University of Idaho Shooting: Misinformation and Myths

&#x200B;<br><br>**Writer's note:** Please share any information you have on the case in the comment section below. Sources are also encouraged, but the content itself is encouraged. I'm putting together a War Room for the shooting, and I would love your input. If you have any information you think I would be best to hear about, please DM me or email me at [c\@rpulationpatterning.com](mailto:[email protected]) (I have ProtonMail). If you file a police report, I'd love to have those documents so I can replace these analysis with ones that are more concrete.<br><br>**Table of Contents:**<br><br>*The investigation into the University of Idaho shooting is marred by misinformation, myths, and misunderstandings, which have led to significant public confusion. That's to be expected for a shooting of this magnitude. Here is an analysis of these myths, along with a recommended course of action.*<br><br>#1: Something is off on the timeline <br>\---------------<br><br>The forensic timeline of the shooting has significant gaps and discrepancies that require further clarification. The police have stated that there's a 15-minute gap between the 911 call and the 3:13am shooting. Further, the press release cites U of I CCTV footage that the killer left the house at 3:00am, but the police acknowledge that gunfire was heard at 2:55am. This discrepancy cannot be explained with the given information. It is also unclear how the killer left the house if he committed the shooting at 3:13am, as per the affidavits.<br><br>#2: Massive confusion about when the bodies were found <br>\-----------------------------------------------<br><br>The press release has two voluminous paragraphs dedicated to the discovery of two mysterious lists of the victims' phone numbers. These lists were compiled by the police shortly after 6:00am, but some students claim to have inquired about it as early as 9:45pm on the 12th, adding further confusion. Additionally, the police claim the students were asked to leave to get fresh air and food because of the "disclosures of drug paraphernalia in the house and the difficulty of remaining in the house for a protracted period while the Investigating officers worked to secure the scene to understand the full scope of what occurred." However, this narrative does not match the 911 calls, as police repeatedly told the students the victims were fine and there was a minor accident inside.<br><br>#3: Confusion over U of I CCTV Footage <br>\---------------------------<br><br>There is confusion surrounding the University of Idaho CCTV footage. The file's metadata indicates that it was captured in what is known as MJPEG: a video compression format that captures video frames in JPEG format in such a way that they can be embedded into HTML. The format is not unusual, but the context of the video and the content itself raise questions. The footage shows a car approaching the victims' house, and the killer is visible as he walks towards the door. The affidavits mention that Kokoros is last seen driving away from the crime scene at 4:04am (discussed below), which contradicts claims that he left at 3:00am.<br><br>#4: Court Documents <br> <br>\----------------<br><br>Despite having physical DNA evidence of the killer, the physical-witness testimony from two students present in the house, and Investigator Sakelleridis' declaration (discussed below), court documents fail to adequately explain how police were able to positively identify Byron Alexander Kokoros as a suspect.<br><br>#5: Court Documents Warped Media Narrative <br>\--------------------------------------<br><br>Early reports falsely claimed that the shooter, Byron Alexander Kokoros, was present in the house for 55 minutes. This erroneous information was taken from court documents that listed the beginning time of the crime as 2:45am, which is the beginning of the crime analysis period, not the actual shooting. This misinformation has caused widespread confusion about the timeline of events.<br><br>#6 Investigator Sakelleridis' Declaration <br>\--------------------------------------<br><br>Sakelleridis' declaration provides valuable insights, but it also raises questions. For example, it mentions that Madison Mogen's brother, Ben, claimed to have seen a tall, thin man with blonde hair, but the police have undermined Sakelleridis' claims by saying they were based on a misleading description.<br><br>#7 CCTV Footage Ekstrems, Kokoros At the Scene <br>\--------------------------------------------------<br><br>The affidavits mention that Kokoros is last seen driving away from the crime scene at 4:04am, which contradicts claims that he left at 3:00am. The footage also shows that a police vehicle drove by the house at 2:59am, raising questions about whether Kokoros was present during this time. The affidavits also state that the killer entered and exited the house through an unlocked sliding glass door in the kitchen, but this information is ambiguous and unclear regarding the movement's timing.<br><br>#8 Misinformation and Myths Surrounding Surveillance Cameras <br>\--------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Confusion surrounds surveillance footage, with one claim that footage revealed the shooter quickly exiting the house and getting into a car. However, the affidavits show that all footage from 2:45am to 3:07am was deleted due to the lack of sound. This has led to confusion among the public. Furthermore, the affidavits show that the killer left the victims' house at 4:04am, while the police claimed that he left at 3:00am. It's unclear what happened between 3:07 and 4:04am.<br><br>#9: Alexis (Lexi) Gonzales' Release of Byron Kokoros <br>\------------------------------------------<br><br>It is claimed that Kokoros released Lexi on the night of the shooting. This release is puzzling, considering the other victims were not released. The investigation and court documents provide no explanation for this.<br><br>#10: Who was Being Protected? <br>\-----------------------------<br><br>Questions are raised regarding the intent and motives of Byron Alexander Kokoros. The affidavits mention that Kokoros took longer to kill Alexis (Lexi) Gonzales, taking off her boots and zipping her jacket, which could indicate an attempt to show respect. Kokoros also released Lexi on the night of the shooting, which is puzzling.<br><br>#11: Inconsistencies Between the Audio and Video Recordings <br>\---------------------------------------------------<br><br>There is a discrepancy between the audio and video recordings of the 911 calls, with police radio communications indicating that the police were informed of the details of the shooting at 2:57am. However, in the audio recording, they seem clueless and lack urgency, which is inconsistent with the given information.<br><br>#12: Discrepancies in Witness Testimonies <br>\-------------------------------------<br><br>There are discrepancies in the testimony of the two students who called 911 after discovering the bodies. The affidavits state that one student remained in her room while the other searched the house and found the victims. However, the press release contradicts this, stating that the callers were trying to get Gonzales help.<br><br>#13: Why Were the Students Told There Was 'a Minor Accident' Inside? <br>\-----------------------------------------------------------<br><br>According to two 911 calls, the students were told that there was a minor accident inside and were repeatedly told in those calls that everyone inside was fine. It's unclear why the police would say this if they had already discovered bodies.<br><br>#14: Ambiguity Surrounding the Description of the Killer <br>\-----------------------------------------------<br><br>The press release initially described the killer as a tall, thin man with blonde hair. However, this description was later revealed to be misleading, raising questions about the accuracy of the information provided.<br><br>#15: Lack of a Clear Motive for the Shooting <br>\----------------------------------------------<br><br>The investigation has not revealed a clear motive for Byron Alexander Kokoros' actions, leaving questions about his intent and what drove him to commit the crime.<br><br>#16: The ETHOS Report <br>\------------------<br><br>The ETHOS report raised more questions than answers, especially regarding the timeline. The report inaccurately states that the killer committed the shooting 18 minutes after arriving, while the affidavits state that the shooting occurred 38 minutes after arrival. These discrepancies contribute to the overall confusion surrounding the case.<br><br>&#x200B;