Officials in Idaho have released a 3D model of the house where Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students, offering a detailed look at the crime scene following his guilty plea. The model, created as part of the now-canceled trial, provides a visual representation of the 1122 King Road property, which was demolished in December 2023. The 3D replica includes the house’s exterior and interior, though it lacks furnishings, according to the Latah County Prosecutors Office.
The plea deal that led to Kohberger’s guilty plea removed the death penalty, resulting in four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. The trial, which was canceled after the plea deal, included the use of the 3D model as a demonstrative tool. Although the model was approved for use during the trial, its application as evidence was limited to illustrative purposes, as requested by the court.
During a June hearing, Judge Steven Hippler referred to the 3D model as a ‘dollhouse,’ but later revised his statement, calling it a ‘model house.’ The House, which was torn down in December 2023, was used to recreate the crime scene for the purposes of the now-concluded trial. The release of the 3D model comes after Hippler lifted a previous gag order, allowing for the release of investigative documents that had been previously restricted. The documents reveal that the victims, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, were found side by side, covered by a pink blanket that was soaked in blood, indicating a violent struggle.
Authorities also noted the presence of defensive knife wounds on Xana Kernodle’s hands, along with a tan leather knife sheath. These findings suggest a complex and violent encounter that took place in the house on November 13, 2022, when the four University of Idaho students were found dead. The release of the 3D model serves as both a historical record and a means of preserving the memory of the victims, while also providing insight into the investigative process that led to Kohberger’s guilty plea.