Idaho College Murders: First Responders Recall Finding Bodies

Discovery of the Victims

• 📞 Hunter Johnson and Emily Alandt received a call from roommate Dylan Mortensen asking them to check on the house.
• 🚪 Johnson entered the house and discovered the bodies of Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in a second-floor bedroom.
• 🚨 Johnson immediately called 911, and Alandt, who was right behind him, was told to leave the scene to avoid witnessing the horrific sight.

The 911 Call and Immediate Aftermath

• 💬 Dylan Mortensen expressed fear and confusion on the 911 call, stating, "Something is happening. Something happened in her house and we don't know what."
• 💔 Johnson and Alandt witnessed the ambulance arrive and leave, realizing that there was no one left to save.

Impact of Public Scrutiny

• ⚖️ In the seven weeks before suspect Brian Cobberger's arrest, internet sleuths wrongly accused Johnson and Alandt.
• 😥 They received threats and felt dehumanized, with people suggesting they should confess to the murders.
• 🔒 The couple was terrified for their lives and requested police protection, fearing they might be targeted next.

Media and Legal Proceedings

• 📺 Johnson and Alandt are featured in the documentary "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders" and the new issue of People magazine.
• ⚖️ Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the trial of suspect Brian Cobberger, who has pleaded not guilty.