DEVIL’S ADVOCATES · IDAHO FOUR RESEARCH
Master Timeline
A source-driven chronology of events connected to the Idaho Four case.
Approximate times, conflicting accounts and corrections are identified
rather than silently treated as established fact.
Person
Status
November 11, 2022
Evening
8:30 PM
Kaylee, Dylan, Xana and Ethan return from the Pi Beta Phi formal; a gathering later takes place at 1122 King Road.
Interview
8:30 PM
Kaylee, Dylan, Xana and Ethan return from the Pi Beta Phi formal; a gathering later takes place at 1122 King Road.
Source:
Dylan Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Research note: The entry reflects what Mortensen reported during her interview.
Established
Research note: The entry reflects what Mortensen reported during her interview.
Established
9:40 PM
Jeff Kernodle has what is identified in the timeline as his last known phone contact with Xana before November 12.
Witness / Family
9:40 PM
Jeff Kernodle has what is identified in the timeline as his last known phone contact with Xana before November 12.
Source:
Jeff Kernodle
Established
Established
November 12, 2022
Morning
10:00-11:00 AM
Kai Davis reports arriving with others at 1122 King Road for a morning pregame brunch.
Interview
10:00-11:00 AM
Kai Davis reports arriving with others at 1122 King Road for a morning pregame brunch.
Source:
Kai Davis interview, 4/12/24
Established
Established
11:00 AM
Connor Chestnut reports waking up in his fraternity room.
Police Report
11:00 AM
Connor Chestnut reports waking up in his fraternity room.
Source:
O'Neil Supplemental Report
Established
Established
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bethany reports waking up and initially seeing only Ethan at 1122 King; other roommates return shortly afterward.
Interview
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bethany reports waking up and initially seeing only Ethan at 1122 King; other roommates return shortly afterward.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22; Supp. 90
Established
Established
~11:30 AM
Bethany reports that she began drinking at approximately 11:30 AM.
Interview
~11:30 AM
Bethany reports that she began drinking at approximately 11:30 AM.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22; Supp. 90
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
Afternoon
12:00 PM
Hunter Johnson reports arriving at 1122 King for a pregame gathering before the football game.
Police Report
12:00 PM
Hunter Johnson reports arriving at 1122 King for a pregame gathering before the football game.
Source:
Mowery #42
Established
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12:15 PM
A group photograph is taken as several of the women head out to obtain alcohol.
Interview
12:15 PM
A group photograph is taken as several of the women head out to obtain alcohol.
Source:
Dylan Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Established
Established
12:21 PM
A Lyft record shows Madison taking an approximately 20-minute ride; the destination is not identified in the timeline.
Digital Record
12:21 PM
A Lyft record shows Madison taking an approximately 20-minute ride; the destination is not identified in the timeline.
Source:
Lyft receipt
Established
Established
~12:30 PM
Josie Lauteren reports arriving at 1122 King and seeing Xana, Ethan, Dylan, Bethany, Kaylee, Maddie and others.
Interview
~12:30 PM
Josie Lauteren reports arriving at 1122 King and seeing Xana, Ethan, Dylan, Bethany, Kaylee, Maddie and others.
Source:
MPD Supp. 108; Josie Lauteren interview, 1/11/23
Research note: Approximate arrival time.
Established
Research note: Approximate arrival time.
Established
12:54 PM
Dylan sends an Instagram message to Madison, Kaylee and Josie.
Phone Records
12:54 PM
Dylan sends an Instagram message to Madison, Kaylee and Josie.
Source:
Mortensen phone report, pp. 3055-3056
Established
Established
2:00-2:30 PM
Bethany reports leaving 1122 King with a group to go to 621 Taylor Street.
Interview
2:00-2:30 PM
Bethany reports leaving 1122 King with a group to go to 621 Taylor Street.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
Research note: Bethany placed the departure around 2:00 PM; Hunter Johnson reportedly placed departure closer to 2:30 PM.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: Bethany placed the departure around 2:00 PM; Hunter Johnson reportedly placed departure closer to 2:30 PM.
Disputed / Unresolved
~2:30-3:00 PM
Kayla Nguyen reports Kaylee and her roommates arriving at her apartment at 621 Taylor Street; a photograph is taken there.
Interview
~2:30-3:00 PM
Kayla Nguyen reports Kaylee and her roommates arriving at her apartment at 621 Taylor Street; a photograph is taken there.
Source:
Rosinsky Supp. 19; Kayla Nguyen interview
Research note: Approximate time range.
Established
Research note: Approximate time range.
Established
3:00 PM
Josie Lauteren reports this as her last confirmed sighting of Xana and Ethan that afternoon.
Interview
3:00 PM
Josie Lauteren reports this as her last confirmed sighting of Xana and Ethan that afternoon.
Source:
MPD Supp. 108; Josie Lauteren interview, 1/11/23
Research note: Josie also reported Ethan asking her for a Snapchat that she never sent.
Established
Research note: Josie also reported Ethan asking her for a Snapchat that she never sent.
Established
3:12 PM
Dylan sends Josie an Instagram message.
Phone Records
3:12 PM
Dylan sends Josie an Instagram message.
Source:
Mortensen phone report, p. 3075
Established
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3:48 PM
Bethany reports leaving the Whites party with Xana; she says Ethan had already left.
Interview
3:48 PM
Bethany reports leaving the Whites party with Xana; she says Ethan had already left.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
Research note: Bethany reported that she and Xana then went to Aly Benson's residence on Taylor Avenue.
Established
Research note: Bethany reported that she and Xana then went to Aly Benson's residence on Taylor Avenue.
Established
4:51 PM
Bethany reports returning to 1122 King with Xana; she says the roommates later made food at the house.
Interview
4:51 PM
Bethany reports returning to 1122 King with Xana; she says the roommates later made food at the house.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
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5:00 PM
Kayla Nguyen reports Kaylee leaving her gathering and identifies this as her last conversation with Kaylee.
Interview
5:00 PM
Kayla Nguyen reports Kaylee leaving her gathering and identifies this as her last conversation with Kaylee.
Source:
Kayla Nguyen interview, 11/15/22
Established
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5:32 PM
Xana texts Ethan that she is taking a nap until 8:00 PM.
Phone Records
5:32 PM
Xana texts Ethan that she is taking a nap until 8:00 PM.
Source:
Ethan phone timeline, p. 73
Established
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5:36 PM
Dylan receives a 12-second phone call from Bethany.
Phone Records
5:36 PM
Dylan receives a 12-second phone call from Bethany.
Source:
Mortensen phone report
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5:44 PM
Dylan places a phone call lasting 3 minutes 51 seconds to a number identified in the timeline as associated with Natalie Dayton.
Phone Records
5:44 PM
Dylan places a phone call lasting 3 minutes 51 seconds to a number identified in the timeline as associated with Natalie Dayton.
Source:
Mortensen phone report, p. 3080
Established
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Evening
6:00-8:00 PM
The roommates are reported to have taken naps during the early evening before getting ready for the night.
Interview
6:00-8:00 PM
The roommates are reported to have taken naps during the early evening before getting ready for the night.
Source:
Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Research note: The master timeline notes differing recollections of the nap window, including approximately 5:00-8:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline notes differing recollections of the nap window, including approximately 5:00-8:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM.
Disputed / Unresolved
7:19 PM
Ford Explorer data records the vehicle leaving the King Road residence.
Vehicle Logs
7:19 PM
Ford Explorer data records the vehicle leaving the King Road residence.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs, p. 453
Research note: The master timeline associates this trip with Ethan leaving for Maizie Chapin's formal.
Established
Research note: The master timeline associates this trip with Ethan leaving for Maizie Chapin's formal.
Established
7:26 PM
Ford Explorer data records arrival at the Kappa Alpha Theta house.
Vehicle Logs
7:26 PM
Ford Explorer data records arrival at the Kappa Alpha Theta house.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs, p. 3228; Maizie Chapin interview
Established
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7:59 PM
Ford Explorer data records departure from Kappa Alpha Theta for the formal event.
Vehicle Logs
7:59 PM
Ford Explorer data records departure from Kappa Alpha Theta for the formal event.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs, p. 3228
Established
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8:00 PM
Bethany reports the roommates being awake and beginning to get ready for the evening.
Interview
8:00 PM
Bethany reports the roommates being awake and beginning to get ready for the evening.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
Established
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8:04 PM
Dylan calls Maddie; Maddie later messages asking whether she can call back later.
Phone Records
8:04 PM
Dylan calls Maddie; Maddie later messages asking whether she can call back later.
Source:
Dylan phone records, p. 3084
Established
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8:40 PM
Kaylee texts Eric Gower and asks whether he is working that night.
Interview
8:40 PM
Kaylee texts Eric Gower and asks whether he is working that night.
Source:
Eric Gower interview / Blaker
Established
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8:57 PM
Kaylee posts a picture on Instagram and sends material to Xana and Dylan.
Phone Records
8:57 PM
Kaylee posts a picture on Instagram and sends material to Xana and Dylan.
Source:
Xana cell phone p. 2952; Dylan cell p. 3088
Research note: Multiple records cluster around this same minute.
Established
Research note: Multiple records cluster around this same minute.
Established
8:59 PM
Maddie calls Xana.
Phone Records
8:59 PM
Maddie calls Xana.
Source:
Xana cell phone, p. 2952
Established
Established
~9:00 PM
Bethany reports that she and Maddie went to Peter's apartment at Sigma Chi and that Ethan and Xana arrived afterward.
Interview
~9:00 PM
Bethany reports that she and Maddie went to Peter's apartment at Sigma Chi and that Ethan and Xana arrived afterward.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
9:07 PM
Ethan tells Xana that he is going to her house to change.
Phone Records
9:07 PM
Ethan tells Xana that he is going to her house to change.
Source:
Ethan cell timeline, p. 87
Research note: The master timeline identifies this as corrected from 8:07 PM to 9:07 PM.
Correction
Research note: The master timeline identifies this as corrected from 8:07 PM to 9:07 PM.
Correction
9:12 PM
A Psychology 215 assignment timestamp is placed at approximately 9:12 PM after correcting for a one-hour time-zone discrepancy.
Digital Record
9:12 PM
A Psychology 215 assignment timestamp is placed at approximately 9:12 PM after correcting for a one-hour time-zone discrepancy.
Source:
Assignment timestamp; Mortensen timeline analysis
Research note: The earlier timeline time was approximately one hour later.
Correction
Research note: The earlier timeline time was approximately one hour later.
Correction
9:18 PM
Dylan places a 14-second call to Maddie.
Phone Records
9:18 PM
Dylan places a 14-second call to Maddie.
Source:
Dylan phone records, p. 3093
Established
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9:21 PM
Ford Explorer data records departure from Kappa Alpha Theta.
Vehicle Logs
9:21 PM
Ford Explorer data records departure from Kappa Alpha Theta.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs pp. 2530, 3240; Maizie Chapin interview
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
9:24 PM
Ford Explorer data records a stop at Sigma Chi.
Vehicle Logs
9:24 PM
Ford Explorer data records a stop at Sigma Chi.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs, p. 3274
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
9:26 PM
Ethan sends Hunter Johnson a Snapchat message referring to drinking with Xana and Bethany and inviting him to join them.
Phone Records
9:26 PM
Ethan sends Hunter Johnson a Snapchat message referring to drinking with Xana and Bethany and inviting him to join them.
Source:
Ethan Snapchat messages
Established
Established
9:27 PM
Ford Explorer data records the vehicle arriving at 1122 King Road.
Vehicle Logs
9:27 PM
Ford Explorer data records the vehicle arriving at 1122 King Road.
Source:
Ford Explorer logs, pp. 2482, 2537
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
Research note: The master timeline identifies Ethan as the believed driver.
Established
~9:30 PM
The Sigma Chi party begins; the master timeline describes a guest-list requirement, security and a scheduled end around 1:00 AM.
Police Report
~9:30 PM
The Sigma Chi party begins; the master timeline describes a guest-list requirement, security and a scheduled end around 1:00 AM.
Source:
ISP Supp. 81; Lehman interview, 11/19/22
Research note: Approximate start time.
Established
Research note: Approximate start time.
Established
~9:30 PM
Dylan reports arriving at Peter's Sigma Chi apartment and spending time with Ethan, Xana, Bethany and others.
Interview
~9:30 PM
Dylan reports arriving at Peter's Sigma Chi apartment and spending time with Ethan, Xana, Bethany and others.
Source:
Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Research note: The master timeline corrects this event from approximately 10:30 PM to approximately 9:30 PM because of a time-zone discrepancy.
Correction
Research note: The master timeline corrects this event from approximately 10:30 PM to approximately 9:30 PM because of a time-zone discrepancy.
Correction
Background – Cellular Records
Prior to Nov. 13
By the end of November 12, investigators said historical records showed the phone attributed to Kohberger had used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of 1122 King Road on at least twelve occasions since June 2022; all but one were in late-evening or early-morning hours.
Court Filing
Prior to Nov. 13
By the end of November 12, investigators said historical records showed the phone attributed to Kohberger had used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of 1122 King Road on at least twelve occasions since June 2022; all but one were in late-evening or early-morning hours.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This records the affidavit's characterization of historical tower usage. Coverage area is not proof that the device or its user was at the residence, and the entry does not establish stalking.
Established
Research note: This records the affidavit's characterization of historical tower usage. Coverage area is not proof that the device or its user was at the residence, and the entry does not establish stalking.
Established
November 13, 2022
2 AM Hour
~2:00 AM
Lakelynn McComas reports leaving 1122 King Road without passing any of the four roommates; Dylan then goes to her room.
Interview
~2:00 AM
Lakelynn McComas reports leaving 1122 King Road without passing any of the four roommates; Dylan then goes to her room.
Source:
Lakelynn McComas interview, 11/19/22; Bethany Funke interview, 11/16/22
Research note: The master timeline corrects an earlier 1:22 AM placement to approximately 2:00 AM based on McComas' interview.
Correction
Research note: The master timeline corrects an earlier 1:22 AM placement to approximately 2:00 AM based on McComas' interview.
Correction
~2:00 AM
Dylan reports waking when Kaylee and Maddie arrive home; she says the four women go upstairs and take pictures.
Interview
~2:00 AM
Dylan reports waking when Kaylee and Maddie arrive home; she says the four women go upstairs and take pictures.
Source:
Dylan Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Research note: Mortensen also reported that she believed Xana and Ethan were not yet home because their bedroom door was open.
Established
Research note: Mortensen also reported that she believed Xana and Ethan were not yet home because their bedroom door was open.
Established
2:01 AM
Cooper Atkinson attempts to call Ethan five times on FaceTime.
Digital Record
2:01 AM
Cooper Atkinson attempts to call Ethan five times on FaceTime.
Source:
Work Product
Established
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2:02 AM
Bethany takes several pictures with Murphy in Kaylee's bed.
Phone Records
2:02 AM
Bethany takes several pictures with Murphy in Kaylee's bed.
Source:
Bethany phone report, p. 212
Established
Established
~2:10 AM
Jack DuCoeur reports arriving home, sitting on the couch for 10-15 minutes, and then going to bed.
Interview
~2:10 AM
Jack DuCoeur reports arriving home, sitting on the couch for 10-15 minutes, and then going to bed.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur interview, 11/17/22
Research note: The master timeline moves this from about 1:20 AM to about 2:10 AM based on the reported ride-home sequence.
Correction
Research note: The master timeline moves this from about 1:20 AM to about 2:10 AM based on the reported ride-home sequence.
Correction
2:10 AM
Dylan has a video in which all four women are together; the master timeline notes Maddie and Kaylee can be heard alive in the recording.
Video / Interview
2:10 AM
Dylan has a video in which all four women are together; the master timeline notes Maddie and Kaylee can be heard alive in the recording.
Source:
Dylan Mortensen interview, 11/17/22
Research note: Mortensen discussed the video during her 11/17/22 interview.
Established
Research note: Mortensen discussed the video during her 11/17/22 interview.
Established
2:10 AM
Dylan messages Eric Gower asking whether he is driving that night.
Phone Records
2:10 AM
Dylan messages Eric Gower asking whether he is driving that night.
Source:
Dylan phone report, p. 3121
Research note: Mortensen told Detective Gooch she sent the text while walking downstairs from Kaylee's room with Maddie and Bethany.
Established
Research note: Mortensen told Detective Gooch she sent the text while walking downstairs from Kaylee's room with Maddie and Bethany.
Established
2:10-2:15 AM
Bethany reports that she and Maddie take Murphy outside briefly before Bethany returns inside, gets chips, goes to bed, and locks her bedroom door.
Interview
2:10-2:15 AM
Bethany reports that she and Maddie take Murphy outside briefly before Bethany returns inside, gets chips, goes to bed, and locks her bedroom door.
Source:
Bethany Funke interview, 11/13/22
Research note: The master timeline shifts this from 2:30-3:00 AM to roughly 2:10-2:15 AM to align with the reported movement downstairs.
Correction
Research note: The master timeline shifts this from 2:30-3:00 AM to roughly 2:10-2:15 AM to align with the reported movement downstairs.
Correction
2:11-2:12 AM
Dylan's phone records multiple incoming and outgoing Snapchat application events.
Phone Activity
2:11-2:12 AM
Dylan's phone records multiple incoming and outgoing Snapchat application events.
Source:
DM Phone Activity, 11/13/22
Research note: Multiple Picaboo/Snapchat events are logged across 2:11-2:12 AM.
Established
Research note: Multiple Picaboo/Snapchat events are logged across 2:11-2:12 AM.
Established
2:15 AM
Xana places a DoorDash order from Jack in the Box for delivery to 1122 King Road.
DoorDash / Phone Records
2:15 AM
Xana places a DoorDash order from Jack in the Box for delivery to 1122 King Road.
Source:
Xana phone report, p. 2958; DoorDash records
Established
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2:15 AM
Kaylee texts Jack DuCoeur that she has his vape and asks him to come pick it up.
Interview
2:15 AM
Kaylee texts Jack DuCoeur that she has his vape and asks him to come pick it up.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur interview, 11/13/22
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2:16 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded turning left from westbound Lauder onto Ridge Road.
Camera
2:16 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded turning left from westbound Lauder onto Ridge Road.
Source:
1125 Ridge Road video
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2:19 AM
Lakelynn McComas reports arriving at her sorority, making a bagel, and posting to Snapchat.
Interview
2:19 AM
Lakelynn McComas reports arriving at her sorority, making a bagel, and posting to Snapchat.
Source:
Lakelynn McComas interview, 12/4/22
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2:22 AM
A light-colored sedan is recorded westbound on Lauder passing Ridge Road.
Camera
2:22 AM
A light-colored sedan is recorded westbound on Lauder passing Ridge Road.
Source:
1125 Ridge Road video
Established
Established
2:26 AM
Jack DuCoeur calls Kaylee; the call lasts 17 minutes 4 seconds.
Phone / Interview
2:26 AM
Jack DuCoeur calls Kaylee; the call lasts 17 minutes 4 seconds.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur interview, 11/13/22
Research note: The master timeline notes DuCoeur did not remember the call.
Established
Research note: The master timeline notes DuCoeur did not remember the call.
Established
2:30 AM
Matthew Moye wakes for an ROTC extended training day.
Interview
2:30 AM
Matthew Moye wakes for an ROTC extended training day.
Source:
Simon Gaete / Matthew Moye interview, 11/14/22
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2:31 AM
Bethany is active on her phone.
Phone Activity
2:31 AM
Bethany is active on her phone.
Source:
Phone Records
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2:36 AM
A vehicle enters the neighborhood and drives past 1112 King Road and the Jack DuCoeur residence.
Camera
2:36 AM
A vehicle enters the neighborhood and drives past 1112 King Road and the Jack DuCoeur residence.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:36 AM
A vehicle door closes near the 1112 King Road camera.
Camera
2:36 AM
A vehicle door closes near the 1112 King Road camera.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:37 AM
Headlights appear near the carport by the Jack DuCoeur residence, consistent with a vehicle turning around.
Camera
2:37 AM
Headlights appear near the carport by the Jack DuCoeur residence, consistent with a vehicle turning around.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:37 AM
A vehicle slowly reverses from the area in front of the Jack DuCoeur residence, turns around, and departs.
Camera
2:37 AM
A vehicle slowly reverses from the area in front of the Jack DuCoeur residence, turns around, and departs.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:43 AM
The 17-minute call between Kaylee and Jack DuCoeur ends.
Phone Records
2:43 AM
The 17-minute call between Kaylee and Jack DuCoeur ends.
Source:
Phone Records
Established
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2:43 AM
Kaylee calls Jack DuCoeur again; the call is unanswered.
Phone Records
2:43 AM
Kaylee calls Jack DuCoeur again; the call is unanswered.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
Established
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2:44 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered call to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:44 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered call to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
Established
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2:44 AM
Kaylee places an unanswered FaceTime call to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:44 AM
Kaylee places an unanswered FaceTime call to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
Established
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2:47 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered call to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:47 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered call to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
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2:47 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered FaceTime call to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:47 AM
Kaylee places another unanswered FaceTime call to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
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2:48 AM
A vehicle enters the area and turns onto the signed street next to 1112 King Road.
Camera
2:48 AM
A vehicle enters the area and turns onto the signed street next to 1112 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:50 AM
Two individuals exit the residence across from 1112 King Road.
Camera
2:50 AM
Two individuals exit the residence across from 1112 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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2:50 AM
Maddie calls Jack DuCoeur; the call is unanswered.
Phone Records
2:50 AM
Maddie calls Jack DuCoeur; the call is unanswered.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
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2:50 AM
Moscow Police plainclothes patrol stops three students walking through the Banfield area.
Body Camera
2:50 AM
Moscow Police plainclothes patrol stops three students walking through the Banfield area.
Source:
Banfield body camera
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2:51 AM
Maddie places additional unanswered calls to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:51 AM
Maddie places additional unanswered calls to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur cell data
Research note: The master timeline lists multiple unanswered calls at 2:51 AM.
Established
Research note: The master timeline lists multiple unanswered calls at 2:51 AM.
Established
2:52 AM
Maddie calls Xana; the call is unanswered.
Phone Records
2:52 AM
Maddie calls Xana; the call is unanswered.
Source:
Xana phone report, p. 2958
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2:53 AM
Kaylee places two unanswered calls to Jack DuCoeur.
Phone Records
2:53 AM
Kaylee places two unanswered calls to Jack DuCoeur.
Source:
Jack DuCoeur call data
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2:53 AM
Maddie calls Bethany; the call is unanswered.
Phone Records
2:53 AM
Maddie calls Bethany; the call is unanswered.
Source:
Bethany phone report, p. 54
Established
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2:53 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling southeast on Nevada in Pullman toward SR 270.
Police Report
2:53 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling southeast on Nevada in Pullman toward SR 270.
Source:
Payne Supp. #156
Established
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2:54 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a sound consistent with a vehicle being locked or unlocked.
Camera
2:54 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a sound consistent with a vehicle being locked or unlocked.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
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3 AM Hour
3:00 AM
Jack Showalter reports arriving home after walking from the Grub Truck.
Interview
3:00 AM
Jack Showalter reports arriving home after walking from the Grub Truck.
Source:
Jack Showalter interview, 11/16/22
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3:00 AM
Matthew Moye leaves home for ROTC extended training and drives to a Buffalo Wild Wings meetup point.
Interview
3:00 AM
Matthew Moye leaves home for ROTC extended training and drives to a Buffalo Wild Wings meetup point.
Source:
Simon Gaete / Matthew Moye interview, 11/14/22
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~3:10 AM
Eric Gower reports dropping passengers off at Delta Gamma.
Interview
~3:10 AM
Eric Gower reports dropping passengers off at Delta Gamma.
Source:
Eric Gower interview, 11/18/22
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
3:12 AM
The master timeline places Eric Gower's last Lyft ride/pickup at 1119 King Street at 3:12 AM.
Interview / Camera
3:12 AM
The master timeline places Eric Gower's last Lyft ride/pickup at 1119 King Street at 3:12 AM.
Source:
Eric Gower interview, 11/18/22; 1112 King Road camera
Established
Established
3:20 AM
A person walks from the direction of 1122 King Road to a dumpster and looks into it.
Camera
3:20 AM
A person walks from the direction of 1122 King Road to a dumpster and looks into it.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
Research note: The person is not identified in the timeline entry.
Established
Research note: The person is not identified in the timeline entry.
Established
3:23 AM
Two women leave the 1112 King Road residence and enter a vehicle parked in front.
Camera
3:23 AM
Two women leave the 1112 King Road residence and enter a vehicle parked in front.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
Established
Established
3:24 AM
The vehicle carrying the two women backs out and leaves the neighborhood.
Camera
3:24 AM
The vehicle carrying the two women backs out and leaves the neighborhood.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
Established
Established
3:25 AM
A white sedan is recorded traveling westbound in Moscow near the 787 block of Indian Hills Drive.
Police Report
3:25 AM
A white sedan is recorded traveling westbound in Moscow near the 787 block of Indian Hills Drive.
Source:
Payne Supp. #136
Established
Established
3:28 AM
A white sedan is recorded westbound on Styner at Highway 95, crossing South Main Street toward Lauder Avenue.
Police Report
3:28 AM
A white sedan is recorded westbound on Styner at Highway 95, crossing South Main Street toward Lauder Avenue.
Source:
Payne Supp. #136; Vargas supplemental records
Established
Established
3:29 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded westbound on Lauder passing Ridge Road.
Camera
3:29 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded westbound on Lauder passing Ridge Road.
Source:
1125 Ridge Road video
Established
Established
~3:30-3:34 AM
Eric Gower reports arriving home after his final ride.
Interview
~3:30-3:34 AM
Eric Gower reports arriving home after his final ride.
Source:
Eric Gower interview, 11/18/22
Research note: Approximate time range.
Established
Research note: Approximate time range.
Established
3:45 AM
A witness reports hearing a car start and speed away from the direction of the crime scene.
Interview
3:45 AM
A witness reports hearing a car start and speed away from the direction of the crime scene.
Source:
Deputy Tim Besst interview, 11/22/22
Research note: This records the witness account, not an identification of the vehicle.
Established
Research note: This records the witness account, not an identification of the vehicle.
Established
3:50 AM
An unidentified person exits a vehicle in the Linda Lane parking lot and walks through the cut-through between the Linda Lane camera and the Queen Road apartments.
Camera
3:50 AM
An unidentified person exits a vehicle in the Linda Lane parking lot and walks through the cut-through between the Linda Lane camera and the Queen Road apartments.
Source:
1320 Linda Lane camera
Established
Established
3:50:32 AM
A car door closes in the Linda Lane parking lot.
Camera
3:50:32 AM
A car door closes in the Linda Lane parking lot.
Source:
1320 Linda Lane camera
Established
Established
3:50:36 AM
An unidentified person exits a vehicle and walks toward 1122 King Road through the Linda Lane/Queen Road cut-through.
Camera
3:50:36 AM
An unidentified person exits a vehicle and walks toward 1122 King Road through the Linda Lane/Queen Road cut-through.
Source:
1320 Linda Lane camera
Established
Established
3:51 AM
Dylan creates a phone contact for Brittany Fernande.
Phone Records
3:51 AM
Dylan creates a phone contact for Brittany Fernande.
Source:
Dylan phone records, p. 3123
Established
Established
3:51 AM
Emily Alandt sends Xana a $14 Venmo payment.
Digital Record
3:51 AM
Emily Alandt sends Xana a $14 Venmo payment.
Source:
BB Card / Venmo record
Established
Established
3:51 AM
DoorDash driver Molly McMicheals is seen on a balcony camera searching for 1122 King Road.
Camera / Interview
3:51 AM
DoorDash driver Molly McMicheals is seen on a balcony camera searching for 1122 King Road.
Source:
Camera records; Molly McMicheals interview, 11/23/22
Established
Established
3:52:57 AM
Molly McMicheals reports a tan sedan passing her while she searches for the delivery address.
Interview
3:52:57 AM
Molly McMicheals reports a tan sedan passing her while she searches for the delivery address.
Source:
Molly McMicheals interview, 11/23/22
Research note: She reported the driver did not look at her despite her flashlight.
Established
Research note: She reported the driver did not look at her despite her flashlight.
Established
3:53:22 AM
SV1 drives into the neighborhood and passes 1112 King Road for the first documented pass in this sequence.
Camera
3:53:22 AM
SV1 drives into the neighborhood and passes 1112 King Road for the first documented pass in this sequence.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
3:54 AM
Xana messages the DoorDash driver asking, "Are you having trouble finding it?"
DoorDash Records
3:54 AM
Xana messages the DoorDash driver asking, "Are you having trouble finding it?"
Source:
DoorDash records
Established
Established
3:56 AM
A vehicle is seen on 1112 King Road video.
Camera / Police Report
3:56 AM
A vehicle is seen on 1112 King Road video.
Source:
Mowery #28
Established
Established
3:56:45 AM
SV1 enters the Linda Lane lot and makes a loop.
Camera
3:56:45 AM
SV1 enters the Linda Lane lot and makes a loop.
Source:
Linda Lane LL1
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
3:58:17 AM
SV1 passes 1112 King Road.
Camera
3:58:17 AM
SV1 passes 1112 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road camera
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
Research note: The master timeline associates SV1 with Kohberger.
Established
3:59 AM
Molly McMicheals completes the DoorDash delivery.
DoorDash / Phone Records
3:59 AM
Molly McMicheals completes the DoorDash delivery.
Source:
Xana phone report
Established
Established
4 AM Hour
4:00-4:20 AM
Dylan reports hearing Kaylee singing, playing music, and walking on the stairs; she also reports hearing Kaylee say that someone was there and sounding frantic.
Interview
4:00-4:20 AM
Dylan reports hearing Kaylee singing, playing music, and walking on the stairs; she also reports hearing Kaylee say that someone was there and sounding frantic.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: This entry records what Dylan reported in her interview; the broad time window is retained from the master timeline.
Established
Research note: This entry records what Dylan reported in her interview; the broad time window is retained from the master timeline.
Established
4:00:33 AM
The DoorDash driver leaves 1122 King Road.
Camera
4:00:33 AM
The DoorDash driver leaves 1122 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Established
Established
~4:00 AM
Austin Agidius reports going to bed after partying.
Interview
~4:00 AM
Austin Agidius reports going to bed after partying.
Source:
Austin Agidius Interview 11/15/22
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
Research note: Approximate time.
Established
~4:00 AM
Braden Jensen reports that Adam, one of Jack DuCoeur's roommates, was closing at the Corner Club and did not get home until about 4:00 AM.
Interview
~4:00 AM
Braden Jensen reports that Adam, one of Jack DuCoeur's roommates, was closing at the Corner Club and did not get home until about 4:00 AM.
Source:
Braden Jensen Interview
Research note: Approximate time; this entry records Jensen's account.
Established
Research note: Approximate time; this entry records Jensen's account.
Established
4:01 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded turning right onto Ridge Road from eastbound Lauder.
Camera
4:01 AM
A white or light-colored sedan is recorded turning right onto Ridge Road from eastbound Lauder.
Source:
1125 Ridge Road Video
Research note: Vehicle identity is not stated in this entry.
Established
Research note: Vehicle identity is not stated in this entry.
Established
4:04 AM
A white vehicle is reported traveling eastbound on King Road, stopping and turning around near 500 Queen, then making additional turns near Queen and King.
Police Report
4:04 AM
A white vehicle is reported traveling eastbound on King Road, stopping and turning around near 500 Queen, then making additional turns near Queen and King.
Source:
Payne Supp. #136
Research note: The source describes the vehicle movement; identity is not assigned here.
Established
Research note: The source describes the vehicle movement; identity is not assigned here.
Established
4:04 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 returning and passing 1112 King Road for a third pass.
Camera
4:04 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 returning and passing 1112 King Road for a third pass.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: SV1 is the vehicle designation used in the master timeline.
Established
Research note: SV1 is the vehicle designation used in the master timeline.
Established
4:04:52 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 turning back into the neighborhood about four minutes after the DoorDash driver leaves and passing 1112 King Road.
Camera
4:04:52 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 turning back into the neighborhood about four minutes after the DoorDash driver leaves and passing 1112 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Established
Established
4:05:19 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 entering the Linda Lane lot, appearing to park, then backing out and leaving.
Camera
4:05:19 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 entering the Linda Lane lot, appearing to park, then backing out and leaving.
Source:
Linda Lane LL1
Research note: Described in the master timeline as a second parking attempt.
Established
Research note: Described in the master timeline as a second parking attempt.
Established
4:06:11 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 passing 1112 King Road, attempting to park, executing a three-point turn, and heading back up the street.
Camera
4:06:11 AM
The master timeline identifies SV1 passing 1112 King Road, attempting to park, executing a three-point turn, and heading back up the street.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: Described in the master timeline as the third pass.
Established
Research note: Described in the master timeline as the third pass.
Established
4:12 AM
Xana's phone records indicate continued TikTok activity.
Phone Records
4:12 AM
Xana's phone records indicate continued TikTok activity.
Source:
Xana Call Pg 2965
Established
Established
4:17 AM
Simon Gaete reports waking, checking the clock at 4:17 AM, and hearing a dog.
Interview
4:17 AM
Simon Gaete reports waking, checking the clock at 4:17 AM, and hearing a dog.
Source:
Simon Gaete Interview 11/14/22
Research note: This entry records Gaete's reported observation.
Established
Research note: This entry records Gaete's reported observation.
Established
4:17:06 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records Murphy beginning to bark.
Camera
4:17:06 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records Murphy beginning to bark.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The master timeline states that the barking continues for roughly 32 minutes. Speculation about Murphy's exact location is not included as established fact.
Established
Research note: The master timeline states that the barking continues for roughly 32 minutes. Speculation about Murphy's exact location is not included as established fact.
Established
4:17:38 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a change in Murphy's barking.
Camera
4:17:38 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a change in Murphy's barking.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The master timeline speculates about Murphy's location; that interpretation is not treated as established here.
Established
Research note: The master timeline speculates about Murphy's location; that interpretation is not treated as established here.
Established
~4:17 AM
Dylan reports opening her door and seeing no one.
Interview
~4:17 AM
Dylan reports opening her door and seeing no one.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: The master timeline separately places a first door opening at 4:24 AM, so the timing of the first opening needs reconciliation.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline separately places a first door opening at 4:24 AM, so the timing of the first opening needs reconciliation.
Disputed / Unresolved
4:19 AM
Bethany reports waking after hearing a sound like a firecracker and seeing an orange spark under her door.
Interview
4:19 AM
Bethany reports waking after hearing a sound like a firecracker and seeing an orange spark under her door.
Source:
Bethany Funke Interview 11/16/22
Research note: This entry records Bethany's account.
Established
Research note: This entry records Bethany's account.
Established
4:19 AM
Phone records show Bethany called Dylan for 23 seconds.
Phone Records
4:19 AM
Phone records show Bethany called Dylan for 23 seconds.
Source:
Phone Records and DM Phone Activity 11/13/22
Research note: The master timeline notes a conflict because Dylan reportedly said she called Bethany first, while the phone records show Bethany initiated the first call.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline notes a conflict because Dylan reportedly said she called Bethany first, while the phone records show Bethany initiated the first call.
Disputed / Unresolved
4:20 AM
Bethany reports that Dylan called and said she had seen someone in all black wearing what she described as a ski mask.
Interview
4:20 AM
Bethany reports that Dylan called and said she had seen someone in all black wearing what she described as a ski mask.
Source:
Bethany Funke Interview 11/16/22
Research note: This entry records Bethany's account of the call.
Established
Research note: This entry records Bethany's account of the call.
Established
4:20 AM
Dylan calls Xana; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Phone Records
4:20 AM
Dylan calls Xana; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:20 AM
Dylan calls Kaylee; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Phone Records
4:20 AM
Dylan calls Kaylee; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:20 AM
Phone records show a 41-second call from Dylan to Bethany; the master timeline says Dylan described a white person with a large nose leaving through the kitchen sliding door while holding a small triangular or vacuum-like item.
Phone Records
4:20 AM
Phone records show a 41-second call from Dylan to Bethany; the master timeline says Dylan described a white person with a large nose leaving through the kitchen sliding door while holding a small triangular or vacuum-like item.
Source:
Broken Plea / Dylan Phone Records
Research note: The descriptive wording is presented as what the master timeline reports Dylan said, not as an independent identification.
Established
Research note: The descriptive wording is presented as what the master timeline reports Dylan said, not as an independent identification.
Established
4:20 AM
Court Exhibit 1A is described in the master timeline as showing a second unidentified vehicle leaving at the same time.
Court Exhibit
4:20 AM
Court Exhibit 1A is described in the master timeline as showing a second unidentified vehicle leaving at the same time.
Source:
Court Exhibit 1A
Research note: The vehicle remains unidentified in this entry.
Established
Research note: The vehicle remains unidentified in this entry.
Established
4:20 AM
Headlights are reflected in windows across from 1112 King Road; the master timeline identifies this as a second unidentified vehicle and states it is not SV1.
Camera
4:20 AM
Headlights are reflected in windows across from 1112 King Road; the master timeline identifies this as a second unidentified vehicle and states it is not SV1.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The observed headlights are source-backed; the interpretation that this is a separate vehicle is retained as unresolved.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The observed headlights are source-backed; the interpretation that this is a separate vehicle is retained as unresolved.
Disputed / Unresolved
4:21:50 AM
Dylan calls Maddie; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Phone Records
4:21:50 AM
Dylan calls Maddie; the listed duration is zero seconds.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:22 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'No one is answering.'
Phone Records
4:22 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'No one is answering.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:22 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm rly confused rn.'
Phone Records
4:22 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm rly confused rn.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:22:29 AM
Linda Lane camera records a car unlocking while an unidentified person comes from the direction of 1122 through the cut-through.
Camera
4:22:29 AM
Linda Lane camera records a car unlocking while an unidentified person comes from the direction of 1122 through the cut-through.
Source:
1320 Linda Lane Camera
Research note: The person's identity is not established.
Established
Research note: The person's identity is not established.
Established
4:23 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'Kaylee.'
Phone Records
4:23 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'Kaylee.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:23 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'What's going on.'
Phone Records
4:23 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'What's going on.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:23 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Ya dude wtf.'
Phone Records
4:23 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Ya dude wtf.'
Source:
Phone Records and DM Phone Activity 11/13/22
Established
Established
4:23 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Xana was wearing all black.'
Phone Records
4:23 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Xana was wearing all black.'
Source:
Phone Records and DM Phone Activity 11/13/22
Established
Established
4:23:16 AM
Linda Lane camera records an unidentified person entering a vehicle, backing out, and leaving 47 seconds after the car unlocks.
Camera
4:23:16 AM
Linda Lane camera records an unidentified person entering a vehicle, backing out, and leaving 47 seconds after the car unlocks.
Source:
1320 Linda Lane Camera
Research note: The person's identity is not established.
Established
Research note: The person's identity is not established.
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm freaking rn.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm freaking rn.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that it was 'like ski mask almost.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that it was 'like ski mask almost.'
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:24 AM
Bethany sends two short texts to Dylan: 'Stfu' and 'Actually.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Bethany sends two short texts to Dylan: 'Stfu' and 'Actually.'
Source:
Phone Records and DM Phone Activity 11/13/22
Research note: Combined into one row because the messages share the same minute and source.
Established
Research note: Combined into one row because the messages share the same minute and source.
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that the person had something covering part of his forehead and mouth.
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that the person had something covering part of his forehead and mouth.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Research note: Paraphrased from the spelling in the source timeline.
Established
Research note: Paraphrased from the spelling in the source timeline.
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that she is not kidding and is very frightened.
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that she is not kidding and is very frightened.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Research note: Paraphrased from the spelling in the source timeline.
Established
Research note: Paraphrased from the spelling in the source timeline.
Established
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'So am I.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'So am I.'
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3126
Established
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that her phone is going to die.
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Dylan texts Bethany that her phone is going to die.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door and seeing no one.
Interview
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door and seeing no one.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: The master timeline also places a first door opening at approximately 4:17 AM, creating a timing conflict.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline also places a first door opening at approximately 4:17 AM, creating a timing conflict.
Disputed / Unresolved
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door again and thinking she hears Kaylee crying in the bathroom and a male voice saying he is going to help her; she later thought the woman may have been Xana.
Interview
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door again and thinking she hears Kaylee crying in the bathroom and a male voice saying he is going to help her; she later thought the woman may have been Xana.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: This entry records Dylan's reported perception and later uncertainty about the woman's identity.
Established
Research note: This entry records Dylan's reported perception and later uncertainty about the woman's identity.
Established
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Come to my room.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Come to my room.'
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3127
Research note: The master timeline notes Dylan read this at 4:24:14 AM.
Established
Research note: The master timeline notes Dylan read this at 4:24:14 AM.
Established
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Run' and 'Down here.'
Phone Records
4:24 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Run' and 'Down here.'
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3127
Research note: The master timeline notes Dylan read both at 4:24:56 AM.
Established
Research note: The master timeline notes Dylan read both at 4:24:56 AM.
Established
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door a third time and seeing a masked person dressed in black about three feet away, moving toward the kitchen sliding door while holding an object she compared to a vacuum or triangular item.
Interview
4:24 AM
Dylan reports opening her door a third time and seeing a masked person dressed in black about three feet away, moving toward the kitchen sliding door while holding an object she compared to a vacuum or triangular item.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: This entry records Dylan's account; it does not independently identify the person.
Established
Research note: This entry records Dylan's account; it does not independently identify the person.
Established
4:25 AM
Dylan calls Ethan over Snapchat; the listed duration is 12 seconds.
Phone Records
4:25 AM
Dylan calls Ethan over Snapchat; the listed duration is 12 seconds.
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3127
Established
Established
4:25 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm scrwd tho.'
Phone Records
4:25 AM
Dylan texts Bethany, 'I'm scrwd tho.'
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3127
Established
Established
4:25 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Ya ik but it's better than being alone.'
Phone Records
4:25 AM
Bethany texts Dylan, 'Ya ik but it's better than being alone.'
Source:
DM Cell Pg 3128
Established
Established
4:27 AM
Dylan reports opening her door again before going to Bethany's room and seeing Xana on the floor in her room; Dylan says she did not go inside.
