to 3rd countries

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Continue Fast Third-Country Deportations

The Trump administration may continue deporting migrants to third countries without giving…