Big update:Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle’s bodies were first discovered by Ethan’s best friend who came over to the house that morning. He checked for Ethan’s pulse and yelled out for roommates to call 911. It is believed he also spoke to 911 dispatchers, but was not the only one. So to people out there who have judged Roomate DM, this is why you wait for the facts!!!
@@athena7842maybe she didn’t realize what happened that night, the guy left, she went back to bed and slept in past the time Ethan’s best friend found him?
i think this is genuinely the most respectful coverage i have seen about this case. thank you for taking so much time to talk about the victims. there’s been so much sensationalism around this case that it seems like they often get left behind❤️
I completely agree, this is one of the reasons I love Kendall. She really has empathy and cares so much about these people and their grieving family & friends. Rare to see nowadays. I don't like how the media focuses on the suspect SO MUCH, because that's exactly what they want, all the attention.
I haven’t heard anyone else HUMANIZE these victims quite like you have. Thank you for being so kind and respectful when talking about them. And just wow. Every time I hear about this case and how brutal it was, it makes me stomach sick and it’s just so so sad and senseless
I am a friend of Ethan’s and when I say this has been the HARDEST year, I mean it. I met him a couple years ago at our local tulip festival and quickly learned that we’ve had connections our whole lives as I grew up with his cousins. Ethan was one of the most amazing people. He always knew how to make people happy and smile on their worst days. Ethan was a light that the world desperately needed, as all 4 of them were. We miss E everyday. Thank you for covering.
My heart breaks for Jack too, could you imagine? Getting so many missed calls from your ex and not answering and then the next day finding out she was murdered? Holy crap…. I couldn’t even imagine.
The way Maddie's dad talks about her gets me so bad. She was clearly everything to him. His only baby, his pride and joy. And now he lost her. My heart truly breaks for him, for all of them. This is so devastating. They were so full of life.
The tempo, pitch, and concern in your tone is so appropriate. You have maturity, class, and genuine care towards the victims, their loved ones, and to the viewers who are sensitive to this case. I enjoyed how focused you kept it beginning to end with insightful information. You are not a RU-vidr that smokes, applies makeup, or seems distracted by anything else during the delivery of your videos. Thank you for that because my nervous system has kept me away from viewing anyone else relay this horrific situation. A situation that has pivoted the course of so many lives in a somber way. I wish us all safety and gentle days and evenings ahead. To anyone: If you fear harming yourself or others, please seek help.
Survivors guilt can literally drive people insane. I sincerely hope the surviving roommates are getting any help and support they may need. People wanna play Scooby-Doo and act like they know more than professionals so bad they forget this stuff impacts real people.
I appreciate so much how in depth you go into ensuring the victims retain their personhood. They’re not just a story, like so many true crime RU-vidrs treat them. I love your content Kendall
You would think would him having a masters degree he would have not been so sloppy. I am so glad he was sloppy. They moved so fast on this case. Makes you wonder why some cases take yrs. I think the police spent 100% or their time and assets on this case. I just wish they did this on all cases
I think it must be so hard to have to investigate these brutal murders and have to withhold information from grieving families. But all the while they know that the best they can do for the families is to protect the information so that they can make a strong conviction.
@@kimmiegirl810yeah and I understand why the families might’ve thought the police weren’t looking into it properly. Being that there’s been 1000s of missing person cases where the police came to the conclusion that the victim ran away despite signs of foul play
There is so my corruption going on Brian didn't work alone one , two my mom is a high profiled lawyer and if u knew the truth about this case u wouldn't believe it .
I feel sorry for DM. I saw a man kill himself in front of me when I was around 16 (he had jumped of a car park building and landed on the ground in front of me). All I could mentally do is walk around like a zombie for a few hours unable to comprehend what happened and couldn't really speak either due to the shock. You don't know how you would react in that moment.
When I was a child I escaped a house fire. I didn’t tell anyone from the crowd that had gathered outside that I had been in there. I ran home and went to bed. Only after a friend broke the ‘news’ to me of the house fire did I admit to having been in it. It was a traumatic experience
Nothing hit me quite as hard as when you said Ethan was in highschool when covid hit. Really put into perspective how young they were. Thanks for covering their stories and not just the horrible way their lives ended.
They were literally still kids. I know they were in college but we’re still kids when we’re in college. And some of the comments I see about them are lacking so much compassion for these kids. It’s really heartbreaking 💔 They deserved so much more. Poor kiddos.
