In November 2022, the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho was rocked by a brutal crime. Four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—were found murdered in their off-campus home on King Road. The shocking discovery sent waves of fear through the community and drew national attention. As investigators searched for answers, rumors spread, and a small town that once felt safe was consumed by confusion and grief. In Part 1, we look at the victims, the timeline of that tragic night, and the early days of an investigation that left more questions than answers.