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Prosecutors Investigate Potential Leak of Crime Scene Photos From University of Idaho Murders
Law enforcement said the images include the dead and would invade the victims’ privacy, as post-conviction proceedings continue for Bryan Kohberger.
On Tuesday, the Latah County Prosecutor, Moscow Police Department, and Idaho State Police issued a joint statement condemning the potential release of unredacted crime scene photos from the 2022 University of Idaho murders as "unconscionable."
Idaho law now exempts decedent photos from public records requests to protect families following the 2022 murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, and Xana Kernodle.
YouTuber BronxTails recently speculated on crime scene details and accused police of tampering, though criminal justice expert Danielle Slakoff noted such content often lacks context and misrepresents facts.
Stacy Chapin, mother of Ethan, shared the agencies' statement on Instagram Tuesday afternoon, writing "For the love of WHATEVER, stop with the photos" as officials emphasized families' trauma.
Post-Conviction proceedings continue for Bryan Kohberger following his July 2025 guilty plea, with a hearing scheduled for October to consider a motion regarding Judge Steven Hippler's role.