Someone broke into my house recently and scared me very badly. I fought them off and cried hysterically after they left and forgot to call the police until I was telling a relative what happened and they told me to call the police. Sometimes when you’re hysterical and in a panic, you forget to call for help because all you can handle or think of at the time is your panic.
I’m so sorry that happened to you I can’t even imagine how scary that was for you I’m glad your ok but still that’s fricken scary stay safe sweetie also do u have cameras?❤️
Same goes for my mum. In the 90s she got attacked by a stranger, a guy who was working on his car, he saw her and crossed the street to attack her randomly. He chocked her and she fought him off, then went straight home and did nothing until her mum told her to go to the police. She said the trauma only came when she talked to her mum about it and hours later when she was home alone and realized what has actually happened.
But to not even check on her roommates... I get that she probably already feels bad enough but I don't understand how you could go back to sleep after seeing a masked man in your house.
36:14 has me choked up. “She sure is- was.” The quick correction he made on himself was goddamn gut wrenching. I’m so close with my dad I can’t imagine him having to give a speech like this.
I can’t imagine how they’re coping. I’ve heard plenty of people chastise “DM” for not calling for help sooner… but honestly I have no idea how I would have reacted to something like that in my early 20s. When you’re terrified time stands still. It’s also not uncommon to literally pass out (vasovagal syncope).
@@micheles.1179 I’ve been seeing too many with far too much to say about DM and on one hand I get that everyone doesn’t know about or truly understand the nervous system and stress responses but on another I can’t imagine being unaware of these things and being anything but thankful that the two young girls survived and DM was able to give a helpful description of the suspect
@@bushdenae I agree I have had to see neurologists for seizures and honestly even the MDs who study the brain all have different ideas and theories about the brain and the fact is even they don’t know everything about it so let’s not rule out the very likely possibility it was a pure neurological reaction to the situation. But also maybe she was just f*cling terrified to move to do anything maybe she wasn’t sure if the guy was still in the house and she was consumed with thoughts of am I next? Is he coming back? She literally experienced something out of a horror movie and in your early twenties your brain is STILL developing. You’re only slightly better at decision making than a teenager.
This should have more likes and should be higher up. Knowing how horrible people are on the internet, I bet they are getting blamed and harassed. So digusting. They deserve all the support and positive uplifting in the world.
You're the only true crime content I consume anymore. Even some news channels were being so sensational and practically gleeful in their reporting of this tragedy. This was just so random and violent I think it scared us all.
Definitely just came out of nowhere. And I also relate to Kendall being one of the few true crime channels I watch, there are a few who I think are respectful about it but so many exploit these stories for money and fame but Kendall actually cares.
As a University of Idaho student and a watcher of yours for years, I really appreciate how respectfully you covered this. Best coverage I’ve seen yet. Thank you so much for being kind and talking about who these students were.
I can not imagine being one of the roommates who was not attacked. What a traumatic experience and what guilt they probably feel from being the survivors. So so so sad
Exactly I can't imagine going through this trauma especially in early adulthood. I understand the weirdness of waiting 8 hours to report or call the police but everyone is different.
Well she had 8 full hours to contemplate what took place before her eyes and ears prior to the police arriving. One certainly has to wonder. If you SEE SOMETHING.....SAY SOMETHING! Was she of afraid to summon the police for OTHER REASONS unbeknownst to the public? After all, it was widely known to be a party house to score "Molly" in. Hmmmmm.....🤔🤨 Just sayin'. Ya think this gave them pause? Why else would you wait 8 hours. Gripped with fear is one thing in the heat of the moment. But AFTERWARDS, why not at LEAST protect yourself from possible harm by alerting the authorities....JUST IN CASE!!!! Duhhhhh.....ya think? Are college kids REALLY this clueless? She could have easily been the 5th victim! If I saw and heard all that racket and didn't, have a gun in reach to defend myself, you better be DARN SURE I'm calling in the calvary IMMEDIATELY. Even if it takes them 30 minutes to get there....(the police station was actually very close to that complex). Because they would at least maybe catch him or see him. fleeing the area! And maybe even stopped him for speeding away and killing OTHERS in a possible spree! 🤔🙄
I don't have any children, I'm 26 years old, I can't even imagine how they feel, but I know I would have been a disaster too if I was in their position
Thinking the same, when she got up to speak, I just broke down crying and that’s not even my child,to all the parents just such strength, sending so much love to them and the community in Idaho, I hope that whoever did this gets what’s coming for them
There’s no grief competition but man, Maddie’s dad sounds so broken. You can just feel how much his daughter meant to him, every time he speaks I choke up
Maddie’s dad breaks my heart, I’m also an only child, and I could only imagine the unbelievable loss his experiencing, I hope he has a strong support system 💔
My heart breaks for all the families, but Maddie's dad especially 😞 my daughter is an only child, and I can't even imagine 😭 idk if I would be able to go on 💯
Same here, only child. My dad has passed and if something were to happen to me while my mom was still alive, I don’t think she’d be able to go on. Hearing her dad speak really broke my heart.
