I lived in Idaho for 20 years, 12 of them in north Idaho. Moscow, ID is one of the few liberal bastions in the state (no doubt owing to the presence of the university). I have no confidence in the abilities of the local police to investigate and solve this case. The “chief” has worked in that same department for 27 years. He needs to get out more.
Yes, I would agree the local PD is out of its depth. They need to bring in some big guns and forensic experts. Being Chief in Moscow means dealing with rowdy student parties and property crimes, not many murders.