Interview
4:27 AM
Dylan reports opening her door again before going to Bethany's room and seeing Xana on the floor in her room; Dylan says she did not go inside.
Source:
Mortensen Interview 11/17/22
Research note: This entry records Dylan's account.
Established
Research note: This entry records Dylan's account.
Established
4:27 AM
Phone activity records an outgoing call from Dylan to an unknown person not listed in the phone-record report.
Phone Records
4:27 AM
Phone activity records an outgoing call from Dylan to an unknown person not listed in the phone-record report.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:28 AM
Dylan's phone logs multiple outgoing Picaboo messages.
Phone Records
4:28 AM
Dylan's phone logs multiple outgoing Picaboo messages.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re Text Messages and Testimony / Dylan Phone Records
Research note: Three separate outgoing message entries at 4:28 AM are combined here for readability.
Established
Research note: Three separate outgoing message entries at 4:28 AM are combined here for readability.
Established
4:28 AM
Dylan calls Kaylee; the listed duration is six seconds.
Phone Records
4:28 AM
Dylan calls Kaylee; the listed duration is six seconds.
Source:
Dylan Cell Pg 3128
Established
Established
4:28 AM
Dylan reports seeing a dark-colored truck drive by after she gets down to Bethany's room.
Interview
4:28 AM
Dylan reports seeing a dark-colored truck drive by after she gets down to Bethany's room.
Source:
Mortensen's 2nd Interview
Research note: This entry records Dylan's reported observation; the vehicle is not identified.
Established
Research note: This entry records Dylan's reported observation; the vehicle is not identified.
Established
4:29 AM
Dylan calls Xana; the listed duration is three seconds.
Phone Records
4:29 AM
Dylan calls Xana; the listed duration is three seconds.
Source:
Xana Cell Pg 2965
Established
Established
4:29 AM
Dylan reads Eric Gower's earlier text reply, 'I am!', which the master timeline says had been sent more than two hours earlier.
Phone Records
4:29 AM
Dylan reads Eric Gower's earlier text reply, 'I am!', which the master timeline says had been sent more than two hours earlier.
Source:
Phone Records
Established
Established
4:29:06 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a vehicle idling and then parking near 1122 while Murphy continues barking.
Camera
4:29:06 AM
The 1112 King Road camera records a vehicle idling and then parking near 1122 while Murphy continues barking.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The master timeline notes more than 13 minutes of continuous barking from this point.
Established
Research note: The master timeline notes more than 13 minutes of continuous barking from this point.
Established
4:30 AM
Bethany calls Maddie with no answer and accidentally FaceTimes Kaylee.
Police Report
4:30 AM
Bethany calls Maddie with no answer and accidentally FaceTimes Kaylee.
Source:
Nunes Report
Established
Established
4:30:27 AM
1112 King Road camera audio records a car door closing; the master timeline notes no further vehicle movement after this point.
Camera
4:30:27 AM
1112 King Road camera audio records a car door closing; the master timeline notes no further vehicle movement after this point.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Established
Established
4:31 AM
Bethany calls Kaylee.
Police Report
4:31 AM
Bethany calls Kaylee.
Source:
Nunes Report
Established
Established
4:32 AM
The master timeline marks the start of a period of complete phone silence from Dylan lasting until 5:02 AM.
Phone Records
4:32 AM
The master timeline marks the start of a period of complete phone silence from Dylan lasting until 5:02 AM.
Source:
Dylan Phone Records
Established
Established
4:33 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'Pls answer.'
Phone Records
4:33 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'Pls answer.'
Source:
Dylan Pg 3128
Established
Established
4:45 AM
Neighbor Brayden Pollow reports hearing the dog stop barking and says it sounded as though someone let the dog inside.
Police Report
4:45 AM
Neighbor Brayden Pollow reports hearing the dog stop barking and says it sounded as though someone let the dog inside.
Source:
Snyder Report
Research note: This entry records the witness's reported impression of what he heard.
Established
Research note: This entry records the witness's reported impression of what he heard.
Established
4:49:17 AM
The master timeline interprets camera audio as sounding like the third-floor sliding door opens; Murphy's barking changes at about the same time.
Camera
4:49:17 AM
The master timeline interprets camera audio as sounding like the third-floor sliding door opens; Murphy's barking changes at about the same time.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The source wording is interpretive ('it sounds like'); the timeline also speculates that Murphy may have been on or near the third-floor balcony.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: The source wording is interpretive ('it sounds like'); the timeline also speculates that Murphy may have been on or near the third-floor balcony.
Theory / Unverified
4:49:34 AM
The master timeline interprets the camera audio as a sliding door opening again, approximately 17 seconds after the prior sound.
Camera
4:49:34 AM
The master timeline interprets the camera audio as a sliding door opening again, approximately 17 seconds after the prior sound.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The identification of the sound as a sliding door is not independently confirmed in the master timeline.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: The identification of the sound as a sliding door is not independently confirmed in the master timeline.
Theory / Unverified
4:49:38 AM
Murphy's barking stops abruptly after what the master timeline describes as approximately 32 minutes of continuous barking.
Camera
4:49:38 AM
Murphy's barking stops abruptly after what the master timeline describes as approximately 32 minutes of continuous barking.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The stopping of the barking is treated as the observable event; explanations for why it stopped are not treated as established.
Established
Research note: The stopping of the barking is treated as the observable event; explanations for why it stopped are not treated as established.
Established
5 AM Hour
5:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 30.77 for Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
5:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 30.77 for Dylan's phone.
Source:
Dylan Cell Pg 3129
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 30.77 value.
Established
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 30.77 value.
Established
5:00 AM
Linden Beck reports that he and others at Josie and Emily's apartment went back to bed.
Interview
5:00 AM
Linden Beck reports that he and others at Josie and Emily's apartment went back to bed.
Source:
Linden Beck Interview 11/13/22
Established
Established
5:03 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_1368.jpg.
Phone Records
5:03 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_1368.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline separately notes that a vehicle was still parked outside and was not mentioned in Dylan's interviews.
Established
Research note: The master timeline separately notes that a vehicle was still parked outside and was not mentioned in Dylan's interviews.
Established
5:03 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_1368.jpg.
Phone Records
5:03 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_1368.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:18 AM
Dylan's phone deletes IMG_4953.heic.
Phone Records
5:18 AM
Dylan's phone deletes IMG_4953.heic.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:18 AM
Dylan's phone deletes IMG_4954.heic.
Phone Records
5:18 AM
Dylan's phone deletes IMG_4954.heic.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone creates PenultimateFullSizeRender.heic.
Phone Records
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone creates PenultimateFullSizeRender.heic.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone modifies PenultimateFullSizeRender.heic.
Phone Records
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone modifies PenultimateFullSizeRender.heic.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone creates PenultimateFullSizeRender.mov.
Phone Records
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone creates PenultimateFullSizeRender.mov.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone modifies PenultimateFullSizeRender.mov.
Phone Records
5:20 AM
Dylan's phone modifies PenultimateFullSizeRender.mov.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
5:25-5:27 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling northbound on Johnson Road and Bishop Boulevard and northwest toward SR 270 / Stadium Way.
Surveillance
5:25-5:27 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling northbound on Johnson Road and Bishop Boulevard and northwest toward SR 270 / Stadium Way.
Source:
Payne #136 / Grand Jury Exhibit 54b
Research note: The vehicle is described as white; this entry does not identify the driver.
Established
Research note: The vehicle is described as white; this entry does not identify the driver.
Established
5:25 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling northbound on Johnson Road, then north on Bishop Boulevard and northwest on SR 270.
Surveillance
5:25 AM
A white vehicle is recorded traveling northbound on Johnson Road, then north on Bishop Boulevard and northwest on SR 270.
Source:
Payne #136 / Grand Jury Exhibit 54b
Research note: This appears in the master timeline as a separate route entry from the broader 5:25-5:27 AM entry.
Established
Research note: This appears in the master timeline as a separate route entry from the broader 5:25-5:27 AM entry.
Established
5:27 AM
A white vehicle is seen northbound on Nevada Street and at multiple Pullman-area locations including Stadium Way at Grimes Way, Stadium Drive at Wilson Road, and Stadium Way at Cougar Way.
Surveillance
5:27 AM
A white vehicle is seen northbound on Nevada Street and at multiple Pullman-area locations including Stadium Way at Grimes Way, Stadium Drive at Wilson Road, and Stadium Way at Cougar Way.
Source:
Payne Supp #136
Research note: The vehicle is not independently identified in this entry.
Established
Research note: The vehicle is not independently identified in this entry.
Established
5:52:05 AM
Headlights are reflected in windows across from 1122 King Road.
Camera
5:52:05 AM
Headlights are reflected in windows across from 1122 King Road.
Source:
1112 King Road Camera
Research note: The master timeline does not identify the vehicle associated with the headlights in this entry.
Established
Research note: The master timeline does not identify the vehicle associated with the headlights in this entry.
Established
6 AM Hour
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4965.jpg.
Phone Records
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4965.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_4965.jpg.
Phone Records
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_4965.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4967.jpg.
Phone Records
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4967.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4968.jpg.
Phone Records
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_4968.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_4968.jpg.
Phone Records
6:19 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_4968.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_3914.Medium.mov.
Phone Records
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_3914.Medium.mov.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_3914.Medium.mov.
Phone Records
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone modifies IMG_3914.Medium.mov.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_3914.jpg.
Phone Records
6:25 AM
Dylan's phone creates IMG_3914.jpg.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
Morning
7:30 AM
Bethany reports waking and trying to call her father about tooth pain; he does not answer.
Interview
7:30 AM
Bethany reports waking and trying to call her father about tooth pain; he does not answer.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16/22
Established
Established
8:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 3.52 for Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
8:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 3.52 for Dylan's phone.
Source:
Dylan Cell Pg 3129
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 3.52 value.
Established
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 3.52 value.
Established
8:00 AM
Bethany reports trying to call her father again without an answer.
Interview
8:00 AM
Bethany reports trying to call her father again without an answer.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16/22
Established
Established
8:01 AM
Bethany reports calling her house and receiving no answer.
Interview
8:01 AM
Bethany reports calling her house and receiving no answer.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16/22
Established
Established
8:02 AM
Bethany reports calling her mother and saying she needs to speak with her father.
Interview
8:02 AM
Bethany reports calling her mother and saying she needs to speak with her father.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16/22
Established
Established
8:05:43 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
8:05:43 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
8:06 AM
Phone records show the Instagram access session ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
8:06 AM
Phone records show the Instagram access session ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
8:09 AM
Bethany reports speaking with her father, taking an Advil, and falling back to sleep.
Interview
8:09 AM
Bethany reports speaking with her father, taking an Advil, and falling back to sleep.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16/22
Established
Established
8:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
8:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
8:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
8:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
8:14 AM
Phone records show multiple Instagram start/end access records on Dylan's phone at 8:14 AM.
Phone Records
8:14 AM
Phone records show multiple Instagram start/end access records on Dylan's phone at 8:14 AM.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline lists two start records and two end records at this minute; they are consolidated here into one timeline event.
Established
Research note: The master timeline lists two start records and two end records at this minute; they are consolidated here into one timeline event.
Established
9:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 3.52 for Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
9:00 AM
Activity sensor data reports a distance-traveled value of 3.52 for Dylan's phone.
Source:
Dylan Cell Pg 3130
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 3.52 value.
Established
Research note: The source excerpt does not specify the unit for the 3.52 value.
Established
9:12 AM
Law enforcement reports that Kohberger's phone was in the area of South Highway 95 in Moscow and that a vehicle matching the description of his was seen on surveillance at 1311 S. Main Street.
FBI Report
9:12 AM
Law enforcement reports that Kohberger's phone was in the area of South Highway 95 in Moscow and that a vehicle matching the description of his was seen on surveillance at 1311 S. Main Street.
Source:
FBI Report Pg 3130
Research note: This entry is phrased as what law enforcement reported; it does not independently establish vehicle identity beyond that report.
Established
Research note: This entry is phrased as what law enforcement reported; it does not independently establish vehicle identity beyond that report.
Established
Late Morning
10:00 AM
Jack Showalter is reported to wake up to watch NFL football.
Police Report
10:00 AM
Jack Showalter is reported to wake up to watch NFL football.
Source:
Millar Supp Report
Established
Established
10:00-10:01 AM
Dylan's phone records show seven outgoing Snapchat/Picaboo messages and two incoming messages during this minute; contents are unknown.
Phone Records
10:00-10:01 AM
Dylan's phone records show seven outgoing Snapchat/Picaboo messages and two incoming messages during this minute; contents are unknown.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The multiple app-message records in this minute are consolidated into one timeline event.
Established
Research note: The multiple app-message records in this minute are consolidated into one timeline event.
Established
10:01 AM
Phone records show Instagram access on Dylan's phone along with multiple outgoing and incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions.
Phone Records
10:01 AM
Phone records show Instagram access on Dylan's phone along with multiple outgoing and incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:02 AM
Phone records show additional outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions and an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:02 AM
Phone records show additional outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions and an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:03 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:03 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
10:04 AM
Phone records show repeated access to Indeed.com on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:04 AM
Phone records show repeated access to Indeed.com on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline lists numerous same-minute Indeed access records; they are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: The master timeline lists numerous same-minute Indeed access records; they are consolidated here.
Established
10:05 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:05 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:06 AM
Phone records show an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:06 AM
Phone records show an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
10:08 AM
Justin Nadeau leaves for a walk; 1112 King Road video shows the front door of the King residence open.
Video / Police Report
10:08 AM
Justin Nadeau leaves for a walk; 1112 King Road video shows the front door of the King residence open.
Source:
Morris Supp Report #20 / 1112 King Road Video
Research note: Nadeau recalled this as approximately 9:00 AM, but the master timeline states video places it at 10:08 AM.
Correction
Research note: Nadeau recalled this as approximately 9:00 AM, but the master timeline states video places it at 10:08 AM.
Correction
10:20 AM
Phone records show a dense cluster of incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:20 AM
Phone records show a dense cluster of incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The many same-minute message records are consolidated into one event.
Established
Research note: The many same-minute message records are consolidated into one event.
Established
10:21 AM
Phone records show continued incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:21 AM
Phone records show continued incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The many same-minute message records are consolidated into one event.
Established
Research note: The many same-minute message records are consolidated into one event.
Established
10:22 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:22 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:23 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:23 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:23 AM
Dylan texts Maddie, 'R U Up'.
Phone Records
10:23 AM
Dylan texts Maddie, 'R U Up'.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
10:24-10:25 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:24-10:25 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The session begins at 10:24 AM and ends at 10:25 AM in the master timeline.
Established
Research note: The session begins at 10:24 AM and ends at 10:25 AM in the master timeline.
Established
10:30 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:30 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:31 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:31 AM
Phone records show multiple incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Several same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
10:31 AM
A selfie of Kohberger in his apartment bathroom is timestamped at 10:31 AM.
Phone Image
10:31 AM
A selfie of Kohberger in his apartment bathroom is timestamped at 10:31 AM.
Source:
BK Phone Image 12175
Established
Established
10:45-10:46 AM
Phone records show additional incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:45-10:46 AM
Phone records show additional incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Records at 10:45 and 10:46 AM are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Records at 10:45 and 10:46 AM are consolidated here.
Established
10:49 AM
Kohberger is recorded at a Washington Trust ATM in Pullman withdrawing $100 cash.
Bank Record
10:49 AM
Kohberger is recorded at a Washington Trust ATM in Pullman withdrawing $100 cash.
Source:
WA Trust Records
Established
Established
10:49 AM
Jack Showalter is reported at Floyd's.
Police Report
10:49 AM
Jack Showalter is reported at Floyd's.
Source:
Lehman Supp 76
Established
Established
10:52 AM
Ethan's device receives a notification that Sean Dremann sent a chat.
Digital Record
10:52 AM
Ethan's device receives a notification that Sean Dremann sent a chat.
Source:
Work Product
Established
Established
10:57 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
10:57 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
10:59 AM
Justin Nadeau returns from walking his dog; 1112 King Road video shows the front door of the King residence still open.
Video / Police Report
10:59 AM
Justin Nadeau returns from walking his dog; 1112 King Road video shows the front door of the King residence still open.
Source:
Morris Supp Report #20 / 1112 King Video
Established
Established
11:00 AM
Activity sensor data records 2.00 flights climbed on Dylan's phone before or by 11:00 AM.
Phone Records
11:00 AM
Activity sensor data records 2.00 flights climbed on Dylan's phone before or by 11:00 AM.
Source:
Dylan Phone Records Pg 3136
Research note: The master timeline notes a conflict with Dylan's statement that she did not leave Bethany's ground-floor room.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline notes a conflict with Dylan's statement that she did not leave Bethany's ground-floor room.
Disputed / Unresolved
11:00 AM
Bethany reports waking up at approximately 11:00 AM.
Interview
11:00 AM
Bethany reports waking up at approximately 11:00 AM.
Source:
Bethany Interview 11/16
Established
Established
11:02 AM
Phone records show incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:02 AM
Phone records show incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:05 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session ending and an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:05 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session ending and an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:07 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:07 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:09 AM
Ethan's device receives a notification from Maizie saying, 'Sorry I fell asleep'.
Digital Record
11:09 AM
Ethan's device receives a notification from Maizie saying, 'Sorry I fell asleep'.
Source:
Work Product
Established
Established
11:10 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:10 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:11 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session beginning and ending on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:15 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session plus incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:15 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session plus incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:16 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:16 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:18 AM
Phone records show incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:18 AM
Phone records show incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:20 AM
Jenna McClure texts Bethany to check whether she is awake.
Interview / Police Report
11:20 AM
Jenna McClure texts Bethany to check whether she is awake.
Source:
Per Jenna / Mowery 42
Established
Established
11:29 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'R U Up'.
Phone Records
11:29 AM
Dylan texts Kaylee, 'R U Up'.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:29 AM
Phone records show an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:29 AM
Phone records show an outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interaction from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:30 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session and incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:30 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session and incoming Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:31 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:31 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:32 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:32 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:33 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:33 AM
Phone records show multiple outgoing Picaboo/Snapchat interactions from Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:35 AM
Phone records show Dylan accessing Yik Yak.
Phone Records
11:35 AM
Phone records show Dylan accessing Yik Yak.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:36 AM
Phone records show extensive TikTok-related application, API and cookie activity on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:36 AM
Phone records show extensive TikTok-related application, API and cookie activity on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline lists many same-minute TikTok-related domains and records; they are consolidated here rather than displayed as dozens of separate cards.
Established
Research note: The master timeline lists many same-minute TikTok-related domains and records; they are consolidated here rather than displayed as dozens of separate cards.
Established
11:38 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing TikTok/Picaboo interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:38 AM
Phone records show incoming and outgoing TikTok/Picaboo interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute interactions are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute interactions are consolidated here.
Established
11:39 AM
Phone records show outgoing TikTok/Picaboo interactions on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:39 AM
Phone records show outgoing TikTok/Picaboo interactions on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute interactions are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute interactions are consolidated here.
Established
11:39 AM
Dylan receives a text from her father asking whether 1:00 or 2:00 would work for a short call to catch up.
Phone Records
11:39 AM
Dylan receives a text from her father asking whether 1:00 or 2:00 would work for a short call to catch up.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:40 AM
Dylan replies to her father that 2:00 works better; he replies that he will call at 2:00.
Phone Records
11:40 AM
Dylan replies to her father that 2:00 works better; he replies that he will call at 2:00.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Two same-minute family text messages are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Two same-minute family text messages are consolidated here.
Established
11:44-11:46 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:44-11:46 AM
Phone records show an Instagram access session on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The application is listed as opened at 11:44 AM and closed at 11:46 AM.
Established
Research note: The application is listed as opened at 11:44 AM and closed at 11:46 AM.
Established
11:47-11:48 AM
Phone records show another Instagram access session on Dylan's phone, including an Instagram-related Facebook cookie access.
Phone Records
11:47-11:48 AM
Phone records show another Instagram access session on Dylan's phone, including an Instagram-related Facebook cookie access.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
Discovery / 911 Response
11:49 AM
Bethany calls Jenna McClure and says that her roommates are not answering.
Phone Records
11:49 AM
Bethany calls Jenna McClure and says that her roommates are not answering.
Source:
Cellebrite Report Pg 53
Established
Established
11:49 AM
Phone records show an Instagram application open-and-close sequence on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:49 AM
Phone records show an Instagram application open-and-close sequence on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:50-11:51 AM
Dylan calls Emily Alandt via Snapchat; the call lasts approximately 1 minute 48 seconds.
Phone Records
11:50-11:51 AM
Dylan calls Emily Alandt via Snapchat; the call lasts approximately 1 minute 48 seconds.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline lists the call at both 11:50 and 11:51 AM; these appear to describe the same call and are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: The master timeline lists the call at both 11:50 and 11:51 AM; these appear to describe the same call and are consolidated here.
Established
11:50 AM
Dylan texts Emily about what happened the previous night and the masked man.
Phone Records
11:50 AM
Dylan texts Emily about what happened the previous night and the masked man.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: The master timeline places this at 11:50 AM but notes that Emily recalled it as 10:50 AM.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The master timeline places this at 11:50 AM but notes that Emily recalled it as 10:50 AM.
Disputed / Unresolved
11:51 AM
Dylan receives a text from Jenna saying, 'Bro'.
Phone Records
11:51 AM
Dylan receives a text from Jenna saying, 'Bro'.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:51 AM
Jenna texts Dylan asking, 'Do U Guys Need Me To Come Get U'.
Phone Records
11:51 AM
Jenna texts Dylan asking, 'Do U Guys Need Me To Come Get U'.
Source:
Dylan Cell Pg 3147
Established
Established
11:55 AM
Phone records show repeated Instagram application open-and-close activity on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:55 AM
Phone records show repeated Instagram application open-and-close activity on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
Research note: Multiple same-minute records are consolidated here.
Established
11:55 AM
Hunter Johnson and Emily Alandt are reported on scene.
Police Report
11:55 AM
Hunter Johnson and Emily Alandt are reported on scene.
Source:
Warner's Report
Established
Established
11:56:33 AM
A 911 call is placed from Bethany Funke's phone; the report states that a friend was passed out and would not wake up.
911 / Phone Record
11:56:33 AM
A 911 call is placed from Bethany Funke's phone; the report states that a friend was passed out and would not wake up.
Source:
Cellebrite Report Pg 53
Research note: The source excerpt identifies Bethany's phone as the device from which the 911 call was placed.
Established
Research note: The source excerpt identifies Bethany's phone as the device from which the 911 call was placed.
Established
11:57 AM
Phone records show a Widgetsmith / DoubleClick cookie access on Dylan's phone.
Phone Records
11:57 AM
Phone records show a Widgetsmith / DoubleClick cookie access on Dylan's phone.
Source:
State's Motion in Limine re: Text Messages & Testimony / Dylan's Phone Records
Established
Established
11:55 AM
A redacted civilian male is reported to arrive at 1122 King Road after being called by a resident.
Police Report / Witness Statement
11:55 AM
A redacted civilian male is reported to arrive at 1122 King Road after being called by a resident.
Source:
Warner report / civilian statement, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: The source does not identify the civilian in this workbook entry. Do not equate this person with another named visitor without corroboration.
Established
Research note: The source does not identify the civilian in this workbook entry. Do not equate this person with another named visitor without corroboration.
Established
11:58 AM
Officer Warner responds to the unconscious-person call at 1122 King Road.
Police Report
11:58 AM
Officer Warner responds to the unconscious-person call at 1122 King Road.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Shortly after 11:58 AM
Warner reports that dispatch changes the call condition to an unconscious person who is not breathing.
Dispatch / Police Report
Shortly after 11:58 AM
Warner reports that dispatch changes the call condition to an unconscious person who is not breathing.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: This is Warner's firsthand account of dispatch traffic; exact CAD timestamp remains to be verified against primary dispatch records.
Established
Research note: This is Warner's firsthand account of dispatch traffic; exact CAD timestamp remains to be verified against primary dispatch records.
Established
Before Warner enters
Before Warner enters the residence, Warner recalls Officer Nunes announcing that the incident appears to be a homicide.
Police Report
Before Warner enters
Before Warner enters the residence, Warner recalls Officer Nunes announcing that the incident appears to be a homicide.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Preserves Warner's sequence-only recollection; no exact timestamp is supplied in the workbook entry.
Established
Research note: Preserves Warner's sequence-only recollection; no exact timestamp is supplied in the workbook entry.
Established
Before police secure house
A civilian statement recorded by Warner says the civilian checked a woman's pulse and carried a kitchen steak knife for protection before police secured the house.
Police Report / Witness Statement
Before police secure house
A civilian statement recorded by Warner says the civilian checked a woman's pulse and carried a kitchen steak knife for protection before police secured the house.
Source:
Warner report / civilian statement, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: The event is presented as the civilian's reported conduct, not as an inference about why the knife was present.
Established
Research note: The event is presented as the civilian's reported conduct, not as an inference about why the knife was present.
Established
Initial Police Response
Initial clearing
Warner and Nunes find two women in the third-floor southeast bedroom during the initial clearing of the residence.
Police Report
Initial clearing
Warner and Nunes find two women in the third-floor southeast bedroom during the initial clearing of the residence.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer observation as summarized in the workbook.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer observation as summarized in the workbook.
Established
Initial clearing
A dog is found on a bed in the third-floor west bedroom during the initial clearing.
Police Report
Initial clearing
A dog is found on a bed in the third-floor west bedroom during the initial clearing.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: The workbook entry does not identify the dog by name; Murphy is included in People for timeline searchability based on the broader case context, but the event text preserves the source wording.
Established
Research note: The workbook entry does not identify the dog by name; Murphy is included in People for timeline searchability based on the broader case context, but the event text preserves the source wording.
Established
About 12:00 PM
Officer Corbin Smith reports responding after Nunes had already entered the residence and located four deceased individuals.
Police Report
About 12:00 PM
Officer Corbin Smith reports responding after Nunes had already entered the residence and located four deceased individuals.
Source:
Supplemental Narrative of Officer Corbin Smith, Moscow Police Department Incident No. 22-M09903, p. 1
Research note: Established as Smith's contemporaneous account. The workbook cautions that “responded” could mean dispatched, arrived, or entered; preserve the approximate time.
Established
Research note: Established as Smith's contemporaneous account. The workbook cautions that “responded” could mean dispatched, arrived, or entered; preserve the approximate time.
Established
Time unknown
Smith describes the rear sliding door as the “alleged point of entry” while documenting the early response.
Police Report
Time unknown
Smith describes the rear sliding door as the “alleged point of entry” while documenting the early response.
Source:
Supplemental Narrative of Officer Corbin Smith, Moscow Police Department Incident No. 22-M09903, p. 1
Research note: The report does not identify who originated this theory, when it arose, or what evidence supported it. “Alleged” should not be rewritten as a proven route.
Disputed / Unresolved
Research note: The report does not identify who originated this theory, when it arose, or what evidence supported it. “Alleged” should not be rewritten as a proven route.
Disputed / Unresolved
Scene Security
12:15 PM
Warner begins the front-door crime-scene log.
Police Report
12:15 PM
Warner begins the front-door crime-scene log.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
3:02 PM
Officer Rosinsky relieves Warner at the front entrance.
Police Report
3:02 PM
Officer Rosinsky relieves Warner at the front entrance.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
About 3:27 PM
Captain Lanier enters through the rear sliding door while Smith is guarding that access point; Smith reports Lanier was the only person to enter there during Smith's watch.
Police Report
About 3:27 PM
Captain Lanier enters through the rear sliding door while Smith is guarding that access point; Smith reports Lanier was the only person to enter there during Smith's watch.
Source:
Supplemental Narrative of Officer Corbin Smith, Moscow Police Department Incident No. 22-M09903, p. 2
Research note: Read narrowly: Smith's statement applies only to the period of his watch at that access point and does not establish activity before he assumed the post.
Established
Research note: Read narrowly: Smith's statement applies only to the period of his watch at that access point and does not establish activity before he assumed the post.
Established
3:28 PM
Warner returns and guards the rear sliding door.
Police Report
3:28 PM
Warner returns and guards the rear sliding door.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
4:28 PM
Officer Nunes relieves Warner at the rear sliding door.
Police Report
4:28 PM
Officer Nunes relieves Warner at the rear sliding door.
Source:
Warner report, as logged in A Perfect Storm master research workbook
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Research note: Firsthand officer account.
Established
Crime Scene Processing
Time unknown
Smith reports observing very large footprints in snow traveling both toward and away from the rear sliding door.
Police Report
Time unknown
Smith reports observing very large footprints in snow traveling both toward and away from the rear sliding door.
Source:
Supplemental Narrative of Officer Corbin Smith, Moscow Police Department Incident No. 22-M09903, p. 1
Research note: The report establishes Smith's observation, not when the prints were made, who made them, or any forensic connection to the crime.
Established
Research note: The report establishes Smith's observation, not when the prints were made, who made them, or any forensic connection to the crime.
Established
Time unknown
Smith reports photographing small handprints, a damaged window screen, smudged fingerprints on the sliding-door glass, and a black backpack outside the residence.
Police Report
Time unknown
Smith reports photographing small handprints, a damaged window screen, smudged fingerprints on the sliding-door glass, and a black backpack outside the residence.
Source:
Supplemental Narrative of Officer Corbin Smith, Moscow Police Department Incident No. 22-M09903, pp. 1–2
Research note: The source establishes observation and photography only; collection, testing, ownership, relevance, and disposition remain unresolved in the workbook.
Established
Research note: The source establishes observation and photography only; collection, testing, ownership, relevance, and disposition remain unresolved in the workbook.
Established
Initial Interviews
Time unknown
Mowery is directed to interview potential witnesses regarding the events at 1122 King Road; the interviews are video recorded and uploaded to the case file.
Police Report
Time unknown
Mowery is directed to interview potential witnesses regarding the events at 1122 King Road; the interviews are video recorded and uploaded to the case file.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 42 – Initial Interviews
Research note: The report does not give exact interview start times.
Established
Research note: The report does not give exact interview start times.
Established
Time unknown
Dylan gives an initial recorded interview to MPD describing her movements, what she says she heard during the night, and seeing an unknown masked man inside the residence.
Witness Interview
Time unknown
Dylan gives an initial recorded interview to MPD describing her movements, what she says she heard during the night, and seeing an unknown masked man inside the residence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 42 – Initial Interviews
Research note: Established only that this was Dylan's reported account in the initial interview; individual details should not be treated as independently proven facts.
Established
Research note: Established only that this was Dylan's reported account in the initial interview; individual details should not be treated as independently proven facts.
Established
Time unknown
Hunter Johnson gives an initial recorded interview describing being asked to come to 1122 King Road, entering Xana's room, checking Xana and Ethan, and telling others to leave and call law enforcement.
Witness Interview
Time unknown
Hunter Johnson gives an initial recorded interview describing being asked to come to 1122 King Road, entering Xana's room, checking Xana and Ethan, and telling others to leave and call law enforcement.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 42 – Initial Interviews
Research note: Established as Hunter's reported account; exact chronology should be compared with CAD, 911, phone and body-camera records.
Established
Research note: Established as Hunter's reported account; exact chronology should be compared with CAD, 911, phone and body-camera records.
Established
Time unknown
Jenna McClure gives an initial recorded interview describing an 11:49 AM call from Bethany and hearing Dylan in the background say she saw something.
Witness Interview
Time unknown
Jenna McClure gives an initial recorded interview describing an 11:49 AM call from Bethany and hearing Dylan in the background say she saw something.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 42 – Initial Interviews
Research note: Established as Jenna's reported account; the phone-record timeline should control exact call timing where available.
Established
Research note: Established as Jenna's reported account; the phone-record timeline should control exact call timing where available.
Established
Time unknown
Linden Beck gives an initial recorded interview describing being told that someone had been in the house and later walking to 1122 King Road with friends.
Witness Interview
Time unknown
Linden Beck gives an initial recorded interview describing being told that someone had been in the house and later walking to 1122 King Road with friends.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 42 – Initial Interviews
Research note: Established as Linden's reported account; some times in the interview are estimates and differ from digital records.
Established
Research note: Established as Linden's reported account; some times in the interview are estimates and differ from digital records.
Established
Crime Night – Vehicle Surveillance
3:26:10 AM
FBI surveillance review: a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 787 Indian Hills Drive.
FBI Report
3:26:10 AM
FBI surveillance review: a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 787 Indian Hills Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Established only as the FBI-reported camera observation; the individual vehicle identity is not established by this camera alone.
Established
Research note: Established only as the FBI-reported camera observation; the individual vehicle identity is not established by this camera alone.
Established
3:26:35 AM
Headlights are seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 763 Indian Hills Drive.
FBI Report
3:26:35 AM
Headlights are seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 763 Indian Hills Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: The report describes headlights; it does not independently identify the vehicle.
Established
Research note: The report describes headlights; it does not independently identify the vehicle.
Established
3:26:43 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 755 Indian Hills Drive.
FBI Report
3:26:43 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Indian Hills Drive at 755 Indian Hills Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Vehicle match is the FBI reviewer's description, not an independent identification of the driver.
Established
Research note: Vehicle match is the FBI reviewer's description, not an independent identification of the driver.
Established
3:28:56 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Styner Avenue across Main Street and continuing onto Lauder Avenue.
FBI Report
3:28:56 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Styner Avenue across Main Street and continuing onto Lauder Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1311 S Main Street camera; source notes that camera time was about 1 minute 43 seconds behind local time.
Established
Research note: 1311 S Main Street camera; source notes that camera time was about 1 minute 43 seconds behind local time.
Established
3:29:02 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Lauder Avenue through the Lauder Avenue / Ridge Road intersection.
FBI Report
3:29:02 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Lauder Avenue through the Lauder Avenue / Ridge Road intersection.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
3:29:04 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 continues on Lauder Avenue as the road curves north toward Taylor Avenue.
FBI Report
3:29:04 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 continues on Lauder Avenue as the road curves north toward Taylor Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
3:29:48 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Taylor Avenue past Linda Lane.
FBI Report
3:29:48 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound on Taylor Avenue past Linda Lane.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1320 Linda Lane dumpster camera; source notes camera time was about five seconds behind local time.
Established
Research note: 1320 Linda Lane dumpster camera; source notes camera time was about five seconds behind local time.
Established
3:30:22 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling southbound on King Road and turning east onto Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:30:22 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling southbound on King Road and turning east onto Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:30:55 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
FBI Report
3:30:55 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
3:31:18 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as indicating a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road from the southern parking area of 500 Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:31:18 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as indicating a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road from the southern parking area of 500 Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Established as the reported light observation; direction of travel is the reviewer's interpretation.
Established
Research note: Established as the reported light observation; direction of travel is the reviewer's interpretation.
Established
3:33:01 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and its headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
FBI Report
3:33:01 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and its headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:33:36 AM
Headlights are seen traveling southbound on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:33:36 AM
Headlights are seen traveling southbound on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only; source does not independently identify the vehicle.
Established
Research note: Headlights only; source does not independently identify the vehicle.
Established
3:35:13 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on Ridge Road and turns westbound onto Paradise Drive.
FBI Report
3:35:13 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on Ridge Road and turns westbound onto Paradise Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 451 Paradise Drive shop camera.
Established
Research note: 451 Paradise Drive shop camera.
Established
3:35:14 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 continues westbound on Paradise Drive.
FBI Report
3:35:14 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 continues westbound on Paradise Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 451 Paradise Drive front-door camera.
Established
Research note: 451 Paradise Drive front-door camera.
Established
3:38:12 AM
Headlights are seen traveling northbound on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:38:12 AM
Headlights are seen traveling northbound on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only; no independent vehicle identification.
Established
Research note: Headlights only; no independent vehicle identification.
Established
3:38:34 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen southbound on King Road turning east onto Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:38:34 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen southbound on King Road turning east onto Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:39:07 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 loops around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
FBI Report
3:39:07 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 loops around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
3:39:35 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road from the southern parking area of 500 Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:39:35 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road from the southern parking area of 500 Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Established as the reported light observation; vehicle/direction are inferred by the reviewer.
Established
Research note: Established as the reported light observation; vehicle/direction are inferred by the reviewer.
Established
3:40:24 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels west on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
FBI Report
3:40:24 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels west on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:41:01 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:41:01 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:43:46 AM
Vehicle headlights turn east onto Paradise Drive from Ridge Road; a reflection led the FBI reviewer to note the vehicle may have immediately U-turned back north on Ridge Road.
FBI Report
3:43:46 AM
Vehicle headlights turn east onto Paradise Drive from Ridge Road; a reflection led the FBI reviewer to note the vehicle may have immediately U-turned back north on Ridge Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: The U-turn is explicitly described as a possibility based on reflected headlights.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: The U-turn is explicitly described as a possibility based on reflected headlights.
Theory / Unverified
3:45:07 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:45:07 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:47:08 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:47:08 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:48:47 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 turns east onto Paradise Drive from Ridge Road; reflected headlights led the reviewer to note it may have immediately U-turned northbound.
FBI Report
3:48:47 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 turns east onto Paradise Drive from Ridge Road; reflected headlights led the reviewer to note it may have immediately U-turned northbound.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Vehicle match is reported; the immediate U-turn is expressly uncertain.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: Vehicle match is reported; the immediate U-turn is expressly uncertain.
Theory / Unverified
3:50:27 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:50:27 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:51:26 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:51:26 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:52:42 AM
Headlights are again seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:52:42 AM
Headlights are again seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:53:36 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:53:36 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
3:56:24 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on King Road and turns east onto Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:56:24 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on King Road and turns east onto Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:56:57 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 loops around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
FBI Report
3:56:57 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 loops around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
3:57:27 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road.
FBI Report
3:57:27 AM
Headlights briefly illuminate the upper exterior of 1127 King Road, which the FBI reviewer interpreted as a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: The lights disappear about five seconds later; identification/direction are interpretive.
Established
Research note: The lights disappear about five seconds later; identification/direction are interpretive.
Established
3:58:23 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels west on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
FBI Report
3:58:23 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels west on Queen Road, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
3:59:04 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
3:59:04 AM
Headlights are seen traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
4:00:14 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
4:00:14 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
4:01:43 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 turns from eastbound Lauder Avenue onto southbound Ridge Road.
FBI Report
4:01:43 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 turns from eastbound Lauder Avenue onto southbound Ridge Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1125 Ridge Road camera.
Established
4:04:20 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
4:04:20 AM
Headlights are seen traveling north on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
Research note: Headlights only.
Established
4:04:56 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on King Road and turns east onto Queen Road.
FBI Report
4:04:56 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels south on King Road and turns east onto Queen Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
4:05:31 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 partially enters the east-side parking lot of 500 Queen Road, completes a three-point turn, and returns westbound.
FBI Report
4:05:31 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 partially enters the east-side parking lot of 500 Queen Road, completes a three-point turn, and returns westbound.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
4:06:09 AM
Headlights and reflections indicate a vehicle facing west on Queen Road and moving slowly downhill past the front of 1122 King Road.
FBI Report
4:06:09 AM
Headlights and reflections indicate a vehicle facing west on Queen Road and moving slowly downhill past the front of 1122 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Direction and movement are the FBI reviewer's interpretation of the observed lights.
Established
Research note: Direction and movement are the FBI reviewer's interpretation of the observed lights.
Established
4:07:28 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
FBI Report
4:07:28 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels around the 500 Queen Road apartment buildings and exits west in the direction of 1122 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
Research note: 1330 Linda Lane parking camera.
Established
4:07:47 AM
Headlights consistent with a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road are seen; the FBI report notes no subsequent vehicle activity on this camera for about 13 minutes.
FBI Report
4:07:47 AM
Headlights consistent with a vehicle turning north toward Queen Road are seen; the FBI report notes no subsequent vehicle activity on this camera for about 13 minutes.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera; vehicle identity is not independently established.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera; vehicle identity is not independently established.
Established
4:20:47 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Queen Road at a high rate of speed, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
FBI Report
4:20:47 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Queen Road at a high rate of speed, turns north onto King Road, and headlights indicate a west turn onto Taylor Avenue.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
Research note: 1112 King Road camera.
Established
4:21:05 AM
The 1112 King Road camera recorded headlights traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
FBI Report
4:21:05 AM
The 1112 King Road camera recorded headlights traveling south on Walenta Drive behind 1119 King Road.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: The FBI report describes headlights only; this observation does not identify a vehicle or driver.
Established
Research note: The FBI report describes headlights only; this observation does not identify a vehicle or driver.
Established
5:26:22 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen traveling northbound on Bishop Boulevard toward East Main Street / Highway 270 in Pullman.
FBI Report
5:26:22 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen traveling northbound on Bishop Boulevard toward East Main Street / Highway 270 in Pullman.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
5:26:46 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen turning onto northbound East Main Street / Highway 270 in Pullman.
FBI Report
5:26:46 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen turning onto northbound East Main Street / Highway 270 in Pullman.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
5:26:59 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen traveling northbound on Johnson Avenue in Pullman.
FBI Report
5:26:59 AM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 was seen traveling northbound on Johnson Avenue in Pullman.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
5:28:44 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued northeast on NE Stadium Way through the SE Nevada Street intersection; the vehicle did not appear to have a front license plate.
FBI Report
5:28:44 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued northeast on NE Stadium Way through the SE Nevada Street intersection; the vehicle did not appear to have a front license plate.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
5:29:33 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued north on NE Stadium Way through Grimes Way; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
FBI Report
5:29:33 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued north on NE Stadium Way through Grimes Way; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
5:29:41 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued north on NE Stadium Way through Wilson Road; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
FBI Report
5:29:41 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued north on NE Stadium Way through Wilson Road; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
5:30:18 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 traveled north on NE Stadium Way and turned east onto NE Orchard Drive; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
FBI Report
5:30:18 AM
In a later FBI review, a vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 traveled north on NE Stadium Way and turned east onto NE Orchard Drive; it did not appear to have a front license plate.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
Research note: Later surveillance-review detail. The camera observation does not identify a driver.
Established
Morning – Vehicle Surveillance
5:25:30 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen turning from northbound Johnson Avenue onto northbound Bishop Boulevard in Pullman.