Did you hear him refer to her in the present tense and had to correct himself and use past tense in his speech? That’s when I broke down 😭 I don’t think he even realized it
my heart breaks watching maddie's dad talking about her. you can feel the utter love and adoration for his only child through the screen. he was so proud of her
I was honestly tired of people exploiting this case and everything about it, but when I saw you made a video about it I watched INSTANTLY. You are so kind and respectful (not to mention actively helpful) to everyone affected in these cases, and that's why you'll always be my favorite true crime youtuber ❤️
Maddie’s dad broke my heart I can’t imagine losing a child let alone your only child my heart goes out to all the victims and their families this is just so devastating
it breaks my heart when ethan’s mom talks about how at the end of the parent weekend, her and ethan’s dad feeling like they finally did it as parents, they raised good children who have become good adults and will go on to do good things. it’s so awful.
Tbh it just seems like the killer Kohberger was a jealous "mad-at-the-world" incel type misogynist. He may have targeted innocent, attractive women because they seemed happy (he followed all three female victims on Instagram, was warned repeatedly about interactions with women at bars, etc). Poor Ethan was just taking care of his girlfriend.
I’m a WSU student who worked (and still works) in the same building as Kohberger. Thank you for covering this with grace and empathy. It’s been really scary and difficult on campus with all the media people violating boundaries on top of feeling extremely unsafe in general because of this horrible situation. I didn’t realize until it was near me how intrusive and unethical the true crime community can be. Thank you for using your platform in such a humane and kind way
I 100% stand behind this. I am also a fellow WSU graduate student and can completely back up your feelings about the predatory media coverage. I went to UIdaho for my undergraduate degree and really feel a part of this community. It is so horrific to see what is happening in our otherwise safe town. I think this was BY FAR the most respectful and compassionate telling of such a tragic and senseless murder. Thank you Kendall ❤
Yea, I didn't realize it either until it happened in my homestate and until I was friends of friends with one of the victims, Kaylee. I didn't know her personally but still. It was all around a scary situation for me too but probably not as much as you. Did you ever meet him?
I started to tear up when Ethan’s mom said that they had done it as parents. My heart breaks for the victims and families/friends of the victims. I hope they are able to get justice.
Kendall, your grace when you introduce and discuss difficult things like this is so so admirable and appreciated. It has gotten so easy to become desensitized to this after the way it has been discussed online, and you brought the humanity back to the whole case. Thank you for what you do.
I'm not sure why, but the detail towards the end about the tulip farm owners naming a bulb blend after Ethan gave me literal full body chills in a way I've never experienced before. It's one thing to hear someone's family talk about them so lovingly, but to know that his former employers loved him so much that they'd do this for him after his murder really hit home for me. I don't even like tulips but I still wish I had a garden so I could buy some of those bulbs 😭
Regardless of religion beliefs, I like to think that those two girls are reborn into the next life together as real sisters. I hope their souls are given a second chance to fly together again.
I hope so too. And I hope that Xana and Ethan find each other in a next life and grow old together. I hope the universe can give all 4 of these beautiful souls another chance. If not, at least a paradise somewhere together.
I just want to say Kendall, thank you for always telling these stories in a way that reminds us that these are real people, real lives lost, and real communities. Often times in true crime they become just another number and just another article.. and as a consumer I appreciate the grace, integrity, and love you give not only towards the victims but families and all who are effected. You are one of the RU-vidrs that still cares.❤️
Maddie's loving personality is so visibly reflected in her father, it's so clear she got that bright and loving personality from him!! I just wanna give him a hug 🥺
Thank you for pointing out that Maddie made the Dean's list,and Kaylee graduated early. So many people think they were just "party girls" and somehow caused/deserved this 😞
I don't think we should judge DM. We don't know what kind of shock/ trauma she experienced that night. She will carry that for the rest of her days. Thank you Kendall for handling this tragic story with so much care.
Exactly, When you’re in shock, all problem solving skills go out the window & you can just be frozen for hours on end. and it was very brave of her to admit to the police that she’d witnessed something- as she may have been feeling guilt & fear of judgment at that point too- even though none of us know how we’d react in such a terrifying situation & have no right to judge.
