The Idaho Student Murders case remains one of the most chilling and closely followed investigations in recent history. With the latest unsealed documents shedding new light on the surviving roommates’ actions, questions continue to arise about what exactly happened that night.
đź”´ Survivors Were Awake as Murders Unfolded
New evidence suggests that both surviving roommates—who lived on the first and second floors—were awake during the time of the attack.
- Roommate DM told investigators she heard noises and later saw a masked man in the home.
- She reportedly froze in fear and locked her bedroom door, unaware of the horrific crime that had just taken place.
- Texts exchanged between the two surviving roommates indicate confusion about what was happening.
🔴 Court TV’s Timeline of Events
Vinnie Politan of Court TV has provided a detailed breakdown of the night’s timeline, based on police reports, witness statements, and phone records:
⏰ 1:45 AM – 2:00 AM
- Madison Mogen & Kaylee Goncalves return home from a food truck stop after a night out.
- Xana Kernodle & Ethan Chapin arrive home separately after a party.
⏰ 4:00 AM – 4:25 AM
- DM hears noises and believes one of her roommates is playing with their dog.
- She later hears what she describes as whimpering and muffled voices.
- Around 4:17 AM, a nearby security camera picks up a disturbing sound—a faint scream followed by a loud thud.
- DM then sees a man in a black mask walking through the home but doesn’t recognize the threat.
⏰ 4:19 AM – 4:24 AM
- The surviving roommates text the victims multiple times, but receive no response.
- The house goes silent after the killer exits through the sliding glass door.
⏰ 11:58 AM
- The first 911 call is placed, reporting an unresponsive person.
- Police arrive to find the horrific crime scene inside the house.
🔴 Why Didn’t They Call 911 Sooner?
This question has been heavily debated. Many argue that the roommates were in shock, while others suggest they didn’t fully grasp what had happened.
