Murder In Moscow: Ethan Chapin's Fraternity Brothers And Their Plan To Honor Ethan

One year after the murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, members of the University of Idaho’s Sigma Chi fraternity described how deeply Ethan’s death had affected the chapter and how they were trying to heal while keeping his memory alive. His fraternity brothers remembered Ethan as energetic, dependable and the kind of person who could lift the mood of an entire room, describing him as someone they could always count on. The chapter had largely avoided the spotlight in the immediate aftermath of the killings, choosing instead to grieve privately and support Ethan’s family while cooperating with investigators. As the anniversary approached, members spoke more openly about the emotional toll of losing one of their own and about the strange experience of trying to return to normal college life after such a devastating loss.Sigma Chi also worked to create a lasting memorial to Ethan through the Ethan Chapin Memorial Scholarship, which was established to be awarded annually to a member of the Gamma Eta chapter who reflected the qualities Ethan brought to the fraternity. The first scholarship was awarded to Ethan’s triplet brother Hunter, who was also a Sigma Chi at the university. For the fraternity, the scholarship became a way to make sure Ethan was remembered for more than the circumstances of his death. His brothers emphasized his humor, generosity and loyalty, and said the chapter’s focus was on carrying those traits forward while continuing to support the Chapin family and one another.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com