MOSCOW, Idaho — More than six weeks after four University of Idaho students were found murdered near campus, Moscow Police have still not made an arrest, named a suspect, or located a murder weapon.
"I know there have been some questions about the leadership in this investigation," Chief James Fry said Tuesday in the department's latest video release. Fry continued to say his staff is experienced and will remain the lead on the case.
"Let me be clear, this is the Moscow Police Department's investigation, and I am the Chief of Police. The decisions are mine and mine alone," Chief Fry said. "Despite statements about my team, we remain focused on solving the murder of four students to seek justice for them."
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Fry said his command staff has over 90 years of combined experience overseeing the investigation's daily operation.
"I select who runs the investigative teams," Fry said. Their officers are also supported by personnel from the FBI and Idaho State Police.
"Their continued resources and knowledge are vital to our success," Fry said. "Our investigative units work under a unified structure and have the autonomy to move forward and solve this case."
Investigators have conducted more than 250 interviews since the victims were discovered on November 13.
In their latest press release, Moscow Police said they are aware of a white Hyundai Elantra found in Eugene, Oregon stirring up online speculation. Late Tuesday, officials urged citizens to stop contacting the owner of the vehicle.
"The vehicle was involved in a collision and subsequently impounded," the department stated on its website. "The vehicle is registered out of Colorado and the female owner is not believed to have any relation to any property in Moscow, Idaho, or the ongoing murder investigations. The public is asked to stop contacting the owner."
This comes after repeated calls to the public to come forward with tips regarding a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra that investigators believe was seen near the crime scene around the time of the murders.
"Investigators believe the occupant(s) may have critical information to share regarding this case and have identified over 22,000 vehicles," the press release stated. "If you know of, or own a vehicle matching this description, or know of anyone who may have been driving this specific vehicle on the days preceding or the day of the murders, please forward that information to the Tip Line."
Information can be submitted:
• Telephone: 208-883-7180
• Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us
• Digital Media: fbi.gov/moscowidaho
