University of Idaho officials said Kohberger's extended trial deadline gives investigators more time to collect additional evidence
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November of last year
The FBI gathers documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed last year in Moscow, Idaho on November 1, 2023. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
FBI investigators were seen at the home where Bryan Kohberger allegedly killed four University of Idaho students last November.
Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Ethan Chapin were killed Nov. 13 at the Moscow, Idaho home Bryan Kohberger allegedly entered around 4 a.m.
A trial for the former Washington State University criminology graduate student was scheduled for October, but delayed when Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial during an August court hearing.
As a result, the University of Idaho said in a Tuesday statement the prosecution and investigators asked the college for access to the Moscow, Idaho house.
FBI RETURNS TO IDAHO HOME WHERE BRYAN KOHBERGER ALLEGEDLY MURDERED FOUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
FBI investigators were seen at the home where Bryan Kohberger allegedly killed four students who attended the University of Idaho. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital and Zach Wilkinson/Moscow-Pullman Daily News via Pool and )
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
FBI investigators were at the home on Tuesday and Wednesday gathering what's needed to construct visual and audio exhibits, as well as a physical model of the home itself, the university said.
"With the new extended timeline, the FBI is on scene today, Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Wednesday, Nov. 1, to get documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed," the statement from the school reads.
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
"As explained to the university, the visual displays take months to build and were not feasible under the timeline of an October trial. While the measurements and details needed to build a model were taken at the time of the initial investigation, the FBI is using this extended trial timeline to gather their own measurements and images now that the personal property has been removed from the premises," it continues.
JUDGE DENIES IDAHO STUDENT MURDER SUSPECT BRYAN KOHBERGER'S INDICTMENT DISMISSAL REQUEST
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Families of the victims and survivors were notified of the decision allowing investigators to re-enter the home, as well as the defense.
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
The university still intends to demolish the home, but says it won't be this semester. In February, the University of Idaho announced the house would be demolished and a "healing garden" constructed in its place.
IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS SUSPECT BRYAN KOHBERGER’S LAWYERS TO ARGUE BOLD LEGAL MOVE
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Shanon Gray, an attorney for Kaylee Goncalves' family, previously criticized the decision to demolish the house, stating that it holds critical evidence to the case.
"The home itself has enormous evidentiary value as well as being the largest, and one of the most important, pieces of evidence in the case," Gray said.
Investigators set up outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
A clean wall where staining was once visible is seen outside the home where four University of Idaho students were slain in November last year in Moscow, Idaho on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The FBI plans on getting documentation to construct visual and audio exhibits and a physical model of the home where Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were killed. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
Gray said that the University of Idaho previously asked for the victims families’ opinions on demolishing the house, then "proceeded to ignore those opinions and pursue their own self-interests."
Fox News’ Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
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