The grieving mother of Ethan Chapin, one of four University of Idaho students brutally murdered in their off-campus home last November, has broken her silence as suspect Bryan Kohberger prepares to face trial.
A Mother's Unimaginable Pain
Stacy Chapin, Ethan's heartbroken mother, described the unbearable pain of losing her 20-year-old son in an exclusive interview. "There isn't a playbook for this," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "You don't expect to bury your child."
The Night That Shook Moscow
The horrific attack on November 13, 2022, claimed the lives of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle (Ethan's girlfriend), Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The quadruple homicide sent shockwaves through the small college town of Moscow, Idaho, and made national headlines.
Kohberger's Arrest and Upcoming Trial
Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old criminology PhD student at nearby Washington State University, was arrested six weeks after the murders. Prosecutors allege DNA evidence and cell phone data place Kohberger at the crime scene.
The case has drawn intense media scrutiny, with legal experts predicting the trial could last months due to the volume of evidence. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.
A Life Cut Short
Stacy Chapin remembered her son as "the light of our family" - a talented athlete with a contagious laugh who was studying recreation, sport, and tourism management. "Ethan had this ability to make everyone feel special," she shared.
The Chapin family has established a scholarship in Ethan's memory to help other students pursue their dreams at the University of Idaho.
