Idaho Murders: Bethany Funke's Police Interview Details Night of Killings

Bethany Funke's Account of the Night

• 💡 Bethany Funke, a roommate who lived on the first floor of the King Road house, detailed her experiences during a police interview following the murders.
• 🏠 She initially heard what she described as a "firework" or "sparkle" under her door and a thud, which she initially dismissed as someone in the kitchen.
• 🐶 Funke also recalled her dog, Murphy (who belonged to roommate Kaylee Goncalves), barking shortly after she heard the unusual sounds.

Timeline and Events Before Discovery

• ⏰ Funke stated she went to bed around 2:30-3:00 AM after taking the dog out with Maddie Mogen.
• 📺 She watched an episode of "Baby Daddy" for about 30 minutes before going to sleep.
• 📞 Around 4:17 AM, she heard what sounded like a struggle, and later, around 4:20-4:30 AM, Dylan Mortensen came to her room, reporting she thought she saw a man.

Survivors' Actions and Police Response

• 🤝 Funke and Mortensen decided to stay in Funke's room and lock the door, not hearing any screams or further disturbances.
• 9️⃣ Bethany Funke called 911 at 11:56 AM after she and Dylan had asked friends to check on the house due to their fear.
• 🚨 Officer Mitch Nunees was the first responder, discovering two fatalities (Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin) before other officers found the other two victims (Maddie Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves).

Investigation Details and Potential Leads

• 🕵️ Captain Dustin Blaker conducted the interview with a visibly emotional and fragile Bethany Funke, treating her with care.
• ❓ Investigators explored potential leads, asking about strange individuals, ex-boyfriends, and any past stalking incidents.
• 🐶 Kaylee Goncalves had previously reported seeing a silhouette staring at her while taking the dog out about a month prior.
• 💔 While ex-boyfriends were investigated and ruled out, the interview touched upon Kaylee Goncalves's potential change of plans regarding a move to Texas.

Legal Context and Trial

• ⚖️ The interview took place less than two hours after the 911 call, early in the investigation.
• 🎤 Bethany Funke was expected to testify at trial, but this did not occur after Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty and admitted to the murders in open court.
• 📢 The video highlights the harassment faced by the survivors on social media, even after Kohberger's confession.