Good afternoon. My name is Anthony Dallinger and I am the Chief of Police with the Moscow Police Department.

Thank you for joining us.

Today marks the conclusion of a case that has profoundly impacted the University of Idaho, the City of Moscow,

the state of Idaho and communities nationwide.

Today's sentencing of Brian Coburger brings the legal

process to a close, following his conviction for the brutal murders of Kayla Gonzalez,

Madison Mogan, Zana Kurnudel, and Ethan Chapin. While this marks the end of a long and challenging journey through the criminal justice system,

we acknowledge that for the families, friends, and loved ones of these four young people,

the grief does not end because the losses are permanent and the pain remains.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for their strength and resilience during this challenging time.

We will honor their loved ones' memories and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring their lives are not forgotten.

This investigation, one of the most complex and high-profile cases in our state's history,

was made possible by an extraordinary level of collaboration.

From local and state police officers to federal agents and analysts,

as well as prosecutors, forensics teams, and technical experts.

It also took immense courage, patience, and resilience

from a grieving community whose role was invaluable. From the very beginning of this strategy,

Moscow Police Department and our law enforcement partners never lost sight of the mission, which was to bring justice for the victims and their families,

and to hold accountable the person who committed these horrible crimes.

Despite the complexity of this case, our team never wavered.

They never gave up, and we completed the mission. During this investigation, I was fortunate to witness the level of professionalism, expertise, drive, and passion

that each member of the investigative team brought to the overall effort.

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