In February 1959, nine young and experienced hikers set out across the remote Ural Mountains on what should have been a routine expedition - but none of them would return alive. Weeks later, rescuers discovered their tent abandoned and slashed open from the inside, as if the group had fled in absolute terror into temperatures below -30°C. Their bodies were found scattered across the snow - some barefoot, some badly injured, and all surrounded by unanswered questions.

In November 2022, the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho was rocked by a brutal crime. Four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—were found murdered in their off-campus home on King Road. The shocking discovery sent waves of fear through the community and drew national attention.

As fear grips the small town of Moscow, Idaho, investigators sift through digital breadcrumbs, surveillance footage, and a mysterious white Elantra. In part two, we follow the trail that led police to suspect Bryan Kohberger — and uncover how one of the most haunting college town mysteries of our time began to unravel.

In November 2022, the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho was rocked by a brutal crime. Four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—were found murdered in their off-campus home on King Road. The shocking discovery sent waves of fear through the community and drew national attention.

As investigators searched for answers, rumors spread, and a small town that once felt safe was consumed by confusion and grief. In Part 1, we look at the victims, the timeline of that tragic night, and the early days of an investigation that left more questions than answers.