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Idaho murders: Internet remembers victims as University holds vigil in memory of slain students one year after massacre

Netizens commemorate the one year mark of the deaths of the four University of Idaho students

MOSCOW, IDAHO: A vigil has been organized on Monday, November 13 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the gruesome murders of four University of Idaho students that shook the nation.

On Thursday, November 9, the University of Idaho announced the vigil venue and said it would take place at 6 pm on November 13 on the UI administration lawn, per KMTV.

November 13 marks one year since the horrific murders that claimed the lives of the four UI students - Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The four students were found dead at a house on King Road in Moscow, Idaho. 

Washington State University doctoral student Bryan Kohberger has been accused of the grisly murders after his DNA was found from the sheath of the knife used in the crime.

The vigil will be led by representatives of three Greek chapters

Representatives of three of the Greek chapters with which the victims were associated will speak at the vigil. The three Greek chapters are Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Chi and Alpha Phi.

Along with them, student body President Tanner McClain is also slated to speak at the vigil.

As per the UI news release, Idahoans associated with the UI are encouraged to keep their porch lights on from 6 to 7 pm PST in solidarity with the mourning students.

McClain said in the news release, “It is important that the students lead this effort toward healing,” before adding, “We want to ensure we continue to tell their stories, to honor their legacy and to provide a place where each student can heal. Together we are moving forward,” per Idaho Country Free Press.

'Thinking of Ethan, Xana, Kaylee and Maddie's family and friends'

Not only the university students, but also social media users mourned the death of the four University of Idaho students. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the netizens posted heartfelt tributes to Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen.

One of the social media users said, "It’s wild to me that one year ago tonight these kids were taking photos and going to a football game, parties, clubs….. quite unaware of the horror that awaited them. & one year later …not so sure they have the right guy! Will we ever know? #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #TrueCrime."

"Thinking of Ethan, Xana, Kaylee and Maddie's family and friends. Tomorrow marks 1 year since they were murdered. #idaho #idahocase #idahostudents," said someone else.

"Such a waste of 4 beautiful lives-I am so worried he will get away with their murders," said someone else.

"Thinking of the #Idaho4 and the families of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves, on what will be the one year anniversary of their murders tomorrow," said someone else.

"One year since heaven gained four beautiful angels. My heart still aches every. single. day. for these innocent kids who had their lives stolen from them. Take a minute today to remember: Kaylee Goncalves, Maddison "Maddie" Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin #Idaho4," mourned someone else.

Several netizens mourned their deaths under Goncalves's last Instagram post. One of them said, "It breaks my heart to see the date of this post, who would have imagined it.. I would do anything to go back and change events, I would do anything."

Someone else said, "1 year ago today, and still waiting for you guys to get justice!.. 💔💔."

"1 year without all your beautiful souls, your so loved and missed.💗," added another.