Crime

It is one of the most heartbreaking crimes in our state’s history, and now New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen is telling the story through the eyes of its only survivor.

Bryan Kohberger sat in a courtroom in Boise and watched as the family members of the four University of Idaho students he murdered spoke out about their loved ones.

“Having the Attorney General come in, to at least hear what we have concerns about, it was helpful. It gives me a little bit of hope for the future,” said Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford.

Idaho Matters takes a look at the first day of the Chad Daybell multiple murder trial.

Last week an Oregon man was sentenced to more than three years in a federal prison for violating the “Hate Crimes Prevention Act” and trying to run over three people with a car in Boise.

Many Americans may remember Polly Klaas. It was thirty years ago this month the 12-year-old girl was kidnapped at knifepoint from a slumber party, triggering one of the largest manhunts in FBI history.

“I feel good, and I can't control anything from here on out. And so, I just hope it goes out into the world and helps someone… and does some good.”

The Nampa Police Department is asking community members to register their exterior facing security cameras to map out their locations in the community.

According to a recent report Crime in Canyon County went up more than 10 percent from 2021 to 2022 - with violent crimes, like murder and assault, rising dramatically.

Idaho Matters dives into a new podcast to find out all about some of the most famous crimes and murders in the Gem State.