Amen! You are a breath of fresh air. I'm glad this channel has a lot of people with common sense. Anytime I would defend DM or BF on other channels, I would be under attack.
This!! I think people forget when they see cases talked about online that real people are involved. Whatever happened to DM that night is something she'll carry forever, and it is noones place to judge her actions. I hope she has support around her!
That poor girl, she's not only being blamed for not calling the police sooner, but has to endure her own thoughts of, "What if?" I truly feel so badly for her. I hope that she gets all the help and compassion she needs to be at peace with the whole situation.
Maddie was close with one of my friends and volunteered at CDA fashion week where I am one of the board of directors. It has been devastating seeing my friends grieve and try to process all of this. I have seen the misinformation everywhere and it frustrates me. I really appreciate you, Kendall for waiting to talk about this case.
I feel terribly for all the victims parents but Maddie’s dad’s speech really broke my heart. That was his only child. As an only child myself, we really are our parent’s world 😞. So terrible
I totally relate. It’s always been just me and my dad. I have no clue how he would be. Heck how I would be without him. 😢 I truly hope he has a lot of support.
Single momma here of 1 child and I couldn't imagine life without him 💔 omg😭 these poor families. May they find comfort in keeping their memories alive❤🕊
It’s heart wrenching. As someone who is an only child, I know that I am my mother’s entire heart and her entire world. Having a critical progressive disease myself, it has always been one of my greatest fears for what will happen if I end up dying before her. Just the thought of her facing the pain of losing her only child rips me apart. No parent should ever have to face that pain, but it hits in a different way when it’s an only child. Seeing and hearing Maddie’s dad just absolutely kills me. His entire life, heart and world was stolen from him so violently. I can’t even fathom how a parent goes about grieving that kind of a loss. My deepest and sincerest of prayers go out to all of these families. May God bless them and provide them with strength and comfort.
I love that you get into their life BEFORE the incident happen. In all your videos, you let the viewer really get to know the victims and the criminals. It gives an insight on something no one really gets into
😢😢I was reading the comments before I actually saw/heard her dad speak. It broke my heart waaayyyy more than I thought it would. I am so sad for her dad. Lord give him strength!😭😭
The way Maddie's dad talks about her really gets to me...the pain and the love is truly heartwrenching. I truly hope the best for each of these poor families.
This case was very upsetting, especially how some of the media outlets only report on Kaylee and Maddie. They apparently forgot that Xana and Ethan were victims too. Thank you for always discussing these types of cases very respectfully 🙏
The role that families play in these situations play a big part in coverage. Kaylees family was on top of it and made sure as many people as possible were aware of the case which resulted in her and Madison getting the most attention.
@@en677 It has nothing to do with the colour of their hair. Law Enforcement, knew that Kaylee was being stalked, and wanted the public to stay focused on Kaylee, and by extension Madison. They knew that one or both were the intended victim, and that the killer went to Kaylee's room first, and then onto Madison's room. Xana heard the commotion came out into the common area, and was attacked, and then Ethan, was attacked and killed. I concur with you in RIP for All.
@@Analaya749 exactly 💯 I don't see why people don't get this 🙄 Kaylee and Maddie were kept in the spotlight, bc that's the only way Kaylee's family's knew to keep attention on the case and tips coming in. If Xana's parents would have been doing the same thing the Goncalves' were, she would have been plastered all over the place as well. I just commented above that I don't understand why people have to down one Creator in order to compliment another. Same thing goes for the victims. You can bring attention to Xana and Ethan, without taking attention away from Kaylee and Maddie. It's not a competition.
as heartbreaking as this case is, I was anticipating you to cover it, because you add a level of empathy and compassion that a lot of creators lack when covering these kinds of cases.
Yes, I really don’t like the majority of true crime RU-vidrs. It’s either just misinformation, way too many jokes, or a nonchalant manner that makes the content feel super inappropriate.
I’m so so so very sorry for your loss, I’m very close with my cousins and could never handle that on top of my younger brothers passing. No one should have to go through that. I hope your doing well and i’ll be praying for you and your family.
On top of the families and friends suffering, I can't fathom how those other roommates must feel. They SAW the crime scene. The survivors guilt, the horrific scene seared into their minds, on top of getting attacked online must be absolutely awful. Such a tragic case.
So important to have empathy for the survivors. I froze when I realized someone was trying to open my bedroom window while I was sleeping- took me like half a minute to realize I should do something and scream for my parents. I can't imagine how it would feel to KNOW someone was already in your house.
