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A combination of DNA evidence and the fact that he owned a white Hyundai Elantra made Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28 the prime suspect in the murders of 4 Idaho university students. The evidence came together two weeks ago. And law enforcement has had him under surveillance ever since. 

Surveillance from Idaho to Pennsylvania

Police tracked Kohberger across the country while they put together the case against him. Authorities from 3 jurisdictions and the FBI were involved in the extended surveillance.

It has been reported that Kohberger's father traveled from the family home in the Poconos to pick up his son.  And that they arrived in Pennsylvania on Dec. 17. In the meantime, the FBI and other police were watching the suspects' every move.

He was arrested on Friday and is being held in Pennsylvania’s Monroe County Jail. On Tuesday, January 3 there will be an extradition hearing. And Kohberger will be formally charged with the murders.

Idaho State Police and the FBI also executed a search warrant at Kohberger’s apartment in Pullman. And Pennsylvania police removed a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra from Kohberger’s Albrightsville home. 

 A car matching the description of the Elantra was spotted near the crime scene, at the time of the murders. And was the subject of a high-profile search. 

A forensic review will be done on the vehicle by the FBI. 

Meanwhile, the police spent 12 hours in Idaho boxing up Kohberger's apartment and taking items to the police lab. Most notable

Police putting pieces together

Moscow Police Department Chief James Fry said that police are still putting the pieces together. And they are convinced they have the right man.

Police are still considering the possibility that the killer had accomplices. But believe he acted alone. When questioned about whether there was a connection between the suspect and the victims, Fry said that police were still working out the details. And building a profile of the killer.

 Chief Fry said that "We truly believe we have the individual that committed these crimes."

"You know, that's part of that investigation that we're still putting pieces together. We're still gathering information," he explained. 

"That's why we're still asked people, you know, send us tips on the individual, send us any information you have because that's all going to be part of that picture. Still, it's going to give us even more information."

Monroe County Chief Public Defender Jason LaBar is representing Kohberger. And says he believes his client is innocent.

“Mr. Kohberger is eager to be exonerated of these charges and looks forward to resolving these matters as promptly as possible,” he added.