The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery

20/20: Idaho Justice

Sep 6, 2025
Delve into the shocking details of the Idaho college murders, from the initial discovery of four students' tragic deaths to the community's fear and response. Explore the lives of the victims and their last joyous night, juxtaposed with the investigative frenzy that followed. The arrest of Brian Koberger reveals a dark psychological profile, including his obsession with criminology. Intriguing insights into the forensic breakthroughs and Koberger's sudden guilty plea lead to a poignant reflection on the victims and their lasting legacy.
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ANECDOTE

Close-Knit College House

  • Kaylee, Maddie, Zanna, and Ethan moved into the King Road house as close friends and roommates in August 2022.
  • Their last happy photos and routine college nights make the later killings feel especially shocking to the community.
INSIGHT

Surveillance And Forensics Converged

  • Investigators used surveillance video showing a white Hyundai Elantra circling the house to focus the search on that vehicle.
  • That vehicle footage, plus a knife-sheath DNA hit, became the pivotal forensic link to a suspect.
ANECDOTE

Roommates' Traumatic Discovery

  • Roommates arrived in panic and Hunter found Zanna and Ethan murdered but hid the full reality to shield friends until police arrived.
  • Dylan later described seeing a masked man who left through the sliding door, a key eyewitness moment.
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