@@bettyfuller4614 I thought about that too. I wonder if anyone was still alive during the time it took to call 911. Also I think it's important to say not just victim, but witness.
@@gisele__________________ i honestly don't think it's that weird. teenagers & young adults are very quick to call a friend for input before calling emergency responders. plus we don't know what was going through her mind at the time
I'm currently a student at the University of Idaho and I'm Coeur D' Alene where three of the victims are from. I can attest to how shocking it's been even for those of us who didn't personally know the victims. I appreciate you covering this with respect and the known facts, it's been hard seeing all these people spreading rumors. Thank you for respecting and honoring Ethan, Xana, Kaylee, and Madison ❤️
No matter where you live, from now on lock all doors, even if the neighborhood strikes you as safe. Anyone can drive to and from a neighborhood unnoticed. Make your friends lock up when you visit and check doors if you have any doubt about it being locked up well.
Being a triplet as well, I can’t imagine one of my brothers dying before me. One of my favorite parts of being a triplet is our birthday when people (family included) can’t agree on an order to say our names in so when they sing happy birthday they always, and I mean always, end up saying a jumbled mess of names. I record it every year and it always makes me (and everyone celebrating with us) laugh. I don’t think I’d ever be able to celebrate my birthday again.
I feel for the roommates who survived, and what they are going through. The survivors guilt they must have is huge! Prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends who mourn these 4 young adults. 💔💔💔💔
People who have never experienced a horrific traumatic experience rarely code an event as horrifically traumatic initially. The roommate may have just heard a scare then the guy leave and thought one of the roommates had a hookup that they kicked out. So because he maybe was rough with the girl, this roommate locked her door for good measure but didn’t code it as a quad hom I cide. The next day, there could have been shock and if they didn’t see how bloody it was on the third floor they may have again coded it as the couple just passed out and waited to call cops to not get anyone in trouble. I think this was an Occam’s razor situation. They used the simplest explanation for things like over drinking and bad hookups instead of quad mass acre with knife by a strange intruder. Many, besides true crime people, would do the same.
@@hotboy80baby18 Please don't spread unsubstantiated allegations. This case is horrific enough without wild speculations. Think about what all those who loved the murder victims are going through.
I really hated how everyone just completely shat all over the police like 2-3 weeks after. Everyone was all like “COLD CASE!” and I’m like… “It’s been less than a month!” 😭
I agree. And how the parents were also trashing the police, but every time they told them anything the mom and dad would tell reporters. At a certain point you have to prioritize the case and not compromising it.
I am in awe at the fact that the police were able to sift through that much material - 19,000 tips! - and actually make what appears to me to be a solid arrest. Kudos to them for such hard work! To start with there was very little evidence. It's all well and good to hear, in abbreviated time, the tangled web they managed to unravel and track down a truly f-ed up individual. His eyes are too wide open which is a red flag to me that he is a psychopath - no soul. May the families all find peace
Agreed. I understand their grief but the police needed to concentrate on the case and keeping things professional and not worry about feeding the press and the public. Obviously, releasing information was not the thing to do. People making up their own narratives is not the police's responsibility.
As a member of this community, and someone that had many connections with the victims, thank you Kendall. It’s genuinely been hard to feel safe, and I feel sad every day for the loss we’ve all experienced. Seeing their parents, and our friends grieving has been difficult. I learned after the arrest, that Brian K. lives across the street from me. I can see his apartment from my window. This has all been so close to home and impossible to deal with. Thanks for always handling things with care and grace, i love you!!!
This is beyond terrifying. As someone who is going into criminalistics/CSI to HELP people, I'm always haunted by the horrible monsters who use that knowledge to commit crimes. Thank you Kendall, as always for your respectful coverage. ❤️
Thank you so much for covering this case w so much respect, I knew Kaylee for 6 years and it’s been so hard seeing her face in the news and all over social media. The rumors that people had been spreading caused pain to all of us in idaho that knew the victims 🤍 So again thank you so much for having such a big heart. Kaylee was the brightest ray of sunshine ☀️
I found in my grieving process lots of people said sorry but no one asked me about the person. I wanted to share about them. So I would love to hear your favorite memory of her or favorite story if you want to.
