University of Idaho students heading home, citing safety concerns after murders
Under the new snow, the University of Idaho campus is peaceful instead of tragic.
MOSCOW, Idaho – Classes are ongoing at the University of Idaho although many students do not attend in person – considering safety a primary concern.
“It’s especially quiet now, quieter than usual,” said Jim Fisher, a longtime Moscow resident.
Under the new snow, the University of Idaho campus is peaceful instead of tragic.
“A lot of people went home after hearing the news,” said Ella Wise, a freshman at the University of Idaho.
Wise said her mother wanted her home but she stayed during Wednesday’s vigil. This was the first official college vigil for Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin; Four students were murdered in a house off campus on November 13.
“I’m going home this weekend, back to Boise, for that. My family is very worried, and rightly so,” Wise continued. Her roommates will also go home – students say they don’t feel safe because no one is being held in custody over the deaths of four of their peers.
The Idaho State Police, the FBI and the Moscow police are investigating the incident.
“There is a large group of people focused on solving this crime,” said Aaron Snell, a spokesman for the Idaho State Police Department.
Marked patrol cars are regularly seen on campus and crime scenes are always monitored – private security is also added. Despite that, students are asked to watch over each other because safety cannot be guaranteed.
“There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty and we’re working with the university and the university is working very hard and diligently to provide that sense of security,” Snell said.
There are many investigators who do not speak. They believe the attack was targeted but would not say why.
“Oh yeah, everyone has their theories and I think the general consensus is that we all hope that law enforcement knows more than we do,” said Moscow resident Jim Fisher. more.
Uncertainty leads to speculation and fuels rumors. In a way, investigators are asking for trust.
“We believe that when all is said and done, people will understand,” continued Snell.
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