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Former Roommate of Idaho College Murder Victims Shares Emotional Regrets and Memories

Moscow, Idaho – Former roommates of four University of Idaho students who were tragically killed in an off-campus house in November 2022 are still grappling with the aftermath of the unimaginable events that unfolded there. Ashlin Couch, who had lived in the sixth bedroom of the house until May 2022, expressed her deep sorrow and the lingering sense of loss during a recent interview. Reflecting on the tragic incident, Couch mentioned how she wishes she …

Suspect in Idaho Falls Home Invasion Murder Revealed Shocking Details in Jail Video Call

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – A suspect in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man was reportedly seen in a newly released jail video call discussing the alleged murder with multiple individuals. Lance Broncho, 23, is facing charges including first-degree murder, felony aggravated battery, felony robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to the incident. During a preliminary hearing on April 23, prosecutors revealed a redacted phone call between …

Tragic Weekend in Idaho: Multiple Fatal Car Accidents Claim Lives of 4 People

In Boise, Idaho, last weekend marked a series of tragic and fatal car accidents that sent shockwaves throughout the state. The incidents claimed the lives of four individuals, including a juvenile, in various crashes across Canyon County and beyond. Among the casualties were a young person from Melba, Idaho, involved in a collision at Southside Boulevard and Melmont Road. The crash, which also injured two others, occurred when the juvenile failed to stop at a …

Idaho State Police Investigate Multiple Homicides Linked to Inmate Escape

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – A disturbing series of events unfolded in Twin Falls, Idaho, as the Idaho State Police investigate a string of homicides connected to the escape of two prisoners and their alleged accomplice. The escapees, Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, evaded custody after a violent altercation with officers in Boise. The duo fled in a stolen vehicle, continuing their crime spree across Idaho. Their path ultimately led them to encounter 83-year-old James L. …

Inmate Capture Leads to Idaho Homicides Investigation Amidst Dramatic Escape Story

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a series of unfortunate events that unfolded in their state on Thursday. The incident involves the escape of an inmate and his suspected accomplice, leading to multiple homicides being uncovered along the way. The escaped individuals, identified as Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, managed to flee a hospital in Boise after assaulting officers. Authorities believe that the pair then embarked on a crime spree …

Woman Injured in Big Sky House Explosion and Fire, Flown to Idaho Falls for Treatment – Crews Still On Scene

BIG SKY, MONTANA – A woman sustained injuries in a house explosion and fire in Big Sky on Friday afternoon, according to Big Sky Fire Chief Greg Megaard. The woman was flown to Idaho Falls for treatment, and emergency crews remain at the scene. Firefighters from Big Sky Fire, Gateway, and Rae fire departments responded to the incident, which took place on Lower Cascade Ridge Road. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to other buildings …

Man Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Murder of North Idaho Family

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – A man convicted of the tragic and senseless murder of a North Idaho family has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This harsh judgement brings some closure to a community left shocked by the brutal killings. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty of the heinous crime that claimed the lives of an entire family. The judge presiding over the case described …

Idaho State Police Investigate Multiple Homicides Linked to Prison Escape – Accomplices Arrested

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into a series of homicides that have been linked to the escape of an inmate and his accomplice. The two fugitives, identified as Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, managed to break free from custody during an altercation with officers in Boise before embarking on a crime spree across the state. Law enforcement officials suspect that Meade and Umphenour came into contact with …

Fugitives accused of double murder in Idaho manhunt now in custody

Boise, Idaho – Two escaped convicts are now facing murder charges after allegedly killing two individuals while on the run, according to authorities. Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour were apprehended following an incident at a hospital where three officers were injured in an ambush and shooting, as reported by the Boise police. Police Chief Ron Winegar revealed that Meade and Umphenour are suspects in the deaths of two men in northern Idaho, outside city limits. …

Inmate and Alleged Accomplice Arrested After Massive Manhunt in Idaho, Suspected of Two Homicides

Twin Falls, Idaho – An escaped inmate, Skylar Meade, and his alleged accomplice, Nicholas Umphenour, members of a white supremacist gang, were apprehended on Thursday afternoon following a large-scale manhunt. Investigators are now probing whether the duo is responsible for two recent homicides while on the run. Meade managed to flee from a medical facility in Boise early Wednesday morning after Umphenour allegedly opened fire on corrections officers escorting Meade back to prison. The suspects …