Lindsay, so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers. You will someday find your way out of the grief fog, and learn to bask in the memories. The journey is unique to everyone, so take your time, and give yourself grace. My thoughts are with you, sweetheart. 💖
My sincerest condolences for your loss. My bff was murdered several years ago, and I may not know exactly what you're going through, but I can relate. I have already been praying for anyone effected by this case and I will for you too. Sending hugs from Melbourne Australia🙏🌏💙 P.S I'm also so sad for the negative, misinformed and hurtful reporting during this time. We are blessed that Kendall honoured the victims memories with such intergrity.🌺
As a twin, learning that Ethan was a triplet really hit home. Multiples share some of the strongest bonds on earth, and honestly, idk how I would be able to go on w.o my twin, such a loss would be more than devastating to me.
I actually don't want twins because I think if something happens to one of them...even as early as during child birth....they will be scarred irreversibly
Oh I can't imagine, this wrecked me when I heard it.😭😭 That and that Maddie was an only child. All in all, horrible crime, beautiful kids, justice will be served.
A twin here as well, a permanent lump remains In my throat when I think about the pain his siblings feel, my brother is and always will be one of my best friends, I couldn’t imagine, my heart goes out to these people 😔
I have a twin brother, and I completely fell apart seeing their childhood photos. People often ask me what being a twin is like, and I always ask them, what's it like living for yourself? I had a near-fatal accident when we were in seventh grade, and my brother witnessed me being crushed by a huge metal-framed overhanging glass backboard in our school gym. We spent Christmas 2012 in the hospital. I almost lost him in October 2022. He was a passenger in a car that was hit by a semi. He's alive (miraculously) but getting that call at 3 am that I was going to lose the person who I have only ever lived 15 minutes without.
My heart completely shatters for the 4 victims and may their souls rest in eternal peace. The part about the one roommate, DM, seeing the masked killer, being frozen with shock, locking herself in her room probably feeling terrified and trying to process everything, then being criticized for not calling 911 sooner also breaks my heart. I hope she's able to get the help she needs to heal from the trauma of the whole situation.
Like a lot of people, I’ve consumed a lot of coverage about this case. No one has covered it with as much empathy and sensitivity as you, Kendall. Thanks as always 💜
my cousin (same age as me and the Idaho victims) was murdered the same day and within 20 minutes of the Idaho murders. her mom is one of the most fierce, resilient people I’ve ever met and even she is so entirely broken. it’s an unimaginable pain that I can’t even fathom as a parent. these deaths have really given me a new perspective on how fragile and unforgiving life can be. I hope that these victims can find peace and that their families can heal. ❤️🩹🙏
I wish I could fully explain why, but your description of the girls’ friendship really hit me. I lost my best friend Kate in high school to a drunk driver. I’d like to think that we would have ended up in the same college, lived together. She was my sister and I still miss her over 10 years later. It breaks my heart that they got those years together that I wanted, and then he took the rest of their years from them. They all deserved to live to grow old, to discover who they would become. I don’t understand why I’m still around and they aren’t.
It's hard to make sense of it. You wonder what your purpose is and why theirs was taken from them. But I believe we find ways to move on and honor our loved ones in some way.
"not all of that age of kids are out there working all the time but she sure is-- was" 36:11 the correction of a father speaking about his child in the present tense to past tense is PAINFUL to hear
That part of the video played as i read your comment. How heartbreaking. As a mother hearing another parent correct himself to past tense refering to his little girl was so upsetting. What a unimaginable loss for these families and what an absolutely senseless cruel thing the murderer did to these parents
as a 20 year old college student, this case hits me harder than almost any other case i've heard, specifically because it happened while i am the same age as them, it's not separated by time.
Gosh as a mom of twin boys who are approximately the same age as Xana, Maddie, Ethan and Kaylee were this just breaks my heart. I actually can't stop crying...praying for their parents, siblings, families and friends.
This case is almost unreal... it's so tragic and sickening... I'm traumatized just hearing about it so I can't even imagine what the surviving roommates are going through. The fact that these beautiful young people were good people doing everything right, and this Monster did this. It's terrifying. Thank you Kendall for presenting this case with such grace and empathy. Thank you for all that you do.
It was traumatic all around. Before they announced who the victims were, I didn't know whether it was someone I knew or not. Then there was the whole the murderer being in the loose in my homestate. It honestly kind of felt like the first Scream movie for awhile in my homestate. (I live across the state from where the murders happened.) Kaylee was a friend of a friend. It's just heartbreaking all around.
i literally didn’t want to read or hear any information about this case until you made a video. you’re the only RU-vidr who makes this kind of content that’s factual, clear, and concise. thank you for what you do, r.i.p to all the victims❤️
I also feel so bad for the roommates that weren’t attacked, I can’t imagine how much guilt and sadness they likely feel. Especially considering some people were trying to accuse them of being involved. And that’s not what they need at all. They need support too.
