University of Idaho students say they are 'relieved' Bryan Kohberger is in custody

Students at the University of Idaho say they are ‘relieved ‘ that Bryan Kohberger has been arrested in connection with the quadruple murder as they return to the campus.

Pupils studying at the university were left terrified for more than a month as police were working to arrest Kohberger, 28, after the slayings on November 13.

Many are hoping that the brutal murders will be ‘put behind them’ soon enough after the alleged killer appeared in court last week.

Kohberger is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle and her boyfriend, Ethan Chapin.

Kohberger, 28, was arrested on December 30 after weeks of thorough investigation by police in Moscow, Idaho, and the FBI

Many students initially refused to return to the campus after the killings, staying at home after returning home for the Thanksgiving break

Speaking to the TODAY show, student Isaac Sanchez said: ‘I feel better, sort of, knowing that they have the suspect in custody that there’s a chance that this might all be behind us soon enough.’

Another added: ‘I think a lot of people are wondering how he planned it out how it all came together and why.’

Many students initially refused to return to the campus after the killings, staying at home after returning home for the Thanksgiving break.

But despite the arrest and charges against Kohberger patrols are set to remain in place as the college town tries to overcome the shock of the bloody slayings.

While there is a ‘sense of relief’ with Kohberger in custody, there are no plans to scale anything back.

Personnel increases are set to remain in place, which was beefed up as an incentive for students to return.

It comes after the family of one victim, Kaylee Goncalves, say that they would support the death penalty in the case against Kohberger

Many are hoping that the brutal murders will be ‘put behind them’ soon enough after the alleged killer appeared in court last week

Cops detail his every move on the day of the killings, helped by surveillance footage of his car and cell site data from his phone. Kohberger allegedly staked out the property on twelve occasions before the murders

The University hired more campus police and increased the numbers on the ground – with sources saying they are still getting tips about the killings and are handing information to the police and FBI.

It comes after the family of one victim, Kaylee Goncalves, say that they would support the death penalty in the case against Kohberger.

Her father Steve said that his vision of 'justice' is not to 'be in a prison cell', with her mother adding that she 'wished Kaylee and Maddie were serving a life sentence' because it would mean they could talk to them.

Kohberger previously insisted that he would be 'exonerated' to his lawyer in Pennsylvania.

The University hired more campus police and increased the numbers on the ground – with sources saying they are still getting tips about the killings and are handing information to the police and FBI

Despite the arrest and charges against Bryan Kohberger, 28, patrols are set to remain in place as the college town tries to overcome the shock of the bloody slayings

Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger smiles at his attorney in court as he was denied bail. Kohberger will return to court on January 12 

Law enforcement sources say the alleged killer was seen taking out garbage using surgical gloves several times at his parent's home.

The officers were tasked with tracking Kohberger so they could arrest him as soon as a warrant was issued as well as trying to get hold of an object to compare DNA to a sample found at the scene.

He was also seen cleaning the inside and outside of his car, with the source adding that he didn't 'miss an inch'.

Kohberger was also reportedly seen taking out the trash to his neighbour's bins at around 4am – with the contents being recovered by offices.

matched the DNA found on the sheath to Kohberger's by comparing it to his father's DNA – which was a 99.9998 percent match.

The white Hyundai Elantra is one of the things that helped cops track down the alleged killer, as well as obtaining his phone records.

The house in Moscow, Idaho. Bombshell documents reveal how police were led to the suspect

Kohberger even returned to the scene of the crime at 9am on November 13 - just hours after he allegedly committed the quadruple murders. Pictured - Kaylee Goncalves and Maddie Mogen

Personnel increases are set to remain in place, which was beefed up as an incentive for students to return

He yesterday appeared in court charged with the four murders as well as a felony burglary after being extradited to Idaho.

The criminal justice graduate only spoke to confirm his name and that he had representation during a hearing in Moscow, Idaho, on Thursday.

A timeline issued by police indicates that Kohberger managed to break into the house and kill al four victims within a 15-minute period, before his car was seen speeding off in surveillance footage.

Phone records show that Kohberger went close to the property just five hours after the murders were committed – with his phone being turned off during the time of the murders.

He is also accused of stalking the students and visiting the property or the area at least 12 times before the slayings on November 13.