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University Former Roommate Mourns University Friends Killed in Idaho Murders

Moscow, Idaho – More than a year after four University of Idaho students were tragically killed in an off-campus house on King Road, a former roommate, Ashlin Couch, reflects on the loss and the lingering impact it has had on her life. Couch, who had lived in the sixth bedroom of the house until May 2022, recalls the shock and disbelief she felt upon learning of the murders of her friends Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, …

Execution Failure Sparks Debate on Future of Death Penalty in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – Following the botched execution of Thomas Creech, Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate, questions arise about the next steps in the state’s pursuit of capital punishment. In late February, Idaho faced a challenging situation when medical staff failed to establish a vein for the lethal injection, resulting in the expiration of Creech’s death warrant. Having spent five decades behind bars for murder and evading execution on multiple occasions, Creech’s case drew national attention …

Manhunt Ends: Idaho Man Who Shot Deputy and Killed by Police Finally Identified

Huntley, Idaho – Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed by the police following the fatal shooting of a deputy earlier this week. The incident took place on Wednesday evening in Huntley, Idaho, where officers were responding to reports of a deputy being shot. The suspect, now identified as a resident of Huntley, was shot by law enforcement after a standoff. The fallen deputy has been identified as Deputy Mark Johnson, a …

Terror Plot Foiled: Idaho Teenager Accused of Planning Church Attacks in the Name of ISIS

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – An 18-year-old teenager from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was taken into custody by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force for allegedly planning to carry out attacks on churches in his hometown in the name of the Islamic State group. Alexander Scott Mercurio, accused of plotting to kill churchgoers during services, was arrested just one day before the planned attacks. Authorities filed a federal criminal complaint against him for attempting to provide material …

Trial Begins for Idaho Man in Doomsday Murder Case

BOISE, Idaho – The trial of Chad Daybell, a man accused of murdering his wife and his then-girlfriend’s two youngest children, is set to begin with opening statements expected on Wednesday. The case, which centers around extremist religious beliefs, has garnered significant attention. Daybell, 55, is facing a slew of charges including first-degree murder, insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit murder, and grand theft in connection with the deaths of Tammy Daybell, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, …

TERROR PLOT: Idaho Teen Arrested for Violent Scheme to Attack Churches on Behalf of ISIS

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – An 18-year-old individual has been arrested by the FBI in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for planning a violent attack on churches in the area on behalf of ISIS, according to the Justice Department. Alexander Mercurio now faces charges of attempting to provide support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after allegedly devising a plan to attack churches in the northern Idaho city. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force detected and thwarted the …

Idaho State Police Investigate Multiple Homicides Linked to Inmate Escape and Capture

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a series of homicides related to an incident involving the capture of an escaped inmate and his accomplice. The two suspects, Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, managed to flee from a Boise hospital after assaulting officers, setting off a chain of events that led to tragedy across multiple locations in Idaho. After their escape, authorities believe that Meade and Umphenour encountered 83-year-old James L. …

Inmate Skylar Meade and Accomplice Arrested for Idaho Homicides: Authorities Investigate Connection to Missing Man

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Idaho State Police are currently investigating a series of homicides following the escape of inmates Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour on Thursday. The two fugitives fled a hospital in Boise, where they had attacked officers before stealing a Honda Civic and continuing their crime spree throughout Idaho. Authorities believe that the escaped inmates came into contact with 83-year-old James L. Mauney from Juliaetta, ID, who was reported missing after failing to …

Inmate Escape Leads to Idaho Homicide Investigation

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are currently conducting an investigation into a series of homicides linked to the escape of an inmate and an alleged accomplice. This shocking incident unfolded on Thursday, shaking the local community to its core. The escaped individuals, Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, broke free from custody after a violent altercation with officers in Boise. The two fugitives managed to evade capture by fleeing in a stolen Honda …

Manhunt Accomplice Accused of Double Homicide in Idaho Rampage

Boise, Idaho – Authorities revealed on Thursday that the escaped convict, Skylar Meade, and his alleged accomplice, Nicholas Umphenour, are now accused of killing two people while on the run. Boise Police Department Chief Ron Winegar stated that Meade and Umphenour were arrested after an ambush and shooting at a hospital that left three officers injured. Chief Winegar also mentioned that the duo is suspected of being involved in two homicides of two men in …