TO: University of Idaho Students and Employees
FROM: Scott Green, President
DATE: Nov. 16, 2022
SUBJECT: Moscow Police Department News Conference Statement

The University of Idaho participated today in a joint press conference led by the City of Moscow Police Department. I had the opportunity to address the public about the homicides that have shaken our community. The press conference was livestreamed and is available to view on U of I’s YouTube channel. Below are my opening comments.

This crime and the loss of these young lives is beyond comprehension. While our small community is certainly not immune to such things, it is not a situation our close-knit campus is used to dealing with.

First, my deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ethan, Kaylee, Xana and Madison. Their loss has been devastating. They were bright lights in our community, are deeply missed and remain in our thoughts and prayers.

We have been working with Moscow Police since we were notified on Sunday of the crime. We have helped when asked and continually pushed for as much information as possible, knowing we cannot interfere with the important work of a good investigation. We just want justice for these victims.

Our focus at the university is to support our students and employees. We are encouraging students and employees to take care of themselves as we head into the Thanksgiving break. I want to take a moment to commend our faculty and staff who have been on the front lines helping our students, whether that is providing counseling to those that need support, accommodating those that want to travel home, or engaging those who find comfort in staying busy interacting with their peers and instructors in class. Our employees stepped up when our students needed them.

While we have relied heavily on the expertise of the Moscow Police Department, we feel confident that remaining open with flexibility to leave allows our students to decide what is best for them.

The weeks ahead will continue to challenge us as this loss and the circumstances around this crime become known. We will support each other as we grieve, and we will move through this together as a Vandal Family.

Scott Green
President

president@uidaho.edu
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