Suspect in murders of 4 Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania

Nearly seven weeks after four University of Idaho students were killed, and after 19,000 tips in a quadruple-murder investigation that drew nationwide attention, Idaho authorities announced Friday the arrest of a 28-year-old Ph.D. criminology student. Correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.

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[vivgonzalez]

You think you've protected your kids from all the monsters out there. So for just a moment, you let your guard down..for just a moment. When along comes one more monster.
My heart breaks for the parents of any child taken, but especially for those taken so violently.

[gabedarrett]

If a PhD criminology student managed to get caught, I feel like that says quite a bit about how capable detectives are, especially for the majority of criminals without such training

[audreydaleski]

U saved lives in the future getting this guy.

[ruso]

Murdered 4 ppl . To spend the rest of life in prison safe eating commissary . That’s wild

[commoveo]

Great job to all the detectives and FBI agents involved!

[invader]

Great relief for the poor innocent victims' family, for whom the real mourning and closure can begin as the arrest is not going to reverse the tragic event and the loss of loved ones at the hands of a deranged monster that fateful night..

[dialac]

I’ll never understand why this dude threw his life away

[bloodyjoec]

Poor HG, JD, The Professor, Parents, Survivors, the list goes on. Some serious apologies needed. Hope the families of the victims find some peace now. 😢

[greeniedrone]

Makes you think how many Phd Criminologist serial killers there are still on the loose!

[jayhernandez]

The immense amount of hard work these fine police officers did is just outstanding. Building a lead from hundreds of tips is incredible. They must have looked at weeks if not months worth of evidence prior to that day the students were killed to pinpoint who it was. If the suspect wasn’t identifiable again that means the work was outstanding from the officers.

[lorettaaiken]

I prayed the 4 Idaho students would get justice. Now the murderer has been arrested. Thank God almighty rip 4 beautiful people we love you all. 💕 💕 💕 💕...

[paulferrara]

The police did not just pick this guy. They were patient and got the right guy and if there were others they gotta be nervous at this news.

[confidentthroughchrist-jer]

His cell phone, debit and credit card records should show were he was that day, what he bought, and where he got gas etc. This must be strong evidence for a strong case since they are already calling him guilty before a trial.

[miketexas]

At least he will have a doctorate level understanding of his fellow inmates' behavior.

[Jan-zvze]

He may have had a degree in criminology, but, already being a psychopath and narcissist that learned knowledge turned him into a monster.

[vanessafuller]

Thank God these police and detectives and everyone involved in the law, were busy being focused on their duties, and not stuck on YouTube listening to a bunch of wannabe cops. LOL. but for real, while a lot of us (including me) where binge watching YouTube over Idaho university murders, these amazing people were facing a heart breaking reality and putting in the real work. Job well done 👏🏼

[Ipetam]

It's pretty amazing that they caught the guy so soon after it happened. The families were lucky that this case got as much attention as it did. Glad they caught the guy.

[marysheffield]

Having worked in law enforcement, one learns that if someone stabs others so viciously, that person’s DNA will be left at the crime scene. I imagine it was also left in his car, despite him trying to clean it up. Kudos to the Moscow PD and the FBI for their efforts and bringing closure to these families. Let’s hope this defendant will disclose what motivated him to do these killings. 😢

[titustjmatthews]

Rip condolences to the 4 families of the innocent students and justice system will be served and handed down, immediately

[birdlynn]

I have so much respect and high regard for the Idaho police force and investigators. What profound speeches they all have made, full of love, care and concern, they have really cared 100% from the very beginning. What a great and compassionate team and community. I am proud of you, Moscow police, and thank you.