What's happened
The University of Idaho plans to demolish the house where four students were murdered before the suspect's trial, sparking controversy.
Why it matters
The decision to demolish the crime scene before the trial has sparked controversy and raised questions about the preservation of evidence.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that the victims' families have condemned the decision, questioning why the university wants to destroy 'one of the most critical pieces of evidence in this case'. Al Jazeera provides a detailed account of the air raid that levelled a family home in Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties. The other sources focus on the University of Idaho's decision to demolish the house and the controversy surrounding it.
How we got here
The murder of four University of Idaho students in November 2022 led to the arrest of Bryan Kohberger, who is awaiting trial for the killings. The University of Idaho, which owns the property, announced the decision to demolish the house, citing it as a 'grim reminder' of the quadruple homicide.
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