They must have been involved. There is no way watching or hearing 4 people getting killed then had the nerves to go back to your beauty sleep then wait 8 hours to call authorities when it’s convenient for you. That’s some real sick shit if you ask me. There’s no excuse.
@@rubyshay6352 it makes me sick knowing there are more people like you just going off and accusing those young individuals. even if they were guilty of something, its not your place to decide that.
Back in uni I slept through a van crashing into the shared house we were renting as a group. It crashed just below my room. I don’t know how people can accuse those roommates on sole reason that they didn’t hear anything.
@@rubyshay6352you're not a detective and you don't get to decide that. the roommates are victims as well and people like you who make up these conspiracy theories are disgusting.
@@papuzka0I'm so sorry you went through that! I totally understand because I will literally sleep through anything. also, if I wake up during the night for something and quickly fall back asleep, I won't remember what happened. people need to back off these roommates because we don't know why they didn't call the police! there could be a ton of reasons but wannabe detectives want to speculate instead of learning the facts first.
I remember having classes with Kaylee and maddi. Looking back at memories it’s just so crazy this was their future . I pray for their families this is such-a devastation to our town and state. I truly believe those two girls were soulmates. Hearing kaylees father speak about their love and friendship. Despite the tragedy I’m glad those girls were together in their last moments . Their souls are in heaven together
Maddies dad 😭 I hope he has family and friends during all of this. I’m sure he has support from the community but you need people that are close to you during times of tragedy.
As you get older, I'm 43, you realize how much these young victims are robbed of, what family and friends lose. I'm so grateful for every minute, good and bad I've lived for the past 22yrs. It's just heartbreaking.
Admittedly I’ve avoided learning the details of this case because I just graduated college and I was too scared to learn what happened. Finally listening today because of you Kendall. Thank you for taking the time to cover this case and thank you for being so loving and warm while also delivering the facts. Rest in peace to these beautiful human beings ❤
100% me too. It’s disgusting how many people have used this case to get their own 15 minutes of fame. Props to Kendall for mentioning these people without giving them any attention and keeping the focus on the victims and their stories.
You’re the first person I’ve seen cover this to actually tell information about the victims, their personalities and their lives and I appreciate that ❤
I cannot express how beautiful it is that you focused on the most important thing, that being the lives and memories of Ethan, Xana, Madison, and Kaylee, and the dignity and support for their loved ones. True crime content so easily falls into a pit of sensationalism or a focus on the perpetrators or the violence, and I cannot thank you enough for imbuing this case with some grounded human compassion.
I just recently found your channel. After watching a lot of YT videos about this case, I've learned to go through the comment section FIRST. I believe I have found where a lot of kind, compassionate people with common sense hang out. You've handled this tragic case with a lot of thought for the victims, families and friends.
Yes I agree. Me too. I’ve been watching too many videos & this one kept my attention. Took me to the parents pain. These young adults wonderful lives. I love how she is outlining all the FACTS! 💥
@@leahstorie993 I unsubcribed from a couple of channels because of the meaness and lack of compassion for the two survivors in the comment section. It was DMs description that put a face to the owner of a white Elantra.
This man is the embodiment of what so many people assume about people involved in the true crime community - that the involvement in true crime just masks a dark desire to use the information and knowledge to hurt people. I hate that we don’t know the “why”, which is unfortunately so often the case. It just feels so random and heartless. They seemed like such beautiful and bright people with amazing and full lives ahead of them. I hope justice is done for them.
Kendall, I've been following this case and I gotta say this is the first time I've seen someone talk so much and so kindly about the victims. Thank you so much for your dedication and empathy
Thank you for waiting to cover this case until there was more information on it. Only at the beginning of this obviously but I know you’re going to cover this case with the respect that it and all true crime cases deserve. I was really hoping I’d never be watching you cover a new case in north Idaho, there’s already been so many tragedies in our area. (Please look into some other cases around here that I think deserve so much more coverage as well). I didn’t personally know any of them, but have a couple mutual friends & my heart just breaks for the victims themselves obviously who lost their lives way too soon for no good reason but also their friends and family who’s lives have been turned upside down by the sick & inhumane actions of that horrible person. Sending love to everyone who knew & loved them ❤️
as a college student myself hearing this case made me so scared of just being on campus. being a college student can be so vulnerable, scary, and lonely sometimes. my heart goes out to the families and i pray and hope they all find peace and heal within time.
