{"id":110201,"date":"2024-06-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenbuildingelements.com\/?p=110201"},"modified":"2024-06-27T08:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:50:55","slug":"family-of-idaho-victim-denounces-new-book-with-shocking-claim-as-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenbuildingelements.com\/family-of-idaho-victim-denounces-new-book-with-shocking-claim-as-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Family of Idaho Victim Denounces New Book With Shocking Claim as \u201cFiction\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The family of one of the University of Idaho murder victims has strongly criticized a new book by Howard Blum, which claims to reveal shocking details about the case. According to a video by ABC News<\/a>, the book suggests that Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the brutal murders, may have specifically targeted one of the roommates. Let\u2019s explore the claims made in the book, the family’s reaction, and the ongoing legal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background of the Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students\u2014Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin\u2014were fatally stabbed in an off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho. The case shocked the quiet college town and the nation. On December 30, Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Howard Blum’s New Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Award-winning author Howard Blum’s new book delves into the details of the murder case, claiming to reveal significant insights. Blum believes that Kohberger, based on his research and early interviews with the Moscow Police Department, did commit the murders. However, he notes that convicting Kohberger in court will be a much more challenging task. The book attempts to reconstruct the night of the murders, providing a detailed timeline of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claims About the Target<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most controversial claims in Blum’s book is that Madison Mogen was the intended target. According to Blum, sources close to the investigation believe that Kohberger entered the house through a sliding door on the second floor and went straight to Mogen’s room, bypassing other potential victims. This, Blum argues, indicates that Mogen was specifically targeted. I find this detail particularly chilling as it suggests a premeditated plan rather than a random act of violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions from the Victims’ Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The families of the victims, particularly Kaylee Goncalves’ family, have strongly denounced Blum’s book. They assert that they were never consulted about the contents of the book and have labeled it as “fiction.” The Goncalves family told ABC News that Blum’s version relies on sources without any obligation to speak the truth. This reaction highlights the emotional toll that such publications can have on grieving families, adding another layer of pain and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n