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University of Idaho dedicates healing garden to four slain students

Vandal Healing Garden opens on University of Idaho Campus (visual productions/University of Idaho)
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MOSCOW, Idaho — A place of healing now sits on the University of Idaho campus.

The Vandal Healing Garden formally opened Wednesday, in honor of the four students killed in 2022.

The memorial features a metal centerpiece engraved with the names of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

18 months of planning and $285,000 in donations helped bring this space to life.

“This beautiful space is a testament to the inspirational response from our community and a symbol of our strength as the Vandal Family,” the university wrote on Facebook.

Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing the students in an off-campus home.

His trial is set for June 2025.

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