Demolition of Idaho murders home paused amid discovery of asbestos and lead, objections from families
Asbestos and lead -- in addition to objections from some of the victims’ families -- have delayed the process of tearing down the Idaho home where four college students were stabbed to death last fall. The University of Idaho announced the sudden halt to the high-profile demolition Wednesday, saying it would pause plans for the house until October, which is also when the trial for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused in the murders of Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, is set to...
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