Discover the Lives and Aspirations of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle

Learn about the remarkable students Kaylee Goncalves , 21, Madison Mogen , 21, Xana Kernodle , 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin , 20, who were all students at the University of Idaho and shared an off-campus apartment together.

On the fateful night of November 12, 2022, just hours before their tragic discovery, Goncalves and Mogen enjoyed a night out at a nearby sports bar. Meanwhile, Kernodle and Chapin attended a lively fraternity party. By 2 a.m. on November 13, the four friends had returned to their three-story rental house, marking the end of a memorable evening.

Goncalves was a dedicated senior pursuing a degree in general studies at the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. She aimed to graduate in December and was excited about her upcoming job at a marketing firm in Austin, Texas, as shared by her close friend Jordyn Quesnell in an interview with The New York Times.

Mogen, who was studying marketing, had been inseparable from Goncalves since the sixth grade. After graduation, she had plans to relocate to Boise. This information was revealed by family friend Jessie Frost to The Idaho Statesman.

Kernodle was a junior majoring in marketing, as confirmed by the University at that time. She and Chapin—who was majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism management—had been in a loving relationship since spring, as noted by their neighbor Ellie McKnight during a conversation with NBC News.