In a swift operation that took only 90 minutes, the notorious house at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho, where four University of Idaho students were tragically murdered, was demolished. The demolition was carried out early in the morning with the help of a red Hitachi digger, completely razing the dwelling to the ground.

The horrific incident, which occurred exactly a year prior, shook the small town on the Washington State border. Bryan Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at Washington State University, was charged with stabbing to death 21-year-old friends Kaylee Goncalves and Maddie Mogen, as well as Xana Kernodle and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, both 20. Kohberger was apprehended in December, weeks after the gruesome attacks.

As the house was reduced to rubble, local contractors carefully cleared the remains from the site, ensuring that nothing was left behind for curious onlookers. The decision to completely demolish the house was met with mixed reactions from the community. While some residents expressed relief that the house was finally being removed, some of the victims' families voiced their concerns over the destruction of potential evidence.

University of Idaho President Scott Green spoke about the demolition, emphasizing the need for healing in the community. He stated, "It is the grim reminder of the heinous act that took place there...it is time for its removal and to allow the collective healing of our community to continue." The university had previously postponed the demolition twice to ensure that the prosecution had enough time to gather evidence for trial.

Not all families of the victims agreed with the decision. Cara Northington, the mother of Xana Kernodle, expressed her objections, believing that the house held crucial evidence. Similarly, the family of Kaylee Goncalves questioned the demolition, suggesting that preserving the house could be beneficial for the trial.

Despite differing opinions, the demolition proceeded, erasing the infamous murder house from the landscape. The house, which had attracted macabre tourism and true crime enthusiasts over the months, had become a haunting symbol for the community. Now, its demolition marks a step towards healing and moving forward.

The University of Idaho has not yet revealed its plans for the vacant plot, but it intends to turn it into a "green space." The memories of the tragic event will persist, but the demolition of the house aims to bring closure and healing to the town as it continues to recover from the shocking act that occurred within its walls.