FBI Report
5:25:30 AM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen turning from northbound Johnson Avenue onto northbound Bishop Boulevard in Pullman.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Source notes actual adjusted time about 5:25:29 AM and that the listed camera time was approximate.
Established
Research note: Source notes actual adjusted time about 5:25:29 AM and that the listed camera time was approximate.
Established
Afternoon – Clarkston Surveillance
12:34:15 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger enters the main entrance of Costco in Clarkston.
FBI Report
12:34:15 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger enters the main entrance of Costco in Clarkston.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Identification phrased exactly as a visual match in the FBI review.
Established
Research note: Identification phrased exactly as a visual match in the FBI review.
Established
12:34:57 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger appears to be denied entry to Costco and leaves the entrance.
FBI Report
12:34:57 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger appears to be denied entry to Costco and leaves the entrance.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: The report says the individual appears to be denied entry.
Established
Research note: The report says the individual appears to be denied entry.
Established
12:37:55 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound through the Costco parking lot in Clarkston.
FBI Report
12:37:55 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 is seen traveling westbound through the Costco parking lot in Clarkston.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Vehicle identity is not established by this camera alone.
Established
Research note: Vehicle identity is not established by this camera alone.
Established
12:38:12 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 merges onto 5th Street northbound and immediately turns onto Port Drive toward Walmart.
FBI Report
12:38:12 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 merges onto 5th Street northbound and immediately turns onto Port Drive toward Walmart.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: Clarkston surveillance review.
Established
Research note: Clarkston surveillance review.
Established
12:42:35 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Port Drive and turns north into the Kate's Cup of Joe drive-through lane.
FBI Report
12:42:35 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 travels westbound on Port Drive and turns north into the Kate's Cup of Joe drive-through lane.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 820 Port Drive camera.
Established
Research note: 820 Port Drive camera.
Established
12:42:56 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 performs a U-turn in the Kate's Cup of Joe drive-through area.
FBI Report
12:42:56 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 performs a U-turn in the Kate's Cup of Joe drive-through area.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 820 Port Drive camera.
Established
Research note: 820 Port Drive camera.
Established
12:48:55 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger walks from the area where Vehicle 1 had parked toward the east entrance of Albertsons.
FBI Report
12:48:55 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger walks from the area where Vehicle 1 had parked toward the east entrance of Albertsons.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
12:49:30 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger enters Albertsons through the east entrance.
FBI Report
12:49:30 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger enters Albertsons through the east entrance.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 400 Bridge Street camera.
Established
Research note: 400 Bridge Street camera.
Established
12:56:50 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger is seen checking out at the Albertsons self-checkout.
FBI Report
12:56:50 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger is seen checking out at the Albertsons self-checkout.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 400 Bridge Street camera.
Established
Research note: 400 Bridge Street camera.
Established
12:58:37 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger returns to the area where Vehicle 1 had been parked at Albertsons.
FBI Report
12:58:37 PM
An individual matching the description of Kohberger returns to the area where Vehicle 1 had been parked at Albertsons.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
1:04:16 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 drives south toward the Albertsons parking-lot exit to Bridge Street.
FBI Report
1:04:16 PM
A vehicle matching Vehicle 1 drives south toward the Albertsons parking-lot exit to Bridge Street.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille), drafted 2023-02-06
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
Research note: 400 Bridge Street parking-lot camera.
Established
Crime Night – Cellular Records
~2:42 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of his Pullman residence, according to investigators.
Court Filing
~2:42 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of his Pullman residence, according to investigators.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cell-tower coverage is not a precise device location.
Established
Research note: Cell-tower coverage is not a precise device location.
Established
~2:47 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources southeast of his Pullman residence; investigators interpreted the activity as consistent with the phone leaving the residence area and traveling south through Pullman.
Court Filing
~2:47 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources southeast of his Pullman residence; investigators interpreted the activity as consistent with the phone leaving the residence area and traveling south through Pullman.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The travel description is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
Research note: The travel description is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
~2:47 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger stopped reporting to the AT&T network.
Court Filing
~2:47 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger stopped reporting to the AT&T network.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The affidavit lists several possible explanations, including loss of coverage, a disabled network connection, airplane mode, or the device being powered off; it does not establish which occurred.
Established
Research note: The affidavit lists several possible explanations, including loss of coverage, a disabled network connection, airplane mode, or the device being powered off; it does not establish which occurred.
Established
~4:48 AM
After an approximately two-hour gap, the phone attributed to Kohberger again reported to the network using cellular resources providing coverage to Idaho Highway 95 south of Moscow near Blaine.
Court Filing
~4:48 AM
After an approximately two-hour gap, the phone attributed to Kohberger again reported to the network using cellular resources providing coverage to Idaho Highway 95 south of Moscow near Blaine.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cellular service-area inference; not GPS-level location data.
Established
Research note: Cellular service-area inference; not GPS-level location data.
Established
4:50-5:26 AM
Investigators interpreted the phone's cellular activity as consistent with travel south on Idaho Highway 95 toward Genesee, west toward Uniontown, and then north toward Pullman.
Court Filing
4:50-5:26 AM
Investigators interpreted the phone's cellular activity as consistent with travel south on Idaho Highway 95 toward Genesee, west toward Uniontown, and then north toward Pullman.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This route is the investigators' interpretation of cellular-resource usage.
Established
Research note: This route is the investigators' interpretation of cellular-resource usage.
Established
~5:30 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to Pullman; investigators interpreted the activity as consistent with the phone returning toward the area of his residence.
Court Filing
~5:30 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to Pullman; investigators interpreted the activity as consistent with the phone returning toward the area of his residence.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
Research note: This is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
Morning After – Cellular Records
~9:00 AM
Investigators interpreted cellular activity as consistent with the phone attributed to Kohberger leaving the area of his Pullman residence and traveling toward Moscow.
Court Filing
~9:00 AM
Investigators interpreted cellular activity as consistent with the phone attributed to Kohberger leaving the area of his Pullman residence and traveling toward Moscow.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cellular-resource interpretation; not GPS-level tracking.
Established
Research note: Cellular-resource interpretation; not GPS-level tracking.
Established
9:12-9:21 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources that investigators said provided coverage to the area of the King Road residence.
Court Filing
9:12-9:21 AM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources that investigators said provided coverage to the area of the King Road residence.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Coverage to an area does not establish the device's precise location or that it was at 1122 King Road.
Established
Research note: Coverage to an area does not establish the device's precise location or that it was at 1122 King Road.
Established
~9:32 AM
Investigators interpreted subsequent cellular activity as consistent with the phone attributed to Kohberger returning to the area of his Pullman residence.
Court Filing
~9:32 AM
Investigators interpreted subsequent cellular activity as consistent with the phone attributed to Kohberger returning to the area of his Pullman residence.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
Research note: This is an investigative interpretation of cellular records.
Established
~12:36 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of Kate's Cup of Joe in Clarkston, Washington.
Court Filing
~12:36 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of Kate's Cup of Joe in Clarkston, Washington.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The affidavit also correlates nearby surveillance with a white Elantra; this row records the cellular event only.
Established
Research note: The affidavit also correlates nearby surveillance with a white Elantra; this row records the cellular event only.
Established
~12:46 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular data in the area of the Albertsons grocery store in Clarkston, Washington.
Court Filing
~12:46 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular data in the area of the Albertsons grocery store in Clarkston, Washington.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cellular service-area inference.
Established
Research note: Cellular service-area inference.
Established
5:32-5:36 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the Johnson, Idaho area.
Court Filing
5:32-5:36 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the Johnson, Idaho area.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cell-tower coverage is not a precise device location.
Established
Research note: Cell-tower coverage is not a precise device location.
Established
5:36-8:30 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger stopped reporting to the AT&T network during this period.
Court Filing
5:36-8:30 PM
The phone attributed to Kohberger stopped reporting to the AT&T network during this period.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The affidavit notes the gap; it does not establish why the phone stopped reporting.
Established
Research note: The affidavit notes the gap; it does not establish why the phone stopped reporting.
Established
Morning After – Vehicle Surveillance
12:43:41 PM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued south through the U.S. Chef Store parking lot in Clarkston and appeared to turn east onto Port Drive.
FBI Report
12:43:41 PM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 continued south through the U.S. Chef Store parking lot in Clarkston and appeared to turn east onto Port Drive.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching Vehicle 1, not a driver.
Established
12:46:36 PM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 traveled east through the Albertsons parking lot in Clarkston and parked behind a pickup truck.
FBI Report
12:46:36 PM
A vehicle matching the description of Vehicle 1 traveled east through the Albertsons parking lot in Clarkston and parked behind a pickup truck.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Surveillance Review / Additional Surveillance Review (SA Rob Hille)
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching Vehicle 1.
Established
Research note: Camera observation identifies a vehicle matching Vehicle 1.
Established
Rumor Control / Unrelated Incident
3:01 AM
An officer handles an alcohol offense at Taylor Avenue and Band Field. Moscow Police later says homicide investigators reviewed the associated body-camera footage and details and determined the incident was not related to the King Road murders.
MPD Press Release / Police Incident
3:01 AM
An officer handles an alcohol offense at Taylor Avenue and Band Field. Moscow Police later says homicide investigators reviewed the associated body-camera footage and details and determined the incident was not related to the King Road murders.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: MPD identified the unrelated incident as 22-MO9896 in later public updates. This entry is included because the body-camera footage became the subject of substantial public speculation.
Established
Research note: MPD identified the unrelated incident as 22-MO9896 in later public updates. This entry is included because the body-camera footage became the subject of substantial public speculation.
Established
November 15, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Steve Goncalves emails Mowery and says he has access to some of Kaylee's messages and phone-call information and that Alivea Goncalves will contact investigators about the files.
Police Report
Time unknown
Steve Goncalves emails Mowery and says he has access to some of Kaylee's messages and phone-call information and that Alivea Goncalves will contact investigators about the files.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 22 – Alivea Goncalves Files
Research note: The event is the documented transfer/offer of information, not independent verification of every item contained in the files.
Established
Research note: The event is the documented transfer/offer of information, not independent verification of every item contained in the files.
Established
Time unknown
Alivea Goncalves provides investigators with files including an image showing a nearby camera, messages, a recent call list and Grub Truck video material; Mowery attaches the files to the case.
Police Report
Time unknown
Alivea Goncalves provides investigators with files including an image showing a nearby camera, messages, a recent call list and Grub Truck video material; Mowery attaches the files to the case.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 22 – Alivea Goncalves Files
Research note: The nearby camera shown in the image was identified as being at 1112 King Road.
Established
Research note: The nearby camera shown in the image was identified as being at 1112 King Road.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery requests assistance from Coeur d'Alene Police in attempting to unlock the four victims' phones for forensic extraction.
Police Report
Time unknown
Mowery requests assistance from Coeur d'Alene Police in attempting to unlock the four victims' phones for forensic extraction.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: This records the investigative request, not successful access to all four devices.
Established
Research note: This records the investigative request, not successful access to all four devices.
Established
Community / Public Safety
5:37 PM
Moscow Police Chief James Fry sends WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins the public-safety statement MPD planned to release, saying investigators had determined early that they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to community members and believed the killings were a targeted attack.
Interagency Email / Draft Public Statement
5:37 PM
Moscow Police Chief James Fry sends WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins the public-safety statement MPD planned to release, saying investigators had determined early that they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to community members and believed the killings were a targeted attack.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records MPD's stated assessment at that time. It is not an independent determination by the timeline that no public threat existed.
Established
Research note: This records MPD's stated assessment at that time. It is not an independent determination by the timeline that no public threat existed.
Established
5:37 PM
The planned MPD statement says investigators were working closely with Idaho State Police and the Latah County Prosecutor's Office and asks the community to remain alert and report suspicious activity until the case is resolved.
Interagency Email / Draft Public Statement
5:37 PM
The planned MPD statement says investigators were working closely with Idaho State Police and the Latah County Prosecutor's Office and asks the community to remain alert and report suspicious activity until the case is resolved.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the content Fry sent to Jenkins before public release.
Established
Research note: This is the content Fry sent to Jenkins before public release.
Established
November 16, 2022
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted warrants for cell providers serving the area around 1122 King Road, including tower-dump data for the 3:00-5:00 AM window on November 13 within a half-mile radius.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted warrants for cell providers serving the area around 1122 King Road, including tower-dump data for the 3:00-5:00 AM window on November 13 within a half-mile radius.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: The warrants sought provider records; their issuance does not establish that any particular device belonged to the offender.
Established
Research note: The warrants sought provider records; their issuance does not establish that any particular device belonged to the offender.
Established
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
The four victims' phones are transported to Coeur d'Alene Police for a forensic brute-force attempt; the report says the tools there cannot extract data from the locked phones.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
The four victims' phones are transported to Coeur d'Alene Police for a forensic brute-force attempt; the report says the tools there cannot extract data from the locked phones.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: The devices are subsequently returned to Moscow PD.
Established
Research note: The devices are subsequently returned to Moscow PD.
Established
Forensic Processing
~7:12 PM
An Idaho State Police forensic team arrives at the ISP District 2 office in Lewiston to assist with the homicide investigation and is briefed on scene information by Detective Talbott.
Forensic Report
~7:12 PM
An Idaho State Police forensic team arrives at the ISP District 2 office in Lewiston to assist with the homicide investigation and is briefed on scene information by Detective Talbott.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report No. 11, States Exhibit S-15b/S-15c
Research note: Approximate time stated in the forensic field notes.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated in the forensic field notes.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Processing
7:12 PM
Five ISP Forensic Services scientists arrive at the ISP District 2 office in Lewiston to assist with the homicide investigation and receive a scene briefing.
Forensic Report
7:12 PM
Five ISP Forensic Services scientists arrive at the ISP District 2 office in Lewiston to assist with the homicide investigation and receive a scene briefing.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Team listed in report: Kerry Hogan, Hailey Youngling, Jennie Ayers, Wyatt Barie, and Tara Martinez.
Established
Research note: Team listed in report: Kerry Hogan, Hailey Youngling, Jennie Ayers, Wyatt Barie, and Tara Martinez.
Established
Community Response
5:32 PM
A parent contacts WSU leadership asking whether his daughter should be allowed to leave early for Thanksgiving because of safety concerns related to the Moscow homicides.
Public / Institutional Email
5:32 PM
A parent contacts WSU leadership asking whether his daughter should be allowed to leave early for Thanksgiving because of safety concerns related to the Moscow homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU safety-concern email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Included as contemporaneous evidence of community safety concerns; no investigative conclusion is implied.
Established
Research note: Included as contemporaneous evidence of community safety concerns; no investigative conclusion is implied.
Established
6:59 PM
WSU Vice Chancellor Ellen Taylor responds to a parent safety inquiry, says faculty had been strongly urged to show flexibility, and acknowledges that law enforcement could not release all information while the investigation remained active.
Institutional Email
6:59 PM
WSU Vice Chancellor Ellen Taylor responds to a parent safety inquiry, says faculty had been strongly urged to show flexibility, and acknowledges that law enforcement could not release all information while the investigation remained active.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU safety-concern email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This documents WSU's response to public concern, not an assessment of who committed the crime.
Established
Research note: This documents WSU's response to public concern, not an assessment of who committed the crime.
Established
7:51 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells WSU Police staff that a campus-wide safety message concerning the Moscow homicides will be distributed that morning and posted to WSU social media and the police website.
Institutional Email
7:51 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells WSU Police staff that a campus-wide safety message concerning the Moscow homicides will be distributed that morning and posted to WSU social media and the police website.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police email, Nov. 16, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records WSU communication activity, not an independent finding about the homicide.
Established
Research note: This records WSU communication activity, not an independent finding about the homicide.
Established
Morning
WSU publishes a safety statement saying Jenkins had been assured by Moscow Police that, based on the preliminary investigation, investigators believed the killings were an isolated, targeted attack and that there was no imminent threat to the community at large.
Public Notice
Morning
WSU publishes a safety statement saying Jenkins had been assured by Moscow Police that, based on the preliminary investigation, investigators believed the killings were an isolated, targeted attack and that there was no imminent threat to the community at large.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Pullman safety statement | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the contemporaneous risk assessment as WSU said it was relayed by Moscow Police. The embedded memo appears to contain a 2023 date typo, while the transmitting email is dated Nov. 16, 2022.
Established
Research note: This is the contemporaneous risk assessment as WSU said it was relayed by Moscow Police. The embedded memo appears to contain a 2023 date typo, while the transmitting email is dated Nov. 16, 2022.
Established
3:30-4:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Moscow Police Department press conference carried by KXLY.
Institutional Calendar
3:30-4:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Moscow Police Department press conference carried by KXLY.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar confirms the scheduled press conference. The calendar entry itself does not state its subject, so no additional content is inferred from this source alone.
Established
Research note: The calendar confirms the scheduled press conference. The calendar entry itself does not state its subject, so no additional content is inferred from this source alone.
Established
Community / Campus Security
8:19 PM
Following the Moscow Police press conference that afternoon, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells staff that WSU posted additional safety information because Moscow Police had revised its community-safety message and that WSU was increasing patrols on the Pullman campus.
Institutional Email
8:19 PM
Following the Moscow Police press conference that afternoon, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells staff that WSU posted additional safety information because Moscow Police had revised its community-safety message and that WSU was increasing patrols on the Pullman campus.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Jenkins directed officers to maintain a high-visibility patrol presence through the rest of the week because faculty and staff were hearing student safety concerns.
Established
Research note: Jenkins directed officers to maintain a high-visibility patrol presence through the rest of the week because faculty and staff were hearing student safety concerns.
Established
November 17, 2022
Forensic Processing
~8:54 AM
The ISP forensic team arrives at 1122 King Road for documented scene processing; Detective Talbott is present when they arrive.
Forensic Report
~8:54 AM
The ISP forensic team arrives at 1122 King Road for documented scene processing; Detective Talbott is present when they arrive.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report No. 11, States Exhibit S-15b/S-15c
Research note: Approximate arrival time from the forensic field notes.
Established
Research note: Approximate arrival time from the forensic field notes.
Established
Search Warrants
9:22 AM
Mowery serves an AT&T warrant seeking call-detail records for specified accounts.
Search Warrant
9:22 AM
Mowery serves an AT&T warrant seeking call-detail records for specified accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: Provider-account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Provider-account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
9:35 AM
Mowery serves Verizon with a warrant seeking tower-dump data for the half-mile area around 1122 King Road and call-detail records for specified accounts.
Search Warrant
9:35 AM
Mowery serves Verizon with a warrant seeking tower-dump data for the half-mile area around 1122 King Road and call-detail records for specified accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: The tower-dump time window was 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Established
Research note: The tower-dump time window was 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Established
9:42 AM
Mowery serves T-Mobile with a warrant seeking call-detail records for specified accounts.
Search Warrant
9:42 AM
Mowery serves T-Mobile with a warrant seeking call-detail records for specified accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: Provider-account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Provider-account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
10:09 AM
Mowery serves AT&T with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Search Warrant
10:09 AM
Mowery serves AT&T with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: This is the service time of the warrant, not the time the provider returned data.
Established
Research note: This is the service time of the warrant, not the time the provider returned data.
Established
10:29 AM
Mowery serves T-Mobile with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Search Warrant
10:29 AM
Mowery serves T-Mobile with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: This is the original half-mile request; a later amended T-Mobile warrant expands the radius.
Established
Research note: This is the original half-mile request; a later amended T-Mobile warrant expands the radius.
Established
10:44 AM
Mowery serves Inland Cellular with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Search Warrant
10:44 AM
Mowery serves Inland Cellular with the tower-dump warrant covering the half-mile area around 1122 King Road for 3:00-5:00 AM on November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 21 – Cell Phone Warrants
Research note: This is the service time of the warrant.
Established
Research note: This is the service time of the warrant.
Established
4:43 PM
Mowery emails a search warrant for DeCoeur's phone to the Coeur d'Alene forensic examiner assigned to extract it.
Search Warrant
4:43 PM
Mowery emails a search warrant for DeCoeur's phone to the Coeur d'Alene forensic examiner assigned to extract it.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 41 – DeCoeur Phone Warrant
Research note: The report later states the phone was moved to Spokane County before that warrant was served at Coeur d'Alene.
Established
Research note: The report later states the phone was moved to Spokane County before that warrant was served at Coeur d'Alene.
Established
Surveillance Evidence
Time unknown
Officer John Rosinsky re-contacts the 1112 King Road camera owner, who sends video showing a figure walking toward the dumpster and appearing to look inside; the owner consents to seizure of the camera and SD card.
Police Report
Time unknown
Officer John Rosinsky re-contacts the 1112 King Road camera owner, who sends video showing a figure walking toward the dumpster and appearing to look inside; the owner consents to seizure of the camera and SD card.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 22 / Supp. 28 – 1112 King Video
Research note: Established as the investigators' report of what the owner sent; identity of the figure is not established.
Established
Research note: Established as the investigators' report of what the owner sent; identity of the figure is not established.
Established
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Mowery contacts Post Falls Police Detective Neil Uhrig for assistance examining laptops and an iPad recovered from 1122 King Road.
Police Report
Time unknown
Mowery contacts Post Falls Police Detective Neil Uhrig for assistance examining laptops and an iPad recovered from 1122 King Road.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 27 – Devices to PFPD
Research note: The transfer included multiple Apple and Dell laptops and one Apple iPad; device serial/evidence numbers are omitted here.
Established
Research note: The transfer included multiple Apple and Dell laptops and one Apple iPad; device serial/evidence numbers are omitted here.
Established
Time unknown
Jack DeCoeur is interviewed by ISP and provides his iPhone along with consent to search it; the phone is transported for forensic examination.
Police Report
Time unknown
Jack DeCoeur is interviewed by ISP and provides his iPhone along with consent to search it; the phone is transported for forensic examination.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 41 – DeCoeur Phone Warrant
Research note: Spelling follows the source report's varying rendering of DeCoeur/Decouer.
Established
Research note: Spelling follows the source report's varying rendering of DeCoeur/Decouer.
Established
Time unknown
The four victims' phones are returned to Moscow PD after Coeur d'Alene's tools cannot complete the requested locked-device extraction.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
The four victims' phones are returned to Moscow PD after Coeur d'Alene's tools cannot complete the requested locked-device extraction.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: Investigators later obtain passcodes for three of the four devices and pursue additional extraction methods.
Established
Research note: Investigators later obtain passcodes for three of the four devices and pursue additional extraction methods.
Established
Time unknown
Charter/Spectrum tells Mowery it can retrieve router data for September 14-November 7 and November 11-14, but that a cloud-service problem caused loss of November 8-10 data.
Police Report
Time unknown
Charter/Spectrum tells Mowery it can retrieve router data for September 14-November 7 and November 11-14, but that a cloud-service problem caused loss of November 8-10 data.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 40 – Router Interrogation
Research note: The reported data gap is November 8-10; the company reports data available for November 11-14.
Established
Research note: The reported data gap is November 8-10; the company reports data available for November 11-14.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Processing
8:54 AM
ISP Forensic Services team arrives at 1122 King Road and begins documented forensic scene processing.
Forensic Report
8:54 AM
ISP Forensic Services team arrives at 1122 King Road and begins documented forensic scene processing.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report describes the three-story, six-bedroom residence and documents the condition of key rooms.
Established
Research note: The report describes the three-story, six-bedroom residence and documents the condition of key rooms.
Established
Forensic personnel photograph the scene, including LizQ Imaging System captures and overall identification/condition photographs.
Forensic Report
Forensic personnel photograph the scene, including LizQ Imaging System captures and overall identification/condition photographs.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Analysis notes later list 2,718 scene images.
Established
Research note: Analysis notes later list 2,718 scene images.
Established
Previously labeled stains are re-marked and an additional 21 stains are marked and collected by ISP Forensic Services.
Forensic Report
Previously labeled stains are re-marked and an additional 21 stains are marked and collected by ISP Forensic Services.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report distinguishes earlier ISP District 2 markers from additional ISP Forensic Services lettered markers.
Established
Research note: The report distinguishes earlier ISP District 2 markers from additional ISP Forensic Services lettered markers.
Established
Forensic personnel perform presumptive blood testing at numerous locations throughout the residence.
Forensic Report
Forensic personnel perform presumptive blood testing at numerous locations throughout the residence.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Narrative and analysis matrix differ slightly on the total count, so this entry does not state a number.
Established
Research note: Narrative and analysis matrix differ slightly on the total count, so this entry does not state a number.
Established
Forensic personnel collect potential hairs, a cigarette butt from outside the south side of the residence, potential face/hand/finger marks from the exterior south kitchen window, and a paper note from the parking area.
Forensic Report
Forensic personnel collect potential hairs, a cigarette butt from outside the south side of the residence, potential face/hand/finger marks from the exterior south kitchen window, and a paper note from the parking area.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Collection is documented in the ISP field-services report; evidentiary significance is not implied.
Established
Research note: Collection is documented in the ISP field-services report; evidentiary significance is not implied.
Established
The exterior south kitchen window and the kitchen sliding-glass-door handle, frame, and jamb are powder processed for latent prints.
Forensic Report
The exterior south kitchen window and the kitchen sliding-glass-door handle, frame, and jamb are powder processed for latent prints.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Latent lift cards were collected from the exterior lower pane of the south kitchen window.
Established
Research note: Latent lift cards were collected from the exterior lower pane of the south kitchen window.
Established
Amido Black processing is performed on multiple interior surfaces, including stair rails, hallway/bedroom areas, kitchen slider areas, and third-floor threshold/door areas.
Forensic Report
Amido Black processing is performed on multiple interior surfaces, including stair rails, hallway/bedroom areas, kitchen slider areas, and third-floor threshold/door areas.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Four latent impressions identified as L3-L6 were documented by photography.
Established
Research note: Four latent impressions identified as L3-L6 were documented by photography.
Established
Investigation – Autopsy
Unknown
Autopsies are conducted on the four victims.
Official Public Update
Unknown
Autopsies are conducted on the four victims.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The November 22 Moscow Police update states the autopsies were conducted on November 17.
Established
Research note: The November 22 Moscow Police update states the autopsies were conducted on November 17.
Established
Unknown
The Latah County Coroner reports the cause and manner of death as homicide by stabbing; the public update says the victims were likely asleep, some had defensive wounds, each was stabbed multiple times, and there was no sign of sexual assault.
Official Public Update
Unknown
The Latah County Coroner reports the cause and manner of death as homicide by stabbing; the public update says the victims were likely asleep, some had defensive wounds, each was stabbed multiple times, and there was no sign of sexual assault.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This preserves the coroner findings as publicly reported by MPD on November 22.
Established
Research note: This preserves the coroner findings as publicly reported by MPD on November 22.
Established
November 18, 2022
Digital Evidence
~7:45 AM
Facebook confirms preservation of four accounts identified by Mowery after he receives a screenshot of a post attributed to a Dylan Mortensen account.
Digital Records
~7:45 AM
Facebook confirms preservation of four accounts identified by Mowery after he receives a screenshot of a post attributed to a Dylan Mortensen account.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 23 – Preservation Facebook
Research note: Preservation keeps provider data from being deleted; it is not itself a finding about who authored any post.
Established
Research note: Preservation keeps provider data from being deleted; it is not itself a finding about who authored any post.
Established
~12:06 PM
Mowery documents locating and preserving a copy of the Grub Truck Twitch stream showing Kaylee and Maddie during the early-morning hours of November 13.
Police Report
~12:06 PM
Mowery documents locating and preserving a copy of the Grub Truck Twitch stream showing Kaylee and Maddie during the early-morning hours of November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 24 – Twitch Video
Research note: Underlying Grub Truck movements are already represented elsewhere in the timeline; this card records the investigative acquisition of the video.
Established
Research note: Underlying Grub Truck movements are already represented elsewhere in the timeline; this card records the investigative acquisition of the video.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery submits an exigent preservation request through Uber's law-enforcement portal for location data associated with driver Eric Gower.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Mowery submits an exigent preservation request through Uber's law-enforcement portal for location data associated with driver Eric Gower.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 26 – Uber Location Request
Research note: Uber advised that location data would depend on whether the driver was logged in/on duty.
Established
Research note: Uber advised that location data would depend on whether the driver was logged in/on duty.
Established
1:23 PM
Mowery receives T-Mobile call-detail and tower-dump data responsive to the previously served warrants.
Digital Records
1:23 PM
Mowery receives T-Mobile call-detail and tower-dump data responsive to the previously served warrants.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 45 – Cellphone Warrant Return
Research note: This card records receipt of provider data, not any conclusion drawn from it.
Established
Research note: This card records receipt of provider data, not any conclusion drawn from it.
Established
2:34 PM
Uber confirms receipt of Mowery's exigent preservation request for driver-location records.
Digital Records
2:34 PM
Uber confirms receipt of Mowery's exigent preservation request for driver-location records.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 26 – Uber Location Request
Research note: Administrative response time from the provider.
Established
Research note: Administrative response time from the provider.
Established
~4:17 PM
Uber returns files concerning Eric Gower's Uber logs; Mowery reports location information is present until about 1:15 AM, after which the account appears to go off duty.
Digital Records
~4:17 PM
Uber returns files concerning Eric Gower's Uber logs; Mowery reports location information is present until about 1:15 AM, after which the account appears to go off duty.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 26 – Uber Location Request
Research note: Absence of Uber location data after about 1:15 AM does not establish the driver's physical location after that time.
Established
Research note: Absence of Uber location data after about 1:15 AM does not establish the driver's physical location after that time.
Established
Surveillance Evidence
Time unknown
Mowery creates a forensic image of the 1112 King Road camera SD card and parses it with forensic software, finding more than 13,000 individual images that appear to be video frames.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery creates a forensic image of the 1112 King Road camera SD card and parses it with forensic software, finding more than 13,000 individual images that appear to be video frames.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 28 – 1112 King Video
Research note: This follows earlier difficulty reading the SD card's file system directly.
Established
Research note: This follows earlier difficulty reading the SD card's file system directly.
Established
~8:00 PM
Mowery meets a 1112 King Road resident, re-installs the camera to access footage through its app, obtains clips showing a vehicle entering around 3:56 AM and leaving around 4:20 AM, and seizes the camera and wireless router as evidence.
Forensic Report
~8:00 PM
Mowery meets a 1112 King Road resident, re-installs the camera to access footage through its app, obtains clips showing a vehicle entering around 3:56 AM and leaving around 4:20 AM, and seizes the camera and wireless router as evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 28 – 1112 King Video
Research note: The report describes the vehicle as leaving at a high rate of speed; this card does not identify the driver or occupant.
Established
Research note: The report describes the vehicle as leaving at a high rate of speed; this card does not identify the driver or occupant.
Established
Search Warrants
11:30 PM
A Google geofence warrant is served seeking anonymized device information within a defined geographic area around the crime scene.
Search Warrant
11:30 PM
A Google geofence warrant is served seeking anonymized device information within a defined geographic area around the crime scene.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 57 – Google GeoFence Warrant
Research note: FBI Special Agent Nick Ballance assisted with production and service of the warrant.
Established
Research note: FBI Special Agent Nick Ballance assisted with production and service of the warrant.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted iCloud warrants associated with Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted iCloud warrants associated with Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: Account identifiers and device numbers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Account identifiers and device numbers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Processing
7:34 PM
ISP forensic personnel begin processing a 2011 gray Toyota Prius at 709 W Palouse Drive in Moscow.
Forensic Report
7:34 PM
ISP forensic personnel begin processing a 2011 gray Toyota Prius at 709 W Palouse Drive in Moscow.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The vehicle was photographed and searched.
Established
Research note: The vehicle was photographed and searched.
Established
8:44 PM
Forensic processing of the Toyota Prius concludes; the report states there were no significant findings.
Forensic Report
8:44 PM
Forensic processing of the Toyota Prius concludes; the report states there were no significant findings.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: No inference is made beyond the report's stated finding.
Established
Research note: No inference is made beyond the report's stated finding.
Established
9:14 PM
ISP Forensic Services clears the primary 1122 King Road scene after extended processing.
Forensic Report
9:14 PM
ISP Forensic Services clears the primary 1122 King Road scene after extended processing.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Scene work had begun the morning of November 17.
Established
Research note: Scene work had begun the morning of November 17.
Established
9:17 PM
ISP forensic personnel begin a limited search/processing response at 1127 King Road, focused on the southeast bedroom area.
Forensic Report
9:17 PM
ISP forensic personnel begin a limited search/processing response at 1127 King Road, focused on the southeast bedroom area.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report describes the response as limited to the southeast bedroom.
Established
Research note: The report describes the response as limited to the southeast bedroom.
Established
Two presumptive blood tests at 1127 King Road produce positive results and swabs are collected from the tested stains.
Forensic Report
Two presumptive blood tests at 1127 King Road produce positive results and swabs are collected from the tested stains.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Presumptive tests indicate possible blood; they are not confirmatory DNA identifications.
Established
Research note: Presumptive tests indicate possible blood; they are not confirmatory DNA identifications.
Established
10:24 PM
ISP forensic personnel clear the 1127 King Road scene.
Forensic Report
10:24 PM
ISP forensic personnel clear the 1127 King Road scene.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Limited forensic response concluded.
Established
Research note: Limited forensic response concluded.
Established
10:41 PM
Evidence collected during ISP Forensic Services processing is turned over to Detective Talbott.
Forensic Report
10:41 PM
Evidence collected during ISP Forensic Services processing is turned over to Detective Talbott.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Includes collected swabs from the 1127 King Road response.
Established
Research note: Includes collected swabs from the 1127 King Road response.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Records
Unknown
Washington licensing records cited by investigators show Kohberger registered the 2015 white Hyundai Elantra in Washington after it had been registered in Pennsylvania.
Court Filing
Unknown
Washington licensing records cited by investigators show Kohberger registered the 2015 white Hyundai Elantra in Washington after it had been registered in Pennsylvania.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The affidavit notes Pennsylvania did not require a front license plate, while Washington did. Plate numbers are omitted here.
Established
Research note: The affidavit notes Pennsylvania did not require a front license plate, while Washington did. Plate numbers are omitted here.
Established
November 19, 2022
Surveillance Evidence
Time unknown
Mowery reconstructs the 1112 King Road camera's wireless network and downloads longer video clips that include audio; the camera, router and resulting video media are preserved as evidence.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery reconstructs the 1112 King Road camera's wireless network and downloads longer video clips that include audio; the camera, router and resulting video media are preserved as evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 28 – 1112 King Video
Research note: The report states the clips captured vehicle exhaust/acceleration and a vehicle leaving on Walenta Drive; no occupant identity is established by this report.
Established
Research note: The report states the clips captured vehicle exhaust/acceleration and a vehicle leaving on Walenta Drive; no occupant identity is established by this report.
Established
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted an iCloud warrant associated with Jack DeCoeur.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted an iCloud warrant associated with Jack DeCoeur.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: Account identifiers and device numbers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Account identifiers and device numbers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
ISP retrieves DeCoeur's phone from the forensic lab after extraction and returns the device to his mother in accordance with counsel's wishes.
Police Report
Time unknown
ISP retrieves DeCoeur's phone from the forensic lab after extraction and returns the device to his mother in accordance with counsel's wishes.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 41 – DeCoeur Phone Warrant
Research note: The extraction itself had been completed at the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Established
Research note: The extraction itself had been completed at the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Processing
8:38 AM
ISP Forensic Services transfers digital images, including LizQ imaging captures, to Detective Talbott.
Forensic Report
8:38 AM
ISP Forensic Services transfers digital images, including LizQ imaging captures, to Detective Talbott.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Digital images are also retained by ISP Forensic Services.
Established
Research note: Digital images are also retained by ISP Forensic Services.
Established
11:13 AM
Forensic personnel return to 1122 King Road to photograph potential tire impressions in the road across from the residence.
Forensic Report
11:13 AM
Forensic personnel return to 1122 King Road to photograph potential tire impressions in the road across from the residence.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report says the return was at Detective Talbott's request.
Established
Research note: The report says the return was at Detective Talbott's request.
Established
12:14 PM
Forensic personnel finish the return visit after making comparison-quality photographs of potential tire impressions.
Forensic Report
12:14 PM
Forensic personnel finish the return visit after making comparison-quality photographs of potential tire impressions.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: No conclusion about the source of the impressions is stated.
Established
Research note: No conclusion about the source of the impressions is stated.
Established
12:45 PM
Digital images from the tire-impression return visit are transferred to Detective Talbott.
Forensic Report
12:45 PM
Digital images from the tire-impression return visit are transferred to Detective Talbott.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 11 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Transfer time stated in the forensic report.
Established
Research note: Transfer time stated in the forensic report.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
The KA-BAR leather knife sheath is processed for latent prints; the ISP report states no latent prints were observed or developed.
Forensic Report
The KA-BAR leather knife sheath is processed for latent prints; the ISP report states no latent prints were observed or developed.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 (Tina Walthall)
Research note: Agency exhibit 22M-1810; issue date 2022-11-19. This entry addresses latent prints only, not DNA.
Established
Research note: Agency exhibit 22M-1810; issue date 2022-11-19. This entry addresses latent prints only, not DNA.
Established
November 20, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Google makes geofence data available; Mowery reports that two anonymized identifiers are considered of investigative interest after comparison with other records.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Google makes geofence data available; Mowery reports that two anonymized identifiers are considered of investigative interest after comparison with other records.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 57 – Google GeoFence Warrant
Research note: Investigative interest is not proof that either identifier belonged to an offender or was involved in the crime.
Established
Research note: Investigative interest is not proof that either identifier belonged to an offender or was involved in the crime.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery again requests a full-file-system extraction of the three victim phones that investigators had been able to unlock.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery again requests a full-file-system extraction of the three victim phones that investigators had been able to unlock.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: Kaylee's phone remained locked at this stage; three other devices had been unlocked using family-provided passcodes.
Established
Research note: Kaylee's phone remained locked at this stage; three other devices had been unlocked using family-provided passcodes.
Established
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted a follow-up Google warrant seeking subscriber and related data for two anonymized geofence identifiers.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted a follow-up Google warrant seeking subscriber and related data for two anonymized geofence identifiers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 57 – Google GeoFence Warrant
Research note: This was a second-stage request based on the anonymized return.
Established
Research note: This was a second-stage request based on the anonymized return.
Established
10:14 PM
The follow-up Google warrant for the two anonymized geofence identifiers is served.
Search Warrant
10:14 PM
The follow-up Google warrant for the two anonymized geofence identifiers is served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 57 – Google GeoFence Warrant
Research note: The report states Google made responsive data available the same day.
Established
Research note: The report states Google made responsive data available the same day.
Established
November 21, 2022
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted iCloud warrants associated with the four victims' accounts/devices.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery applies for and is granted iCloud warrants associated with the four victims' accounts/devices.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: Account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Account identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
6:27 PM
Mowery serves Snapchat warrants covering accounts associated with the victims, surviving roommates and Jack DeCoeur.
Search Warrant
6:27 PM
Mowery serves Snapchat warrants covering accounts associated with the victims, surviving roommates and Jack DeCoeur.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 44 – Snapchat Warrants
Research note: Account names and phone identifiers are omitted here.
Established
Research note: Account names and phone identifiers are omitted here.
Established
8:39 PM
Mowery serves Charter/Spectrum with a warrant for preserved data associated with the wireless router and cable modem at 1122 King Road.
Search Warrant
8:39 PM
Mowery serves Charter/Spectrum with a warrant for preserved data associated with the wireless router and cable modem at 1122 King Road.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 40 – Router Interrogation
Research note: The requested preserved period extended through November 14.
Established
Research note: The requested preserved period extended through November 14.
Established
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Bethany Funke and Jack DeCoeur available for download; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Bethany Funke and Jack DeCoeur available for download; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: This records provider return and download, not any conclusion from the data.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download, not any conclusion from the data.
Established
Time unknown
An ISP investigator provides Mowery with a USB drive containing the forensic extraction of DeCoeur's phone; Mowery places it in MPD's secure forensic lab.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
An ISP investigator provides Mowery with a USB drive containing the forensic extraction of DeCoeur's phone; Mowery places it in MPD's secure forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 41 – DeCoeur Phone Warrant
Research note: The report notes the originally prepared warrant was not served because the phone had moved to another lab after consent was given.
Established
Research note: The report notes the originally prepared warrant was not served because the phone had moved to another lab after consent was given.
Established
Time unknown
The three unlocked victim phones are delivered to Coeur d'Alene Police for another attempt at full-file-system extraction.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
The three unlocked victim phones are delivered to Coeur d'Alene Police for another attempt at full-file-system extraction.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: The effort is later reported unsuccessful with the available tools.
Established
Research note: The effort is later reported unsuccessful with the available tools.
Established
Community / Campus Security
11:23 AM
WSU Housing distributes its Fall Break apartment list, identifying which residents expected to remain in university apartments during the Thanksgiving break; WSU Police leadership is copied.
Institutional Email
11:23 AM
WSU Housing distributes its Fall Break apartment list, identifying which residents expected to remain in university apartments during the Thanksgiving break; WSU Police leadership is copied.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf – WSU Housing email, Nov. 21, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Private student names and apartment details are intentionally omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Private student names and apartment details are intentionally omitted from the public timeline.
Established
11:30 AM
WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels forwards the Fall Break apartment list to WSU Police staff, describing it as the list of students remaining in the apartments during break.
Institutional Email
11:30 AM
WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels forwards the Fall Break apartment list to WSU Police staff, describing it as the list of students remaining in the apartments during break.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police email, Nov. 21, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Included as contemporaneous campus-security context; private resident information is omitted.
Established
Research note: Included as contemporaneous campus-security context; private resident information is omitted.
Established
November 22, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Charter/Spectrum notifies Mowery that the preserved router files are ready; he downloads them to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Charter/Spectrum notifies Mowery that the preserved router files are ready; he downloads them to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 40 – Router Interrogation
Research note: This is receipt of router-provider data, not analysis results.
Established
Research note: This is receipt of router-provider data, not analysis results.
