EXCLUSIVE: Blood oozes through walls of home where four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered in targeted attack as cops trawl through trash for the weapon and call the scene 'the worst we've ever seen'
![The four University of Idaho students knifed to death in the early hours of Sunday morning were killed so brutally, blood was left oozing through the walls of their rented home, DailyMail.com can reveal. Police sources told DailyMail.com that the scene inside the home is ‘the worst they’ve ever seen’ with the victims left to bleed out following the brutal early morning attack.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/10/64589343-0-image-a-40_1668593423748.jpg)
The four University of Idaho students knifed to death in the early hours of Sunday morning were killed so brutally, blood was left oozing through the walls of their rented home, DailyMail.com can reveal. Police sources told DailyMail.com that the scene inside the home is ‘the worst they’ve ever seen’ with the victims left to bleed out following the brutal early morning attack.
!['There was blood everywhere,' said one source close to the investigation. 'We have investigators who have been on the job for 20, even 30, years, and they say they have never seen anything like this.' One of the victims – understood to be 20-year-old Ethan Chapin, of Conway, Washington – was discovered on the floor on the second level of the three-story home.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64584925-11434287-_There_was_blood_everywhere_said_one_source_close_to_the_investi-a-2_1668597258953.jpg)
'There was blood everywhere,' said one source close to the investigation. 'We have investigators who have been on the job for 20, even 30, years, and they say they have never seen anything like this.' One of the victims – understood to be 20-year-old Ethan Chapin, of Conway, Washington – was discovered on the floor on the second level of the three-story home.
![On Tuesday, police were seen collecting the contents of trash cans close to the slightly run-down fray-paneled home as part of the search for the ‘edged weapon’ they believe was used in the killings. The trash was taken to a local garbage depot where hazmat-suited cops were seen sifting through garbage bags in a screened-off shed.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64584913-11434287-On_Tuesday_police_were_seen_collecting_the_contents_of_trash_can-a-7_1668597259124.jpg)
On Tuesday, police were seen collecting the contents of trash cans close to the slightly run-down fray-paneled home as part of the search for the ‘edged weapon’ they believe was used in the killings. The trash was taken to a local garbage depot where hazmat-suited cops were seen sifting through garbage bags in a screened-off shed.
![The new developments come after a day where local authorities issued statements – with the local mayor describing it as ‘a crime of passion’ and cops insisted it was a ‘targeted’ crime. Mayor Art Bettge said the murders appears to be a 'one-off type of situation.' 'Something had occurred that resulted in these deaths,' he said, adding that nothing was stolen from the scene. He had previously suggested the students may have been killed in a 'crime of passion' or a 'burglary gone wrong.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64602559-11434287-The_new_developments_come_after_a_day_where_local_authorities_is-a-4_1668597258965.jpg)
The new developments come after a day where local authorities issued statements – with the local mayor describing it as ‘a crime of passion’ and cops insisted it was a ‘targeted’ crime. Mayor Art Bettge said the murders appears to be a 'one-off type of situation.' 'Something had occurred that resulted in these deaths,' he said, adding that nothing was stolen from the scene. He had previously suggested the students may have been killed in a 'crime of passion' or a 'burglary gone wrong.'
![He told FOX News: 'It’s one of any of a plenitude of possibilities, including burglary gone wrong, robbery gone wrong… any of those is a possibility and not one to the exclusion of others.' Cops in Moscow, a town of some 24,000 people right on the Washington State border – also were at pains to reassure locals that no one else is at risk while saying in a statement released Tuesday that all four deaths are homicides.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/10/64584835-0-_We_have_investigators_who_have_been_on_the_job_for_20_even_30_y-a-33_1668593278988.jpg)
He told FOX News: 'It’s one of any of a plenitude of possibilities, including burglary gone wrong, robbery gone wrong… any of those is a possibility and not one to the exclusion of others.' Cops in Moscow, a town of some 24,000 people right on the Washington State border – also were at pains to reassure locals that no one else is at risk while saying in a statement released Tuesday that all four deaths are homicides.
![The statement said: ‘On November 13, 2022, at 11:58 hours, Moscow Police Department Officers responded to a call on King Road for an unconscious individual. Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals who were deceased. The deaths have been ruled to be homicide.‘ Police Capt. Anthony Dahlinger told the Idaho Statesman: 'All I can say is the deaths are ruled a homicide at this point – and homicide and murder are synonymous.' Although no weapons have been located, based on preliminary information, investigators believe that an edged weapon such as a knife was used.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64584859-11434287-The_statement_said_On_November_13_2022_at_11_58_hours_Moscow_Pol-a-1_1668597258281.jpg)
The statement said: ‘On November 13, 2022, at 11:58 hours, Moscow Police Department Officers responded to a call on King Road for an unconscious individual. Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals who were deceased. The deaths have been ruled to be homicide.‘ Police Capt. Anthony Dahlinger told the Idaho Statesman: 'All I can say is the deaths are ruled a homicide at this point – and homicide and murder are synonymous.' Although no weapons have been located, based on preliminary information, investigators believe that an edged weapon such as a knife was used.
