Demolition of Idaho murders home paused amid discovery of asbestos and lead, objections from families
Plans to demolish the house where four Idaho college students were slain have been halted til October. Asbestos and lead -- in addition to objections from some of the victims’ families -- have delayed the process of tearing down the Idaho home where four college students were stabbed to death last fall. The University of Idaho announced the sudden halt to the high-profile demolition Wednesday, saying it would pause plans for the house until October, which is also when the trial for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused in the murders of Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, is set to start. “While we look forward to removing this grim reminder of this tragedy, we feel holding until October is the right thing to do,” University President Scott Green said in a statement, acknowledging “every action and decision around this horrific incident is painful and invokes emotions.” He also noted “every decision we have made” has been “with the families of t...