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Details emerge in arrest of accused Idaho quadruple murderer (familial DNA from genealogy database used to identify him)
Just the News ^ | Updated: December 31, 2022 - 1:56pm | Just the News staff

Posted on 12/31/2022 11:30:18 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

Details are continuing to emerge regarding the man accused of brutally stabbing four young Moscow, Idaho college students last month, with the suspect’s arrest this week leading to a flood of news reports on the alleged killer’s background.

Bryan Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania this week and charged with the murder of the four students, Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

News reports revealed that Kohberger, a criminology PhD student at the University of Washington, was allegedly linked to the crime scene via a DNA sample fed into a genetic genealogy database.

Law enforcement reportedly tracked him closely as he drove cross-country from Washington to his parents’ home in Pennsylvania. 

The suspect was also reportedly a security guard several years ago at Pleasant Valley School District near Allentown, Pa., before enrolling at the University of Washington.

(Excerpt) Read more at justthenews.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; US: Idaho; US: Pennsylvania; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: bryankohberger; genealogy; helixmakemineadouble; idaho; kohberger; libertarian; pennsylvania; vegan; veganism; washington
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To: rockrr

Isn’t that driving you nuts?


41 posted on 12/31/2022 12:54:24 PM PST by steve86 (Numquam accusatus, numquam ad curiam ibit, numquam ad carcerem™)
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To: StAnDeliver
... Why did he 'overkill' the one girl....

We don't know, of course, but if one woke up and fought back, that would explain it.

42 posted on 12/31/2022 12:54:36 PM PST by gloryblaze
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To: Vermont Lt
but not related to the murders.

Well, maybe not THESE murders. Willing to bet a few bucks that weirdo will pop up again.
43 posted on 12/31/2022 12:59:36 PM PST by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: llevrok

I was thinking maybe FBI Special Agent attached to Bobbie Ferguson’s office?


44 posted on 12/31/2022 1:02:41 PM PST by bigfootbob (Arm Up and Carry On!)
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To: Rummyfan

He should have watched more Columbo.


45 posted on 12/31/2022 1:04:45 PM PST by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Re Philip Markoff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Markoff

Medical student, engaged to be married, would set up dates with escorts for erotic massage on Craigslist

Would then rob them - killed one girl who resisted

Was caught - committed suicide in jail waiting trial

Parallels with Ted bundy too ..........


46 posted on 12/31/2022 1:07:50 PM PST by njslim
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To: gloryblaze

Been wondering about the family.
Can’t imagine having your kid arrested for this crime. Horrifying.


47 posted on 12/31/2022 1:08:48 PM PST by TheDon (Resist the usurpers)
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To: OrangeHoof

“As someone suggested, he could have easily driven home through Canada and made himself more difficult to track.”

They were waiting for him at his parents’ house.


48 posted on 12/31/2022 1:23:49 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
News reports revealed that Kohberger, a criminology PhD student at the University of Washington, was allegedly linked to the crime scene via a DNA sample fed into a genetic genealogy database.

49 posts and not ONE comment about this!?!??

49 posted on 12/31/2022 1:30:59 PM PST by DoodleBob ( Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: rockrr
Washington State University, which is about eight mile away from the crime scene, not the University of Washington, which is in Seattle.

I wondered if anyone else noticed that.

Usually, justthenews is a good source.

50 posted on 12/31/2022 1:32:00 PM PST by End Times Sentinel (In the conflict between the stone and the stream, the stream will always prevail.)
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To: DoodleBob

I referenced it in the headline.


51 posted on 12/31/2022 1:34:43 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is ████ █ ██████ ███████ ███ ██████ ██ ████████.)
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To: larrytown

No doubt.

Every rural college town attracts weirdos. Our school had a guy who shot at trains. My brother went to school in rural Maine. They skinned animals in the dorm bathrooms.

The world is full of lost souls.


52 posted on 12/31/2022 1:37:39 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Oh, I know you got it.

This development should make anyone think twice before sending their DNA into a genetic genealogy database.

If bad guys can be rightly found, good guys can be wrongly accused. Or framed.

53 posted on 12/31/2022 1:46:20 PM PST by DoodleBob ( Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: Vermont Lt

Rural, heck!

A few decades ago, a University of Minnesota (in downtown Minneapolis) ran a trapline and was skinning muskrats in his dorm room.


54 posted on 12/31/2022 1:46:39 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: jjotto

Wow. That’s some hillbilly stuff right there. Lol.


55 posted on 12/31/2022 1:48:14 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

I have to dig the story up, but I think the player’s father was an NFL player.


56 posted on 12/31/2022 1:50:36 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: Alberta's Child
You drive across the USA-Canada border in either direction today, and both governments have a permanent electronic record of all kinds of things (license plate, vehicle registration information, Social Security number, facial photograph, etc.)

Take I-10 east or north out of El Paso, you'll get the treatment. No international borders needed.

57 posted on 12/31/2022 2:13:26 PM PST by PAR35
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To: DoodleBob

Check post #28


58 posted on 12/31/2022 2:33:15 PM PST by JCM
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To: Husker24

C’mon just because he’s an Incel murderer, doesn’t mean he’s a necrophiliac. /s


59 posted on 12/31/2022 2:45:28 PM PST by shotgun
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Maybe Mom and Dad ID’ed this killer and made the appropriate phone call. They had first hand knowledge about this nut and did the right thing.


60 posted on 12/31/2022 2:47:19 PM PST by chopperk
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