Entered the house late at night:Kohberger quietly entered the house at 1122 King Road, Moscow in the early hours of November 13, 2022, while the victims were asleep.
– Wore silent footwear and a mask:He wore black clothing and a mask to hide his identity and avoid detection on surveillance footage.–
First attacked victims upstairs:He likely began by attacking Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, who were sleeping in the same bed on the upper floor.
Multiple stab wounds inflicted:Each victim suffered multiple stab wounds, and signs of defensive injuries suggest that some tried to resist.
Moved quickly to the lower floor:After the upstairs killings, he moved downstairs and attacked Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, who were in another room.
Moved silently inside the house:He moved very quietly to avoid waking the surviving roommates. One roommate later reported seeing a masked man inside.
Dropped the knife sheath while fleeing:While fleeing the scene, he accidentally left behind the Ka-Bar knife sheath, which contained his DNA — the major clue for investigators.
No guns or loud noises used:He did not use any firearms or make loud noises. The entire act was committed silently using the knife.
1. Murders completed in minutes:Investigators estimate the entire crime took about 8–12 minutes, after which he escaped in his car.