The number of tips have topped 10,000 in the case of four University of Idaho students who were stabbed and killed last month, according to police, but investigators still have not identified a suspect more than six weeks after the crime.
who were stabbed and killed last month, according to police, but investigators still have not identified a suspect more than six weeks after the crime.
"Investigators continue to have the same level of resources, including a dedicated team reviewing digital content," the Moscow Police Department said in a press release on Dec. 19. "Digital submissions of tips and leads are not made public by investigators as part of the ongoing commitment to keep information safe because it can be a powerful tool in the investigation process."
The milestone of tips in the case comes as a lawyer representing the family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four slain students, questioned if local police are equipped to solve a quadruple homicide. Shanon Gray told TODAY in an interview that aired on Dec. 19 that the Goncalves family is far from satisfied — and extremely frustrated — with authorities' lack of answers regarding the Nov. 13 stabbings."We want to let them know that we were holding them accountable for their decisions," Gray told TODAY."And if they are in over their heads, then acknowledge that and turn the investigation over to someone who is more versed in handling these types of matters.
since Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were found dead in a residence near the university's Moscow, Idaho, campus.while they were sleeping. All four victims had multiple stab wounds, and some had defensive wounds. Police have yet to name a suspect or locate a weapon in the case.
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