Idaho Murder Suspect Was Pulled Twice While Driving To Pennsylvania Attorney Says

Ashe SchowJanuary 3, 2023

A 28-year old man is suspected of being a terrorist killing Four University of Idaho students According to reports, he was stopped by police twice while he and his dad drove from Washington To Pennsylvania Before his arrest.

According to Daily Wire policy, the suspect traveled approximately 2,500 miles with his father after allegedly murdering Kaylee Goncalves (21), Ethan Chapin (20), Xana Kernodle (20) and Madison Mogen (21), NBC-affiliate KTVB 7. reported. The suspect’s attorney, Jason LaBar, told the outlet that his client was pulled over twice in Indiana during the trip, though it is unclear who was driving at the time.

“I don’t know whether they were speeding or not or if they were even issued a ticket,” LaBar added. “I just know that they were pulled over in Indiana almost back to back. I believe once for speeding and once for following too closely to a car in front of them.”

LaBar also stated to the outlet that he had been keeping his client updated on the latest information about the suspect online.

“I am giving him updates. I spoke to [the suspect] this morning for an hour last night for 20 minutes, really updating him on some of the allegations that are coming out but mainly allegations that have nothing to do with the facts and evidence in the case but really the cross country trip,” LaBar explained to the outlet. “You know, just to clarify those types of facts as to why he ended up in Pennsylvania and whether or not he was in Pullman at the time of the acts of … the homicides.”

The suspect, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, worked as a teacher’s assistant and was reportedly a tough grader. This changed over the following weeks, according to one former student. told CNN on Monday

“Definitely around then, he started grading everybody just 100s. Pretty much if you turned something in, you were getting high marks. He stopped leaving notes. He seemed preoccupied,” The student replied. “The couple times that he did come after, or around that time period, he had a little more facial hair, stubble, less well-kept. He was a little quieter.”

The suspect had previously studied psychology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. According to reports, the suspect worked as a student investigator on a survey that explored motives behind crimes while at DeSales. One question was reportedly asked in the survey. “Why did you choose that victim or target over others?” Another one was asked: “After committing the crime, what were you thinking and feeling?”

On Friday afternoon, Moscow Police Chief James Fry spoke out about the grief felt by the Moscow, Idaho community after the murders.

“These murders have shaken our community, and no arrest will ever bring back these young students,” Fry added. “However, we do believe justice will be found through the criminal process.”