Established
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Dylan Mortensen available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Dylan Mortensen available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Time unknown
Coeur d'Alene Police reports it cannot complete the requested full-file-system extractions of the three unlocked victim phones.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Coeur d'Alene Police reports it cannot complete the requested full-file-system extractions of the three unlocked victim phones.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: Investigators continue seeking a compatible forensic tool elsewhere.
Established
Research note: Investigators continue seeking a compatible forensic tool elsewhere.
Established
Investigation – Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says investigators pursued hundreds of pieces of information concerning reports that Kaylee Goncalves had a stalker but had not been able to verify or identify a stalker.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says investigators pursued hundreds of pieces of information concerning reports that Kaylee Goncalves had a stalker but had not been able to verify or identify a stalker.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This is a status statement as of November 22; it does not prove that no stalking ever occurred.
Established
Research note: This is a status statement as of November 22; it does not prove that no stalking ever occurred.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says the type of knife thought to have been used in the attacks was a fixed-blade knife and that detectives were still looking for the weapon.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says the type of knife thought to have been used in the attacks was a fixed-blade knife and that detectives were still looking for the weapon.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The release states the weapon had not been located at that time.
Established
Research note: The release states the weapon had not been located at that time.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says that, at that point in the investigation, detectives did not believe the two surviving roommates, the male seen in the Grub Truck video, or the private-party driver who took Kaylee and Madison home were involved in the crime.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says that, at that point in the investigation, detectives did not believe the two surviving roommates, the male seen in the Grub Truck video, or the private-party driver who took Kaylee and Madison home were involved in the crime.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This is an investigative status statement as of November 22, not a permanent adjudication about any person.
Established
Research note: This is an investigative status statement as of November 22, not a permanent adjudication about any person.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police states that online reports claiming the victims had been tied and gagged were inaccurate.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police states that online reports claiming the victims had been tied and gagged were inaccurate.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: Public correction issued by MPD.
Established
Research note: Public correction issued by MPD.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says detectives did not believe any individual who was at the residence when 911 was called was involved in the crime.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says detectives did not believe any individual who was at the residence when 911 was called was involved in the crime.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This records the agency's investigative position as of November 22.
Established
Research note: This records the agency's investigative position as of November 22.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that officers located a dog at the residence on the morning of November 13; the dog was unharmed, transferred to Animal Services, and later released to a responsible party.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that officers located a dog at the residence on the morning of November 13; the dog was unharmed, transferred to Animal Services, and later released to a responsible party.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The public release does not use the dog's name in this passage.
Established
Research note: The public release does not use the dog's name in this passage.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says a Latah County report involving a skinned dog was determined to be unrelated to the homicides, and a separate report of deceased animals left on a resident's property was attributed to wildlife activity and also deemed unrelated.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says a Latah County report involving a skinned dog was determined to be unrelated to the homicides, and a separate report of deceased animals left on a resident's property was attributed to wildlife activity and also deemed unrelated.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: Public clarification intended to separate unrelated animal incidents from the homicide investigation.
Established
Research note: Public clarification intended to separate unrelated animal incidents from the homicide investigation.
Established
Investigation – Surveillance Canvass
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly asks for outside surveillance video from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM on November 13 from residences and businesses within a defined area surrounding the King Road neighborhood.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly asks for outside surveillance video from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM on November 13 from residences and businesses within a defined area surrounding the King Road neighborhood.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The boundaries listed were West Taylor Avenue, West Palouse River Drive, Highway 95 south to the 2700 block, and the Arboretum/Botanical Garden area.
Established
Research note: The boundaries listed were West Taylor Avenue, West Palouse River Drive, Highway 95 south to the 2700 block, and the Arboretum/Botanical Garden area.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Search
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that detectives seized the contents of three dumpsters on King Road while looking for possible evidence.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that detectives seized the contents of three dumpsters on King Road while looking for possible evidence.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The release does not state that relevant evidence was recovered from the dumpsters.
Established
Research note: The release does not state that relevant evidence was recovered from the dumpsters.
Established
Investigation – Weapon Search
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that local businesses had been contacted to determine whether a fixed-blade knife had recently been purchased.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that local businesses had been contacted to determine whether a fixed-blade knife had recently been purchased.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This records an investigative canvass step; it does not identify a purchaser or weapon.
Established
Research note: This records an investigative canvass step; it does not identify a purchaser or weapon.
Established
Investigation – 911 Clarification
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly states that the 11:58 AM 911 call originated from inside 1122 King Road on one of the surviving roommates' phones and that multiple people spoke with the dispatcher before an officer arrived.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly states that the 11:58 AM 911 call originated from inside 1122 King Road on one of the surviving roommates' phones and that multiple people spoke with the dispatcher before an officer arrived.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The release did not identify the 911 caller. This is the public clarification issued November 22.
Established
Research note: The release did not identify the 911 caller. This is the public clarification issued November 22.
Established
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says the surviving roommates had summoned friends to the residence before the 911 call because they believed one of the second-floor victims had passed out and was not waking up.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police says the surviving roommates had summoned friends to the residence before the 911 call because they believed one of the second-floor victims had passed out and was not waking up.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: This is MPD's November 22 public account of why friends were called to the residence.
Established
Research note: This is MPD's November 22 public account of why friends were called to the residence.
Established
Investigation – Case Load
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that nearly 600 tips had been received and 38 interviews had been conducted with people who might have information about the murders.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police reports that nearly 600 tips had been received and 38 interviews had been conducted with people who might have information about the murders.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: Snapshot of investigative workload as of the November 22 update.
Established
Research note: Snapshot of investigative workload as of the November 22 update.
Established
Investigation – Multiagency Response
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly reports a large multiagency deployment, including FBI investigators and behavioral-analysis personnel, ISP investigators and troopers, and Moscow Police detectives, patrol officers and support staff.
Official Public Update
5:30 PM
Moscow Police publicly reports a large multiagency deployment, including FBI investigators and behavioral-analysis personnel, ISP investigators and troopers, and Moscow Police detectives, patrol officers and support staff.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – MPD Homicide Update, Nov. 22, 2022
Research note: The release listed staffing figures as a snapshot of resources supporting the investigation.
Established
Research note: The release listed staffing figures as a snapshot of resources supporting the investigation.
Established
Community Response
6:59 PM
An administrator of a large WSU parents group emails WSU and Pullman police leadership asking what measures are being taken to increase safety in Pullman and on the WSU campus after the Moscow homicides.
Public / Institutional Email
6:59 PM
An administrator of a large WSU parents group emails WSU and Pullman police leadership asking what measures are being taken to increase safety in Pullman and on the WSU campus after the Moscow homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Pullman safety-concern email | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Documents contemporaneous community concern; it is not evidence concerning the perpetrator.
Established
Research note: Documents contemporaneous community concern; it is not evidence concerning the perpetrator.
Established
Community / Campus Response
12:00-1:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Critical Incident Management Team meeting.
Institutional Calendar
12:00-1:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Critical Incident Management Team meeting.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar confirms the meeting title and time but does not identify the incident under discussion; its connection to the Idaho Four response should not be overstated without additional documentation.
Established
Research note: The calendar confirms the meeting title and time but does not identify the incident under discussion; its connection to the Idaho Four response should not be overstated without additional documentation.
Established
4:00-5:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled collective meeting involving police, the Dean of Students, Residence Life, and Fire/EMS.
Institutional Calendar
4:00-5:00 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled collective meeting involving police, the Dean of Students, Residence Life, and Fire/EMS.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar confirms the meeting and participants by organizational role but does not state the meeting subject.
Established
Research note: The calendar confirms the meeting and participants by organizational role but does not state the meeting subject.
Established
9:47 AM
The WSU Dean of Students office forwards a parent voicemail to Jennifer Hyatt with the note that another parent was requesting that their student not return to WSU after Thanksgiving break.
Institutional Email / Voicemail Forward
9:47 AM
The WSU Dean of Students office forwards a parent voicemail to Jennifer Hyatt with the note that another parent was requesting that their student not return to WSU after Thanksgiving break.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The timeline records the Dean of Students office characterization of the voicemail; it does not infer additional content from the audio.
Established
Research note: The timeline records the Dean of Students office characterization of the voicemail; it does not infer additional content from the audio.
Established
3:08 PM
WSU communications vice president Phil Weiler says university leaders had been meeting about post-homicide safety concerns and planned to share additional information by email within the next 24 hours.
Institutional Email
3:08 PM
WSU communications vice president Phil Weiler says university leaders had been meeting about post-homicide safety concerns and planned to share additional information by email within the next 24 hours.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the university's planned communication response.
Established
Research note: This records the university's planned communication response.
Established
Community / Campus Security
9:35 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells a campus correspondent that Moscow Police had revised its position regarding the threat to the community, that WSU had posted additional messaging, and that he was chairing a Critical Incident Management Team meeting that day to discuss further safety measures before students returned from Thanksgiving break.
Institutional Email
9:35 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells a campus correspondent that Moscow Police had revised its position regarding the threat to the community, that WSU had posted additional messaging, and that he was chairing a Critical Incident Management Team meeting that day to discuss further safety measures before students returned from Thanksgiving break.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records Jenkins' description of WSU's response to the revised MPD threat messaging; it does not independently assess the level of danger.
Established
Research note: This records Jenkins' description of WSU's response to the revised MPD threat messaging; it does not independently assess the level of danger.
Established
4:25 PM
WSU tells a concerned parent that enhanced police patrols on the Pullman campus will continue as long as necessary following the University of Idaho homicides.
Institutional Email
4:25 PM
WSU tells a concerned parent that enhanced police patrols on the Pullman campus will continue as long as necessary following the University of Idaho homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a university response describing campus security measures.
Established
Research note: This is a university response describing campus security measures.
Established
4:25 PM
WSU says it is working with Army and Air Force ROTC cadets to add staffing and expand the Cougar Safe Rides program.
Institutional Email
4:25 PM
WSU says it is working with Army and Air Force ROTC cadets to add staffing and expand the Cougar Safe Rides program.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Part of WSU's response to safety concerns after the homicides.
Established
Research note: Part of WSU's response to safety concerns after the homicides.
Established
4:25 PM
WSU says Transportation Services met with Pullman Transit about evening bus-service options and Facilities Services was reviewing campus lighting for security.
Institutional Email
4:25 PM
WSU says Transportation Services met with Pullman Transit about evening bus-service options and Facilities Services was reviewing campus lighting for security.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Part of WSU's announced post-homicide safety response.
Established
Research note: Part of WSU's announced post-homicide safety response.
Established
November 23, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery retrieves the victim phones from Coeur d'Alene and takes them to Post Falls Police; Post Falls reports its tools also cannot perform the desired full-file-system extraction.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery retrieves the victim phones from Coeur d'Alene and takes them to Post Falls Police; Post Falls reports its tools also cannot perform the desired full-file-system extraction.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: The devices are subsequently taken to Walla Walla Police.
Established
Research note: The devices are subsequently taken to Walla Walla Police.
Established
Community Response
7:13 AM
Jenkins circulates to WSU Police staff a link to student-safety messaging that WSU had sent to students the previous night.
Institutional Email
7:13 AM
Jenkins circulates to WSU Police staff a link to student-safety messaging that WSU had sent to students the previous night.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police email, Nov. 23, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Institutional communication milestone.
Established
Research note: Institutional communication milestone.
Established
1:00-1:30 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Moscow Police Department press conference and preserves a YouTube link for the event.
Institutional Calendar
1:00-1:30 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled Moscow Police Department press conference and preserves a YouTube link for the event.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Calendar entry only; content of the press conference is not characterized here.
Established
Research note: Calendar entry only; content of the press conference is not characterized here.
Established
November 25, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Ethan Chapin available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Apple makes iCloud data associated with Ethan Chapin available; Mowery begins downloading the files to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Time unknown
Mowery takes the four victim phones to Walla Walla Police, where a forensic examiner says full-file-system extraction is supported on the unlocked devices and a limited extraction may be possible on Kaylee's still-locked phone.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery takes the four victim phones to Walla Walla Police, where a forensic examiner says full-file-system extraction is supported on the unlocked devices and a limited extraction may be possible on Kaylee's still-locked phone.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: The phones are left with Walla Walla Police for extraction.
Established
Research note: The phones are left with Walla Walla Police for extraction.
Established
Investigation
Unknown
Moscow Police asks area law-enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for white Hyundai Elantras.
Court Filing
Unknown
Moscow Police asks area law-enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for white Hyundai Elantras.
Source:
Brett Payne probable cause affidavit reproduced in Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The affidavit describes this as a regional investigative request; it does not identify any particular Elantra as the suspect vehicle at this point.
Established
Research note: The affidavit describes this as a regional investigative request; it does not identify any particular Elantra as the suspect vehicle at this point.
Established
Investigation – Interagency Coordination
5:30-6:30 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled "Moscow PD Briefing" at Moscow Police Department.
Institutional Calendar
5:30-6:30 PM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled "Moscow PD Briefing" at Moscow Police Department.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar confirms a briefing at MPD. It does not describe the briefing contents.
Established
Research note: The calendar confirms a briefing at MPD. It does not describe the briefing contents.
Established
12:38 PM
WSU Police says the Washington State Fusion Center, FBI Spokane and the Joint Terrorism Task Force had been contacted beginning the previous night and provided support and information during the Apple Cup-related threat investigation.
Law Enforcement Email
12:38 PM
WSU Police says the Washington State Fusion Center, FBI Spokane and the Joint Terrorism Task Force had been contacted beginning the previous night and provided support and information during the Apple Cup-related threat investigation.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This concerns a collateral threat investigation prompted in part by fixation on the Moscow homicides, not evidence identifying the homicide offender.
Established
Research note: This concerns a collateral threat investigation prompted in part by fixation on the Moscow homicides, not evidence identifying the homicide offender.
Established
Community / Campus Security
1:45 AM
WSU Police are alerted to a man who left a written warning about a possible mass-casualty event connected to the Apple Cup and who was described as particularly fixated on the recent Moscow homicides.
Law Enforcement Email
1:45 AM
WSU Police are alerted to a man who left a written warning about a possible mass-casualty event connected to the Apple Cup and who was described as particularly fixated on the recent Moscow homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the contemporaneous WSU Police alert. It does not establish that the threatened event was credible.
Established
Research note: This records the contemporaneous WSU Police alert. It does not establish that the threatened event was credible.
Established
12:38 PM
WSU Police reports that Sgt. Curtis Whitman and Officer Jeff Olmstead, working with Moscow Police, contacted the man at a Best Western in Moscow and concluded after interviewing him that he did not present a credible ongoing threat.
Law Enforcement Email
12:38 PM
WSU Police reports that Sgt. Curtis Whitman and Officer Jeff Olmstead, working with Moscow Police, contacted the man at a Best Western in Moscow and concluded after interviewing him that he did not present a credible ongoing threat.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email says the man stated he was in Moscow to investigate the murders and intended his note as a warning that the killer remained at large. This is the agencies' assessment at that time.
Established
Research note: The email says the man stated he was in Moscow to investigate the murders and intended his note as a warning that the killer remained at large. This is the agencies' assessment at that time.
Established
November 26, 2022
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery obtains an amended T-Mobile tower-dump warrant expanding the requested radius from one-half mile to two miles.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery obtains an amended T-Mobile tower-dump warrant expanding the requested radius from one-half mile to two miles.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 46 – T-Mobile Amended Warrant
Research note: The amendment expands geographic scope; it does not itself identify a suspect device.
Established
Research note: The amendment expands geographic scope; it does not itself identify a suspect device.
Established
8:59 PM
The amended T-Mobile two-mile tower-dump warrant is served.
Search Warrant
8:59 PM
The amended T-Mobile two-mile tower-dump warrant is served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 46 – T-Mobile Amended Warrant
Research note: T-Mobile returns files on November 28.
Established
Research note: T-Mobile returns files on November 28.
Established
November 28, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Snapchat notifies investigators that files responsive to the November 21 warrants are ready for download.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Snapchat notifies investigators that files responsive to the November 21 warrants are ready for download.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 44 – Snapchat Warrants
Research note: The files are downloaded by Mowery on November 29.
Established
Research note: The files are downloaded by Mowery on November 29.
Established
Time unknown
Walla Walla Police tells Mowery the victim-phone extractions are complete and ready to be picked up.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Walla Walla Police tells Mowery the victim-phone extractions are complete and ready to be picked up.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: The devices are returned to Moscow PD the following day.
Established
Research note: The devices are returned to Moscow PD the following day.
Established
Time unknown
T-Mobile returns files responsive to the amended two-mile tower-dump warrant; Mowery downloads them to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Digital Records
Time unknown
T-Mobile returns files responsive to the amended two-mile tower-dump warrant; Mowery downloads them to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 46 – T-Mobile Amended Warrant
Research note: This records provider return, not analysis results.
Established
Research note: This records provider return, not analysis results.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle BOLO
8:21 AM
MPD Sgt. Dustin Blaker forwards the vehicle BOLO to Pullman Police, WSU Police and Whitman County and asks that it be distributed to sworn officers.
Law Enforcement Email
8:21 AM
MPD Sgt. Dustin Blaker forwards the vehicle BOLO to Pullman Police, WSU Police and Whitman County and asks that it be distributed to sworn officers.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Blaker BOLO forwarding email, Nov. 28, 2022
Research note: Blaker emphasized that the information was law-enforcement sensitive.
Established
Research note: Blaker emphasized that the information was law-enforcement sensitive.
Established
8:21 AM
Blaker explicitly tells partner agencies that investigators had nothing positively tying the vehicle to the crime at that time, although it was considered very much of interest to the investigation.
Law Enforcement Email
8:21 AM
Blaker explicitly tells partner agencies that investigators had nothing positively tying the vehicle to the crime at that time, although it was considered very much of interest to the investigation.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Blaker BOLO forwarding email, Nov. 28, 2022
Research note: Important contemporaneous limitation on what investigators believed the vehicle evidence established at that moment.
Established
Research note: Important contemporaneous limitation on what investigators believed the vehicle evidence established at that moment.
Established
8:24 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins forwards the homicide update and BOLO to WSU Police personnel.
Law Enforcement Email
8:24 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins forwards the homicide update and BOLO to WSU Police personnel.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police BOLO email chain, Nov. 28, 2022
Research note: This documents dissemination of the confidential vehicle lookout within WSU Police.
Established
Research note: This documents dissemination of the confidential vehicle lookout within WSU Police.
Established
November 29, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Mowery downloads Snapchat warrant returns to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Mowery downloads Snapchat warrant returns to MPD's secure forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 44 – Snapchat Warrants
Research note: The report states an examination would follow.
Established
Research note: The report states an examination would follow.
Established
Time unknown
Apple makes additional iCloud data associated with Kaylee Goncalves' phone identifier available; Mowery begins downloading the files.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Apple makes additional iCloud data associated with Kaylee Goncalves' phone identifier available; Mowery begins downloading the files.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 49 – iCloud Warrant Service
Research note: Account/phone identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Account/phone identifiers are omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Time unknown
The four victim phones are returned to Moscow PD from Walla Walla; extracted data is copied to MPD forensic computers and verified by hash values.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
The four victim phones are returned to Moscow PD from Walla Walla; extracted data is copied to MPD forensic computers and verified by hash values.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 59 – Victim Phone Extractions
Research note: Hash verification documents data integrity of the copied extraction files.
Established
Research note: Hash verification documents data integrity of the copied extraction files.
Established
Search Warrants
5:09 PM
A Tinder warrant associated with Kaylee Goncalves is served to Match Group.
Search Warrant
5:09 PM
A Tinder warrant associated with Kaylee Goncalves is served to Match Group.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 54 – Tinder Warrant Goncalves
Research note: The warrant had been granted earlier that day; account identifiers are omitted.
Established
Research note: The warrant had been granted earlier that day; account identifiers are omitted.
Established
Overnight
12:28 AM
WSU Police Officer Daniel Tiengo queries white Hyundai Elantras registered at Washington State University and identifies a 2015 white Elantra registered to Bryan Kohberger.
Court Filing
12:28 AM
WSU Police Officer Daniel Tiengo queries white Hyundai Elantras registered at Washington State University and identifies a 2015 white Elantra registered to Bryan Kohberger.
Source:
Brett Payne probable cause affidavit reproduced in Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Event is the investigative database query and identification reported in the affidavit.
Established
Research note: Event is the investigative database query and identification reported in the affidavit.
Established
12:58 AM
WSU Police Officer Curtis Whitman locates a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra in the parking lot of the Steptoe Apartments complex associated with Kohberger.
Court Filing
12:58 AM
WSU Police Officer Curtis Whitman locates a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra in the parking lot of the Steptoe Apartments complex associated with Kohberger.
Source:
Brett Payne probable cause affidavit reproduced in Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The affidavit states Whitman ran the vehicle and it returned to Kohberger.
Established
Research note: The affidavit states Whitman ran the vehicle and it returned to Kohberger.
Established
Investigation – Institutional Coordination
9:00-9:30 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled item titled "Video for Investigation."
Institutional Calendar
9:00-9:30 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled item titled "Video for Investigation."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar does not identify the investigation or describe the video; the entry is preserved as an investigative lead/coordination record without further inference.
Established
Research note: The calendar does not identify the investigation or describe the video; the entry is preserved as an investigative lead/coordination record without further inference.
Established
9:30-10:00 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled item titled "Parking Data for Investigation."
Institutional Calendar
9:30-10:00 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a scheduled item titled "Parking Data for Investigation."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar does not identify the investigation or describe the parking data; no conclusion is drawn from the entry alone.
Established
Research note: The calendar does not identify the investigation or describe the parking data; no conclusion is drawn from the entry alone.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Handling
Time unknown
As part of the original homicide search warrant, detectives relocate five vehicles from within the police perimeter to a more secure long-term storage location for continued evidence processing.
MPD Public Update
Time unknown
As part of the original homicide search warrant, detectives relocate five vehicles from within the police perimeter to a more secure long-term storage location for continued evidence processing.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: MPD later described this action in its public case updates. The update does not identify the owners of the five vehicles in this passage.
Established
Research note: MPD later described this action in its public case updates. The update does not identify the owners of the five vehicles in this passage.
Established
November 30, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Mowery documents forensic extraction of five witness phones using Cellebrite and Magnet Axiom; the devices are returned to their owners and extracted data is stored in MPD's secure forensic lab.
Forensic Report
Time unknown
Mowery documents forensic extraction of five witness phones using Cellebrite and Magnet Axiom; the devices are returned to their owners and extracted data is stored in MPD's secure forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 47 – Witness Phones
Research note: The report date is November 30; it does not specify the exact extraction time for each individual device.
Established
Research note: The report date is November 30; it does not specify the exact extraction time for each individual device.
Established
Time unknown
Meta notifies investigators that files responsive to warrants for Facebook/Instagram accounts are ready; Mowery downloads the returned data.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Meta notifies investigators that files responsive to warrants for Facebook/Instagram accounts are ready; Mowery downloads the returned data.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 58 – Meta Warrants
Research note: No information was returned for one attempted phone-number identifier associated with Jack DeCoeur.
Established
Research note: No information was returned for one attempted phone-number identifier associated with Jack DeCoeur.
Established
Investigation – WSU Data
10:19 AM
WSU Transportation Services tells WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins that requested AIMS data is ready and asks whether Jenkins wants the files sent by email or placed on a thumb drive.
Institutional Email
10:19 AM
WSU Transportation Services tells WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins that requested AIMS data is ready and asks whether Jenkins wants the files sent by email or placed on a thumb drive.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email documents preparation of WSU transportation-related data for law-enforcement use; the excerpt does not describe the individual records contained in the files.
Established
Research note: The email documents preparation of WSU transportation-related data for law-enforcement use; the excerpt does not describe the individual records contained in the files.
Established
December 1, 2022
Search Warrants
1:55 PM
Mowery serves Yahoo with a warrant for data associated with Kaylee Goncalves' Yahoo account.
Search Warrant
1:55 PM
Mowery serves Yahoo with a warrant for data associated with Kaylee Goncalves' Yahoo account.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 60 – Yahoo Warrant Goncalves
Research note: The warrant had been granted on December 1.
Established
Research note: The warrant had been granted on December 1.
Established
Investigation – Public Update
5:03 PM
Moscow Police publicly reports that detectives are aware of a sixth person listed on the 1122 King Road lease but do not believe that person was present during the homicides.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police publicly reports that detectives are aware of a sixth person listed on the 1122 King Road lease but do not believe that person was present during the homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: A December 2 update later adds that the person had moved out before the start of the school year and was not believed involved.
Established
Research note: A December 2 update later adds that the person had moved out before the start of the school year and was not believed involved.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Status
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that Idaho State Police Forensic Services scientists had been working on the case for weeks and had already provided testing and analysis results to detectives, with additional results to follow.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that Idaho State Police Forensic Services scientists had been working on the case for weeks and had already provided testing and analysis results to detectives, with additional results to follow.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: MPD said specific laboratory results would not be released at that stage in order to protect the investigation.
Established
Research note: MPD said specific laboratory results would not be released at that stage in order to protect the investigation.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Totals
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that 113 pieces of physical evidence had been collected and taken to the Idaho State Police crime lab.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that 113 pieces of physical evidence had been collected and taken to the Idaho State Police crime lab.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the cumulative evidence count reported publicly at that point in the investigation.
Established
Research note: This is the cumulative evidence count reported publicly at that point in the investigation.
Established
Investigation – Scene Documentation
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that investigators had taken approximately 4,000 crime-scene photographs and created multiple three-dimensional scans of the King Road residence.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that investigators had taken approximately 4,000 crime-scene photographs and created multiple three-dimensional scans of the King Road residence.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: These are cumulative scene-documentation totals reported publicly by MPD.
Established
Research note: These are cumulative scene-documentation totals reported publicly by MPD.
Established
Investigation – Tips and Leads
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports cumulative receipt of more than 2,770 tip-line calls, more than 2,645 emails, and more than 1,084 digital-media submissions through the FBI link.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports cumulative receipt of more than 2,770 tip-line calls, more than 2,645 emails, and more than 1,084 digital-media submissions through the FBI link.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: These figures are the cumulative counts stated in the public update and should not be interpreted as the number of unique investigative leads.
Established
Research note: These figures are the cumulative counts stated in the public update and should not be interpreted as the number of unique investigative leads.
Established
Investigation – Scene Security
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that a private security company had been contracted to provide security at the King Road crime scene so patrol resources could be freed for other duties; police retained control of the scene.
MPD Press Release
5:03 PM
Moscow Police reports that a private security company had been contracted to provide security at the King Road crime scene so patrol resources could be freed for other duties; police retained control of the scene.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The private company was providing scene security under police control, not taking control of the criminal investigation.
Established
Research note: The private company was providing scene security under police control, not taking control of the criminal investigation.
Established
December 2, 2022
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Match Group directs Mowery to re-submit the Kaylee Goncalves Tinder warrant through its law-enforcement portal.
Provider Response
Time unknown
Match Group directs Mowery to re-submit the Kaylee Goncalves Tinder warrant through its law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 54 – Tinder Warrant Goncalves
Research note: This is an administrative re-service step, not a new substantive warrant finding.
Established
Research note: This is an administrative re-service step, not a new substantive warrant finding.
Established
Investigation – WSU Data
8:27 AM
Jenkins tells WSU Transportation Services that, after legal consultation, it may provide him with license-plate-reader images and data, AIMS data, and WSU permit data with the names of permit purchasers or associated persons excluded.
Institutional Email
8:27 AM
Jenkins tells WSU Transportation Services that, after legal consultation, it may provide him with license-plate-reader images and data, AIMS data, and WSU permit data with the names of permit purchasers or associated persons excluded.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Jenkins asks that the authorized material be placed on a portable drive for pickup. The redaction/exclusion of permit-associated names is expressly stated in the email.
Established
Research note: Jenkins asks that the authorized material be placed on a portable drive for pickup. The redaction/exclusion of permit-associated names is expressly stated in the email.
Established
Investigation – Public Update
12:28 PM
Moscow Police clarifies that the sixth person listed on the King Road lease had moved out before the start of the school year, was not present during the homicides, and was not believed to be involved.
MPD Press Release
12:28 PM
Moscow Police clarifies that the sixth person listed on the King Road lease had moved out before the start of the school year, was not present during the homicides, and was not believed to be involved.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This expands on the less-specific December 1 public statement concerning the sixth leaseholder.
Established
Research note: This expands on the less-specific December 1 public statement concerning the sixth leaseholder.
Established
Investigation – Public Position
12:28 PM
Moscow Police says it has not changed its belief that the homicides were a targeted attack, while emphasizing that investigators had not concluded whether the target was the residence itself or one or more occupants.
MPD Press Release
12:28 PM
Moscow Police says it has not changed its belief that the homicides were a targeted attack, while emphasizing that investigators had not concluded whether the target was the residence itself or one or more occupants.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Established as MPD's stated investigative position on this date; it is not presented as an independently proven fact about offender motive.
Established
Research note: Established as MPD's stated investigative position on this date; it is not presented as an independently proven fact about offender motive.
Established
December 4, 2022
Search Warrants
Time unknown
Mowery is approved for Match Group's law-enforcement portal and re-submits the Tinder warrant as directed.
Search Warrant
Time unknown
Mowery is approved for Match Group's law-enforcement portal and re-submits the Tinder warrant as directed.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 54 – Tinder Warrant Goncalves
Research note: Provider-requested re-service of the already issued warrant.
Established
Research note: Provider-requested re-service of the already issued warrant.
Established
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Yahoo notifies investigators that data responsive to the Kaylee Goncalves warrant is available; Mowery begins downloading it to MPD forensic computers.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Yahoo notifies investigators that data responsive to the Kaylee Goncalves warrant is available; Mowery begins downloading it to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 60 – Yahoo Warrant Goncalves
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download.
Established
December 5, 2022
Digital Evidence
Time unknown
Tinder notifies investigators that data responsive to the Kaylee Goncalves warrant is available; Mowery downloads the files through the law-enforcement portal.
Digital Records
Time unknown
Tinder notifies investigators that data responsive to the Kaylee Goncalves warrant is available; Mowery downloads the files through the law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 22-M09903, Supp. 54 – Tinder Warrant Goncalves
Research note: This records provider return and download, not any conclusion from the contents.
Established
Research note: This records provider return and download, not any conclusion from the contents.
Established
December 6, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a Tinder warrant seeking subscriber information for accounts that had communicated with Kaylee Goncalves.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a Tinder warrant seeking subscriber information for accounts that had communicated with Kaylee Goncalves.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #64
Research note: Account identifiers omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Research note: Account identifiers omitted from the public timeline.
Established
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a Tinder warrant for subscriber information associated with Madison Mogen's account.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a Tinder warrant for subscriber information associated with Madison Mogen's account.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #65
Research note: Personal account identifiers omitted.
Established
Research note: Personal account identifiers omitted.
Established
Unknown
Investigators obtained a DoorDash warrant for sales, deliveries, purchases, and transactions to 1122 King Road from January 1, 2022 forward.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators obtained a DoorDash warrant for sales, deliveries, purchases, and transactions to 1122 King Road from January 1, 2022 forward.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #67
Established
Established
Afternoon
3:19 PM
The Tinder warrant for accounts that had communicated with Kaylee was served through the provider law-enforcement portal.
Warrant / Police Report
3:19 PM
The Tinder warrant for accounts that had communicated with Kaylee was served through the provider law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #64
Established
Established
3:19 PM
The Tinder warrant for Madison Mogen's account was served through the provider law-enforcement portal.
Warrant / Police Report
3:19 PM
The Tinder warrant for Madison Mogen's account was served through the provider law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #65
Established
Established
3:35 PM
The DoorDash warrant for activity associated with 1122 King Road was served.
Warrant / Police Report
3:35 PM
The DoorDash warrant for activity associated with 1122 King Road was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #67
Established
Established
Investigation – Video Evidence
10:22 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins connects Moscow Police Detective Lawrence Mowery with WSU information-systems director Den Bowker so Mowery can obtain access to relevant WSU campus video for the time period requested by investigators.
Interagency Email
10:22 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins connects Moscow Police Detective Lawrence Mowery with WSU information-systems director Den Bowker so Mowery can obtain access to relevant WSU campus video for the time period requested by investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email documents access coordination; it does not identify every camera or every recording subsequently reviewed.
Established
Research note: The email documents access coordination; it does not identify every camera or every recording subsequently reviewed.
Established
December 7, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Tinder notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant for accounts that communicated with Kaylee was available for download.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Tinder notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant for accounts that communicated with Kaylee was available for download.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #64
Established
Established
Unknown
Tinder provided data responsive to the warrant for Madison Mogen's account.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Tinder provided data responsive to the warrant for Madison Mogen's account.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #65
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported that review of Madison Mogen's Tinder return showed no recent communications; the newest communication appeared to be from 2021.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that review of Madison Mogen's Tinder return showed no recent communications; the newest communication appeared to be from 2021.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #65
Research note: This is Mowery's characterization of the provider return.
Established
Research note: This is Mowery's characterization of the provider return.
Established
Unknown
DoorDash sent investigators the data requested in the warrant concerning deliveries and transactions associated with 1122 King Road.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
DoorDash sent investigators the data requested in the warrant concerning deliveries and transactions associated with 1122 King Road.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #67
Established
Established
December 8, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Meta advised that files responsive to an amended warrant for several Facebook and Instagram accounts were ready; investigators downloaded them.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Meta advised that files responsive to an amended warrant for several Facebook and Instagram accounts were ready; investigators downloaded them.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #79
Research note: Specific account identifiers omitted.
Established
Research note: Specific account identifiers omitted.
Established
Unknown
Investigators received the Amazon return for a warrant seeking sales data for specified Ka-Bar knife and sheath product listings.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators received the Amazon return for a warrant seeking sales data for specified Ka-Bar knife and sheath product listings.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #85
Research note: The report establishes receipt of sales data, not that any particular purchaser was connected to the crime.
Established
Research note: The report establishes receipt of sales data, not that any particular purchaser was connected to the crime.
Established
Investigation – Tips and Leads
3:07 PM
Because of the volume of calls concerning the white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, Moscow Police routes its homicide tip line to an FBI call center that can receive, categorize and forward calls to investigators.
MPD Press Release
3:07 PM
Because of the volume of calls concerning the white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, Moscow Police routes its homicide tip line to an FBI call center that can receive, categorize and forward calls to investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This marks a change in tip-processing infrastructure after the public vehicle appeal generated a large response.
Established
Research note: This marks a change in tip-processing infrastructure after the public vehicle appeal generated a large response.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Appeal
3:07 PM
Moscow Police says investigators want to speak with the occupant or occupants of a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra believed to have been in the immediate area of the King Road residence during the early morning of November 13 because they may have critical information.
MPD Press Release
3:07 PM
Moscow Police says investigators want to speak with the occupant or occupants of a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra believed to have been in the immediate area of the King Road residence during the early morning of November 13 because they may have critical information.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The public wording at this stage describes the occupants as potentially possessing critical information; it does not publicly identify a driver or state that the vehicle is proven to be the offender vehicle.
Established
Research note: The public wording at this stage describes the occupants as potentially possessing critical information; it does not publicly identify a driver or state that the vehicle is proven to be the offender vehicle.
Established
December 12, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Investigators obtained a warrant asking Extreme Networks to assist in unlocking a work laptop used by Kaylee Goncalves.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators obtained a warrant asking Extreme Networks to assist in unlocking a work laptop used by Kaylee Goncalves.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #100
Established
Established
Afternoon
3:19 PM
The Extreme Networks laptop-assistance warrant was served.
Warrant / Police Report
3:19 PM
The Extreme Networks laptop-assistance warrant was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #100
Established
Established
Investigation – Staffing / Resources
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that its homicide investigation resources included six MPD detectives, five MPD support staff and a communications team.
MPD Press Release
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that its homicide investigation resources included six MPD detectives, five MPD support staff and a communications team.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The public release describes these as the resources assigned at that stage; staffing could change as investigative needs changed.
Established
Research note: The public release describes these as the resources assigned at that stage; staffing could change as investigative needs changed.
Established
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that FBI support included 46 investigators in Moscow and elsewhere in the United States, plus two Behavioral Analysis Unit investigators.
MPD Press Release
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that FBI support included 46 investigators in Moscow and elsewhere in the United States, plus two Behavioral Analysis Unit investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The figures are the approximate resource numbers publicly reported by MPD on this date.
Established
Research note: The figures are the approximate resource numbers publicly reported by MPD on this date.
Established
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that Idaho State Police support included 13 investigators in Moscow, 15 uniformed troopers assisting with community patrols, and ISP Forensics Services.
MPD Press Release
9:58 AM
Moscow Police reports that Idaho State Police support included 13 investigators in Moscow, 15 uniformed troopers assisting with community patrols, and ISP Forensics Services.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The figures are the approximate resource numbers publicly reported by MPD on this date.
Established
Research note: The figures are the approximate resource numbers publicly reported by MPD on this date.
Established
December 13, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery reported applying for and obtaining a TikTok warrant for accounts associated with Maddie, Kaylee, and Xana.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported applying for and obtaining a TikTok warrant for accounts associated with Maddie, Kaylee, and Xana.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #152
Research note: The report text says December 13, 2023, but the same narrative says the warrant was served December 13, 2022 and later returned in January 2023. Date preserved here as the internally consistent 2022 sequence.
Correction
Research note: The report text says December 13, 2023, but the same narrative says the warrant was served December 13, 2022 and later returned in January 2023. Date preserved here as the internally consistent 2022 sequence.
Correction
Afternoon
4:41 PM
The TikTok warrant for the three victim accounts was served through TikTok's law-enforcement portal.
Warrant / Police Report
4:41 PM
The TikTok warrant for the three victim accounts was served through TikTok's law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #152
Established
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Tracking
Unknown
Investigators reported that a license-plate reader captured Kohberger's 2015 white Hyundai Elantra in Loma, Colorado.
Court Filing
Unknown
Investigators reported that a license-plate reader captured Kohberger's 2015 white Hyundai Elantra in Loma, Colorado.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Law-enforcement-reported database / license-plate-reader hit.
Established
Research note: Law-enforcement-reported database / license-plate-reader hit.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services accepts five latent lift cards, laboratory items 52 through 56, for comparison-quality examination.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services accepts five latent lift cards, laboratory items 52 through 56, for comparison-quality examination.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 24 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The later report concludes these five lift cards contained no ridge detail.
Established
Research note: The later report concludes these five lift cards contained no ridge detail.
Established
Investigation – Rumor Control
9:54 AM
One month after the homicides, Moscow Police says investigators are continuing to reconstruct the hours leading up to the crime and warns that rumors and speculation have generated tips based on unverified information rather than official facts.
MPD Press Release
9:54 AM
One month after the homicides, Moscow Police says investigators are continuing to reconstruct the hours leading up to the crime and warns that rumors and speculation have generated tips based on unverified information rather than official facts.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records MPD's public description of the investigative and information environment one month after the killings.
Established
Research note: This records MPD's public description of the investigative and information environment one month after the killings.
Established
Investigation – Tips and Leads
9:54 AM
Moscow Police reminds the public that homicide tips are being routed through a national FBI tip line so information can be gathered, prioritized and distributed to investigators.
MPD Press Release
9:54 AM
Moscow Police reminds the public that homicide tips are being routed through a national FBI tip line so information can be gathered, prioritized and distributed to investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This reiterates the FBI-supported tip-routing process announced after the Elantra appeal.
Established
Research note: This reiterates the FBI-supported tip-routing process announced after the Elantra appeal.
Established
December 14, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Extreme Networks provided an encryption key that allowed forensic acquisition and examination of the work laptop used by Kaylee Goncalves.
Digital Forensics / Police Report
Unknown
Extreme Networks provided an encryption key that allowed forensic acquisition and examination of the work laptop used by Kaylee Goncalves.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #100
Established
Established
Investigation – Video Evidence
10:36 AM
Jenkins states that Moscow Police and the FBI had been given remote access to view all WSU camera footage for the time period they requested.
Interagency Email
10:36 AM
Jenkins states that Moscow Police and the FBI had been given remote access to view all WSU camera footage for the time period they requested.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is WSU Police Chief Jenkins' contemporaneous statement about investigative video access.
Established
Research note: This is WSU Police Chief Jenkins' contemporaneous statement about investigative video access.
Established
10:36 AM
Jenkins asks Pullman Police whether it has any objection to Moscow Police and the FBI receiving access to Adams Mall camera footage stored on WSU's video system.
Interagency Email
10:36 AM
Jenkins asks Pullman Police whether it has any objection to Moscow Police and the FBI receiving access to Adams Mall camera footage stored on WSU's video system.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The request distinguishes Adams Mall footage from WSU-owned footage because the cameras involved Pullman Police interests.
Established
Research note: The request distinguishes Adams Mall footage from WSU-owned footage because the cameras involved Pullman Police interests.
Established
11:18 AM
Pullman Police representative Jake Opgenorth replies that he has no problem with WSU allowing Moscow Police and the FBI access to the Adams Mall camera footage.
Interagency Email
11:18 AM
Pullman Police representative Jake Opgenorth replies that he has no problem with WSU allowing Moscow Police and the FBI access to the Adams Mall camera footage.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the response to Jenkins' request regarding Adams Mall footage.
Established
Research note: This records the response to Jenkins' request regarding Adams Mall footage.
Established
December 19, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Reddit provided data responsive to a warrant for an account associated with Kaylee Goncalves.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Reddit provided data responsive to a warrant for an account associated with Kaylee Goncalves.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Reports #80 and #82
Established
Established
Unknown
Google advised that data responsive to a warrant for a Gmail address associated with Kaylee Goncalves was available; investigators downloaded it.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Google advised that data responsive to a warrant for a Gmail address associated with Kaylee Goncalves was available; investigators downloaded it.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #81
Established
Established
Investigation – Tips and Leads
10:04 AM
Moscow Police reports that tips and leads received in the investigation had reached approximately 10,000 and that a dedicated team continued reviewing digital content.
MPD Press Release
10:04 AM
Moscow Police reports that tips and leads received in the investigation had reached approximately 10,000 and that a dedicated team continued reviewing digital content.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: MPD said digital submissions were being kept private because details could be important to the ongoing investigation.
