A friend of Xana Kernodles asked me to do a reading for Xana, and I did. Here is that reading
In the tragic case of the Idaho student murders, Bryan Kohberger, a 29-year-old criminology PhD student at Washington State University, has been charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students. The victims, identified as Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves (both 21), Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin (both 20), were brutally killed in their home on King Road in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022. The attack was described as “targeted,” although specific details about the motive or connection between Kohberger and the victims remain undisclosed.
Kohberger’s arrest in December 2022 followed a significant breakthrough in the investigation, where investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) played a crucial role. DNA evidence from a crime scene, particularly a single source of male touch DNA found on the button snap of a knife sheath at the victims’ home, was linked to Kohberger. This technique involves using DNA to build a family tree through online genealogy services, which ultimately helped identify Kohberger as the suspect.
Despite Kohberger’s ongoing studies and participation in class discussions at Washington State University during the investigation, it was noted that he became “completely silent” when the murders were discussed, signaling a marked change in behavior.
As the legal proceedings progress, Kohberger’s defense has been granted access to some of the DNA records they requested, which were used to initially identify him as the suspect. However, the extent of the records to be disclosed remains partially sealed to protect privacy. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary, with prosecutors intending to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
The legal battle and the search for justice continue, with no trial date set yet as the community and the victims’ families seek closure for this heinous crime​​​​.
