- Nearly 3,000 crime-scene photographs tied to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students appeared on an Idaho State Police webpage before being removed.
- The images showed interior views of the off-campus rental and personal items collected during evidence processing and later circulated online after removal.
- Family of victim Kaylee Goncalves said they were told photos would be released later, but images became public within minutes.
- Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025 and received four consecutive life terms without parole plus an additional burglary-related sentence.
MOSCOW, IDAHO — A large collection of crime-scene photographs tied to the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students briefly appeared on an Idaho State Police webpage on Tuesday before being removed. The images circulated online after the upload was taken down, and officials had not publicly explained the posting as of the latest update.
Thousands of Images Appeared, Then Disappeared
Reports described the upload as nearly 3,000 images. The photographs showed interior views of the off-campus home and personal items collected during the investigation. The images were later removed from the state police site.
Families React After Sudden Public Release
In a statement posted online, the family of Kaylee Goncalves criticized the public release of the images and urged people to consider the impact on loved ones. The family said they were notified the photos would be released later, but the images became public within minutes of the notification.
Case Background: Four Students Killed in 2022
Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were killed on November 13, 2022, inside an off-campus rental home in Moscow. The case drew national attention and remained under investigation for weeks before an arrest was made.
Kohberger Pleaded Guilty and Was Sentenced in 2025
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025. He was sentenced on July 23, 2025, to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole, along with an additional sentence tied to a burglary charge. He is serving his sentence in Idaho’s prison system.
Why the Upload Matters Now
The sudden appearance of the images has renewed attention on how investigatory materials are released and handled after major cases conclude. It also comes amid continuing legal disputes and family concerns over public access to sensitive case records.
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