Established
Research note: MPD said digital submissions were being kept private because details could be important to the ongoing investigation.
Established
December 20, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery reported that the Reddit return contained one user post from January 2021 about skincare and one automated Reddit recap message, with no other user messages located.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that the Reddit return contained one user post from January 2021 about skincare and one automated Reddit recap message, with no other user messages located.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #82
Research note: This describes the contents Mowery reported reviewing; it does not establish the completeness of Reddit's historical data beyond the production.
Established
Research note: This describes the contents Mowery reported reviewing; it does not establish the completeness of Reddit's historical data beyond the production.
Established
Investigation – Institutional Coordination
10:00-11:00 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a one-hour meeting at Moscow Police Department.
Institutional Calendar
10:00-11:00 AM
A WSU Police calendar records a one-hour meeting at Moscow Police Department.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar confirms the MPD meeting but does not state its subject.
Established
Research note: The calendar confirms the MPD meeting but does not state its subject.
Established
December 22, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Investigators reinstalled the 1112 King Road lightbulb camera and evidentiary router to capture comparison video and audio.
Police Report
Unknown
Investigators reinstalled the 1112 King Road lightbulb camera and evidentiary router to capture comparison video and audio.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #88
Established
Established
Unknown
A white vehicle was driven into the 1112 King camera view to create comparison video.
Police Report
Unknown
A white vehicle was driven into the 1112 King camera view to create comparison video.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #88
Research note: Comparison testing only; not an identification of the vehicle seen on November 13.
Established
Research note: Comparison testing only; not an identification of the vehicle seen on November 13.
Established
Unknown
Investigators recorded vehicle-door and trunk-closing sounds near 1112 King for audio comparison.
Police Report
Unknown
Investigators recorded vehicle-door and trunk-closing sounds near 1112 King for audio comparison.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #88
Established
Established
Unknown
A law-enforcement K9 was used near the residence to capture barking audio for comparison.
Police Report
Unknown
A law-enforcement K9 was used near the residence to capture barking audio for comparison.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #88
Established
Established
Unknown
While removing the evidentiary lightbulb camera after comparison testing, the base detached and a wire became disconnected; the device was returned to evidence.
Police Report
Unknown
While removing the evidentiary lightbulb camera after comparison testing, the base detached and a wire became disconnected; the device was returned to evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #88
Established
Established
Afternoon
3:19 PM
A Tinder warrant seeking subscriber information for accounts that had communicated with Madison Mogen was served.
Warrant / Police Report
3:19 PM
A Tinder warrant seeking subscriber information for accounts that had communicated with Madison Mogen was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #134
Research note: Account identifiers omitted.
Established
Research note: Account identifiers omitted.
Established
December 29, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery reported that a Latah County court found probable cause on the criminal complaint and an arrest warrant was issued for Bryan Kohberger.
Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that a Latah County court found probable cause on the criminal complaint and an arrest warrant was issued for Bryan Kohberger.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Research note: This entry records what the police report states; the underlying court filing is the preferable primary citation for the final public source library.
Established
Research note: This entry records what the police report states; the underlying court filing is the preferable primary citation for the final public source library.
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported that Kohberger was arrested at his family home in Pennsylvania.
Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that Kohberger was arrested at his family home in Pennsylvania.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Unknown
A Pennsylvania search warrant included Kohberger's cell phone, which was seized and later forensically extracted by the FBI.
Police Report
Unknown
A Pennsylvania search warrant included Kohberger's cell phone, which was seized and later forensically extracted by the FBI.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Unknown
WSU Police is advised that a prosecutor is preparing search warrants for Kohberger’s Pullman apartment and WSU office in connection with the Moscow homicide investigation.
Police Report
Unknown
WSU Police is advised that a prosecutor is preparing search warrants for Kohberger’s Pullman apartment and WSU office in connection with the Moscow homicide investigation.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels states WSU received the warrant materials and Blaker’s probable-cause transfer.
Established
Research note: Daniels states WSU received the warrant materials and Blaker’s probable-cause transfer.
Established
Unknown
Officer Dawn Daniels reviews the warrant applications and Blaker’s probable-cause statement and signs the WSU application for search warrant.
Police Report
Unknown
Officer Dawn Daniels reviews the warrant applications and Blaker’s probable-cause statement and signs the WSU application for search warrant.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels states she read, understood and agreed with the documents before signing.
Established
Research note: Daniels states she read, understood and agreed with the documents before signing.
Established
Evening
9:28 PM
Daniels is notified that Judge Gary J. Libey signed warrants for Steptoe Apartments G201 and Wilson-Short Hall room 12.
Police Report
9:28 PM
Daniels is notified that Judge Gary J. Libey signed warrants for Steptoe Apartments G201 and Wilson-Short Hall room 12.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report gives approximately 2128 hours.
Established
Research note: The report gives approximately 2128 hours.
Established
10:38 PM
Daniels is advised by Sgt. Dustin Blaker that Kohberger has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
Police Report
10:38 PM
Daniels is advised by Sgt. Dustin Blaker that Kohberger has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The WSU report gives approximately 2238 hours.
Established
Research note: The WSU report gives approximately 2238 hours.
Established
Late evening
Idaho investigators establish overnight surveillance near Kohberger’s Pullman apartment and WSU office pending execution of the warrants the following morning.
Police Report
Late evening
Idaho investigators establish overnight surveillance near Kohberger’s Pullman apartment and WSU office pending execution of the warrants the following morning.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels states ISP detectives watched the office and another team was already positioned near the apartment.
Established
Research note: Daniels states ISP detectives watched the office and another team was already positioned near the apartment.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
ISP forensic testing identifies amphetamine in the trace blue powder evidence item.
Forensic Report
ISP forensic testing identifies amphetamine in the trace blue powder evidence item.
Source:
ISP Controlled Substance Analysis Report M2022-4843 Report 18 (Anne Nord)
Research note: Laboratory conclusion applies to the tested sample only; relevance to the homicide is not established by this report.
Established
Research note: Laboratory conclusion applies to the tested sample only; relevance to the homicide is not established by this report.
Established
Investigation – DNA
4:24 PM
ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott forwards M2022-4843 Report 17 to Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings.
Law Enforcement Email
4:24 PM
ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott forwards M2022-4843 Report 17 to Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Talbott/Jennings email chain, Dec. 29, 2022
Research note: This documents movement of the laboratory report into the warrant/prosecution workflow.
Established
Research note: This documents movement of the laboratory report into the warrant/prosecution workflow.
Established
4:49 PM
Ashley Jennings sends M2022-4843 Report 17 to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels for use with her statement.
Legal / Law Enforcement Email
4:49 PM
Ashley Jennings sends M2022-4843 Report 17 to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels for use with her statement.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Jennings/Daniels email, Dec. 29, 2022
Research note: The attached report was transmitted during the Washington warrant process.
Established
Research note: The attached report was transmitted during the Washington warrant process.
Established
Investigation – Warrant Coordination
4:32 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy drafts proposed language for a Washington officer to use in a warrant application summarizing the sheath male profile, the Pennsylvania trash collection and the laboratory parentage result.
Legal / Law Enforcement Email
4:32 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy drafts proposed language for a Washington officer to use in a warrant application summarizing the sheath male profile, the Pennsylvania trash collection and the laboratory parentage result.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Tracy/Jennings warrant-language email chain, Dec. 29, 2022
Research note: This is proposed warrant language and should be read as a summary for the application, not as a separate forensic test.
Established
Research note: This is proposed warrant language and should be read as a summary for the application, not as a separate forensic test.
Established
4:37 PM
Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings reviews the proposed Washington warrant language and replies that it "looks correct."
Legal / Law Enforcement Email
4:37 PM
Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings reviews the proposed Washington warrant language and replies that it "looks correct."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Tracy/Jennings warrant-language email chain, Dec. 29, 2022
Research note: This records the prosecutor's confirmation of the wording used to summarize the Idaho investigation for Washington warrant work.
Established
Research note: This records the prosecutor's confirmation of the wording used to summarize the Idaho investigation for Washington warrant work.
Established
5:04 PM
Denis Tracy forwards the confirmed warrant-language wording to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels and asks her to confirm it with an Idaho law-enforcement officer.
Legal / Law Enforcement Email
5:04 PM
Denis Tracy forwards the confirmed warrant-language wording to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels and asks her to confirm it with an Idaho law-enforcement officer.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Tracy/Daniels email, Dec. 29, 2022
Research note: The underlying email chain shows Jennings had already replied that the wording looked correct.
Established
Research note: The underlying email chain shows Jennings had already replied that the wording looked correct.
Established
Investigation – Search Warrants
7:52 PM
WSU Assistant Police Chief Dawn Daniels sends Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy and Latah County prosecutor Ashley Jennings signed search-warrant applications for Kohberger's WSU office and Pullman residence.
Interagency Email / Search Warrant Applications
7:52 PM
WSU Assistant Police Chief Dawn Daniels sends Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy and Latah County prosecutor Ashley Jennings signed search-warrant applications for Kohberger's WSU office and Pullman residence.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The attachments are identified as applications for the office and residence. A later WSU report separately records that the warrants were signed by a judge.
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Research note: The attachments are identified as applications for the office and residence. A later WSU report separately records that the warrants were signed by a judge.
Established
7:54 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy replies that he will obtain a judge's signature on the WSU office and residence warrant applications and get back to Daniels.
Prosecutor / Law Enforcement Email
7:54 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy replies that he will obtain a judge's signature on the WSU office and residence warrant applications and get back to Daniels.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a warrant-processing step; it is not the issuance time of the warrants themselves.
Established
Research note: This is a warrant-processing step; it is not the issuance time of the warrants themselves.
Established
Time not stated
The signed WSU office warrant application identifies Wilson-Short Hall office 12 as a student office shared by Kohberger and two other WSU students, Kai-Xuan Chen and Nayoung Ko, and alleges probable cause to search the office for evidence of the Idaho murders and burglary.
Search Warrant Application
Time not stated
The signed WSU office warrant application identifies Wilson-Short Hall office 12 as a student office shared by Kohberger and two other WSU students, Kai-Xuan Chen and Nayoung Ko, and alleges probable cause to search the office for evidence of the Idaho murders and burglary.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The probable-cause assertion is the affiant's sworn allegation in the warrant application, not a finding by the timeline that evidence was actually present in the office.
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Research note: The probable-cause assertion is the affiant's sworn allegation in the warrant application, not a finding by the timeline that evidence was actually present in the office.
Established
Time not stated
The WSU office warrant application seeks images of the victims or 1122 King Road, records showing interest in or planning of violent assault, location information for Kohberger or the phone attributed to him, communications and social-media material, and related digital metadata.
Search Warrant Application
Time not stated
The WSU office warrant application seeks images of the victims or 1122 King Road, records showing interest in or planning of violent assault, location information for Kohberger or the phone attributed to him, communications and social-media material, and related digital metadata.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the categories investigators sought authority to search for; it does not establish that any such material was found.
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Research note: This records the categories investigators sought authority to search for; it does not establish that any such material was found.
Established
Time not stated
The Pullman residence warrant application seeks blood or other biological material, knives or sheaths and other sharp tools, images of the victims or 1122 King Road, dark clothing or masks, shoes with a diamond-pattern sole, and trace evidence including DNA, footprints, fingerprints and hair.
Search Warrant Application
Time not stated
The Pullman residence warrant application seeks blood or other biological material, knives or sheaths and other sharp tools, images of the victims or 1122 King Road, dark clothing or masks, shoes with a diamond-pattern sole, and trace evidence including DNA, footprints, fingerprints and hair.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the requested search scope in the application, not a list of evidence ultimately recovered.
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Research note: This is the requested search scope in the application, not a list of evidence ultimately recovered.
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Time not stated
The WSU warrant applications ask the court to authorize assistance from Idaho and federal law-enforcement agencies and technical specialists, including Moscow Police, Idaho State Police, the FBI and Idaho State Police Forensic Services, during service and digital-evidence collection.
Search Warrant Application
Time not stated
The WSU warrant applications ask the court to authorize assistance from Idaho and federal law-enforcement agencies and technical specialists, including Moscow Police, Idaho State Police, the FBI and Idaho State Police Forensic Services, during service and digital-evidence collection.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the requested authority for interagency and technical assistance.
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Research note: This records the requested authority for interagency and technical assistance.
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Investigation – Digital Evidence / Search Warrants
Time not stated
The residence warrant application also seeks digital devices and stored data that could identify accounts and users, show internet searches or communications, or provide location information through GPS, app data, IP logs, photographs and metadata.
Search Warrant Application
Time not stated
The residence warrant application also seeks digital devices and stored data that could identify accounts and users, show internet searches or communications, or provide location information through GPS, app data, IP logs, photographs and metadata.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The application also sought passwords or other access credentials and indicia showing residence or possession. This entry describes authorization requested, not recovered evidence.
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Research note: The application also sought passwords or other access credentials and indicia showing residence or possession. This entry describes authorization requested, not recovered evidence.
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Investigation – DNA / Search Warrants
Time not stated
Daniels includes the Idaho laboratory parentage result as a supplemental DNA disclosure to the Washington court but specifically asks the judge not to use that result as evidence supporting probable cause for the WSU warrants.
Search Warrant Application / Supplemental DNA Disclosure
Time not stated
Daniels includes the Idaho laboratory parentage result as a supplemental DNA disclosure to the Washington court but specifically asks the judge not to use that result as evidence supporting probable cause for the WSU warrants.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels states the disclosure was made for candor and explains that excluding the DNA from the probable-cause basis would preserve the warrant determination if the DNA result were later ruled inadmissible. This is legal framing in the application, not an assessment of admissibility by the timeline.
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Research note: Daniels states the disclosure was made for candor and explains that excluding the DNA from the probable-cause basis would preserve the warrant determination if the DNA result were later ruled inadmissible. This is legal framing in the application, not an assessment of admissibility by the timeline.
Established
January 3, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a warrant for data associated with a Gmail account attributed to Kohberger.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators applied for and obtained a warrant for data associated with a Gmail account attributed to Kohberger.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #94
Research note: Email address omitted.
Established
Research note: Email address omitted.
Established
Afternoon
3:17 PM
The Google warrant for the Gmail account attributed to Kohberger was served.
Warrant / Police Report
3:17 PM
The Google warrant for the Gmail account attributed to Kohberger was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #94
Established
Established
Court / Procedure
Unknown
Moscow Police announced that Bryan Kohberger had waived extradition in Pennsylvania and would be returned to Idaho; details of his transport were withheld for security reasons.
Public Notice
Unknown
Moscow Police announced that Bryan Kohberger had waived extradition in Pennsylvania and would be returned to Idaho; details of his transport were withheld for security reasons.
Source:
Moscow Police press release circulated by WSU, Jan. 3, 2023
Research note: Public procedural update.
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Research note: Public procedural update.
Established
Unknown
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issued a nondissemination order restricting case-related communications by investigators, law-enforcement personnel, attorneys, and agents of the prosecution or defense.
Public Notice
Unknown
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issued a nondissemination order restricting case-related communications by investigators, law-enforcement personnel, attorneys, and agents of the prosecution or defense.
Source:
Moscow Police press release circulated by WSU, Jan. 3, 2023
Research note: MPD announced that it would stop communicating with the public and media about the case because of the order.
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Research note: MPD announced that it would stop communicating with the public and media about the case because of the order.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Handling
Unknown
Tara Martinez uploads the non-LizQ digital images from the WSU forensic processing to the forensic digital-imaging system.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Tara Martinez uploads the non-LizQ digital images from the WSU forensic processing to the forensic digital-imaging system.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 25 says the LizQ images were excluded from this upload.
Established
Research note: Report 25 says the LizQ images were excluded from this upload.
Established
2:02 PM
Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy sends WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels a court order directing WSU Police to transfer all items seized under the Washington search warrant to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott as soon as reasonably practicable.
Court / Law Enforcement Record
2:02 PM
Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy sends WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels a court order directing WSU Police to transfer all items seized under the Washington search warrant to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott as soon as reasonably practicable.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Whitman County motion/order to transfer custody | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The order states the items were potential evidence of alleged criminal activity in Idaho, were not needed in Washington, and were needed for the Idaho investigation.
Established
Research note: The order states the items were potential evidence of alleged criminal activity in Idaho, were not needed in Washington, and were needed for the Idaho investigation.
Established
Investigation – WSU Property
9:59 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly provides WSU Police with identifiers for two university keys she says should have been in Kohberger's possession: one opening suites and one opening office 12.
Institutional Email
9:59 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly provides WSU Police with identifiers for two university keys she says should have been in Kohberger's possession: one opening suites and one opening office 12.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU key-information email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The key identifiers are documented in the source; this entry does not imply the keys were evidence of the homicides.
Established
Research note: The key identifiers are documented in the source; this entry does not imply the keys were evidence of the homicides.
Established
10:45 AM
Jenkins asks Neuilly to resend the university-key photograph in a format he can open because the original HEIC file is not viewable with his software.
Institutional Email
10:45 AM
Jenkins asks Neuilly to resend the university-key photograph in a format he can open because the original HEIC file is not viewable with his software.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU key-information email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Administrative follow-up concerning identification of WSU property.
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Research note: Administrative follow-up concerning identification of WSU property.
Established
11:06 AM
Jenkins asks WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels whether she saw a second key during the apartment search that might belong to the university.
Law Enforcement Email
11:06 AM
Jenkins asks WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels whether she saw a second key during the apartment search that might belong to the university.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU key-information email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The later defense-access report documents recovery of two WSU keys from the apartment.
Established
Research note: The later defense-access report documents recovery of two WSU keys from the apartment.
Established
11:32 AM
Jenkins states that WSU believed both university keys were in Kohberger's apartment and that he would coordinate with the Attorney General's office and student housing on the appropriate process to repossess them.
Institutional / Legal Email
11:32 AM
Jenkins states that WSU believed both university keys were in Kohberger's apartment and that he would coordinate with the Attorney General's office and student housing on the appropriate process to repossess them.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU key-information email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records WSU's stated belief and planned property-recovery process.
Established
Research note: This records WSU's stated belief and planned property-recovery process.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
9:19 AM
WSU Attorney General staff transmit a legal-hold notice to university officials; a Jan. 5 WSU Police follow-up expressly identifies the preservation matter as the "Kohberger Legal Hold."
Legal / Institutional Record
9:19 AM
WSU Attorney General staff transmit a legal-hold notice to university officials; a Jan. 5 WSU Police follow-up expressly identifies the preservation matter as the "Kohberger Legal Hold."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf – WSU Attorney General legal-hold materials | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The subject text in the Jan. 3 memo is redacted in the released copy; the Jan. 5 forwarding email identifies the hold by name.
Established
Research note: The subject text in the Jan. 3 memo is redacted in the released copy; the Jan. 5 forwarding email identifies the hold by name.
Established
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled Critical Incident Management Team meeting.
Institutional Calendar
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled Critical Incident Management Team meeting.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting; no further substance is inferred.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting; no further substance is inferred.
Established
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a simultaneous scheduled meeting titled "GPSA Graduate Student Concerns."
Institutional Calendar
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a simultaneous scheduled meeting titled "GPSA Graduate Student Concerns."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional substance is inferred.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional substance is inferred.
Established
2:24 PM
WSU Pullman Chancellor Elizabeth Chilton sends a campus message describing Kohberger as a former WSU PhD student and as a suspect in the deaths of the four University of Idaho students.
Public / Institutional Notice
2:24 PM
WSU Pullman Chancellor Elizabeth Chilton sends a campus message describing Kohberger as a former WSU PhD student and as a suspect in the deaths of the four University of Idaho students.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU campus message, Jan. 3, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records WSU's wording at the time; criminal allegations are not treated as convictions.
Established
Research note: This records WSU's wording at the time; criminal allegations are not treated as convictions.
Established
2:24 PM
WSU tells the campus community that people familiar with Kohberger may be contacted by law enforcement or media, encourages cooperation with the investigation, and reminds recipients that speaking with the media is optional.
Public / Institutional Notice
2:24 PM
WSU tells the campus community that people familiar with Kohberger may be contacted by law enforcement or media, encourages cooperation with the investigation, and reminds recipients that speaking with the media is optional.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU campus message, Jan. 3, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The message also provides privacy, harassment-reporting and support resources.
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Research note: The message also provides privacy, harassment-reporting and support resources.
Established
2:24 PM
WSU states in its campus message that Kohberger is not enrolled as a student at WSU Pullman.
Public / Institutional Notice
2:24 PM
WSU states in its campus message that Kohberger is not enrolled as a student at WSU Pullman.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU campus message, Jan. 3, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Institutional-status statement as published by WSU on Jan. 3, 2023.
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Research note: Institutional-status statement as published by WSU on Jan. 3, 2023.
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5:37 PM
WSU Dean of Students leadership circulates a framework for the January 4 Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting, saying it is intended to guide the discussion and uses standard talking points concerning the WSU student arrest and University of Idaho murders.
Institutional Email / Meeting Agenda
5:37 PM
WSU Dean of Students leadership circulates a framework for the January 4 Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting, saying it is intended to guide the discussion and uses standard talking points concerning the WSU student arrest and University of Idaho murders.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email identifies the agenda as a draft framework and invites adjustments.
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Research note: The email identifies the agenda as a draft framework and invites adjustments.
Established
4:31 PM
WSU Community Response Team chair Matthew Jeffries proposes student listening sessions for January 11 and January 12 in the aftermath of the Moscow homicides and Kohberger's arrest.
Institutional Email
4:31 PM
WSU Community Response Team chair Matthew Jeffries proposes student listening sessions for January 11 and January 12 in the aftermath of the Moscow homicides and Kohberger's arrest.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The sessions were proposed as spaces for students to share concerns and feelings with professional support available.
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Research note: The sessions were proposed as spaces for students to share concerns and feelings with professional support available.
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Court / Nondissemination Order
5:49 PM
After speaking with WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson emails Jenkins an attached court order on publicity.
Prosecutor / Law Enforcement Email
5:49 PM
After speaking with WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson emails Jenkins an attached court order on publicity.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email establishes transmission of the order. This row does not characterize the order beyond the source's description because the attachment text is not reproduced in this excerpt.
Established
Research note: The email establishes transmission of the order. This row does not characterize the order beyond the source's description because the attachment text is not reproduced in this excerpt.
Established
January 4, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Google advised that data responsive to the Gmail warrant was available; investigators downloaded it to the forensic lab.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Google advised that data responsive to the Gmail warrant was available; investigators downloaded it to the forensic lab.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #94
Research note: The report contains a likely year typo stating January 4, 2022; the surrounding sequence is January 2023.
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Research note: The report contains a likely year typo stating January 4, 2022; the surrounding sequence is January 2023.
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Post-Arrest – WSU Response
11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting with Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty and staff.
Institutional Calendar
11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting with Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty and staff.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The meeting corresponds to a Dec. 30 TAT recommendation; the calendar itself establishes only the scheduled event.
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Research note: The meeting corresponds to a Dec. 30 TAT recommendation; the calendar itself establishes only the scheduled event.
Established
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda lists "preserving the integrity of the investigation" among its media-related talking points.
Institutional Meeting Agenda
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda lists "preserving the integrity of the investigation" among its media-related talking points.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records what the agenda directed presenters to discuss; it does not establish what every attendee said during the meeting.
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Research note: This records what the agenda directed presenters to discuss; it does not establish what every attendee said during the meeting.
Established
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda assigns safety-and-security topics including cooperation with the investigation, officer presence, and what to do if someone feels unsafe.
Institutional Meeting Agenda
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda assigns safety-and-security topics including cooperation with the investigation, officer presence, and what to do if someone feels unsafe.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Agenda item; no inference is made about actions beyond the planned discussion.
Established
Research note: Agenda item; no inference is made about actions beyond the planned discussion.
Established
Post-Arrest – Records Preservation
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda includes Attorney General resources and the "how to/importance of preserving records."
Institutional Meeting Agenda
11:00 AM
The WSU Criminal Justice faculty/staff meeting agenda includes Attorney General resources and the "how to/importance of preserving records."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is distinct from the formal legal-hold notice already recorded in the master timeline.
Established
Research note: This is distinct from the formal legal-hold notice already recorded in the master timeline.
Established
January 9, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery received a hard drive from the FBI containing a copy of data extracted from Kohberger's seized phone.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery received a hard drive from the FBI containing a copy of data extracted from Kohberger's seized phone.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Unknown
Investigators obtained a warrant authorizing examination of the hard drive containing the forensic image of Kohberger's phone.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators obtained a warrant authorizing examination of the hard drive containing the forensic image of Kohberger's phone.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Afternoon
3:50 PM
Mowery served the warrant on the hard drive and copied the extracted phone files to secure forensic computers.
Digital Forensics / Police Report
3:50 PM
Mowery served the warrant on the hard drive and copied the extracted phone files to secure forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Investigation – Institutional Coordination
8:00-8:30 AM
A WSU calendar places the entry "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators" on Monday, January 9, correcting the earlier master-timeline row that mistakenly placed this calendar event on January 10.
Institutional Calendar
8:00-8:30 AM
A WSU calendar places the entry "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators" on Monday, January 9, correcting the earlier master-timeline row that mistakenly placed this calendar event on January 10.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The source calendar clearly lists the event under Monday, January 9. The existing January 10 row should eventually be edited or removed to avoid retaining the wrong date.
Correction
Research note: The source calendar clearly lists the event under Monday, January 9. The existing January 10 row should eventually be edited or removed to avoid retaining the wrong date.
Correction
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
8:18 AM
WSU Dean of Students leadership outlines planned outreach to five Criminal Justice and Criminology classes as the spring semester begins, using support slides developed for faculty.
Institutional Email
8:18 AM
WSU Dean of Students leadership outlines planned outreach to five Criminal Justice and Criminology classes as the spring semester begins, using support slides developed for faculty.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email lists multiple CRMJ classes and frames the outreach as care, support, and response to the ongoing situation.
Established
Research note: The email lists multiple CRMJ classes and frames the outreach as care, support, and response to the ongoing situation.
Established
3:00-4:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "Incident Debrief" on the first day of the spring semester.
Institutional Calendar
3:00-4:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "Incident Debrief" on the first day of the spring semester.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar does not specify the incident in the title; the entry is retained as institutional-response context and should not be read as proof of its subject beyond the calendar record.
Established
Research note: The calendar does not specify the incident in the title; the entry is retained as institutional-response context and should not be read as proof of its subject beyond the calendar record.
Established
Investigation – Public Tips / Campus Support
8:18 AM
The planned Criminal Justice class outreach directs students to the Moscow Police Department tipline for information related to the ongoing investigation and also provides media, police, and campus-safety guidance.
Institutional Email
8:18 AM
The planned Criminal Justice class outreach directs students to the Moscow Police Department tipline for information related to the ongoing investigation and also provides media, police, and campus-safety guidance.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Private contact details are omitted from the public timeline; the source itself contains the tipline and safety-resource information.
Established
Research note: Private contact details are omitted from the public timeline; the source itself contains the tipline and safety-resource information.
Established
Investigation – Interview Coordination
10:00-11:30 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "Meeting Rooms Coordination" session in French Administration/Lighty during the same morning WSU was preparing rooms for Moscow investigators.
Institutional Calendar
10:00-11:30 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "Meeting Rooms Coordination" session in French Administration/Lighty during the same morning WSU was preparing rooms for Moscow investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar title does not name Moscow Police. A January 6 Jenkins email separately documents that five rooms in this location were reserved for Moscow investigators.
Established
Research note: The calendar title does not name Moscow Police. A January 6 Jenkins email separately documents that five rooms in this location were reserved for Moscow investigators.
Established
Investigation – Interagency
2:41 PM
Moscow Police Chief James Fry sends an interagency message thanking the agencies and personnel involved in the Idaho quadruple-homicide investigation for approximately seven weeks of work and support.
Interagency Email
2:41 PM
Moscow Police Chief James Fry sends an interagency message thanking the agencies and personnel involved in the Idaho quadruple-homicide investigation for approximately seven weeks of work and support.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is an interagency acknowledgment of participation, not a finding about any individual piece of evidence.
Established
Research note: This is an interagency acknowledgment of participation, not a finding about any individual piece of evidence.
Established
5:38 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells Fry that he forwarded Fry's thank-you message to WSU Police staff and says WSU is honored to serve with Moscow Police.
Interagency Email
5:38 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells Fry that he forwarded Fry's thank-you message to WSU Police staff and says WSU is honored to serve with Moscow Police.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Documents continued interagency coordination and acknowledgment after the arrest.
Established
Research note: Documents continued interagency coordination and acknowledgment after the arrest.
Established
January 10, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery began examining the phone extraction and identified numerous installed apps, account artifacts, website history, screenshots, and stored credentials tied to online services.
Digital Forensics / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery began examining the phone extraction and identified numerous installed apps, account artifacts, website history, screenshots, and stored credentials tied to online services.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Research note: Specific usernames, phone numbers, device identifiers, and financial-account details omitted.
Established
Research note: Specific usernames, phone numbers, device identifiers, and financial-account details omitted.
Established
Unknown
Based on service-provider artifacts found in the phone extraction, Mowery stated he would seek additional warrants from multiple online platforms.
Police Report
Unknown
Based on service-provider artifacts found in the phone extraction, Mowery stated he would seek additional warrants from multiple online platforms.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #105
Established
Established
Morning
11:20 AM
Daniels meets Kohberger’s defense attorney and three members of the defense team at apartment G201.
Police Report
11:20 AM
Daniels meets Kohberger’s defense attorney and three members of the defense team at apartment G201.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The purpose was to facilitate authorized access to the apartment.
Established
Research note: The purpose was to facilitate authorized access to the apartment.
Established
11:25 AM
After being shown a document signed by Kohberger authorizing access, Daniels unlocks apartment G201 for the defense team.
Police Report
11:25 AM
After being shown a document signed by Kohberger authorizing access, Daniels unlocks apartment G201 for the defense team.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1125 hours.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1125 hours.
Established
Morning
The defense team retrieves two WSU keys from the television stand inside the apartment.
Police Report
Morning
The defense team retrieves two WSU keys from the television stand inside the apartment.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels later confirmed the keys accessed Wilson-Short Hall room 12 and other criminal-justice department spaces.
Established
Research note: Daniels later confirmed the keys accessed Wilson-Short Hall room 12 and other criminal-justice department spaces.
Established
Morning
Daniels provides the defense team a copy of the search return and explains that three samples had been omitted from the paperwork originally left at the apartment.
Police Report
Morning
Daniels provides the defense team a copy of the search return and explains that three samples had been omitted from the paperwork originally left at the apartment.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This entry records Daniels’s correction of the warrant-service paperwork.
Established
Research note: This entry records Daniels’s correction of the warrant-service paperwork.
Established
Morning
Defense-team members photograph the apartment and remove a receipt from a bathroom cupboard; Daniels reports they may also have removed other paperwork from the living room.
Police Report
Morning
Defense-team members photograph the apartment and remove a receipt from a bathroom cupboard; Daniels reports they may also have removed other paperwork from the living room.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The possible removal of additional paperwork is explicitly Daniels’s recollection, not independently verified in this source.
Established
Research note: The possible removal of additional paperwork is explicitly Daniels’s recollection, not independently verified in this source.
Established
11:41 AM
The defense team exits apartment G201 and Daniels secures the residence.
Police Report
11:41 AM
The defense team exits apartment G201 and Daniels secures the residence.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1141 hours.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1141 hours.
Established
Afternoon
Later
Daniels turns the recovered WSU keys over to the chair of the Criminal Justice Department.
Police Report
Later
Daniels turns the recovered WSU keys over to the chair of the Criminal Justice Department.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report identifies department chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly.
Established
Research note: The report identifies department chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly.
Established
Investigation – Institutional Coordination
8:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators."
Institutional Calendar
8:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional investigative substance is inferred.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional investigative substance is inferred.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
10:00-11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Gary, Jenna and David TAT Co Planning."
Institutional Calendar
10:00-11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Gary, Jenna and David TAT Co Planning."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: TAT refers to WSU Threat Assessment Team context in the calendar. The title does not state specific conclusions or recommendations.
Established
Research note: TAT refers to WSU Threat Assessment Team context in the calendar. The title does not state specific conclusions or recommendations.
Established
January 19, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
TikTok notified investigators that data responsive to the victim-account warrant was available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
TikTok notified investigators that data responsive to the victim-account warrant was available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #152
Established
Established
Afternoon
3:15 PM
WSU Sgt. Kelly Stewart meets Kohberger’s defense team and grants authorized access to apartment G201 after reviewing a signed letter from Kohberger.
Police Report
3:15 PM
WSU Sgt. Kelly Stewart meets Kohberger’s defense team and grants authorized access to apartment G201 after reviewing a signed letter from Kohberger.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report identifies Anne Taylor, Michael McCarthy and Jennifer Jenquine.
Established
Research note: The report identifies Anne Taylor, Michael McCarthy and Jennifer Jenquine.
Established
About 3:15-3:25 PM
The defense team removes a television, computer monitor, papers and receipts, books and a box of additional belongings from the apartment.
Police Report
About 3:15-3:25 PM
The defense team removes a television, computer monitor, papers and receipts, books and a box of additional belongings from the apartment.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Stewart states the team was inside for approximately ten minutes.
Established
Research note: Stewart states the team was inside for approximately ten minutes.
Established
About 3:25 PM
After the defense team leaves, Sgt. Stewart secures apartment G201 by locking the deadbolt.
Police Report
About 3:25 PM
After the defense team leaves, Sgt. Stewart secures apartment G201 by locking the deadbolt.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time inferred only from the stated 3:15 PM arrival and roughly ten-minute visit; therefore the time itself is approximate.
Established
Research note: Approximate time inferred only from the stated 3:15 PM arrival and roughly ten-minute visit; therefore the time itself is approximate.
Established
Court / Nondissemination Order
10:50 AM
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson tells Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy that Judge Megan Marshall has issued an amended nondissemination order to clarify who is subject to it.
Prosecutor Email / Court Order Notice
10:50 AM
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson tells Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy that Judge Megan Marshall has issued an amended nondissemination order to clarify who is subject to it.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Thompson says his office is advising personnel not to speak or release information and to refer inquiries to the public court record. The timeline records the prosecutor's contemporaneous description of the amended order.
Established
Research note: Thompson says his office is advising personnel not to speak or release information and to refer inquiries to the public court record. The timeline records the prosecutor's contemporaneous description of the amended order.
Established
January 24, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery applied for multiple service-provider warrants tied to identifiers found in Kohberger's phone data, including Tinder, YikYak, Dropbox, Twitter, Reddit, and Google.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery applied for multiple service-provider warrants tied to identifiers found in Kohberger's phone data, including Tinder, YikYak, Dropbox, Twitter, Reddit, and Google.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Reports #133, #138, #139, #144, #148, #172
Research note: Identifiers omitted.
Established
Research note: Identifiers omitted.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Documentation
Unknown
During verification of the apartment-processing report, forensic scientist Hailey Youngling notes that the presumptive blood-test count should be corrected from 52 to 51 because marker A was collected but not tested.
Forensic Report
Unknown
During verification of the apartment-processing report, forensic scientist Hailey Youngling notes that the presumptive blood-test count should be corrected from 52 to 51 because marker A was collected but not tested.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The final report uses 51 tests. This entry preserves the documented correction rather than silently erasing the earlier draft count.
Correction
Research note: The final report uses 51 tests. This entry preserves the documented correction rather than silently erasing the earlier draft count.
Correction
Investigation – WSU Background
8:20 AM
A Pullman Police administrative assistant sends a YouTube link described as a "Kohberger intern video" to Pullman Police and WSU Police leadership.
Law Enforcement Email
8:20 AM
A Pullman Police administrative assistant sends a YouTube link described as a "Kohberger intern video" to Pullman Police and WSU Police leadership.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Pullman/WSU email, Jan. 24, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the circulation of the video within law enforcement; the email itself does not establish the video's evidentiary significance.
Established
Research note: This records the circulation of the video within law enforcement; the email itself does not establish the video's evidentiary significance.
Established
January 25, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
The court granted several of the service-provider warrants sought the previous day.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
The court granted several of the service-provider warrants sought the previous day.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Reports #133, #138, #139, #144, #148, #172
Established
Established
January 26, 2023
Morning
8:52 AM
The YikYak warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served through the provider's law-enforcement portal.
Warrant / Police Report
8:52 AM
The YikYak warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served through the provider's law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #138
Established
Established
9:06 AM
The Reddit warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Warrant / Police Report
9:06 AM
The Reddit warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Established
Established
9:11 AM
A Google warrant for an alternate Gmail account found in the phone data was served.
Warrant / Police Report
9:11 AM
A Google warrant for an alternate Gmail account found in the phone data was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #148
Research note: Account address omitted.
Established
Research note: Account address omitted.
Established
9:22 AM
The Tinder warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Warrant / Police Report
9:22 AM
The Tinder warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #133
Established
Established
January 27, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
YikYak responded to the warrant with limited account metadata. Mowery reported that the production did not itself provide post-history correlation or viewing-history details.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
YikYak responded to the warrant with limited account metadata. Mowery reported that the production did not itself provide post-history correlation or viewing-history details.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #138
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery asked YikYak for clarification about whether account identifiers could be correlated with posts, post dates, or viewed YikYaks.
Police Report
Unknown
Mowery asked YikYak for clarification about whether account identifiers could be correlated with posts, post dates, or viewed YikYaks.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #138
Established
Established
January 30, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Tinder advised that data responsive to the Kohberger warrant was available; investigators downloaded the production.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Tinder advised that data responsive to the Kohberger warrant was available; investigators downloaded the production.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #133
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported that Tinder located a prior account linked to one Kohberger email address, but the account had been deleted and only limited identifier information remained.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that Tinder located a prior account linked to one Kohberger email address, but the account had been deleted and only limited identifier information remained.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #133
Research note: This is the provider-return characterization recorded by Mowery.
Established
Research note: This is the provider-return characterization recorded by Mowery.
Established
Unknown
Tinder data responsive to the warrant for accounts that had communicated with Madison Mogen became available and was downloaded.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Tinder data responsive to the warrant for accounts that had communicated with Madison Mogen became available and was downloaded.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #134
Established
Established
Afternoon
12:03 PM
The Dropbox warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Warrant / Police Report
12:03 PM
The Dropbox warrant tied to Kohberger identifiers was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #139
Established
Established
February 2, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Dropbox advised that data responsive to the warrant was available; investigators downloaded it.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Dropbox advised that data responsive to the warrant was available; investigators downloaded it.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #139
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported the Dropbox account had been created in March 2021, showed its last login in March 2021, and contained only three files, including a copy of the documentary Kids for Cash.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported the Dropbox account had been created in March 2021, showed its last login in March 2021, and contained only three files, including a copy of the documentary Kids for Cash.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #139
Research note: No connection between the documentary file and the homicide is established by this report.
Established
Research note: No connection between the documentary file and the homicide is established by this report.
Established
February 6, 2023
Morning
9:13 AM
After an access problem with Twitter's law-enforcement portal and a court-approved extension, Mowery successfully served the Twitter warrant.
Warrant / Police Report
9:13 AM
After an access problem with Twitter's law-enforcement portal and a court-approved extension, Mowery successfully served the Twitter warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #144
Established
Established
February 8, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Reddit notified investigators that records responsive to the Kohberger warrant were available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Reddit notified investigators that records responsive to the Kohberger warrant were available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Established
Established
February 12, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Twitter notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant was available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Twitter notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant was available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #144
Established
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
Because improved exemplars had not yet been submitted, the ISP analyst adds an inconclusive conclusion for the comparison of latent print L5 to the available Dylan Mortensen exemplars.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Because improved exemplars had not yet been submitted, the ISP analyst adds an inconclusive conclusion for the comparison of latent print L5 to the available Dylan Mortensen exemplars.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Inconclusive is not an identification and not an exclusion.
Established
Research note: Inconclusive is not an identification and not an exclusion.
Established
Unknown
The ISP latent-print analyst records the need for exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people who had been at the residence on November 13.
Forensic Report
Unknown
The ISP latent-print analyst records the need for exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people who had been at the residence on November 13.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This documents the laboratory elimination-print strategy; it does not imply suspicion of those individuals.
Established
Research note: This documents the laboratory elimination-print strategy; it does not imply suspicion of those individuals.
Established
February 15, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the Twitter production, which included account-creation and subscriber metadata for an account attributed to Kohberger.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the Twitter production, which included account-creation and subscriber metadata for an account attributed to Kohberger.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #144
Research note: Sensitive identifiers omitted.
Established
Research note: Sensitive identifiers omitted.
Established
February 19, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Google notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant for an alternate Gmail account was available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Google notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant for an alternate Gmail account was available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #148
Established
Established
February 20, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the alternate Google account return, noting Google Play acquisitions for dating apps and references to Twitch and YouTube accounts.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the alternate Google account return, noting Google Play acquisitions for dating apps and references to Twitch and YouTube accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #148
Research note: This records artifacts found in the provider return; it does not establish relevance to the homicide.
Established
Research note: This records artifacts found in the provider return; it does not establish relevance to the homicide.
Established
February 22, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery documented that the TikTok production contained data associated with accounts for Maddie, Kaylee, and Xana.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery documented that the TikTok production contained data associated with accounts for Maddie, Kaylee, and Xana.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #152
Research note: The report contains conflicting year references around the download date; the account-return sequence itself is documented, but the exact download date should be checked against provider records.
Correction
Research note: The report contains conflicting year references around the download date; the account-return sequence itself is documented, but the exact download date should be checked against provider records.
Correction
February 23, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery applied for a warrant seeking Strava data associated with identifiers tied to Kohberger.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery applied for a warrant seeking Strava data associated with identifiers tied to Kohberger.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Established
Established
February 26, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
The Strava warrant was granted.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
The Strava warrant was granted.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Established
Established
March 1, 2023
Morning
10:24 AM
The Strava warrant was served.
