The University of Idaho announced Tuesday it is postponing the demolition of the King Street house in Moscow where a quadruple murder took place almost a year ago.
The prosecutor’s office notified the families of the victims and survivors, as well as the defense.
A news release from the university said investigators and the prosecution asked for access to the house. The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be at the house Tuesday and Wednesday to get documentation to build visual and audio exhibits, along with a physical model of the home.
The trial for Brian Kohberger, the man accused of the four murders, has been delayed indefinitely. He appeared in court last week to try to get his indictment dismissed, but a judge ruled it will stand.
The previous trial date was set for October, but investigators told University of Idaho the visual displays will take months to build and were “not feasible under the timeline of an October trial.”
The FBI is using the extended timeline to gather their own measurements and pictures, now that personal property has been removed from the home.
Plywood that was covering the windows and door of the home was removed Tuesday morning and the FBI will begin work immediately, according to the release. When the work is finished, the house will be re-secured and the university still plans to demolish the home.