Try to use the buddy system whenever you can and try not to be out alone, especially at night! If you are alone always carry pepper spray, don’t be on your phone or wear headphones and constantly stay alert. Stay safe out there!!❤️
thank you for being so respectful of this case, the victims, and the families. maddies father specifically got to me, you can see so early how she was his pride and joy. i pray he has an incredibly strong support system right now. i cant imagine what these families are going through
The two survivors will be dealing with this the rest of their lives. Everyone needs to not be judgmental. We don’t know how we would handle any of this. Prayers to them.
What if one of them didn’t die right away and by calling 911 their life could have been saved? Hard not to think if she didn’t want to call 911 why not call any one of her room mates on the phone to ask if they saw anything? Just seeing someone in your house and not knowing what has happened surely isn’t enough to go into that much shock?
@@misssamartypants I think it was reported that the victims died quickly. She heard what she believed was Kaylee playing with her dog. At some point she heard, "someone is here". Then later she heard some whimpering or crying and heard, "it's okay, I'm here to help." It doesn't sound like anything serious. Maybe she froze when she saw a male passing by but talked herself out of anything bad had happened. Maybe she had a false sense of security with Ethan being there.
@Beastbombshell that is honestly a disgusting thought to share. We don't know what was going through her head. Kendall said in the video that this girl was experiencing shock. Could also be that she completely froze up. We don't know but for you to accuse her of potentially being involved is disgusting
i agree. my sisters 40 and her best friend died when they were 16 and she never ever had another best friend after that, casual friends maybe, but no one was like her best friend she lost
So glad you’re covering this, I know you’ll treat this case with respect. I’ve seen others cover it and be jokey or ‘sassy’ about it and it’s so uncomfortable. You always treat cases with the dignity they deserve.
This one really made me very emotional. I'm usually able to watch true crime while separating myself and my emotions from the cruel acts happening to people so that I can just listen and learn things. This time i found it really difficult to do that. My heart really aches for these kids, their friends and families.
I can hear it in your voice and see it in your face how much this case has impacted you. You show so much compassion and sympathy. You truly do have a heart of gold.
This is so devasting and I can't watch any of this without tearing up. I lived in a house in college with my 4 best friends and I couldnt even imagine. Love and prayers go out to the families.
This whole thing is so incredibly sad, and hearing Maddie's dad up there, speaking alone, and he was talking about her working and was about to say 'is' in the present tense but realizes and quickly switches to 'was'... so heartbreaking. My thoughts go out to the survivors and all the families.
It’s taken me until now to finish this video and it came out seven days ago… I cannot imagine how hard this must be for their families if it was this hard for me to even hear about what happened, having never known them.
I have been interested in True Crime for years now but have recently stepped away from the genre for various reasons.. but Kendal Rae is truly the most respectful person to tell the stories of victims and is always so respectful to their families..
i had a close friend who was murdered almost 10 years ago when we were 10. so i unfortunately know very well what it’s like to lose a friend in this brutal way. if, by chance, any of the friends of these 4 people (or anyone who’s lost a friend to homicide) are reading this: it’s hard. it’s so hard to keep going and to keep living your life, but it’s still worth it. surviving and thriving is a way to honoring your loved ones memory. even if you feel so alone having gone through this, you aren’t. there’s people like people who know and are hoping you can eventually heal from this trauma 💖
I really respect you waiting until all the facts came out before commenting. I remember seeing the ex BF and the professor being harassed on social media. It’s really sick. You are always so respectful to family, victims, and everyone involved Kendal. ❤
the 2 surviving roommates are being harassed horribly now. especially DM. so many youtube videos being posted spreading false information and all the viewers believe it.
Yes .. Also I feel Kendall shouldn't apologize for waiting until all facts came n then posting the video.. She is always authentic n we love her so much.. 💖
Hi Kendall, my name is Emily. I’ve been watching you for a couple years now, and really appreciate your hard work. I am from Idaho, born and raised. I wanted to let you know, that your video on the Moscow murders, was absolutely amazing! I am in tears. Your reporting was so sincere, genuine, and very respectful. My step daughter’s best friend, was close friends with all of them, and her car was even parked out front when they were found. So as you can see, this case hits us so hard. This kind of thing just doesn’t typically happen, in rural Idaho. That may be why everyone, and all over Idaho, are still in shock. I have watched other peps on RU-vid, no one has even come close, to reporting the facts, like you have. Wanted to say thank you for that! Please keep up the good work!
It's nice to see a video that's more about the victims than the suspect. Those speeches made me cry. I can't imagine how their families feel and what kind of pain they are going through. The trauma and tragedy, it's heartbreaking. You don't expect anything like this to happen when you send your child to college.