Warrant / Police Report
10:24 AM
The Strava warrant was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Established
Established
March 15, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Strava notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant was available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Strava notified investigators that data responsive to the warrant was available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Established
Established
March 22, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the Strava production, reporting two saved running routes on or near Washington State University.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery downloaded and reviewed the Strava production, reporting two saved running routes on or near Washington State University.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Research note: No route is described in this report as placing Kohberger at 1122 King Road.
Established
Research note: No route is described in this report as placing Kohberger at 1122 King Road.
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported that the Strava account followed no other accounts and had followers only after December 31, 2022.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported that the Strava account followed no other accounts and had followers only after December 31, 2022.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #169
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery downloaded Reddit records responsive to the Kohberger warrant.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery downloaded Reddit records responsive to the Kohberger warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Established
Established
March 23, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery reported a verified Reddit account associated with one Kohberger email address that had been used in June 2022 to recruit participants for a criminology research survey in prison- and felon-related communities.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported a verified Reddit account associated with one Kohberger email address that had been used in June 2022 to recruit participants for a criminology research survey in prison- and felon-related communities.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Research note: This entry concerns documented research recruitment activity, not evidence of the homicide.
Established
Research note: This entry concerns documented research recruitment activity, not evidence of the homicide.
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported a second verified Reddit account under the name Criminology Student, registered in April 2022, with messages and posts seeking participants for Kohberger's research survey.
Digital Evidence / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery reported a second verified Reddit account under the name Criminology Student, registered in April 2022, with messages and posts seeking participants for Kohberger's research survey.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Established
Established
Unknown
Mowery reported another Reddit account created December 30, 2022 using a Kohberger-associated email but concluded it was likely a fake account because logins occurred from Florida while Kohberger was incarcerated.
Police Interpretation
Unknown
Mowery reported another Reddit account created December 30, 2022 using a Kohberger-associated email but concluded it was likely a fake account because logins occurred from Florida while Kohberger was incarcerated.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #172
Research note: Mowery's inference is preserved as an inference rather than treated as established identity.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: Mowery's inference is preserved as an inference rather than treated as established identity.
Theory / Unverified
March 29, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Reddit Legal Support clarified that the production files named comment_votes, poll_votes, and postvotes represented user voting activity on comments, polls, and posts.
Provider Clarification / Police Report
Unknown
Reddit Legal Support clarified that the production files named comment_votes, poll_votes, and postvotes represented user voting activity on comments, polls, and posts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #180
Established
Established
March 30, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
An extended Snapchat warrant was granted for records from June 23 through August 1, 2022, expanding the earlier Snapchat date range backward.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
An extended Snapchat warrant was granted for records from June 23 through August 1, 2022, expanding the earlier Snapchat date range backward.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #185
Research note: The report says the extension was sought to examine possible interactions during the period after Kohberger moved to Pullman.
Established
Research note: The report says the extension was sought to examine possible interactions during the period after Kohberger moved to Pullman.
Established
Unknown
An extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant was granted for the June 23 through August 1, 2022 period.
Warrant / Police Report
Unknown
An extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant was granted for the June 23 through August 1, 2022 period.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #186
Research note: The report contains apparent phone-number/name transcription errors; this public entry avoids repeating them.
Established
Research note: The report contains apparent phone-number/name transcription errors; this public entry avoids repeating them.
Established
April 3, 2023
Morning
9:12 AM
The extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant was served.
Warrant / Police Report
9:12 AM
The extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #186
Established
Established
10:36 AM
The extended Snapchat warrant was served.
Warrant / Police Report
10:36 AM
The extended Snapchat warrant was served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #185
Established
Established
April 7, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Snap notified investigators that a technical issue may have caused some data to be omitted from its November 2022 production and said it was regenerating the responsive records.
Provider Notice / Police Report
Unknown
Snap notified investigators that a technical issue may have caused some data to be omitted from its November 2022 production and said it was regenerating the responsive records.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #182
Research note: Important completeness issue affecting an earlier digital-evidence production.
Established
Research note: Important completeness issue affecting an earlier digital-evidence production.
Established
April 11, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Mowery downloaded the regenerated Snapchat production after Snap's technical-issue notice.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Mowery downloaded the regenerated Snapchat production after Snap's technical-issue notice.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #182
Established
Established
April 12, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
AT&T notified investigators that data responsive to the extended call-detail-record warrant was available.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
AT&T notified investigators that data responsive to the extended call-detail-record warrant was available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #186
Established
Established
April 13, 2023
Investigation
Unknown
Snapchat data responsive to the extended June 23-August 1 warrant became available and was downloaded.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Snapchat data responsive to the extended June 23-August 1 warrant became available and was downloaded.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #185
Established
Established
Unknown
Investigators downloaded the data responsive to the extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant.
Provider Return / Police Report
Unknown
Investigators downloaded the data responsive to the extended AT&T call-detail-record warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #186
Established
Established
Unknown
A copy of the extended AT&T call-detail-record data was provided to the FBI CAST team for analysis.
Police Report
Unknown
A copy of the extended AT&T call-detail-record data was provided to the FBI CAST team for analysis.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report #186
Established
Established
April 18, 2023
Investigation
Investigators apply for an extended Instagram warrant covering June 23-November 21, 2022 for the correctly identified Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen accounts.
Police Report
Investigators apply for an extended Instagram warrant covering June 23-November 21, 2022 for the correctly identified Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 200
Research note: The request followed problems with an earlier account identifier and sought historical data for the period beginning around Kohberger's move to Pullman.
Established
Research note: The request followed problems with an earlier account identifier and sought historical data for the period beginning around Kohberger's move to Pullman.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Report 30 states latent print L35.1 did not contain enough clear ridge detail for comparison.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 30 states latent print L35.1 did not contain enough clear ridge detail for comparison.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 30 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L35.1 and L35.2 had been observed and preserved during scene processing at 1122 King Road.
Established
Research note: L35.1 and L35.2 had been observed and preserved during scene processing at 1122 King Road.
Established
Unknown
ISP Report 30 states latent print L35.2 was of value for comparison but was not suitable for a Multi-Modal Biometric Identification System inquiry.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 30 states latent print L35.2 was of value for comparison but was not suitable for a Multi-Modal Biometric Identification System inquiry.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 30 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report concerns friction-ridge comparison only.
Established
Research note: The report concerns friction-ridge comparison only.
Established
Unknown
ISP Report 30 records the comparison of latent print L35.2 to available exemplars bearing the names Xana Kernodle and Bryan Kohberger as inconclusive for both.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 30 records the comparison of latent print L35.2 to available exemplars bearing the names Xana Kernodle and Bryan Kohberger as inconclusive for both.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 30 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report attributes the inconclusive results to limitations in the available exemplars and requests complete friction-ridge exemplars. Inconclusive is not a match.
Established
Research note: The report attributes the inconclusive results to limitations in the available exemplars and requests complete friction-ridge exemplars. Inconclusive is not a match.
Established
Unknown
ISP Report 32 records latent print L5 as inconclusive to Hunter Johnson's available exemplars and excluded to Emily Alandt's exemplars.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 32 records latent print L5 as inconclusive to Hunter Johnson's available exemplars and excluded to Emily Alandt's exemplars.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 32 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L5 was photographed at the edge of the interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle. Excluded means the examined exemplar was excluded as the source of that latent print.
Established
Research note: L5 was photographed at the edge of the interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle. Excluded means the examined exemplar was excluded as the source of that latent print.
Established
Unknown
ISP Report 32 records latent print L6 as inconclusive to the available exemplars of Hunter Johnson and Emily Alandt.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 32 records latent print L6 as inconclusive to the available exemplars of Hunter Johnson and Emily Alandt.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 32 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L6 was photographed above the exterior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle. The report uses different inconclusive codes reflecting limitations in known exemplars and/or latent quality; neither is an identification.
Established
Research note: L6 was photographed above the exterior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle. The report uses different inconclusive codes reflecting limitations in known exemplars and/or latent quality; neither is an identification.
Established
Unknown
ISP requests fully rolled fingerprint exemplars from Hunter Johnson and additional exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people present at 1122 King Road.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP requests fully rolled fingerprint exemplars from Hunter Johnson and additional exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people present at 1122 King Road.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 32 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The request was for additional comparison material and should not be interpreted as a statement of suspicion.
Established
Research note: The request was for additional comparison material and should not be interpreted as a statement of suspicion.
Established
April 19, 2023
Investigation
A magistrate grants the extended Instagram warrant for the Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen accounts.
Police Report
A magistrate grants the extended Instagram warrant for the Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen accounts.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 200
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
April 20, 2023
Investigation
8:08 AM
The extended Instagram warrant is served through the Meta/Facebook law-enforcement portal.
Police Report
8:08 AM
The extended Instagram warrant is served through the Meta/Facebook law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 200
Research note: Internal reference 7758192 is assigned.
Established
Research note: Internal reference 7758192 is assigned.
Established
April 26, 2023
Digital Evidence
Meta advises that data responsive to an extended Facebook warrant is available for download.
Police Report
Meta advises that data responsive to an extended Facebook warrant is available for download.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 190
Research note: The warrant covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
Research note: The warrant covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
Investigation
Investigators obtain an Amazon warrant for Kohberger-linked purchase and click activity.
Police Report
Investigators obtain an Amazon warrant for Kohberger-linked purchase and click activity.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 216
Research note: The report says the original warrant was later found to contain a month-date error and had to be amended.
Established
Research note: The report says the original warrant was later found to contain a month-date error and had to be amended.
Established
April 27, 2023
Investigation
2:11 PM
The Amazon warrant is served with FBI assistance.
Police Report
2:11 PM
The Amazon warrant is served with FBI assistance.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 216
Research note: The warrant concerned Amazon activity linked to Kohberger identifiers.
Established
Research note: The warrant concerned Amazon activity linked to Kohberger identifiers.
Established
May 1, 2023
Digital Evidence
Verizon advises that extended call-detail-record data is available for download.
Police Report
Verizon advises that extended call-detail-record data is available for download.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 191
Research note: The extended date range covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
Research note: The extended date range covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
May 2, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the extended Facebook production and stores it on MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the extended Facebook production and stores it on MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 190
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Mowery downloads the extended Verizon production and stores it on MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the extended Verizon production and stores it on MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 191
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
10:38 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly circulates a "Pre-summer check-in" agenda ahead of a scheduled 2:00 PM meeting in Wilson-Short 101.
Institutional Email / Meeting Agenda
10:38 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly circulates a "Pre-summer check-in" agenda ahead of a scheduled 2:00 PM meeting in Wilson-Short 101.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This entry establishes the agenda and scheduled meeting; it does not by itself prove every agenda item was discussed.
Established
Research note: This entry establishes the agenda and scheduled meeting; it does not by itself prove every agenda item was discussed.
Established
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda lists the then-scheduled June 26 preliminary hearing, the May 13 University of Idaho graduation, and upcoming public-record releases as facts/issues for the group to review.
Meeting Agenda
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda lists the then-scheduled June 26 preliminary hearing, the May 13 University of Idaho graduation, and upcoming public-record releases as facts/issues for the group to review.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: These are agenda items for the scheduled meeting; the June 26 hearing date was the anticipated date at that time and later procedural history changed.
Established
Research note: These are agenda items for the scheduled meeting; the June 26 hearing date was the anticipated date at that time and later procedural history changed.
Established
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda lists a press reminder that WSU Police was adhering to the Idaho gag order.
Meeting Agenda
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda lists a press reminder that WSU Police was adhering to the Idaho gag order.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the agenda's characterization of WSU Police policy at the time.
Established
Research note: This records the agenda's characterization of WSU Police policy at the time.
Established
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda reminds attendees that FERPA-protected information remains protected after graduation and that written or recorded information can be subject to public-record requests.
Meeting Agenda
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda reminds attendees that FERPA-protected information remains protected after graduation and that written or recorded information can be subject to public-record requests.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a legal/records-management reminder appearing on the meeting agenda, not a ruling about any specific requested record.
Established
Research note: This is a legal/records-management reminder appearing on the meeting agenda, not a ruling about any specific requested record.
Established
Post-Arrest – Records / Legal Process
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda states that rosters had been released to the Latah County Prosecutor's Office.
Meeting Agenda
2:00 PM scheduled
The pre-summer check-in agenda states that rosters had been released to the Latah County Prosecutor's Office.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The agenda does not specify in this excerpt exactly which rosters, what fields they contained, or the legal process by which they were released.
Established
Research note: The agenda does not specify in this excerpt exactly which rosters, what fields they contained, or the legal process by which they were released.
Established
May 9, 2023
Digital Evidence
Meta reports that data responsive to an extended Instagram warrant is available.
Police Report
Meta reports that data responsive to an extended Instagram warrant is available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 193
Research note: The production covered the account set successfully entered into the Meta portal.
Established
Research note: The production covered the account set successfully entered into the Meta portal.
Established
May 10, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads available Instagram data for Bethany Funke, Dylan Mortensen and Ethan Chapin.
Police Report
Mowery downloads available Instagram data for Bethany Funke, Dylan Mortensen and Ethan Chapin.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 193
Research note: The report specifically identifies these accounts as available in the return.
Established
Research note: The report specifically identifies these accounts as available in the return.
Established
Mowery discovers that Kaylee Goncalves' Instagram account was listed in the warrant but was not entered into the Meta portal request.
Police Report
Mowery discovers that Kaylee Goncalves' Instagram account was listed in the warrant but was not entered into the Meta portal request.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 193
Research note: Mowery sent a follow-up request to Meta for the omitted account data.
Correction
Research note: Mowery sent a follow-up request to Meta for the omitted account data.
Correction
Investigation
9:05 AM
An amended Amazon warrant is served after investigators discover the earlier warrant was dated March instead of April.
Police Report
9:05 AM
An amended Amazon warrant is served after investigators discover the earlier warrant was dated March instead of April.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 216
Research note: The report expressly identifies the incorrect month on the first warrant.
Correction
Research note: The report expressly identifies the incorrect month on the first warrant.
Correction
Community / Court Security
1:02 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins directs extra patrols around graduate-student housing and notes concern about renewed media presence when the preliminary hearing was expected on June 26.
Institutional Email
1:02 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins directs extra patrols around graduate-student housing and notes concern about renewed media presence when the preliminary hearing was expected on June 26.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU extra-patrol email | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records a security/planning response tied to the anticipated court schedule at that time.
Established
Research note: This records a security/planning response tied to the anticipated court schedule at that time.
Established
1:21 PM
Jenkins asks Pullman Police to provide extra patrol at two off-campus locations where Criminal Justice graduate students would be staying during the summer.
Interagency Email
1:21 PM
Jenkins asks Pullman Police to provide extra patrol at two off-campus locations where Criminal Justice graduate students would be staying during the summer.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Pullman extra-patrol email | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The request identifies Laurel Apartments and Summer Hill as the two off-campus locations.
Established
Research note: The request identifies Laurel Apartments and Summer Hill as the two off-campus locations.
Established
May 11, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery is assigned to examine AT&T call-detail records for Kohberger's phone covering November 12-14, 2022.
Police Report
Mowery is assigned to examine AT&T call-detail records for Kohberger's phone covering November 12-14, 2022.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: The focused analysis concerned the 2:00-6:00 AM homicide timeframe.
Established
Research note: The focused analysis concerned the 2:00-6:00 AM homicide timeframe.
Established
Mowery reports locating 27 AT&T data-usage records in the 2:00-6:00 AM review window.
Police Report
Mowery reports locating 27 AT&T data-usage records in the 2:00-6:00 AM review window.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: The 48-hour dataset also contained voice and SMS records.
Established
Research note: The 48-hour dataset also contained voice and SMS records.
Established
Mowery reports an approximately two-hour period with no AT&T network interactions between 2:47 AM and 4:48 AM on November 13.
Police Report
Mowery reports an approximately two-hour period with no AT&T network interactions between 2:47 AM and 4:48 AM on November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: This is an observation from the AT&T records, not a conclusion about why the gap occurred.
Established
Research note: This is an observation from the AT&T records, not a conclusion about why the gap occurred.
Established
Mowery reports the phone reconnecting to a tower near Paradise Ridge south of Moscow at 4:48 AM on November 13.
Police Report
Mowery reports the phone reconnecting to a tower near Paradise Ridge south of Moscow at 4:48 AM on November 13.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: The event is recorded here as an investigative finding rather than reinserted into the already-published offense-night chronology.
Established
Research note: The event is recorded here as an investigative finding rather than reinserted into the already-published offense-night chronology.
Established
Mowery states that subsequent tower connections south of Moscow were consistent with travel toward Pullman.
Police Report
Mowery states that subsequent tower connections south of Moscow were consistent with travel toward Pullman.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: This is Mowery's interpretation of the tower sequence.
Established
Research note: This is Mowery's interpretation of the tower sequence.
Established
AT&T tells Mowery that devices on its network connect at least every 60 minutes if no user connectivity is initiated.
Police Report
AT&T tells Mowery that devices on its network connect at least every 60 minutes if no user connectivity is initiated.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: The statement appears in Mowery's report as information confirmed with AT&T.
Established
Research note: The statement appears in Mowery's report as information confirmed with AT&T.
Established
Mowery verifies several tower locations used in his CASTViz review against the call-detail records.
Police Report
Mowery verifies several tower locations used in his CASTViz review against the call-detail records.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 196
Research note: The report says CASTViz version 30.0.0 was used for mapping.
Established
Research note: The report says CASTViz version 30.0.0 was used for mapping.
Established
May 12, 2023
Digital Evidence
Instagram reports no data for an extended warrant because the submitted usernames included a "u/" prefix that the provider treated as part of the username.
Police Report
Instagram reports no data for an extended warrant because the submitted usernames included a "u/" prefix that the provider treated as part of the username.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 200
Research note: Mowery states a new warrant using only the usernames would be requested.
Correction
Research note: Mowery states a new warrant using only the usernames would be requested.
Correction
May 23, 2023
Investigation
Mowery documents the Instagram identifier problem and plans a new warrant using the corrected usernames only.
Police Report
Mowery documents the Instagram identifier problem and plans a new warrant using the corrected usernames only.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 200
Research note: This report formalizes the corrective step after the no-data response.
Established
Research note: This report formalizes the corrective step after the no-data response.
Established
May 30, 2023
Digital Evidence
T-Mobile advises that extended call-detail-record data is available for download.
Police Report
T-Mobile advises that extended call-detail-record data is available for download.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 205
Research note: The warrant covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
Research note: The warrant covered June 23-August 1, 2022.
Established
June 7, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the extended T-Mobile data to MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the extended T-Mobile data to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 205
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
June 27, 2023
Digital Evidence
FBI assistance delivers the Amazon warrant return to Mowery.
Police Report
FBI assistance delivers the Amazon warrant return to Mowery.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 216
Research note: The report says the data was available to download and was provided through the FBI forensic-account contact.
Established
Research note: The report says the data was available to download and was provided through the FBI forensic-account contact.
Established
June 29, 2023
Digital Evidence
Facebook notifies MPD that an issue may have affected previously produced IP-address records.
Police Report
Facebook notifies MPD that an issue may have affected previously produced IP-address records.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 214
Research note: Facebook instructed investigators to rely on updated IP records going forward.
Correction
Research note: Facebook instructed investigators to rely on updated IP records going forward.
Correction
July 5, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads Facebook's corrected IP-address production and preserves a copy in evidence.
Police Report
Mowery downloads Facebook's corrected IP-address production and preserves a copy in evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 214
Research note: The updated records superseded the affected IP-address production.
Established
Research note: The updated records superseded the affected IP-address production.
Established
Mowery preserves the Amazon warrant return on DVD and places it into evidence.
Police Report
Mowery preserves the Amazon warrant return on DVD and places it into evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 216
Research note: The amended warrant corrected the earlier date error.
Established
Research note: The amended warrant corrected the earlier date error.
Established
July 20, 2023
Investigation
Investigators apply for TikTok data covering June 1-November 14, 2022 for accounts associated with Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke.
Police Report
Investigators apply for TikTok data covering June 1-November 14, 2022 for accounts associated with Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 236
Research note: The request extended social-media review to additional surviving/witness accounts and Ethan's account.
Established
Research note: The request extended social-media review to additional surviving/witness accounts and Ethan's account.
Established
Investigators apply for Microsoft/OneDrive data associated with Kohberger-linked identifiers.
Police Report
Investigators apply for Microsoft/OneDrive data associated with Kohberger-linked identifiers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 238
Research note: The requested date range was January 1-December 30, 2022.
Established
Research note: The requested date range was January 1-December 30, 2022.
Established
July 24, 2023
Investigation
A magistrate grants the TikTok warrant for accounts associated with Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke.
Police Report
A magistrate grants the TikTok warrant for accounts associated with Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 236
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Investigators apply for a PayPal warrant covering June 22-December 31, 2022.
Police Report
Investigators apply for a PayPal warrant covering June 22-December 31, 2022.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 225
Research note: The request followed PayPal artifacts found on Kohberger's seized desktop computer.
Established
Research note: The request followed PayPal artifacts found on Kohberger's seized desktop computer.
Established
A magistrate grants the PayPal warrant.
Police Report
A magistrate grants the PayPal warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 225
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Investigators apply for an extended Instagram warrant using corrected usernames for Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Police Report
Investigators apply for an extended Instagram warrant using corrected usernames for Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 239
Research note: The date range requested was June 23-November 21, 2022.
Established
Research note: The date range requested was June 23-November 21, 2022.
Established
A magistrate grants the corrected extended Instagram warrant.
Police Report
A magistrate grants the corrected extended Instagram warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 239
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
July 25, 2023
Investigation
10:20 AM
The corrected extended Instagram warrant is served through the Meta/Facebook law-enforcement portal.
Police Report
10:20 AM
The corrected extended Instagram warrant is served through the Meta/Facebook law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 239
Research note: Internal reference 7979064 is assigned.
Established
Research note: Internal reference 7979064 is assigned.
Established
11:33 AM
The PayPal warrant is served through PayPal's law-enforcement portal.
Police Report
11:33 AM
The PayPal warrant is served through PayPal's law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 225
Research note: The request sought account data for the specified 2022 period.
Established
Research note: The request sought account data for the specified 2022 period.
Established
11:45 AM
The TikTok warrant for Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke-linked accounts is served.
Police Report
11:45 AM
The TikTok warrant for Ethan Chapin, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke-linked accounts is served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 236
Research note: TikTok assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
Research note: TikTok assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
A magistrate grants the Microsoft/OneDrive warrant.
Police Report
A magistrate grants the Microsoft/OneDrive warrant.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 238
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
Research note: Fourteen days were allowed for service.
Established
2:20 PM
The Microsoft/OneDrive warrant is served through Microsoft's law-enforcement portal.
Police Report
2:20 PM
The Microsoft/OneDrive warrant is served through Microsoft's law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 238
Research note: Microsoft assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
Research note: Microsoft assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
Investigators seek cloud and payment-service records after locating OneDrive and PayPal artifacts on the seized desktop.
Police Report
Investigators seek cloud and payment-service records after locating OneDrive and PayPal artifacts on the seized desktop.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 221
Research note: The report explains the investigative rationale for seeking these provider records.
Established
Research note: The report explains the investigative rationale for seeking these provider records.
Established
Investigators apply for a Spotify warrant for Kohberger-linked accounts covering June 1, 2022 to the then-present.
Police Report
Investigators apply for a Spotify warrant for Kohberger-linked accounts covering June 1, 2022 to the then-present.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 224
Research note: The request sought historical and provisional account records.
Established
Research note: The request sought historical and provisional account records.
Established
2:06 PM
The Spotify warrant is granted and served.
Police Report
2:06 PM
The Spotify warrant is granted and served.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 224
Research note: Service was made by email to Spotify law enforcement.
Established
Research note: Service was made by email to Spotify law enforcement.
Established
Investigators apply for a YouTube warrant for Kohberger-linked accounts covering June 1-December 29, 2022.
Police Report
Investigators apply for a YouTube warrant for Kohberger-linked accounts covering June 1-December 29, 2022.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 231
Research note: The request sought historical and provisional account records.
Established
Research note: The request sought historical and provisional account records.
Established
2:13 PM
The YouTube warrant is granted and served through Google's law-enforcement portal.
Police Report
2:13 PM
The YouTube warrant is granted and served through Google's law-enforcement portal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 231
Research note: Google assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
Research note: Google assigned an internal reference to the request.
Established
Digital Evidence
While previewing Kohberger's seized desktop computer, Mowery locates artifacts referencing PayPal.
Police Report
While previewing Kohberger's seized desktop computer, Mowery locates artifacts referencing PayPal.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 221
Research note: The artifacts prompted further account-focused warrant work.
Established
Research note: The artifacts prompted further account-focused warrant work.
Established
Mowery locates an installed OneDrive application configured to run at startup on Kohberger's desktop computer.
Police Report
Mowery locates an installed OneDrive application configured to run at startup on Kohberger's desktop computer.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 221
Research note: The report says the OneDrive program appeared to have last run on November 28, 2022.
Established
Research note: The report says the OneDrive program appeared to have last run on November 28, 2022.
Established
Mowery locates OneDrive/SharePoint artifacts referencing a Washington State University cloud-storage location.
Police Report
Mowery locates OneDrive/SharePoint artifacts referencing a Washington State University cloud-storage location.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 221
Research note: Mowery notes that cloud storage can contain files not present on the local computer.
Established
Research note: Mowery notes that cloud storage can contain files not present on the local computer.
Established
July 26, 2023
Digital Evidence
Spotify advises investigators that the requested data is not available.
Police Report
Spotify advises investigators that the requested data is not available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 224
Research note: The report documents a no-data response.
Established
Research note: The report documents a no-data response.
Established
August 1, 2023
Digital Evidence
PayPal advises that responsive data is available; Mowery downloads it to MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
PayPal advises that responsive data is available; Mowery downloads it to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 225
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Mowery completes the Spotify warrant return after the provider reports no responsive data.
Police Report
Mowery completes the Spotify warrant return after the provider reports no responsive data.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 224
Research note: No substantive Spotify production was obtained according to the report.
Established
Research note: No substantive Spotify production was obtained according to the report.
Established
August 7, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery is asked to download and decrypt Apple iCloud data obtained under a warrant for Kohberger's account.
Police Report
Mowery is asked to download and decrypt Apple iCloud data obtained under a warrant for Kohberger's account.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 234
Research note: Cpl. Payne forwarded the Apple download emails.
Established
Research note: Cpl. Payne forwarded the Apple download emails.
Established
August 8, 2023
Digital Evidence
The provider reports that data responsive to the YouTube warrant is available.
Police Report
The provider reports that data responsive to the YouTube warrant is available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 231
Research note: The report says "Instagram" at this point even though the warrant and portal described are YouTube/Google; this appears to be a report-text error.
Correction
Research note: The report says "Instagram" at this point even though the warrant and portal described are YouTube/Google; this appears to be a report-text error.
Correction
August 9, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the YouTube warrant return to MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the YouTube warrant return to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 231
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Mowery downloads and successfully decrypts the iCloud production using the password supplied by Apple.
Police Report
Mowery downloads and successfully decrypts the iCloud production using the password supplied by Apple.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 234
Research note: The decrypted files were stored on MPD forensic computers.
Established
Research note: The decrypted files were stored on MPD forensic computers.
Established
August 16, 2023
Digital Evidence
Copies of the decrypted iCloud data are placed into evidence and provided to Cpl. Payne.
Police Report
Copies of the decrypted iCloud data are placed into evidence and provided to Cpl. Payne.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 234
Research note: The report documents evidence preservation and investigative handoff.
Established
Research note: The report documents evidence preservation and investigative handoff.
Established
August 17, 2023
Digital Evidence
TikTok advises that data responsive to the July warrant is available.
Police Report
TikTok advises that data responsive to the July warrant is available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 236
Research note: TikTok also stated it could not locate accounts for several of the submitted identifiers.
Established
Research note: TikTok also stated it could not locate accounts for several of the submitted identifiers.
Established
August 22, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the TikTok production to MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the TikTok production to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 236
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
August 23, 2023
Digital Evidence
Microsoft advises that OneDrive warrant data is available; Cpl. Payne downloads and decrypts the production.
Police Report
Microsoft advises that OneDrive warrant data is available; Cpl. Payne downloads and decrypts the production.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 238
Research note: The files were stored in the MPD forensic lab.
Established
Research note: The files were stored in the MPD forensic lab.
Established
August 24, 2023
Digital Evidence
A copy of the Microsoft/OneDrive production is placed into evidence.
Police Report
A copy of the Microsoft/OneDrive production is placed into evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 238
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
September 6, 2023
Digital Evidence
Instagram advises that data responsive to the corrected extended warrant is available.
Police Report
Instagram advises that data responsive to the corrected extended warrant is available.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 239
Research note: This production followed the corrected username submission.
Established
Research note: This production followed the corrected username submission.
Established
September 11, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the corrected extended Instagram production to MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the corrected extended Instagram production to MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 239
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
Research note: The warrant return and affidavit were completed.
Established
October 17, 2023
Digital Evidence
The prosecutor's office asks Mowery to obtain additional 1112 King camera video with audio for approximately 4:45 AM-noon on November 13, 2022.
Police Report
The prosecutor's office asks Mowery to obtain additional 1112 King camera video with audio for approximately 4:45 AM-noon on November 13, 2022.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 249
Research note: Earlier audio-inclusive downloads had focused on approximately 2:30-4:30 AM.
Established
Research note: Earlier audio-inclusive downloads had focused on approximately 2:30-4:30 AM.
Established
Defense counsel and the prosecutor's office approve repair of the evidentiary 1112 King camera so additional audio-inclusive video can be recovered.
Police Report
Defense counsel and the prosecutor's office approve repair of the evidentiary 1112 King camera so additional audio-inclusive video can be recovered.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 249
Research note: The report says prior prosecutorial approval existed and defense approval was provided in the October 17 email.
Established
Research note: The report says prior prosecutorial approval existed and defense approval was provided in the October 17 email.
Established
October 30, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery repairs the damaged power connection on the 1112 King camera and successfully powers the device.
Police Report
Mowery repairs the damaged power connection on the 1112 King camera and successfully powers the device.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 249
Research note: The original light-bulb connection had been inadvertently broken during prior handling.
Established
Research note: The original light-bulb connection had been inadvertently broken during prior handling.
Established
Mowery downloads 1112 King camera video from approximately 4:45 AM to 12:05 PM and confirms the clips appear to contain audio.
Police Report
Mowery downloads 1112 King camera video from approximately 4:45 AM to 12:05 PM and confirms the clips appear to contain audio.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 249
Research note: The report documents recovery of a later time window than the earlier audio-inclusive acquisition.
Established
Research note: The report documents recovery of a later time window than the earlier audio-inclusive acquisition.
Established
The additional 1112 King clips are concatenated with Axon Investigate, written to Blu-Ray discs and placed into evidence.
Police Report
The additional 1112 King clips are concatenated with Axon Investigate, written to Blu-Ray discs and placed into evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 249
Research note: The camera and router were resealed and returned to evidence.
Established
Research note: The camera and router were resealed and returned to evidence.
Established
November 22, 2023
Digital Evidence
Facebook notifies MPD that a previous production may have been incomplete because of an issue affecting Comments.
Police Report
Facebook notifies MPD that a previous production may have been incomplete because of an issue affecting Comments.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 251
Research note: Facebook said supplemental comment records were available.
Correction
Research note: Facebook said supplemental comment records were available.
Correction
November 27, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads Facebook's supplemental comment records and preserves copies on CD and MPD forensic computers.
Police Report
Mowery downloads Facebook's supplemental comment records and preserves copies on CD and MPD forensic computers.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 251
Research note: The supplemental production addressed the provider-reported incompleteness.
Established
Research note: The supplemental production addressed the provider-reported incompleteness.
Established
December 6, 2023
Digital Evidence
Meta begins sending additional notices that several prior Facebook/Instagram productions may have been incomplete because of an issue affecting Comments.
Police Report
Meta begins sending additional notices that several prior Facebook/Instagram productions may have been incomplete because of an issue affecting Comments.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 253
Research note: The notices arrived between December 6 and December 14 and referenced multiple provider case numbers.
Correction
Research note: The notices arrived between December 6 and December 14 and referenced multiple provider case numbers.
Correction
December 20, 2023
Digital Evidence
Mowery downloads the supplemental Meta comment records, saves copies on MPD forensic computers and places copies into evidence.
Police Report
Mowery downloads the supplemental Meta comment records, saves copies on MPD forensic computers and places copies into evidence.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 253
Research note: The supplemental production was generated after Meta identified the Comments issue.
Established
Research note: The supplemental production was generated after Meta identified the Comments issue.
Established
May 23, 2024
Digital Evidence
While preparing for a motion-to-comply hearing, Mowery locates two CASTViz session ZIP files related to Kohberger phone analysis.
Police Report
While preparing for a motion-to-comply hearing, Mowery locates two CASTViz session ZIP files related to Kohberger phone analysis.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 280
Research note: The files were labeled as 48-hour and full-records CASTViz sessions.
Established
Research note: The files were labeled as 48-hour and full-records CASTViz sessions.
Established
Mowery cannot open the located CASTViz session files because they were created in version 28 while his current software was version 30.
Police Report
Mowery cannot open the located CASTViz session files because they were created in version 28 while his current software was version 30.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 280
Research note: An FBI CAST instructor advised that the older session format could not be opened in the newer version.
Established
Research note: An FBI CAST instructor advised that the older session format could not be opened in the newer version.
Established
Mowery reports that a drawings.json file within the CASTViz material references both 1122 King Road and Kohberger's Pullman apartment address.
Police Report
Mowery reports that a drawings.json file within the CASTViz material references both 1122 King Road and Kohberger's Pullman apartment address.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 280
Research note: This is a description of file contents, not a conclusion about what the references prove.
Established
Research note: This is a description of file contents, not a conclusion about what the references prove.
Established
Mowery places the located CASTViz working files onto DVD, enters them into evidence and informs the prosecutor.
Police Report
Mowery places the located CASTViz working files onto DVD, enters them into evidence and informs the prosecutor.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 280
Research note: He also reports finding the folder used for earlier exhibit screenshots but no session files in that folder.
Established
Research note: He also reports finding the folder used for earlier exhibit screenshots but no session files in that folder.
Established
July 22, 2024
Digital Evidence
Four devices previously held in the MPD digital-forensic lab are transferred to the MPD evidence room.
Police Report
Four devices previously held in the MPD digital-forensic lab are transferred to the MPD evidence room.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 295
Research note: The devices had been received from the FBI and included family devices associated with the Pennsylvania search.
Established
Research note: The devices had been received from the FBI and included family devices associated with the Pennsylvania search.
Established
August 8, 2024
Digital Evidence
Mowery reports that no further analysis or extraction was performed on the four transferred devices because FBI extractions had already been completed and provided separately.
Police Report
Mowery reports that no further analysis or extraction was performed on the four transferred devices because FBI extractions had already been completed and provided separately.
Source:
Mowery Supplemental Report 295
Research note: This closes out the handling note for those devices in the cited supplemental report.
Established
Research note: This closes out the handling note for those devices in the cited supplemental report.
Established
December 23, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Investigators receive historical AT&T records for the phone associated with Kohberger and begin using CAST assistance to estimate historical locations authorized by warrant.
Court Filing
Unknown
Investigators receive historical AT&T records for the phone associated with Kohberger and begin using CAST assistance to estimate historical locations authorized by warrant.
Source:
Brett Payne probable cause affidavit reproduced in Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This entry records receipt and analysis of warrant-return data, not a conclusion about guilt.
Established
Research note: This entry records receipt and analysis of warrant-return data, not a conclusion about guilt.
Established
Investigation – Forensic Testing
ISP Forensic Services accepts a ziplock bag containing a trace of blue powder for controlled-substance analysis.
Forensic Report
ISP Forensic Services accepts a ziplock bag containing a trace of blue powder for controlled-substance analysis.
Source:
ISP Controlled Substance Analysis Report M2022-4843 Report 18 (Anne Nord)
Research note: Agency exhibit 22M-1855. The report does not establish who possessed or owned the item.
Established
Research note: Agency exhibit 22M-1855. The report does not establish who possessed or owned the item.
Established
December 30, 2022
Morning
6:50 AM
WSU officers meet in the Steptoe Apartments parking lot and wait for Moscow Police before serving the apartment warrant.
Police Report
6:50 AM
WSU officers meet in the Steptoe Apartments parking lot and wait for Moscow Police before serving the apartment warrant.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: WSU report identifies Sgt. Kelly Stewart and Officers Joe Kirshner, Dillon Tiedeman-Mueller and Dawn Daniels.
Established
Research note: WSU report identifies Sgt. Kelly Stewart and Officers Joe Kirshner, Dillon Tiedeman-Mueller and Dawn Daniels.
Established
About 7:14 AM
Daniels places officers on emergency radio traffic and the warrant team proceeds to the landing outside apartment G201.
Police Report
About 7:14 AM
Daniels places officers on emergency radio traffic and the warrant team proceeds to the landing outside apartment G201.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time stated in the WSU report.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated in the WSU report.
Established
About 7:14 AM
The warrant team activates body cameras, knocks and announces three times, then keys into apartment G201 after an additional announcement.
Police Report
About 7:14 AM
The warrant team activates body cameras, knocks and announces three times, then keys into apartment G201 after an additional announcement.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report describes the entry procedure; no occupant was reported inside.
Established
Research note: The report describes the entry procedure; no occupant was reported inside.
Established
Shortly after 7:14 AM
Officers clear each room of apartment G201 and then exit so crime-scene personnel can begin documentation.
Police Report
Shortly after 7:14 AM
Officers clear each room of apartment G201 and then exit so crime-scene personnel can begin documentation.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the sequence described by Daniels.
Established
Research note: This is the sequence described by Daniels.
Established
Shortly after 7:14 AM
During the protective sweep, officers find the northwest bedroom locked and use a key to enter it.
Police Report
Shortly after 7:14 AM
During the protective sweep, officers find the northwest bedroom locked and use a key to enter it.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels noted WSU Housing commonly secures unleased rooms.
Established
Research note: Daniels noted WSU Housing commonly secures unleased rooms.
Established
Morning
Daniels reports the northwest bedroom appeared vacuumed, cleaned and unoccupied.
Police Report
Morning
Daniels reports the northwest bedroom appeared vacuumed, cleaned and unoccupied.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is Daniels’s observation; it is not presented as proof of when or by whom the room was cleaned.
Established
Research note: This is Daniels’s observation; it is not presented as proof of when or by whom the room was cleaned.
Established
Morning
Daniels reports the apartment was sparsely furnished, with relatively few belongings, no shower curtain and trash cans that appeared empty.
Police Report
Morning
Daniels reports the apartment was sparsely furnished, with relatively few belongings, no shower curtain and trash cans that appeared empty.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Officer observation recorded during the apartment search.
Established
Research note: Officer observation recorded during the apartment search.
Established
Morning
Idaho crime-scene technicians take over documentation of the apartment after the initial clearing.
Police Report
Morning
Idaho crime-scene technicians take over documentation of the apartment after the initial clearing.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels states Idaho technicians handled the crime-scene logs, photographs, filming and collection.
Established
Research note: Daniels states Idaho technicians handled the crime-scene logs, photographs, filming and collection.
Established
Morning
Daniels re-enters with the video-documentation team and reads the search warrant aloud on body camera.
Police Report
Morning
Daniels re-enters with the video-documentation team and reads the search warrant aloud on body camera.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The body-camera recording was later downloaded to digital evidence according to the report.
Established
Research note: The body-camera recording was later downloaded to digital evidence according to the report.
Established
Afternoon
2:08 PM
The apartment search team takes a break; WSU Officer Aaron Lang remains guarding the front door and the report states no one enters during the break.
Police Report
2:08 PM
The apartment search team takes a break; WSU Officer Aaron Lang remains guarding the front door and the report states no one enters during the break.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1408 hours.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1408 hours.
Established
Afternoon
Investigators locate a round padlock in the entry closet and a key on the television stand that Daniels associates with storage-facility locks.
Police Report
Afternoon
Investigators locate a round padlock in the entry closet and a key on the television stand that Daniels associates with storage-facility locks.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The significance of the lock prompted inquiry about assigned storage space.
Established
Research note: The significance of the lock prompted inquiry about assigned storage space.
Established
Afternoon
WSU Housing confirms Steptoe residents have assigned storage closets and officers identify a closet assigned to apartment G201.
Police Report
Afternoon
WSU Housing confirms Steptoe residents have assigned storage closets and officers identify a closet assigned to apartment G201.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report states the assigned closet was in Building F.
Established
Research note: The report states the assigned closet was in Building F.
Established
Afternoon
The G201 storage-closet door is found ajar and the closet appears empty.
Police Report
Afternoon
The G201 storage-closet door is found ajar and the closet appears empty.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Observation reported by Sgt. Petlovany to Daniels.
Established
Research note: Observation reported by Sgt. Petlovany to Daniels.
Established
4:13 PM
Judge Libey grants a telephonic amendment expanding the warrant to include the G201 storage closet.
Police Report
4:13 PM
Judge Libey grants a telephonic amendment expanding the warrant to include the G201 storage closet.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report gives approximately 1613 hours and says the amendment was recorded on Daniels’s body camera.
Established
Research note: The report gives approximately 1613 hours and says the amendment was recorded on Daniels’s body camera.
Established
After 4:13 PM
Investigators search the assigned storage closet; the report says it appeared unused recently and nothing was seized or collected.
Police Report
After 4:13 PM
Investigators search the assigned storage closet; the report says it appeared unused recently and nothing was seized or collected.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels notes dust and cobwebs at the closet.
Established
Research note: Daniels notes dust and cobwebs at the closet.
Established
Evening
Before 7:32 PM
Investigators leave the amended warrant and a log of items seized from the apartment on the couch and photograph the documents in place.
Police Report
Before 7:32 PM
Investigators leave the amended warrant and a log of items seized from the apartment on the couch and photograph the documents in place.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Reported as part of warrant-service documentation.
Established
Research note: Reported as part of warrant-service documentation.
Established
7:32 PM
The apartment search concludes; officers exit, secure apartment G201 and clear the scene.
