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Were the Idaho Students Asleep When They Were Attacked? #truecrime #idahofour #crimejunkie

July 25, 2025 / 01:44

This episode covers the investigation into the murders of Kayle and Maddie, focusing on the crime scene details, police findings, and family statements.

The police discover Kayle's dog unharmed in her room, while Kayle and her best friend Maddie are found together in Maddie's room, both having been stabbed. Kayle's mother, Christy, shares that Kayle had defensive wounds, indicating she fought for her life.

The discussion raises questions about the sequence of events during the attack, with speculation on whether Maddie was attacked first. The police report mentions that some victims had defensive wounds, but details on Maddie's wounds remain unclear.

Both girls were found clothed, and there is no evidence of sexual assault or theft, suggesting a sudden and violent attack. The episode highlights the discovery of a knife sheath left behind by the killer, which becomes a crucial piece of evidence.

TLDR

The episode details the investigation into the murders of Kayle and Maddie, focusing on crime scene evidence and family reactions.

Episode

1:44
00:00:00
Now, on the third floor of the house, police check Kayle's room, but only her dog is in there. He's unharmed. But it's
00:00:07
in Maddiey's room where they find the two best friends laying together, sharing a bed, which probably wasn't
00:00:13
uncommon since they'd been inseparable since childhood. Both have been stabbed. And in an interview with ABC News,
00:00:20
Kayle's mother, Christy, says that Kaye was found like sitting up and had defensive wounds. And on the family's
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Facebook page, they also say that she had been beaten in the face and head. So, she likely fought for her life. So,
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then did he attack Maddie first, like while they were still sleeping? I don't know that for sure. Like, we only know
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about Kayle's wounds because her family has talked about them publicly. No one has ever spoken about Mattiey's wounds
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in detail. So, she might very well have them, too. Maybe not. I can't say one way or another. All I know is that
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according to a press release from the Moscow police, quote, "Some, but not all of them have defensive wounds." And they
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did say that they believe that they were all asleep when the killer entered the home.
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>> And the two of them in this room were both clothed, too. >> There's nothing in any of the documents
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about them being undressed. Same as before. >> Yeah. And it doesn't seem like the
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killer spent any time with them. So, right away, this is feeling more like a Blitz attack more than anything else. No
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one is bound. No one has been sexually assaulted. Nothing appears to have been staged or taken.
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>> But something was left behind by the killer, seemingly unintentionally, a tan leather Cabar knife sheath. And
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finding that knife sheet marked the beginning of the end for the killer.

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    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most intense
  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 60
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • Tragic Discovery
    Kayle and Maddiey were found together, both having been stabbed.
    “Both have been stabbed.”
    @ 00m 15s
    July 25, 2025
  • Defensive Wounds
    Kayle was found with defensive wounds, indicating she fought back.
    “She likely fought for her life.”
    @ 00m 31s
    July 25, 2025
  • Evidence Found
    A tan leather knife sheath was discovered at the crime scene, crucial for the investigation.
    “Finding that knife sheath marked the beginning of the end for the killer.”
    @ 01m 38s
    July 25, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • She likely fought for her life.
    Were the Idaho Students Asleep When They Were Attacked? #truecrime #idahofour #crimejunkie
  • This is feeling more like a Blitz attack.
    Were the Idaho Students Asleep When They Were Attacked? #truecrime #idahofour #crimejunkie
  • Finding that knife sheath marked the beginning of the end for the killer.
    Were the Idaho Students Asleep When They Were Attacked? #truecrime #idahofour #crimejunkie

Key Moments

  • Crime Scene00:07
  • Inseparable Friends00:09
  • Defensive Struggle00:31
  • Blitz Attack01:17
  • Crucial Evidence01:38