![‘Autopsies are scheduled to be completed later this week and will hopefully provide more definitive information on the exact cause of the deaths. 'Also, based on information from the preliminary investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated, targeted attack and there is no imminent threat to the community at large. ‘Investigators are continuing to work diligently on establishing a timeline of relevant events to re-create the victims’ activities on the evening of November 12 and early morning of November 13, following all leads and identifying persons of interest.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64584923-11434287-_Autopsies_are_scheduled_to_be_completed_later_this_week_and_wil-a-3_1668597258960.jpg)
‘Autopsies are scheduled to be completed later this week and will hopefully provide more definitive information on the exact cause of the deaths. 'Also, based on information from the preliminary investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated, targeted attack and there is no imminent threat to the community at large. ‘Investigators are continuing to work diligently on establishing a timeline of relevant events to re-create the victims’ activities on the evening of November 12 and early morning of November 13, following all leads and identifying persons of interest.'
![The Moscow Police Department also said no arrests have been made so far and said they are being helped by investigators from the Idaho State Police as well as ‘other State and Federal law enforcement partners.' All four victims have now been identified: along with Chapin (center), Xana Kernodle (right), 20, of Post Falls, Idaho, Madison Mogen (top left), 21, of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, and Kaylee Goncalves (bottom left), 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho, were killed.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64539111-11434287-The_Moscow_Police_Department_also_said_no_arrests_have_been_made-a-5_1668597258971.jpg)
The Moscow Police Department also said no arrests have been made so far and said they are being helped by investigators from the Idaho State Police as well as ‘other State and Federal law enforcement partners.' All four victims have now been identified: along with Chapin (center), Xana Kernodle (right), 20, of Post Falls, Idaho, Madison Mogen (top left), 21, of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, and Kaylee Goncalves (bottom left), 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho, were killed.
![The families of the victims have begun paying tribute, with Goncalves’s family saying the 21-year-old was only a few months shy of moving to Texas to begin a new job. Pictured: Goncalves, of Rathdrum, Idaho, left, and Mogen, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, right.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64539131-11434287-The_families_of_the_victims_have_begun_paying_tribute_with_Gonca-a-12_1668597259307.jpg)
The families of the victims have begun paying tribute, with Goncalves’s family saying the 21-year-old was only a few months shy of moving to Texas to begin a new job. Pictured: Goncalves, of Rathdrum, Idaho, left, and Mogen, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, right.
![Goncalves, a general studies major, was ‘looking forward to her job in tech starting on 1/1, a move to Texas, road trips in her just purchased Range Rover, and a trip she planned to Europe.' her family said in a statement. ‘She’d never stop fighting for us and demanding truth and justice and neither will we.’ Pictured: Mogen and Goncalves.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64588483-11434287-Goncalves_a_general_studies_major_was_looking_forward_to_her_job-a-6_1668597259119.jpg)
Goncalves, a general studies major, was ‘looking forward to her job in tech starting on 1/1, a move to Texas, road trips in her just purchased Range Rover, and a trip she planned to Europe.' her family said in a statement. ‘She’d never stop fighting for us and demanding truth and justice and neither will we.’ Pictured: Mogen and Goncalves.
![Ethan Chapin was one of a set of triplets who all attended the University of Idaho. His brother Hunter paid tribute via his Instagram account (pictured). Under a photo of the brothers together, he wrote: ‘My brother and my best friend’ followed by a red heart.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64587001-11434287-Ethan_Chapin_was_one_of_a_set_of_triplets_who_all_attended_the_U-a-9_1668597259289.jpg)
Ethan Chapin was one of a set of triplets who all attended the University of Idaho. His brother Hunter paid tribute via his Instagram account (pictured). Under a photo of the brothers together, he wrote: ‘My brother and my best friend’ followed by a red heart.
![Ethan's mother Stacy Chapin told the Seattle Times: 'It is an unspeakable tragedy and the pain is excruciating. Ethan was literally the greatest kid … friend to all and a smile that could light up any room.' Pictured: Kernodle and Chapin.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64588325-11434287-Ethan_s_mother_Stacy_Chapin_told_the_Seattle_Times_It_is_an_unsp-a-11_1668597259307.jpg)
Ethan's mother Stacy Chapin told the Seattle Times: 'It is an unspeakable tragedy and the pain is excruciating. Ethan was literally the greatest kid … friend to all and a smile that could light up any room.' Pictured: Kernodle and Chapin.
![Mogen, a marketing major, and Kernodle, who was also studying marketing, were remembered in a post by the Mad Greek – a restaurant in Moscow where both worked. The Facebook statement said: ‘It is with a broken heart and deep sadness to share with you we have lost two of our own here at Mad Greek.’](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/11/64577181-11434287-Mogen_a_marketing_major_and_Kernodle_who_was_also_studying_marke-a-8_1668597259138.jpg)
Mogen, a marketing major, and Kernodle, who was also studying marketing, were remembered in a post by the Mad Greek – a restaurant in Moscow where both worked. The Facebook statement said: ‘It is with a broken heart and deep sadness to share with you we have lost two of our own here at Mad Greek.’
![It continued: ‘Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the friends and families of Xana, Maddie, Ethan and Kaylee. You will be greatly missed. Thank you for being part of our family/team and helping me so much over the years. Until we meet again.’ Pictured: A makeshift shrine of flowers and stuffed animals has grown up around the University of Idaho campus after the four students were killed.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/16/10/64584871-0-A_make_shift_shrine_of_flowers_and_stuffed_animals_has_grown_up_-a-27_1668593278983.jpg)
It continued: ‘Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the friends and families of Xana, Maddie, Ethan and Kaylee. You will be greatly missed. Thank you for being part of our family/team and helping me so much over the years. Until we meet again.’ Pictured: A makeshift shrine of flowers and stuffed animals has grown up around the University of Idaho campus after the four students were killed.
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