Police Report
7:32 PM
The apartment search concludes; officers exit, secure apartment G201 and clear the scene.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1932 hours.
Established
Research note: Approximate time stated as 1932 hours.
Established
Evening
Items seized from the apartment are transported to WSU Police and stored in evidence locker 35 pending transfer to Idaho State Police.
Police Report
Evening
Items seized from the apartment are transported to WSU Police and stored in evidence locker 35 pending transfer to Idaho State Police.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report states all seized items remained in locker 35 until transfer to ISP.
Established
Research note: The report states all seized items remained in locker 35 until transfer to ISP.
Established
Evening
The warrant team proceeds to Wilson-Short Hall room 12, knocks and announces, keys into the office and confirms no one is inside.
Police Report
Evening
The warrant team proceeds to Wilson-Short Hall room 12, knocks and announces, keys into the office and confirms no one is inside.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The office warrant was served after the apartment search.
Established
Research note: The office warrant was served after the apartment search.
Established
Evening
Investigators document that the desk designated as Kohberger’s in Wilson-Short Hall room 12 is empty.
Police Report
Evening
Investigators document that the desk designated as Kohberger’s in Wilson-Short Hall room 12 is empty.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The desk designation was identified by a room drawing on the whiteboard, according to Daniels.
Established
Research note: The desk designation was identified by a room drawing on the whiteboard, according to Daniels.
Established
Evening
The WSU office search is completed and nothing is seized from Wilson-Short Hall room 12.
Police Report
Evening
The WSU office search is completed and nothing is seized from Wilson-Short Hall room 12.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report describes the office as largely empty except for items on another office mate’s desk.
Established
Research note: The report describes the office as largely empty except for items on another office mate’s desk.
Established
Later
Daniels realizes the paperwork left at the apartment omitted the samples collected and later attempts to deliver an amended log, but cannot slide the envelope under the sealed door.
Police Report
Later
Daniels realizes the paperwork left at the apartment omitted the samples collected and later attempts to deliver an amended log, but cannot slide the envelope under the sealed door.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Daniels also states she advised the prosecuting attorney of the issue.
Established
Research note: Daniels also states she advised the prosecuting attorney of the issue.
Established
Investigation – WSU Search
~7:05 AM
ISP forensic scientists Hailey Youngling, Jennie Ayers and Tara Martinez arrive at apartment G201 in Pullman to assist with the homicide investigation.
Forensic Report
~7:05 AM
ISP forensic scientists Hailey Youngling, Jennie Ayers and Tara Martinez arrive at apartment G201 in Pullman to assist with the homicide investigation.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report states the scene was not secured at their arrival; WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels was present.
Established
Research note: The report states the scene was not secured at their arrival; WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels was present.
Established
Morning
The ISP forensic team photographs the exterior and interior of apartment G201, and Jennie Ayers captures additional scene images using the LizQ Imaging System.
Forensic Report
Morning
The ISP forensic team photographs the exterior and interior of apartment G201, and Jennie Ayers captures additional scene images using the LizQ Imaging System.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: This is forensic documentation of the apartment search; no evidentiary inference is implied by the photography itself.
Established
Research note: This is forensic documentation of the apartment search; no evidentiary inference is implied by the photography itself.
Established
During apartment processing
ISP forensic personnel perform presumptive blood testing on 51 areas inside apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
ISP forensic personnel perform presumptive blood testing on 51 areas inside apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Presumptive testing can indicate the possible presence of blood but is not, by itself, source attribution or DNA identification.
Established
Research note: Presumptive testing can indicate the possible presence of blood but is not, by itself, source attribution or DNA identification.
Established
During apartment processing
Two stains from bedding in the northeast bedroom give positive presumptive blood-test results; a pillow cutting and a mattress cover are collected.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
Two stains from bedding in the northeast bedroom give positive presumptive blood-test results; a pillow cutting and a mattress cover are collected.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report says the presumptive results indicated the presence of blood. This row does not identify whose blood it was or establish relevance to the homicides.
Established
Research note: The report says the presumptive results indicated the presence of blood. This row does not identify whose blood it was or establish relevance to the homicides.
Established
During apartment processing
A third stain is collected from the kitchen countertop at apartment G201 but is not presumptively tested because of its size and condition.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
A third stain is collected from the kitchen countertop at apartment G201 but is not presumptively tested because of its size and condition.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Forensic report marker A. No source attribution or homicide relevance is established by this entry.
Established
Research note: Forensic report marker A. No source attribution or homicide relevance is established by this entry.
Established
During apartment processing
The forensic report states blood was not detected in 49 other tested areas: 12 in the kitchen, 15 in the northeast bedroom, 17 in the bathroom and 5 in the living room.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
The forensic report states blood was not detected in 49 other tested areas: 12 in the kitchen, 15 in the northeast bedroom, 17 in the bathroom and 5 in the living room.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: This records the presumptive-test findings as reported.
Established
Research note: This records the presumptive-test findings as reported.
Established
During apartment processing
A black nitrile-type glove is collected from the north-wall closet of apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
A black nitrile-type glove is collected from the north-wall closet of apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Marker 1. Collection does not establish that the item was connected to the homicides.
Established
Research note: Marker 1. Collection does not establish that the item was connected to the homicides.
Established
During apartment processing
Investigators collect a Walmart receipt with a Dickies tag and two Marshalls receipts from the north-wall closet of apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
Investigators collect a Walmart receipt with a Dickies tag and two Marshalls receipts from the north-wall closet of apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Markers 2 and 3. The report establishes collection only; evidentiary significance is not assumed.
Established
Research note: Markers 2 and 3. The report establishes collection only; evidentiary significance is not assumed.
Established
During apartment processing
Investigators collect the dust canister from a Bissell PowerForce vacuum and eight possible hair strands from the head of a Libman broom.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
Investigators collect the dust canister from a Bissell PowerForce vacuum and eight possible hair strands from the head of a Libman broom.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Markers 4 and 5. The report establishes collection; later testing or relevance is a separate question.
Established
Research note: Markers 4 and 5. The report establishes collection; later testing or relevance is a separate question.
Established
During apartment processing
A Fire TV stick with cord and plug is collected from the living-room television in apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
A Fire TV stick with cord and plug is collected from the living-room television in apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Marker 6.
Established
Research note: Marker 6.
Established
During apartment processing
Possible hair strands are collected from the bathroom east wall and from inside the shower drain of apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
Possible hair strands are collected from the bathroom east wall and from inside the shower drain of apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Markers 8 and 9. The report describes them only as possible hair strands.
Established
Research note: Markers 8 and 9. The report describes them only as possible hair strands.
Established
During apartment processing
From the northeast bedroom, investigators collect a possible animal hair strand, a possible hair strand from the computer pad and a possible hair strand from a pillow.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
From the northeast bedroom, investigators collect a possible animal hair strand, a possible hair strand from the computer pad and a possible hair strand from a pillow.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Markers 7, 10 and 11. The report does not establish source or relevance in this entry.
Established
Research note: Markers 7, 10 and 11. The report does not establish source or relevance in this entry.
Established
During apartment processing
Forensic scientist Jennie Ayers collects a computer tower from the northeast bedroom of apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
Forensic scientist Jennie Ayers collects a computer tower from the northeast bedroom of apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Marker 12.
Established
Research note: Marker 12.
Established
~7:33 PM
The ISP forensic team clears apartment G201 after the day-long forensic-processing operation.
Forensic Report
~7:33 PM
The ISP forensic team clears apartment G201 after the day-long forensic-processing operation.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 25 states the team cleared at approximately 1933 PST.
Established
Research note: Report 25 states the team cleared at approximately 1933 PST.
Established
~8:22 PM
Evidence collected during the forensic processing of apartment G201 is turned over to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels.
Forensic Report
~8:22 PM
Evidence collected during the forensic processing of apartment G201 is turned over to WSU Deputy Chief Dawn Daniels.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 25 states the handoff occurred at approximately 2022 PST.
Established
Research note: Report 25 states the handoff occurred at approximately 2022 PST.
Established
~9:16 PM
ISP forensic scientists respond to Wilson-Short Hall room 12, the WSU office searched in connection with the investigation.
Forensic Report
~9:16 PM
ISP forensic scientists respond to Wilson-Short Hall room 12, the WSU office searched in connection with the investigation.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Tara Martinez reports responding with Hailey Youngling and Jennie Ayers.
Established
Research note: Tara Martinez reports responding with Hailey Youngling and Jennie Ayers.
Established
~9:55 PM
The forensic team clears Wilson-Short Hall room 12; the report states no items were collected or tested there.
Forensic Report
~9:55 PM
The forensic team clears Wilson-Short Hall room 12; the report states no items were collected or tested there.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The room was photographed for location, identification and condition.
Established
Research note: The room was photographed for location, identification and condition.
Established
During apartment processing
ISP forensic documentation records 251 conventional digital images in one photo set from the processing of apartment G201.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
ISP forensic documentation records 251 conventional digital images in one photo set from the processing of apartment G201.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The field-services analysis notes list image numbers 5891 through 6141 and 251 total images.
Established
Research note: The field-services analysis notes list image numbers 5891 through 6141 and 251 total images.
Established
During apartment processing
A second conventional photo set from apartment G201 is recorded as containing 411 digital images.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
A second conventional photo set from apartment G201 is recorded as containing 411 digital images.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The field-services notes list image numbers 8118 through 8528.
Established
Research note: The field-services notes list image numbers 8118 through 8528.
Established
During apartment processing
The LizQ imaging work at apartment G201 is recorded as 14 captures producing 1,386 images.
Forensic Report
During apartment processing
The LizQ imaging work at apartment G201 is recorded as 14 captures producing 1,386 images.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report distinguishes LizQ imaging from the conventional photography sets.
Established
Research note: The report distinguishes LizQ imaging from the conventional photography sets.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled one-hour meeting titled "TAT Case TODAY."
Institutional Calendar
11:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled one-hour meeting titled "TAT Case TODAY."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title and time; no additional meeting substance is inferred from the title alone.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title and time; no additional meeting substance is inferred from the title alone.
Established
3:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled 90-minute meeting titled "TAT Part 2."
Institutional Calendar
3:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled 90-minute meeting titled "TAT Part 2."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title and time; no additional meeting substance is inferred from the title alone.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title and time; no additional meeting substance is inferred from the title alone.
Established
4:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meeting on UI Arrests."
Institutional Calendar
4:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meeting on UI Arrests."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The title is preserved as written; the calendar does not establish the substance of the discussion.
Established
Research note: The title is preserved as written; the calendar does not establish the substance of the discussion.
Established
4:30 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meeting on UI Arrest – Grad Students."
Institutional Calendar
4:30 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "Meeting on UI Arrest – Grad Students."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The title is preserved as written; the calendar does not establish the substance of the discussion.
Established
Research note: The title is preserved as written; the calendar does not establish the substance of the discussion.
Established
8:10 PM
Jenkins asks a Monroe County, Pennsylvania officer to serve Kohberger with two WSU documents: a trespass admonition and an emergency-suspension notice, and asks that signed service paperwork be returned.
Institutional / Law Enforcement Email
8:10 PM
Jenkins asks a Monroe County, Pennsylvania officer to serve Kohberger with two WSU documents: a trespass admonition and an emergency-suspension notice, and asks that signed service paperwork be returned.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Jenkins service request, Dec. 30, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This entry records the service request; it does not substitute for the separate criminal arrest/court chronology.
Established
Research note: This entry records the service request; it does not substitute for the separate criminal arrest/court chronology.
Established
Document dated Dec. 30
WSU issues a trespass admonition stating that Kohberger is barred from all WSU campus property effective immediately until pending student-conduct charges are resolved and written permission to return is granted.
Institutional Notice
Document dated Dec. 30
WSU issues a trespass admonition stating that Kohberger is barred from all WSU campus property effective immediately until pending student-conduct charges are resolved and written permission to return is granted.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Trespass Admonition dated Dec. 30, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The document also states that legitimate WSU business would require prior arrangement for a WSU Police escort. This is a university administrative action, not a criminal finding.
Established
Research note: The document also states that legitimate WSU business would require prior arrangement for a WSU Police escort. This is a university administrative action, not a criminal finding.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team co-chairs circulate a confidential recommendations memo to university leadership after reviewing the University of Idaho case and its potential implications for WSU Pullman.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team co-chairs circulate a confidential recommendations memo to university leadership after reviewing the University of Idaho case and its potential implications for WSU Pullman.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The memo says its assessment used only facts available as of Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
Established
Research note: The memo says its assessment used only facts available as of Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
Established
9:40 PM
The WSU Threat Assessment Team records the case as "high concern" and rates the threat level as a "moderate/high level of concern to WSU Pullman."
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
The WSU Threat Assessment Team records the case as "high concern" and rates the threat level as a "moderate/high level of concern to WSU Pullman."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is WSU TAT's institutional risk rating based on the information available to it at the time; it is not a finding of criminal guilt.
Established
Research note: This is WSU TAT's institutional risk rating based on the information available to it at the time; it is not a finding of criminal guilt.
Established
9:40 PM
The WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends convening the Critical Incident Management Team and notes that an emergency suspension and trespass-admonition process was already underway.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
The WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends convening the Critical Incident Management Team and notes that an emergency suspension and trespass-admonition process was already underway.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Recommendation/administrative-response chronology.
Established
Research note: Recommendation/administrative-response chronology.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends coordinated campus communications, a dedicated information/resources webpage, preparation for unsealed legal records, and guidance about media contact, safety resources and reporting concerns.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends coordinated campus communications, a dedicated information/resources webpage, preparation for unsealed legal records, and guidance about media contact, safety resources and reporting concerns.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The recommendations were aimed at institutional response and support.
Established
Research note: The recommendations were aimed at institutional response and support.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends targeted outreach to students living near Kohberger, Criminal Justice graduate students, undergraduates who had him as a teaching assistant, and a student worker identified through university records.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends targeted outreach to students living near Kohberger, Criminal Justice graduate students, undergraduates who had him as a teaching assistant, and a student worker identified through university records.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Private student identities are intentionally omitted.
Established
Research note: Private student identities are intentionally omitted.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends increased policing around Wilson-Short Hall and Steptoe apartment G201, recovery of WSU-issued keys, and suspension of any card-key access.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends increased policing around Wilson-Short Hall and Steptoe apartment G201, recovery of WSU-issued keys, and suspension of any card-key access.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: These were university safety/property recommendations, not homicide-evidence conclusions.
Established
Research note: These were university safety/property recommendations, not homicide-evidence conclusions.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends that Jenkins continue cooperating with Moscow Police, that the WSU Dean of Students continue coordinating with the University of Idaho Dean of Students, and that leadership/legal briefings occur daily or frequently until further notice.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team recommends that Jenkins continue cooperating with Moscow Police, that the WSU Dean of Students continue coordinating with the University of Idaho Dean of Students, and that leadership/legal briefings occur daily or frequently until further notice.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Institutional coordination recommendation.
Established
Research note: Institutional coordination recommendation.
Established
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team records that Criminal Justice guidance/FAQ work concerning public-record, information and police requests was completed at 4:30 PM and recommends follow-up meetings with faculty and the graduate cohort in early January.
Institutional Threat Assessment
9:40 PM
WSU Threat Assessment Team records that Criminal Justice guidance/FAQ work concerning public-record, information and police requests was completed at 4:30 PM and recommends follow-up meetings with faculty and the graduate cohort in early January.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU Threat Assessment Team recommendations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The memo specifically references planned Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 Criminal Justice meetings.
Established
Research note: The memo specifically references planned Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 Criminal Justice meetings.
Established
4:52 PM
WSU officials are told that Criminal Justice faculty and graduate students repeatedly raised safety concerns about returning to the building and classes, including concerns about aggressive journalists.
Institutional Email
4:52 PM
WSU officials are told that Criminal Justice faculty and graduate students repeatedly raised safety concerns about returning to the building and classes, including concerns about aggressive journalists.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email characterizes these concerns as a top-level issue for the department.
Established
Research note: The email characterizes these concerns as a top-level issue for the department.
Established
7:02 PM
Jenkins reports that he and Jennifer Hyatt met with Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly to discuss resources and safety concerns and scheduled meetings with Criminal Justice graduate students and faculty for the following week.
Institutional Email
7:02 PM
Jenkins reports that he and Jennifer Hyatt met with Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly to discuss resources and safety concerns and scheduled meetings with Criminal Justice graduate students and faculty for the following week.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a planning and support response after Kohberger's arrest.
Established
Research note: This is a planning and support response after Kohberger's arrest.
Established
8:17 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins directs extra patrols at Wilson-Short Hall and Steptoe Apartments after Criminal Justice faculty, graduate students, and apartment residents reported press harassment and harassing emails.
Institutional Email
8:17 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins directs extra patrols at Wilson-Short Hall and Steptoe Apartments after Criminal Justice faculty, graduate students, and apartment residents reported press harassment and harassing emails.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email specifically references Wilson-Short ground/first floors and Steptoe Apartments. It records the security response, not the truth of any underlying media claim.
Established
Research note: The email specifically references Wilson-Short ground/first floors and Steptoe Apartments. It records the security response, not the truth of any underlying media claim.
Established
2:33 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins distributes to department staff a link to Washington State University's statement regarding the arrest of a WSU student in connection with the Moscow homicides.
Institutional Email / Public Statement Notice
2:33 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins distributes to department staff a link to Washington State University's statement regarding the arrest of a WSU student in connection with the Moscow homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The source excerpt establishes distribution of the WSU statement; this row does not paraphrase statement content that is not reproduced in the email.
Established
Research note: The source excerpt establishes distribution of the WSU statement; this row does not paraphrase statement content that is not reproduced in the email.
Established
Investigation – Digital Evidence
8:36 PM
After meeting that afternoon with an FBI tactical specialist assisting the Moscow homicide investigation, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks WSU personnel to preserve geolocation data associated with WSU email access from November 6, 2022 forward pending any necessary legal process.
Institutional / Law Enforcement Email
8:36 PM
After meeting that afternoon with an FBI tactical specialist assisting the Moscow homicide investigation, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks WSU personnel to preserve geolocation data associated with WSU email access from November 6, 2022 forward pending any necessary legal process.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email says the FBI had been told WSU collected geolocation data when someone accessed WSU email. The request does not name a particular account in the text reproduced here, so this entry does not attribute the data to any specific person.
Established
Research note: The email says the FBI had been told WSU collected geolocation data when someone accessed WSU email. The request does not name a particular account in the text reproduced here, so this entry does not attribute the data to any specific person.
Established
Investigation – Search Warrants
10:09 AM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy sends WSU Assistant Chief Dawn Daniels two declarations and asks her to sign and return them if accurate as part of the process for sealing the WSU search warrants.
Interagency Email
10:09 AM
Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy sends WSU Assistant Chief Dawn Daniels two declarations and asks her to sign and return them if accurate as part of the process for sealing the WSU search warrants.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email subject is "sealing search warrants." This entry records the administrative step, not the later court ruling itself.
Established
Research note: The email subject is "sealing search warrants." This entry records the administrative step, not the later court ruling itself.
Established
10:34 AM
Daniels returns signed documents to Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy in the email chain titled "sealing search warrants."
Interagency Email
10:34 AM
Daniels returns signed documents to Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy in the email chain titled "sealing search warrants."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email states that the signed documents are attached and asks Tracy to let her know if anything else is needed.
Established
Research note: The email states that the signed documents are attached and asks Tracy to let her know if anything else is needed.
Established
Time not stated
A WSU Police sealing declaration asks the Whitman County court to keep the warrant file totally sealed until March 1, 2023, stating that the investigation needed secrecy for a limited period and was anticipated to be concluded within roughly two months.
Motion / Declaration to Seal
Time not stated
A WSU Police sealing declaration asks the Whitman County court to keep the warrant file totally sealed until March 1, 2023, stating that the investigation needed secrecy for a limited period and was anticipated to be concluded within roughly two months.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the request and reasoning in the declaration. It does not establish that the investigation actually concluded within that projected period.
Established
Research note: This records the request and reasoning in the declaration. It does not establish that the investigation actually concluded within that projected period.
Established
Arrest / Investigation
Time not stated
Moscow Police announces that Bryan Kohberger had been arrested the previous night in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, in cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI on a fugitive-from-justice warrant connected to four first-degree-murder charges and one burglary charge in Idaho.
Joint Law Enforcement Press Release
Time not stated
Moscow Police announces that Bryan Kohberger had been arrested the previous night in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, in cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI on a fugitive-from-justice warrant connected to four first-degree-murder charges and one burglary charge in Idaho.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The entry records the arrest and charges as announced. The criminal charges were allegations at this stage and the timeline does not treat the arrest itself as proof of guilt.
Established
Research note: The entry records the arrest and charges as announced. The criminal charges were allegations at this stage and the timeline does not treat the arrest itself as proof of guilt.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Evidence
Time not stated
In the arrest announcement, investigators state that a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra had been seized and that additional search warrants and location searches were occurring in multiple locations.
Joint Law Enforcement Press Release
Time not stated
In the arrest announcement, investigators state that a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra had been seized and that additional search warrants and location searches were occurring in multiple locations.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The press release does not, in this passage, state the results of those additional searches.
Established
Research note: The press release does not, in this passage, state the results of those additional searches.
Established
Investigation – Case Scale
Time not stated
Moscow Police reports that the investigation had received more than 19,000 tips, including more than 9,000 by email, 4,500 by phone and more than 6,000 digital-media submissions, and that investigators had conducted more than 300 interviews.
Joint Law Enforcement Press Release
Time not stated
Moscow Police reports that the investigation had received more than 19,000 tips, including more than 9,000 by email, 4,500 by phone and more than 6,000 digital-media submissions, and that investigators had conducted more than 300 interviews.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: These are cumulative figures reported in the arrest announcement and are not counts of unique inculpatory leads or witnesses.
Established
Research note: These are cumulative figures reported in the arrest announcement and are not counts of unique inculpatory leads or witnesses.
Established
Court / Procedure
Time not stated
The arrest announcement states that the probable-cause affidavit would remain sealed until the Idaho arrest warrant was returned to the court and Kohberger made an initial appearance in Idaho.
Joint Law Enforcement Press Release
Time not stated
The arrest announcement states that the probable-cause affidavit would remain sealed until the Idaho arrest warrant was returned to the court and Kohberger made an initial appearance in Idaho.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the procedural posture described publicly by law enforcement on the day the arrest was announced.
Established
Research note: This records the procedural posture described publicly by law enforcement on the day the arrest was announced.
Established
December 31, 2022
Investigation
Unknown
Daniels prepares returns of service for the apartment and office search warrants for delivery to the prosecutor.
Police Report
Unknown
Daniels prepares returns of service for the apartment and office search warrants for delivery to the prosecutor.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report says the returns were to be presented to Judge Libey.
Established
Research note: The report says the returns were to be presented to Judge Libey.
Established
Afternoon
12:16 PM
A WSU trespass admonition is served on Kohberger at the Monroe County Jail in Pennsylvania.
Police Report
12:16 PM
A WSU trespass admonition is served on Kohberger at the Monroe County Jail in Pennsylvania.
Source:
WSU Police Incident 22-W4386 / Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: WSU records state Officer J. Garcia served the papers at approximately 1216 hours and returned the completed documents to Chief Gary Jenkins.
Established
Research note: WSU records state Officer J. Garcia served the papers at approximately 1216 hours and returned the completed documents to Chief Gary Jenkins.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Handling
~9:10 AM
Tara Martinez transfers digital images from the WSU search processing to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott.
Forensic Report
~9:10 AM
Tara Martinez transfers digital images from the WSU search processing to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 25.
Established
Research note: Report 25.
Established
~11:48 AM
Jennie Ayers provides Detective Talbott a thumb drive containing LizQ images from the WSU forensic processing.
Forensic Report
~11:48 AM
Jennie Ayers provides Detective Talbott a thumb drive containing LizQ images from the WSU forensic processing.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 25.
Established
Research note: Report 25.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
12:16 AM
Monroe County Officer Justin Garcia emails Jenkins a signed copy of the WSU service paperwork, documenting that the trespass-admonition service process had been completed by that time.
Law Enforcement / Institutional Email
12:16 AM
Monroe County Officer Justin Garcia emails Jenkins a signed copy of the WSU service paperwork, documenting that the trespass-admonition service process had been completed by that time.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Garcia/Jenkins email, Dec. 31, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: A prior timeline row listed this as 12:16 PM. The source email timestamp is 12:16 AM; this correction preserves the audit trail.
Correction
Research note: A prior timeline row listed this as 12:16 PM. The source email timestamp is 12:16 AM; this correction preserves the audit trail.
Correction
2:15 PM
WSU Dean of Students leadership reports sending a support/resource outreach letter to 469 students: 416 undergraduates from three Fall 2022 classes where Kohberger was a TA, 35 Criminal Justice graduate students, 17 Steptoe-housing students, and one student worker.
Institutional Email
2:15 PM
WSU Dean of Students leadership reports sending a support/resource outreach letter to 469 students: 416 undergraduates from three Fall 2022 classes where Kohberger was a TA, 35 Criminal Justice graduate students, 17 Steptoe-housing students, and one student worker.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Dean of Students outreach email, Dec. 31, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Only aggregate counts are included; student names and contact information are omitted.
Established
Research note: Only aggregate counts are included; student names and contact information are omitted.
Established
2:26 PM
Jenkins forwards the Dean of Students outreach letter concerning the 469-student support effort to WSU Police staff.
Institutional Email
2:26 PM
Jenkins forwards the Dean of Students outreach letter concerning the 469-student support effort to WSU Police staff.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police email, Dec. 31, 2022 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Institutional coordination following the arrest.
Established
Research note: Institutional coordination following the arrest.
Established
December 28, 2022
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Controlled-substance analysis begins on the trace blue powder evidence item.
Forensic Report
Controlled-substance analysis begins on the trace blue powder evidence item.
Source:
ISP Controlled Substance Analysis Report M2022-4843 Report 18 (Anne Nord)
Research note: Analysis notes cover December 28-29, 2022.
Established
Research note: Analysis notes cover December 28-29, 2022.
Established
Investigation – DNA
Unknown
The Idaho State Lab reported that a male DNA profile obtained from the recovered trash was not excluded as the biological father of the male "Suspect Profile" obtained from the knife sheath; the affidavit states at least 99.9998% of the male population would be expected to be excluded from that possibility.
Court Filing
Unknown
The Idaho State Lab reported that a male DNA profile obtained from the recovered trash was not excluded as the biological father of the male "Suspect Profile" obtained from the knife sheath; the affidavit states at least 99.9998% of the male population would be expected to be excluded from that possibility.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This records the affidavit's description of the laboratory result. It does not state that the trash-profile male was proven to be the suspect's father.
Established
Research note: This records the affidavit's description of the laboratory result. It does not state that the trash-profile male was proven to be the suspect's father.
Established
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services Report 17 accepts a group of personal-use items collected from the Kohberger family residence in Pennsylvania for DNA testing, including a bandage, straws, earplugs, lollipop sticks, nail clippers, a flosser, a Q-tip-style swab, drink-container items and related DNA extracts.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services Report 17 accepts a group of personal-use items collected from the Kohberger family residence in Pennsylvania for DNA testing, including a bandage, straws, earplugs, lollipop sticks, nail clippers, a flosser, a Q-tip-style swab, drink-container items and related DNA extracts.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report records the submitted items and their testing. Collection context is the Pennsylvania residence; ownership or use of each item is not assumed.
Established
Research note: The report records the submitted items and their testing. Collection context is the Pennsylvania residence; ownership or use of each item is not assumed.
Established
Unknown
ISP generates STR DNA profiles from selected Pennsylvania items, including the Q-tip-style swab, an orange/pink straw, a Dunkin cup lid, a Poland Spring bottle/cap and another water-bottle item.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP generates STR DNA profiles from selected Pennsylvania items, including the Q-tip-style swab, an orange/pink straw, a Dunkin cup lid, a Poland Spring bottle/cap and another water-bottle item.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report specifies which items produced STR profiles and separately describes items that were only extracted/quantified.
Established
Research note: The report specifies which items produced STR profiles and separately describes items that were only extracted/quantified.
Established
Unknown
DNA from the Q-tip-style swab, Item 87.1, is determined to be from an unknown male designated "Male E."
Forensic Report
Unknown
DNA from the Q-tip-style swab, Item 87.1, is determined to be from an unknown male designated "Male E."
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: "Male E" is the laboratory designation used in Report 17.
Established
Research note: "Male E" is the laboratory designation used in Report 17.
Established
Unknown
ISP Report 17 states that Male E is not the source of the DNA profile previously obtained from Item 1.1, designated "Male A."
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 17 states that Male E is not the source of the DNA profile previously obtained from Item 1.1, designated "Male A."
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report cross-references Report 4 issued November 20. Related warrant correspondence identifies the earlier suspect profile as the one developed from the knife sheath.
Established
Research note: The report cross-references Report 4 issued November 20. Related warrant correspondence identifies the earlier suspect profile as the one developed from the knife sheath.
Established
Unknown
A partial DNA profile from the Dunkin cup lid, Item 93.1, is reported as consistent with Male E.
Forensic Report
Unknown
A partial DNA profile from the Dunkin cup lid, Item 93.1, is reported as consistent with Male E.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report describes this as a partial profile consistent with Male E.
Established
Research note: The report describes this as a partial profile consistent with Male E.
Established
Unknown
The DNA profile from the orange-and-pink straw, Item 89.1, is determined to be a two-person mixture with a major female profile and is not used for comparisons.
Forensic Report
Unknown
The DNA profile from the orange-and-pink straw, Item 89.1, is determined to be a two-person mixture with a major female profile and is not used for comparisons.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: No individual source is identified for the mixture in this report.
Established
Research note: No individual source is identified for the mixture in this report.
Established
Unknown
The DNA profile from the Poland Spring bottle and cap, Item 95.9.1, is determined to be a two-person mixture with a major male profile and is not used for comparisons.
Forensic Report
Unknown
The DNA profile from the Poland Spring bottle and cap, Item 95.9.1, is determined to be a two-person mixture with a major male profile and is not used for comparisons.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report does not identify the major male source.
Established
Research note: The report does not identify the major male source.
Established
Unknown
Only a partial three-allele DNA profile is obtained from Item 96.1 because of insufficient quantity or degradation; the profile is not used for comparisons.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Only a partial three-allele DNA profile is obtained from Item 96.1 because of insufficient quantity or degradation; the profile is not used for comparisons.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report expressly states the limited profile was not used for comparison.
Established
Research note: The report expressly states the limited profile was not used for comparison.
Established
Unknown
A low level of male DNA is detected on the two pink earplugs, Item 81.1, but because a high level of female DNA was also present, no further testing is conducted on that item.
Forensic Report
Unknown
A low level of male DNA is detected on the two pink earplugs, Item 81.1, but because a high level of female DNA was also present, no further testing is conducted on that item.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: This is the laboratory result as reported; it does not identify either contributor.
Established
Research note: This is the laboratory result as reported; it does not identify either contributor.
Established
Unknown
ISP reports that no male DNA was detected on the tested bandage cutting, two lollipop-stick cuttings, nail-clipper swab and flosser cutting submitted from the Pennsylvania residence.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP reports that no male DNA was detected on the tested bandage cutting, two lollipop-stick cuttings, nail-clipper swab and flosser cutting submitted from the Pennsylvania residence.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report says no further testing was conducted on these items after the male-DNA screening result.
Established
Research note: The report says no further testing was conducted on these items after the male-DNA screening result.
Established
Unknown
ISP reports that no DNA was detected on the black-straw swab and one Bowl and Basket water-bottle/cap swab submitted from the Pennsylvania residence.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP reports that no DNA was detected on the black-straw swab and one Bowl and Basket water-bottle/cap swab submitted from the Pennsylvania residence.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: The report says no further testing was conducted on these two items.
Established
Research note: The report says no further testing was conducted on these two items.
Established
Unknown
Report 17 says further DNA interpretation could be performed if known reference samples from relevant individuals were submitted and that additional comparisons would follow in a separate report.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Report 17 says further DNA interpretation could be performed if known reference samples from relevant individuals were submitted and that additional comparisons would follow in a separate report.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: This records the laboratory's stated next-step limitation, not the result of any later comparison.
Established
Research note: This records the laboratory's stated next-step limitation, not the result of any later comparison.
Established
Unknown
Report 17 states that several submitted items were consumed during testing; DNA extract remained for some consumed items, while several other items and their extracts were fully consumed.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Report 17 states that several submitted items were consumed during testing; DNA extract remained for some consumed items, while several other items and their extracts were fully consumed.
Source:
ISP Forensic DNA Report M2022-4843 Report 17 (Taylor Maichak), issued Dec. 28, 2022
Research note: Evidence-disposition detail from the laboratory report.
Established
Research note: Evidence-disposition detail from the laboratory report.
Established
5:19 PM
ISP Forensic Lab Manager Rylene Nowlin sends Report 17 to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott after discussing the report with him.
Law Enforcement Email
5:19 PM
ISP Forensic Lab Manager Rylene Nowlin sends Report 17 to ISP Detective Jeffory Talbott after discussing the report with him.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Nowlin email transmitting M2022-4843 Report 17
Research note: The email states that the attached report was the one they had just discussed.
Established
Research note: The email states that the attached report was the one they had just discussed.
Established
December 24, 2022
Investigation – Video Collection
FBI Special Agent Rob Hille collects exterior and entrance/exit surveillance footage from Albertsons in Clarkston covering noon to 2:00 PM on November 13.
FBI Report
FBI Special Agent Rob Hille collects exterior and entrance/exit surveillance footage from Albertsons in Clarkston covering noon to 2:00 PM on November 13.
Source:
FBI FD-302 Albertsons Video Collection (SA Rob Hille), entered 2023-02-02
Research note: Video was copied to a USB drive and later provided to Detective Lawrence Mowery for evidentiary storage.
Established
Research note: Video was copied to a USB drive and later provided to Detective Lawrence Mowery for evidentiary storage.
Established
August 21, 2022
Background – Cellular Records
10:34-11:35 PM
Law enforcement later reported that the phone attributed to Bryan Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of 1122 King Road during this period.
Court Filing
10:34-11:35 PM
Law enforcement later reported that the phone attributed to Bryan Kohberger used cellular resources providing coverage to the area of 1122 King Road during this period.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Cell-tower coverage describes a service area; it does not establish the phone's precise location or prove presence at 1122 King Road.
Established
Research note: Cell-tower coverage describes a service area; it does not establish the phone's precise location or prove presence at 1122 King Road.
Established
~11:37 PM
Investigators reported that the phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources consistent with the Farm Road / Pullman Highway area where the traffic stop occurred.
Court Filing
~11:37 PM
Investigators reported that the phone attributed to Kohberger used cellular resources consistent with the Farm Road / Pullman Highway area where the traffic stop occurred.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This is a cellular-location inference reported in the affidavit, not GPS-level location data.
Established
Research note: This is a cellular-location inference reported in the affidavit, not GPS-level location data.
Established
Background – Traffic Stop
~11:37 PM
Latah County Sheriff's Cpl. Duke stopped Bryan Kohberger in Moscow. The affidavit states he was the sole occupant of a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
Court Filing
~11:37 PM
Latah County Sheriff's Cpl. Duke stopped Bryan Kohberger in Moscow. The affidavit states he was the sole occupant of a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Historical traffic stop later reviewed by investigators.
Established
Research note: Historical traffic stop later reviewed by investigators.
Established
October 14, 2022
Background – Traffic Stop
Unknown
A Washington State University police officer stopped Bryan Kohberger. Investigators later reviewed the body-camera footage and report and said he was the sole occupant of a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
Court Filing
Unknown
A Washington State University police officer stopped Bryan Kohberger. Investigators later reviewed the body-camera footage and report and said he was the sole occupant of a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Historical traffic stop cited by investigators.
Established
Research note: Historical traffic stop cited by investigators.
Established
November 14, 2022
Investigation – Cellular Records
Unknown
Investigators noted that the phone attributed to Kohberger connected to a cell tower that provides service to Moscow, but stated they did not believe the phone was physically in Moscow that day.
Court Filing
Unknown
Investigators noted that the phone attributed to Kohberger connected to a cell tower that provides service to Moscow, but stated they did not believe the phone was physically in Moscow that day.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Important limitation: connection to a tower serving a city is not, by itself, proof that a device was physically in that city.
Established
Research note: Important limitation: connection to a tower serving a city is not, by itself, proof that a device was physically in that city.
Established
Investigation – Public Information
12:03 PM
University of Idaho President Scott Green publicly identifies Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves as the four students killed in the off-campus homicide and lists their university and Greek-life affiliations.
Public Notice
12:03 PM
University of Idaho President Scott Green publicly identifies Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves as the four students killed in the off-campus homicide and lists their university and Greek-life affiliations.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – University of Idaho notice, Nov. 14, 2022
Research note: This records the university communication. It does not add an investigative conclusion about responsibility.
Established
Research note: This records the university communication. It does not add an investigative conclusion about responsibility.
Established
Investigation – Institutional Coordination
11:20 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks a University of Idaho contact whether any of the four victims were affiliated with fraternities or sororities.
Interagency Email
11:20 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks a University of Idaho contact whether any of the four victims were affiliated with fraternities or sororities.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU/UI email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records WSU information-gathering the day after the homicides; it does not itself establish investigative relevance of Greek affiliation.
Established
Research note: This records WSU information-gathering the day after the homicides; it does not itself establish investigative relevance of Greek affiliation.
Established
11:29 AM
University of Idaho administrator Shane Keen tells Jenkins he is unsure of the victims' Greek affiliations and directs him to the Dean of Students office for confirmation.
Interagency Email
11:29 AM
University of Idaho administrator Shane Keen tells Jenkins he is unsure of the victims' Greek affiliations and directs him to the Dean of Students office for confirmation.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU/UI email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Administrative coordination only.
Established
Research note: Administrative coordination only.
Established
11:34 AM
Jenkins contacts University of Idaho Dean of Students leadership seeking confirmation of whether the four victims were affiliated with Greek organizations.
Interagency Email
11:34 AM
Jenkins contacts University of Idaho Dean of Students leadership seeking confirmation of whether the four victims were affiliated with Greek organizations.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU/UI email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This precedes the university's public identification of the victims and affiliations.
Established
Research note: This precedes the university's public identification of the victims and affiliations.
Established
11:52 AM
University of Idaho Dean of Students Blaine Eckles confirms to WSU that all four victims were Greek-affiliated: Sigma Chi, Pi Beta Phi for two victims, and Alpha Phi.
Interagency Email
11:52 AM
University of Idaho Dean of Students Blaine Eckles confirms to WSU that all four victims were Greek-affiliated: Sigma Chi, Pi Beta Phi for two victims, and Alpha Phi.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – WSU/UI email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The later University of Idaho public memo identifies Ethan with Sigma Chi, Xana and Madison with Pi Beta Phi, and Kaylee with Alpha Phi.
Established
Research note: The later University of Idaho public memo identifies Ethan with Sigma Chi, Xana and Madison with Pi Beta Phi, and Kaylee with Alpha Phi.
Established
Community Response
12:03 PM
University of Idaho announces expanded counseling resources, therapy-dog support, and additional campus security/Safe Walk availability following the homicides.
Public Notice
12:03 PM
University of Idaho announces expanded counseling resources, therapy-dog support, and additional campus security/Safe Walk availability following the homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – University of Idaho executive memo | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a university response measure, not an investigative finding.
Established
Research note: This is a university response measure, not an investigative finding.
Established
12:03 PM
University of Idaho says Moscow Police did not believe there was an ongoing community risk based on information gathered during the preliminary investigation, while asking faculty and staff to be flexible with students who wished to return home.
Public Notice
12:03 PM
University of Idaho says Moscow Police did not believe there was an ongoing community risk based on information gathered during the preliminary investigation, while asking faculty and staff to be flexible with students who wished to return home.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – University of Idaho executive memo | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the public risk assessment as stated on November 14; it should not be read as a later or final investigative conclusion.
Established
Research note: This records the public risk assessment as stated on November 14; it should not be read as a later or final investigative conclusion.
Established
December 15, 2022
Investigation – Vehicle Tracking
Unknown
Investigators reported that Kohberger's Elantra was queried by law enforcement in Hancock County, Indiana.
Court Filing
Unknown
Investigators reported that Kohberger's Elantra was queried by law enforcement in Hancock County, Indiana.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: The affidavit reports the law-enforcement query; it does not provide additional detail in this passage.
Established
Research note: The affidavit reports the law-enforcement query; it does not provide additional detail in this passage.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Search
10:43 AM
Moscow Police reports that investigators are sorting through approximately 22,000 registered 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantras that fit the vehicle-search criteria.
MPD Press Release
10:43 AM
Moscow Police reports that investigators are sorting through approximately 22,000 registered 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantras that fit the vehicle-search criteria.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The 22,000 figure reflects the size of the registration pool investigators said they were reviewing, not 22,000 vehicles individually observed near the crime scene.
Established
Research note: The 22,000 figure reflects the size of the registration pool investigators said they were reviewing, not 22,000 vehicles individually observed near the crime scene.
Established
December 16, 2022
Investigation – Vehicle Tracking
~2:26 PM
Surveillance video in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania showed Kohberger's Elantra; the sole occupant was described as a white male whose appearance was consistent with Kohberger.
Court Filing
~2:26 PM
Surveillance video in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania showed Kohberger's Elantra; the sole occupant was described as a white male whose appearance was consistent with Kohberger.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: Source attribution preserved; the surveillance description is not treated as an independent biometric identification.
Established
Research note: Source attribution preserved; the surveillance description is not treated as an independent biometric identification.
Established
Investigation – Video Evidence
10:00 AM
Moscow Police reports that investigators had sorted through the majority of digital content from critical cameras covering crucial periods before and after the homicides, while continuing to review additional hours of video submitted by businesses, residences and the public.
MPD Press Release
10:00 AM
Moscow Police reports that investigators had sorted through the majority of digital content from critical cameras covering crucial periods before and after the homicides, while continuing to review additional hours of video submitted by businesses, residences and the public.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a public status update on the video canvass and review process; it does not identify which specific cameras MPD considered critical.
Established
Research note: This is a public status update on the video canvass and review process; it does not identify which specific cameras MPD considered critical.
Established
December 27, 2022
Investigation – DNA
Unknown
Pennsylvania agents recovered trash from the Kohberger family residence in Albrightsville and sent evidence to the Idaho State Lab for testing.
Court Filing
Unknown
Pennsylvania agents recovered trash from the Kohberger family residence in Albrightsville and sent evidence to the Idaho State Lab for testing.
Source:
Probable Cause Affidavit / Statement of Brett Payne (Dec. 29, 2022)
Research note: This is the collection step described in the probable-cause affidavit.
Established
Research note: This is the collection step described in the probable-cause affidavit.
Established
Investigation – WSU Background
2:22 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks Pullman Police to look for a file containing his interview notes from Criminal Justice Fellowship candidate interviews.
Law Enforcement Email
2:22 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins asks Pullman Police to look for a file containing his interview notes from Criminal Justice Fellowship candidate interviews.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Jenkins/Opgenorth email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The candidate name is redacted in this December 27 message; Jenkins later states on January 2 that one of the candidates was Kohberger.
Established
Research note: The candidate name is redacted in this December 27 message; Jenkins later states on January 2 that one of the candidates was Kohberger.
Established
Investigation – Rumor Control
1:35 PM
Moscow Police publicly states that detectives do not believe the University of Idaho history professor who was suing a TikTok user for defamation was involved in the homicides.
MPD Press Release
1:35 PM
Moscow Police publicly states that detectives do not believe the University of Idaho history professor who was suing a TikTok user for defamation was involved in the homicides.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is MPD's investigative statement, included because online allegations had publicly implicated the professor. The timeline does not repeat or endorse those allegations.
Established
Research note: This is MPD's investigative statement, included because online allegations had publicly implicated the professor. The timeline does not repeat or endorse those allegations.
Established
Investigation – Digital Media / Public Records
1:35 PM
Moscow Police explains that images or video released directly through the official public-records process are authentic agency records, but that once a record has been released and recirculated online MPD cannot verify whether a copy has been altered.
MPD Press Release
1:35 PM
Moscow Police explains that images or video released directly through the official public-records process are authentic agency records, but that once a record has been released and recirculated online MPD cannot verify whether a copy has been altered.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a useful provenance warning for evaluating circulated case media.
Established
Research note: This is a useful provenance warning for evaluating circulated case media.
Established
January 2, 2023
Court / Procedure
Unknown
Judge John C. Judge issued an order governing conduct in and around the Latah County Courthouse for proceedings connected to the case.
Public Notice
Unknown
Judge John C. Judge issued an order governing conduct in and around the Latah County Courthouse for proceedings connected to the case.
Source:
Moscow Police press release circulated by WSU, Jan. 3, 2023
Research note: The January 3 MPD release references the January 2 order; this row records that procedural milestone.
Established
Research note: The January 3 MPD release references the January 2 order; this row records that procedural milestone.
Established
Investigation – WSU Background
10:55 AM
In a follow-up email, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins states that Bryan Kohberger was one of the Criminal Justice Fellowship candidates he had interviewed and says he wants to determine whether he retained written notes.
Law Enforcement Email
10:55 AM
In a follow-up email, WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins states that Bryan Kohberger was one of the Criminal Justice Fellowship candidates he had interviewed and says he wants to determine whether he retained written notes.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Jenkins email, Jan. 2, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AdJRGhX1L4N00mfoPaELRLZpjUyHxXX/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email establishes that Jenkins remembered interviewing Kohberger as a fellowship candidate; it does not provide the date or substance of that interview.
Established
Research note: The email establishes that Jenkins remembered interviewing Kohberger as a fellowship candidate; it does not provide the date or substance of that interview.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
10:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "CJC Department Support Planning."
Institutional Calendar
10:00 AM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting titled "CJC Department Support Planning."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional substance is inferred.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled meeting title/time; no additional substance is inferred.
Established
Investigation – Warrant Coordination
2:34 PM
Daniels sends Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy access to a secure WSU file share identified as "Recording of Warrant Amendment."
Institutional File-Sharing Notice
2:34 PM
Daniels sends Whitman County prosecutor Denis Tracy access to a secure WSU file share identified as "Recording of Warrant Amendment."
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The secure transfer notice records that a warrant-amendment recording was shared; the excerpt does not describe the recording's substantive contents.
Established
Research note: The secure transfer notice records that a warrant-amendment recording was shared; the excerpt does not describe the recording's substantive contents.
Established
January 20, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Report 24 states that five submitted latent lift cards, laboratory items 52 through 56, contained no ridge detail.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 24 states that five submitted latent lift cards, laboratory items 52 through 56, contained no ridge detail.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 24 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report says the cards were examined for comparable ridge detail; this result does not identify a source.
Established
Research note: The report says the cards were examined for comparable ridge detail; this result does not identify a source.
Established
Unknown
ISP issues Report 24 concerning latent lift cards 52 through 56 after concluding that no ridge detail was present on the five cards.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP issues Report 24 concerning latent lift cards 52 through 56 after concluding that no ridge detail was present on the five cards.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 24 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This adds the report issue date to the previously logged laboratory conclusion.
Established
Research note: This adds the report issue date to the previously logged laboratory conclusion.
Established
Court / Nondissemination Order
8:17 AM
Thompson forwards WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins a copy of the newly amended nondissemination order and thanks WSU for its assistance.
Prosecutor / Law Enforcement Email
8:17 AM
Thompson forwards WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins a copy of the newly amended nondissemination order and thanks WSU for its assistance.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This documents distribution of the amended order to WSU Police the morning after Thompson said Judge Marshall issued it.
Established
Research note: This documents distribution of the amended order to WSU Police the morning after Thompson said Judge Marshall issued it.
Established
February 27, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Report 27 says latent prints L5 and L6 were compared with available exemplars bearing Dylan Mortensen's name, but both comparisons were inconclusive because of the quantity/quality or completeness of the known exemplars.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 27 says latent prints L5 and L6 were compared with available exemplars bearing Dylan Mortensen's name, but both comparisons were inconclusive because of the quantity/quality or completeness of the known exemplars.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 27 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L5 was photographed at the edge of the interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 was photographed above the exterior handle. Inconclusive is neither an identification nor an exclusion.
Established
Research note: L5 was photographed at the edge of the interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 was photographed above the exterior handle. Inconclusive is neither an identification nor an exclusion.
Established
Unknown
ISP requests a higher-quality fingerprint set from Dylan Mortensen and additional exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people who were present in the residence on November 13.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP requests a higher-quality fingerprint set from Dylan Mortensen and additional exemplars from Bethany Funke, Jack DuCoeur and other people who were present in the residence on November 13.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 27 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The requests were made to continue latent-print comparison work; they do not imply that any named person was suspected of the homicides.
Established
Research note: The requests were made to continue latent-print comparison work; they do not imply that any named person was suspected of the homicides.
Established
Unknown
ISP issues Report 27 documenting the then-inconclusive comparisons of latent prints L5 and L6 to the available Dylan Mortensen exemplars and requesting improved/elimination exemplars.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP issues Report 27 documenting the then-inconclusive comparisons of latent prints L5 and L6 to the available Dylan Mortensen exemplars and requesting improved/elimination exemplars.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This adds the formal report-issue milestone to the comparison chronology.
Established
Research note: This adds the formal report-issue milestone to the comparison chronology.
Established
March 29, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
~10:08 AM MDT
At the ISP Forensic Services laboratory in Meridian, Tara Martinez takes two fingerprint exemplars from Dylan Mortensen: one inked card and one powder/adhesive card.
Forensic Report
~10:08 AM MDT
At the ISP Forensic Services laboratory in Meridian, Tara Martinez takes two fingerprint exemplars from Dylan Mortensen: one inked card and one powder/adhesive card.
Source:
ISP Forensic Services Report M2022-4843 Report 37 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: This later collection supplied improved known exemplars for comparison work.
Established
Research note: This later collection supplied improved known exemplars for comparison work.
Established
~10:28 AM MDT
The fingerprint-exemplar collection session involving Dylan Mortensen concludes.
Forensic Report
~10:28 AM MDT
The fingerprint-exemplar collection session involving Dylan Mortensen concludes.
Source:
ISP Forensic Services Report M2022-4843 Report 37 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 37 states Martinez cleared at 1028 MDT.
Established
Research note: Report 37 states Martinez cleared at 1028 MDT.
Established
Investigation – Evidence Handling
~10:32 AM MDT
The two newly collected Dylan Mortensen fingerprint exemplars are turned over within ISP Forensic Services.
Forensic Report
~10:32 AM MDT
The two newly collected Dylan Mortensen fingerprint exemplars are turned over within ISP Forensic Services.
Source:
ISP Forensic Services Report M2022-4843 Report 37 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 37 states the evidence was turned over to Mickey Hall at 1032 MDT.
Established
Research note: Report 37 states the evidence was turned over to Mickey Hall at 1032 MDT.
Established
April 25, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
Using the improved exemplars, ISP Report 38 excludes Dylan Mortensen as the source of both latent prints L5 and L6.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Using the improved exemplars, ISP Report 38 excludes Dylan Mortensen as the source of both latent prints L5 and L6.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 38 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. This finding is limited to those two latent prints.
Established
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. This finding is limited to those two latent prints.
Established
June 21, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
~1:35 PM MDT
Hunter Johnson arrives at the ISP Forensic Services laboratory in Meridian, where Tara Martinez collects three palm-print and fingerprint exemplars using the powder/adhesive lift method.
Forensic Report
~1:35 PM MDT
Hunter Johnson arrives at the ISP Forensic Services laboratory in Meridian, where Tara Martinez collects three palm-print and fingerprint exemplars using the powder/adhesive lift method.
Source:
ISP Forensic Services Report M2022-4843 Report 39 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Johnson was accompanied by his mother, Jessica Hendrix, according to Report 39.
Established
Research note: Johnson was accompanied by his mother, Jessica Hendrix, according to Report 39.
Established
~1:45 PM MDT
The Hunter Johnson exemplar-collection session concludes.
Forensic Report
~1:45 PM MDT
The Hunter Johnson exemplar-collection session concludes.
Source:
ISP Forensic Services Report M2022-4843 Report 39 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 39 states Martinez cleared at 1345 MDT.
Established
Research note: Report 39 states Martinez cleared at 1345 MDT.
Established
July 3, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
After comparison with the newer exemplars, ISP Report 40 excludes Hunter Johnson as the source of latent print L5; the comparison of L6 remains inconclusive.
Forensic Report
Unknown
After comparison with the newer exemplars, ISP Report 40 excludes Hunter Johnson as the source of latent print L5; the comparison of L6 remains inconclusive.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 40 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. The L6 result is not an identification.
Established
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. The L6 result is not an identification.
Established
September 11, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services accepts two fingerprint cards bearing the name Bethany Grace Funke for latent-print comparison work.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Forensic Services accepts two fingerprint cards bearing the name Bethany Grace Funke for latent-print comparison work.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 41 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: Report 41 lists the evidence-accepted date as September 11, 2024.
Established
Research note: Report 41 lists the evidence-accepted date as September 11, 2024.
Established
September 23, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP analyzes latent prints L5 and L6 against the submitted Bethany Funke exemplars.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP analyzes latent prints L5 and L6 against the submitted Bethany Funke exemplars.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 41 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: The report's analysis notes date the comparison work to September 23, 2024.
Established
Research note: The report's analysis notes date the comparison work to September 23, 2024.
Established
September 24, 2024
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Report 41 excludes Bethany Funke as the source of latent print L5; the comparison of latent print L6 remains inconclusive.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 41 excludes Bethany Funke as the source of latent print L5; the comparison of latent print L6 remains inconclusive.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 41 (Tara Martinez)
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. The L6 result is not an identification.
Established
Research note: L5 = edge of interior kitchen sliding-glass-door handle; L6 = above exterior handle. The L6 result is not an identification.
Established
November 27, 2022
Investigation – Vehicle BOLO
1:46 PM
MPD Officer Brett Payne circulates a law-enforcement-sensitive homicide update and vehicle BOLO to Moscow Police, Pullman Police and WSU Police personnel.
Law Enforcement Email
1:46 PM
MPD Officer Brett Payne circulates a law-enforcement-sensitive homicide update and vehicle BOLO to Moscow Police, Pullman Police and WSU Police personnel.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Payne Homicide Update & BOLO email, Nov. 27, 2022
Research note: The attached flyer was marked law-enforcement sensitive and not for public distribution.
Established
Research note: The attached flyer was marked law-enforcement sensitive and not for public distribution.
Established
1:46 PM
The internal BOLO describes the vehicle of interest as a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra four-door with an unknown license plate.
Law Enforcement BOLO
1:46 PM
The internal BOLO describes the vehicle of interest as a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra four-door with an unknown license plate.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – ISP Vehicle of Interest BOLO
Research note: The flyer itself says the example vehicle images were not the actual vehicle.
Established
Research note: The flyer itself says the example vehicle images were not the actual vehicle.
Established
1:46 PM
The BOLO instructs officers not to stop, detain, or contact the driver except in a life-or-death emergency; officers were told to obtain a plate discreetly and not broadcast the information over the radio.
Law Enforcement BOLO
1:46 PM
The BOLO instructs officers not to stop, detain, or contact the driver except in a life-or-death emergency; officers were told to obtain a plate discreetly and not broadcast the information over the radio.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – ISP Vehicle of Interest BOLO / Payne email
Research note: This records the investigative handling instructions attached to the vehicle lookout.
Established
Research note: This records the investigative handling instructions attached to the vehicle lookout.
Established
1:46 PM
Payne tells the law-enforcement recipients that investigators were confident whoever was in the vehicle of interest was, at a minimum, heavily involved in what occurred.
Law Enforcement Email
1:46 PM
Payne tells the law-enforcement recipients that investigators were confident whoever was in the vehicle of interest was, at a minimum, heavily involved in what occurred.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Payne Homicide Update & BOLO email, Nov. 27, 2022
Research note: This is an internal investigative assessment, not proof of the vehicle occupant's identity or involvement.
Theory / Unverified
Research note: This is an internal investigative assessment, not proof of the vehicle occupant's identity or involvement.
Theory / Unverified
Investigation – Search Warrants
1:46 PM
Payne's internal update says numerous search warrants had already been served, including two warrants on an apartment at 500 Queen Road.
Law Enforcement Email
1:46 PM
Payne's internal update says numerous search warrants had already been served, including two warrants on an apartment at 500 Queen Road.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Payne Homicide Update & BOLO email, Nov. 27, 2022
Research note: This records the status described in the internal email; the email does not identify a homicide suspect living at that apartment.
Established
Research note: This records the status described in the internal email; the email does not identify a homicide suspect living at that apartment.
Established
Investigation – Case Status
1:46 PM
Payne says investigators were awaiting multiple laboratory results, had heavily vetted people directly linked to the victims, and were working through thousands of leads, large quantities of digital data and hundreds of interviews.
Law Enforcement Email
1:46 PM
Payne says investigators were awaiting multiple laboratory results, had heavily vetted people directly linked to the victims, and were working through thousands of leads, large quantities of digital data and hundreds of interviews.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 3_Redacted.pdf – Payne Homicide Update & BOLO email, Nov. 27, 2022
Research note: Established as the investigative-status description in Payne's email; it does not establish the accuracy of every underlying lead.
Established
Research note: Established as the investigative-status description in Payne's email; it does not establish the accuracy of every underlying lead.
Established
January 6, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP Report 27 records receipt of two fingerprint exemplars bearing Dylan Mortensen's name and twelve exemplars bearing Bryan Kohberger's name for latent-print work.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP Report 27 records receipt of two fingerprint exemplars bearing Dylan Mortensen's name and twelve exemplars bearing Bryan Kohberger's name for latent-print work.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Examination Report M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report lists January 6 as the evidence-accepted date; analysis notes show the Kohberger exemplars were opened on January 8.
Established
Research note: The report lists January 6 as the evidence-accepted date; analysis notes show the Kohberger exemplars were opened on January 8.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Property
9:44 AM
Jenkins asks the Latah County Jail to serve Kohberger with a suspension follow-up and WSU key-return document and to obtain signed acknowledgement of the key-return paperwork.
Institutional / Law Enforcement Email
9:44 AM
Jenkins asks the Latah County Jail to serve Kohberger with a suspension follow-up and WSU key-return document and to obtain signed acknowledgement of the key-return paperwork.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU paperwork service request, Jan. 6, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Preparatory step before the Jan. 10 retrieval of WSU property from the apartment.
Established
Research note: Preparatory step before the Jan. 10 retrieval of WSU property from the apartment.
Established
Investigation – Interview Coordination
9:29 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells Moscow Police Chief James Fry and Sgt. Dustin Blaker that five rooms have been reserved in the French Administration/Lighty Student Services building for Moscow investigators.
Interagency Email
9:29 AM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells Moscow Police Chief James Fry and Sgt. Dustin Blaker that five rooms have been reserved in the French Administration/Lighty Student Services building for Moscow investigators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU/MPD email records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Jenkins also provides parking guidance for investigator vehicles.
Established
Research note: Jenkins also provides parking guidance for investigator vehicles.
Established
9:29 AM
Jenkins tells Fry and Blaker he plans to meet the investigators on Monday, January 9 at 10:30 AM and asks to be told if the time changes.
Interagency Email
9:29 AM
Jenkins tells Fry and Blaker he plans to meet the investigators on Monday, January 9 at 10:30 AM and asks to be told if the time changes.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU/MPD email records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records a stated plan, not proof that the meeting occurred at exactly 10:30 AM. A separate WSU calendar entry lists "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators" at 8:00-8:30 AM on January 9, which may reflect a schedule change or separate contact.
Established
Research note: This records a stated plan, not proof that the meeting occurred at exactly 10:30 AM. A separate WSU calendar entry lists "Meet w/Moscow PD Investigators" at 8:00-8:30 AM on January 9, which may reflect a schedule change or separate contact.
Established
9:29 AM
Jenkins offers WSU assistance scheduling witness interviews for Moscow investigators and asks for any preferred witness order or investigator assignments.
Interagency Email
9:29 AM
Jenkins offers WSU assistance scheduling witness interviews for Moscow investigators and asks for any preferred witness order or investigator assignments.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU/MPD email records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email does not identify the witnesses to be interviewed.
Established
Research note: The email does not identify the witnesses to be interviewed.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
1:23 PM
WSU Criminal Justice leadership invites faculty and administrators to a Critical Incident Stress Debrief scheduled for January 7, describing the prior week as emotionally difficult and offering an aftercare process for the critical incident.
Institutional Email
1:23 PM
WSU Criminal Justice leadership invites faculty and administrators to a Critical Incident Stress Debrief scheduled for January 7, describing the prior week as emotionally difficult and offering an aftercare process for the critical incident.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The source describes institutional support following the arrest and associated disruption; it does not record participants' private statements during the debrief.
Established
Research note: The source describes institutional support following the arrest and associated disruption; it does not record participants' private statements during the debrief.
Established
January 7, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
ISP analysis notes describe latent print L5 as a finger impression on the plastic kitchen sliding door facing the kitchen/interior; it was considered of comparison value and had previously been searched through MBIS.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP analysis notes describe latent print L5 as a finger impression on the plastic kitchen sliding door facing the kitchen/interior; it was considered of comparison value and had previously been searched through MBIS.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The substrate/location detail comes from the laboratory analysis notes, not from an inference about who left the print.
Established
Research note: The substrate/location detail comes from the laboratory analysis notes, not from an inference about who left the print.
Established
Unknown
For latent print L5, the analyst notes no points of correspondence to the then-available Dylan Mortensen exemplars and says better fully rolled exemplars are needed before reaching a conclusion.
Forensic Report
Unknown
For latent print L5, the analyst notes no points of correspondence to the then-available Dylan Mortensen exemplars and says better fully rolled exemplars are needed before reaching a conclusion.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This was not yet an exclusion; the later comparison remained inconclusive until improved exemplars were collected in 2024.
Established
Research note: This was not yet an exclusion; the later comparison remained inconclusive until improved exemplars were collected in 2024.
Established
Unknown
ISP analysis notes describe latent print L6 as a finger impression on the plastic kitchen sliding door facing the patio/exterior and characterize it as very low quality and borderline for comparison value.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP analysis notes describe latent print L6 as a finger impression on the plastic kitchen sliding door facing the patio/exterior and characterize it as very low quality and borderline for comparison value.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The notes state L6 was not suitable for MBIS inquiry.
Established
Research note: The notes state L6 was not suitable for MBIS inquiry.
Established
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
7:58 AM
Jennifer Hyatt forwards documentation of two Critical Incident Stress Debrief sessions for a WSU work-grant contract, identifying separate student and faculty/staff sessions and discussing possible follow-up sessions in February.
Institutional Email
7:58 AM
Jennifer Hyatt forwards documentation of two Critical Incident Stress Debrief sessions for a WSU work-grant contract, identifying separate student and faculty/staff sessions and discussing possible follow-up sessions in February.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email concerns documentation and future support; no confidential debrief content is included.
Established
Research note: The email concerns documentation and future support; no confidential debrief content is included.
Established
9:01 AM
Jenkins asks that Critical Incident Stress Debrief services be documented by date, approximate hours, and group served, giving examples that include Criminal Justice faculty and Kohberger's neighbors.
Institutional Email
9:01 AM
Jenkins asks that Critical Incident Stress Debrief services be documented by date, approximate hours, and group served, giving examples that include Criminal Justice faculty and Kohberger's neighbors.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The examples identify intended/possible service groups; they do not establish that every listed group actually attended a session.
Established
Research note: The examples identify intended/possible service groups; they do not establish that every listed group actually attended a session.
Established
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
WSU Criminal Justice leadership schedules dedicated Critical Incident Stress Debrief time with Dr. Megan Stoffregen for faculty and administrators.
Institutional Email
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
WSU Criminal Justice leadership schedules dedicated Critical Incident Stress Debrief time with Dr. Megan Stoffregen for faculty and administrators.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 2_Redacted.pdf – WSU/Latah records | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6ewD2y8vIGvrn0wz0jUgibklMOl77Kx/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The invitation states the debrief is confidential and not formal mental-health treatment; the timeline records only the scheduled institutional support event.
Established
Research note: The invitation states the debrief is confidential and not formal mental-health treatment; the timeline records only the scheduled institutional support event.
Established
January 8, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
Twelve fingerprint exemplars bearing Kohberger's name are opened and scanned for possible future comparisons; the Report 27 notes state those exemplars were not being compared in that assignment.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Twelve fingerprint exemplars bearing Kohberger's name are opened and scanned for possible future comparisons; the Report 27 notes state those exemplars were not being compared in that assignment.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Important limitation: this entry records handling/scanning of the exemplars, not a latent-print match or exclusion.
Established
Research note: Important limitation: this entry records handling/scanning of the exemplars, not a latent-print match or exclusion.
Established
February 14, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Testing
Unknown
A verifier confirms the L5 comparison to the then-available Dylan Mortensen exemplars as inconclusive and notes that better-quality rolled exemplars are needed.
Forensic Report
Unknown
A verifier confirms the L5 comparison to the then-available Dylan Mortensen exemplars as inconclusive and notes that better-quality rolled exemplars are needed.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The verification notes specifically preserve the limitation created by incomplete/poor-quality known exemplars.
Established
Research note: The verification notes specifically preserve the limitation created by incomplete/poor-quality known exemplars.
Established
Unknown
For latent print L6, the laboratory notes say patterns were not consistent with the available right-hand exemplars but the left-hand recordings were insufficient; the verified result remains inconclusive.
Forensic Report
Unknown
For latent print L6, the laboratory notes say patterns were not consistent with the available right-hand exemplars but the left-hand recordings were insufficient; the verified result remains inconclusive.
Source:
ISP Forensic Latent Print Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 27 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report does not identify Dylan as the source of L6.
Established
Research note: The report does not identify Dylan as the source of L6.
Established
February 17, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Documentation
Unknown
Hailey Youngling completes accompanying-responder verification of the WSU apartment/office forensic field-services documentation.
Forensic Report
Unknown
Hailey Youngling completes accompanying-responder verification of the WSU apartment/office forensic field-services documentation.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Analysis Notes M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Verification relates to the report documentation, including the correction of the presumptive-test count.
Established
Research note: Verification relates to the report documentation, including the correction of the presumptive-test count.
Established
March 21, 2023
Investigation – Forensic Documentation
Unknown
ISP issues Forensic Field Services Report 25 documenting the December 30 processing of Kohberger's Pullman apartment and WSU office.
Forensic Report
Unknown
ISP issues Forensic Field Services Report 25 documenting the December 30 processing of Kohberger's Pullman apartment and WSU office.
Source:
ISP Forensic Field Services Report M2022-4843 Report 25 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGgUT_PTUKjlHNUv8w0w2w7pJAHEVJGO/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The report had undergone review and corrections before issuance.
Established
Research note: The report had undergone review and corrections before issuance.
Established
January 5, 2023
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting with Criminal Justice and Criminology graduate students.
Institutional Calendar
12:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled meeting with Criminal Justice and Criminology graduate students.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The meeting corresponds to a Dec. 30 TAT recommendation; the calendar itself establishes only the scheduled event.
Established
Research note: The meeting corresponds to a Dec. 30 TAT recommendation; the calendar itself establishes only the scheduled event.
Established
4:59 PM
WSU Police Records Manager Maeleen Zehm instructs department personnel to preserve potentially responsive material under a "Kohberger Legal Hold," complete a potential-evidence checklist, and submit preservation documentation by January 17.
Legal / Institutional Email
4:59 PM
WSU Police Records Manager Maeleen Zehm instructs department personnel to preserve potentially responsive material under a "Kohberger Legal Hold," complete a potential-evidence checklist, and submit preservation documentation by January 17.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 1_Redacted.pdf – WSU Police legal-hold email, Jan. 5, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLBkdGOulA5WqDD6fSAiXKc8nyJ0s0-U/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is a records-preservation/legal-hold step, not a statement about evidentiary value of any individual record.
Established
Research note: This is a records-preservation/legal-hold step, not a statement about evidentiary value of any individual record.
Established
10:10 PM
Jenkins tells WSU Police staff that a Latah County judge had issued a nondissemination order; after consulting WSU legal counsel, he directs staff to follow the spirit of the order and avoid discussing case details with the press.
Institutional / Legal Email
10:10 PM
Jenkins tells WSU Police staff that a Latah County judge had issued a nondissemination order; after consulting WSU legal counsel, he directs staff to follow the spirit of the order and avoid discussing case details with the press.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Jenkins "Recent Events" email, Jan. 5, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The underlying nondissemination order is separately logged in the timeline; this entry records WSU's internal response to it.
Established
Research note: The underlying nondissemination order is separately logged in the timeline; this entry records WSU's internal response to it.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle BOLO
9:58 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins writes that the arrest-warrant affidavit timeline was not entirely correct about when area agencies were asked to look for the suspect vehicle: he says the request came the morning of November 28, not November 25.
Law Enforcement Email
9:58 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins writes that the arrest-warrant affidavit timeline was not entirely correct about when area agencies were asked to look for the suspect vehicle: he says the request came the morning of November 28, not November 25.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Jenkins "Recent Events" email, Jan. 5, 2023 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Jenkins says WSU received the Moscow Police email and forwarded the vehicle description at 8:24 AM Nov. 28; Tiengo queried Kohberger's plate at 12:28 AM Nov. 29 and Whitman observed the vehicle at 12:58 AM. A prior timeline row using Nov. 25 should be corrected/removed.
Correction
Research note: Jenkins says WSU received the Moscow Police email and forwarded the vehicle description at 8:24 AM Nov. 28; Tiengo queried Kohberger's plate at 12:28 AM Nov. 29 and Whitman observed the vehicle at 12:58 AM. A prior timeline row using Nov. 25 should be corrected/removed.
Correction
Post-Arrest – WSU Property
Document dated Jan. 5
WSU prepares a consent form authorizing university representatives to enter apartment G201 for the limited purpose of retrieving two WSU-owned keys.
Institutional / Legal Record
Document dated Jan. 5
WSU prepares a consent form authorizing university representatives to enter apartment G201 for the limited purpose of retrieving two WSU-owned keys.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – WSU key-return consent form | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records preparation of the consent document; the later Jan. 10 timeline entries document the actual apartment access and key recovery.
Established
Research note: This records preparation of the consent document; the later Jan. 10 timeline entries document the actual apartment access and key recovery.
Established
Court / Nondissemination Order
10:10 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells department staff that Washington Attorney General personnel advised that the Idaho nondissemination order might not apply in Washington but that discussing case details would be risky and WSU Police should follow the spirit of the order.
Institutional / Legal Email
10:10 PM
WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins tells department staff that Washington Attorney General personnel advised that the Idaho nondissemination order might not apply in Washington but that discussing case details would be risky and WSU Police should follow the spirit of the order.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the legal guidance Jenkins says he received; it is not an independent legal conclusion by the timeline about the order's Washington enforceability.
Established
Research note: This records the legal guidance Jenkins says he received; it is not an independent legal conclusion by the timeline about the order's Washington enforceability.
Established
Court / Media Restrictions
10:10 PM
Jenkins says he instructed Officer Daniel Tiengo and Sgt. Curtis Whitman to ignore press requests for statements or interviews or respond that they could not discuss the case because of the nondissemination order.
Institutional / Legal Email
10:10 PM
Jenkins says he instructed Officer Daniel Tiengo and Sgt. Curtis Whitman to ignore press requests for statements or interviews or respond that they could not discuss the case because of the nondissemination order.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 6_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLVHj0BOJlJgo-Qivxb7EPSzVifv0X_u/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Jenkins also notes that WSU had opportunities for national-media interviews about the officers' vehicle-identification work but was declining them at that time.
Established
Research note: Jenkins also notes that WSU had opportunities for national-media interviews about the officers' vehicle-identification work but was declining them at that time.
Established
January 13, 2023
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
4:27 PM
WSU researcher David Makin asks university security personnel to audit access to the Adams Mall CCTV system after a Fox News story claimed imagery from a WSU "Command Center" and suggested potential access by Kohberger.
Institutional Email
4:27 PM
WSU researcher David Makin asks university security personnel to audit access to the Adams Mall CCTV system after a Fox News story claimed imagery from a WSU "Command Center" and suggested potential access by Kohberger.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Adams Mall CCTV account-access email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Makin states in the request that the CCTV lab had not been operational since Spring 2020. This entry records the audit request, not validation of the media claim.
Established
Research note: Makin states in the request that the CCTV lab had not been operational since Spring 2020. This entry records the audit request, not validation of the media claim.
Established
6:35 PM
WSU security administrator Den Bowker responds that the former lab team's access had been removed after the lab closed and says there was no method for members of that team to view the CCTV system after that point; he also states that the system maintains detailed access logs.
Institutional Email
6:35 PM
WSU security administrator Den Bowker responds that the former lab team's access had been removed after the lab closed and says there was no method for members of that team to view the CCTV system after that point; he also states that the system maintains detailed access logs.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 4_Redacted.pdf – Adams Mall CCTV account-access email chain | https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SN7QDpxGAGyFcWhD4by0bcS4JOfK7PL/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is WSU's internal system-access statement. It is not presented as an independent third-party forensic audit conclusion.
Established
Research note: This is WSU's internal system-access statement. It is not presented as an independent third-party forensic audit conclusion.
Established
January 11, 2023
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
4:00-5:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "HRS, AG and TAT Follow UP" meeting.
Institutional Calendar
4:00-5:00 PM
A WSU calendar records a scheduled "HRS, AG and TAT Follow UP" meeting.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 9_Redacted.pdf – WSU calendar | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYidvA_q3b1zrC0RYMuwlSLVhMRKkvkw/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled follow-up among Human Resource Services, Attorney General, and Threat Assessment Team participants; no meeting conclusions are inferred.
Established
Research note: The calendar establishes the scheduled follow-up among Human Resource Services, Attorney General, and Threat Assessment Team participants; no meeting conclusions are inferred.
Established
February 7, 2023
Post-Arrest – Records / Legal Process
1:10 PM
Washington Attorney General WSU Division Chief Nathan Deen asks Latah County prosecutor Ashley Jennings whether a Whitman County warrant will be forthcoming for WSU records.
Legal / Interagency Email
1:10 PM
Washington Attorney General WSU Division Chief Nathan Deen asks Latah County prosecutor Ashley Jennings whether a Whitman County warrant will be forthcoming for WSU records.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the beginning of a documented discussion about the legal process for obtaining WSU records.
Established
Research note: This records the beginning of a documented discussion about the legal process for obtaining WSU records.
Established
1:30 PM
Jennings replies that she believes a Whitman County warrant will be forthcoming and copies Whitman County prosecutor Dan LeBeau, who is handling the Washington side.
Legal / Interagency Email
1:30 PM
Jennings replies that she believes a Whitman County warrant will be forthcoming and copies Whitman County prosecutor Dan LeBeau, who is handling the Washington side.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email chain is titled "WSU Warrant."
Established
Research note: The email chain is titled "WSU Warrant."
Established
3:34 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Dan LeBeau replies in the WSU-warrant email chain, "Yes there will be," and invites Deen to call him.
Legal / Interagency Email
3:34 PM
Whitman County prosecutor Dan LeBeau replies in the WSU-warrant email chain, "Yes there will be," and invites Deen to call him.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The brief reply confirms contemplated legal process in the contemporaneous "WSU Warrant" chain; later emails show the parties ultimately pursued a subpoena route.
Established
Research note: The brief reply confirms contemplated legal process in the contemporaneous "WSU Warrant" chain; later emails show the parties ultimately pursued a subpoena route.
Established
February 13, 2023
Post-Arrest – Records / Legal Process
2:42 PM
Jennings says prosecutors are considering using a subpoena for WSU records for the preliminary hearing expected in June; she says Deen indicated WSU would provide the records upon receipt but asks for help with the interstate process.
Legal / Interagency Email
2:42 PM
Jennings says prosecutors are considering using a subpoena for WSU records for the preliminary hearing expected in June; she says Deen indicated WSU would provide the records upon receipt but asks for help with the interstate process.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This reflects the prosecution team's plan at that time; later court scheduling changed.
Established
Research note: This reflects the prosecution team's plan at that time; later court scheduling changed.
Established
3:23 PM
LeBeau identifies Washington RCW 10.96.040 and 10.96.050 as provisions he believes permit an out-of-state criminal process to be served on a Washington recipient and complied with as if issued by a Washington court.
Legal / Interagency Email
3:23 PM
LeBeau identifies Washington RCW 10.96.040 and 10.96.050 as provisions he believes permit an out-of-state criminal process to be served on a Washington recipient and complied with as if issued by a Washington court.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records LeBeau's legal-process guidance in the email; it is not independent legal analysis by the timeline.
Established
Research note: This records LeBeau's legal-process guidance in the email; it is not independent legal analysis by the timeline.
Established
March 8, 2023
Post-Arrest – Records / Legal Process
Time not stated
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issues a Subpoena Duces Tecum for WSU records.
Court Process / Email
Time not stated
Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issues a Subpoena Duces Tecum for WSU records.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The issuance date is stated in Jennings' March 9 transmittal email; the source excerpt does not state the exact time of issuance.
Established
Research note: The issuance date is stated in Jennings' March 9 transmittal email; the source excerpt does not state the exact time of issuance.
Established
March 9, 2023
Post-Arrest – Records / Legal Process
10:16 AM
Jennings forwards the WSU-warrant/subpoena email chain to Moscow Police Detective Brett Payne for follow-up.
Legal / Interagency Email
10:16 AM
Jennings forwards the WSU-warrant/subpoena email chain to Moscow Police Detective Brett Payne for follow-up.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The message says "Please see below" and forwards the prior legal-process discussion.
Established
Research note: The message says "Please see below" and forwards the prior legal-process discussion.
Established
10:28 AM
Payne tells WSU Police Chief Jenkins that the plan is to serve the subpoena under the cited Washington law and says Whitman County prosecutor LeBeau had advised that approach was acceptable.
Legal / Interagency Email
10:28 AM
Payne tells WSU Police Chief Jenkins that the plan is to serve the subpoena under the cited Washington law and says Whitman County prosecutor LeBeau had advised that approach was acceptable.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Payne asks Jenkins whether the proposed service method will suffice.
Established
Research note: Payne asks Jenkins whether the proposed service method will suffice.
Established
11:17 AM
Jenkins tells Payne that the subpoena can be emailed to WSU Attorney General Division Chief Nathan Deen, who will facilitate WSU's response.
Legal / Interagency Email
11:17 AM
Jenkins tells Payne that the subpoena can be emailed to WSU Attorney General Division Chief Nathan Deen, who will facilitate WSU's response.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This documents WSU's designated route for receiving and responding to the subpoena.
Established
Research note: This documents WSU's designated route for receiving and responding to the subpoena.
Established
11:22 AM
Jennings sends a copy of the Subpoena Duces Tecum, stating that Judge Megan Marshall issued it on March 8, 2023.
Legal / Interagency Email
11:22 AM
Jennings sends a copy of the Subpoena Duces Tecum, stating that Judge Megan Marshall issued it on March 8, 2023.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This is the transmittal of the subpoena to WSU-related recipients.
Established
Research note: This is the transmittal of the subpoena to WSU-related recipients.
Established
11:24 AM
Deen confirms receipt of the WSU subpoena and says his office will begin working with WSU to obtain the requested records for prosecutors.
Legal / Interagency Email
11:24 AM
Deen confirms receipt of the WSU subpoena and says his office will begin working with WSU to obtain the requested records for prosecutors.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The response states, in substance, that WSU would begin working to get the records to the requesting authorities.
Established
Research note: The response states, in substance, that WSU would begin working to get the records to the requesting authorities.
Established
January 12, 2023
Post-Arrest – WSU Property / Defense Coordination
8:28 AM
Jenkins forwards a voicemail received the previous morning to Michael McCarthy and asks how WSU should proceed regarding Kohberger's apartment if the caller is in fact Bryan Kohberger's father.
Law Enforcement / Defense Coordination Email
8:28 AM
Jenkins forwards a voicemail received the previous morning to Michael McCarthy and asks how WSU should proceed regarding Kohberger's apartment if the caller is in fact Bryan Kohberger's father.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: The email does not establish the caller's identity; Jenkins frames it conditionally.
Established
Research note: The email does not establish the caller's identity; Jenkins frames it conditionally.
Established
9:37 AM
Michael McCarthy replies that they are checking whether the caller was Bryan Kohberger's father and says they are working on a process under which requests involving the university should go through the defense team.
Defense / Law Enforcement Email
9:37 AM
Michael McCarthy replies that they are checking whether the caller was Bryan Kohberger's father and says they are working on a process under which requests involving the university should go through the defense team.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records the defense-side response and coordination plan; it does not establish that the caller was Kohberger's father.
Established
Research note: This records the defense-side response and coordination plan; it does not establish that the caller was Kohberger's father.
Established
April 24, 2023
Post-Arrest – WSU Response
10:10 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly alerts university officials to concern for a graduate student whose apartment had reportedly been broken into after NewsNation published information described by Neuilly as leaked, noting that the student was planning to move.
Institutional Email
10:10 AM
WSU Criminal Justice chair Melanie-Angela Neuilly alerts university officials to concern for a graduate student whose apartment had reportedly been broken into after NewsNation published information described by Neuilly as leaked, noting that the student was planning to move.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 5_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbDqiuQvwo6-sdzBdXAfL9lgjl0h4slc/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This records Neuilly's contemporaneous concern and characterization of the situation. It does not independently verify the reported break-in or the provenance of the media information.
Established
Research note: This records Neuilly's contemporaneous concern and characterization of the situation. It does not independently verify the reported break-in or the provenance of the media information.
Established
September 12, 2022
Pre-Offense / Rumor Control
Time unknown
A Moscow Police incident later discussed during the Idaho Four investigation involved an argument between people walking on the University of Idaho bike path and a cyclist who displayed a folding knife. No injuries were reported; the cyclist later turned himself in and misdemeanor charges were referred to the Moscow City Attorney.
MPD Public Update
Time unknown
A Moscow Police incident later discussed during the Idaho Four investigation involved an argument between people walking on the University of Idaho bike path and a cyclist who displayed a folding knife. No injuries were reported; the cyclist later turned himself in and misdemeanor charges were referred to the Moscow City Attorney.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: Moscow Police later stated there was no connection between the individual involved in this incident and the Idaho Four homicide investigation. Included to prevent conflation with the later case.
Established
Research note: Moscow Police later stated there was no connection between the individual involved in this incident and the Idaho Four homicide investigation. Included to prevent conflation with the later case.
Established
December 9, 2022
Investigation – Online Activity / Rumor Control
3:53 PM
Moscow Police says investigators are monitoring online activity related to the case and are aware of substantial rumors, misinformation, harassment and threatening behavior directed toward potentially involved parties.
MPD Press Release
3:53 PM
Moscow Police says investigators are monitoring online activity related to the case and are aware of substantial rumors, misinformation, harassment and threatening behavior directed toward potentially involved parties.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: MPD warned that threats or harassment, whether online or in person, could expose participants to criminal charges.
Established
Research note: MPD warned that threats or harassment, whether online or in person, could expose participants to criminal charges.
Established
Investigation – Vehicle Tips
3:53 PM
Moscow Police reports that the FBI is prioritizing and vetting the surge of tips concerning the white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra for use by the investigation team.
MPD Press Release
3:53 PM
Moscow Police reports that the FBI is prioritizing and vetting the surge of tips concerning the white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra for use by the investigation team.
Source:
Kohberger Install Part 8_Redacted.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2y7d3J2969rrz7fv92jsyLgF9B_9HlV/view?usp=drivesdk
Research note: This describes investigative processing of incoming vehicle tips, not a finding that any particular tip or vehicle was connected to the homicides.
Established
Research note: This describes investigative processing of incoming vehicle tips, not a finding that any particular tip or vehicle was connected to the homicides.
Established
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“Established” means the event as written is supported by the cited source.
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