Idaho Student Reports Strange Footprints Less Than a Mile From Murder Scene

A college student recently reported strange footprints near her home, which is less than a mile away from the residence where four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed last month.

The Moscow Police Department's press log says a 911 call was made Wednesday by a student to report a "suspicious person/circumstance" at a residence on Sweet Avenue, which is not far from the 1122 King Road residence where Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle were found dead.

"Footsteps in the snow up to her back patio. Weren't there when she left for class at 1300," the report said.

Meanwhile, Moscow police have reported an increase in 911 calls following the November 13 killings. "We understand there is a sense of fear within our community," the police said in a press release this past Sunday.

"Since November 13th, the department has received 78 calls for unusual circumstances and 36 requests to check the welfare of loved ones, an increase from 70 and 18, respectively, for all of October," the release said.

The police department's press log also shows dozens of additional 911 calls were made since the update on Sunday.

As police continue to investigate the killings, they have asked the community for help with tips or information. No suspect has been identified in the crime, and police are still searching for the weapon that was used. A previous press release said that police were speaking to local stores to see if anyone had recently purchased a "fixed-blade knife," which investigators believe was used in the killings.

One of the victims' family members expressed concern ahead of a Wednesday night candlelight vigil to honor the four students. Speaking to ABC News this week, Kaylee Goncalves' father, Steve, said, "My wife's biggest fear, part of the reason we didn't have a funeral, is because she couldn't be guaranteed that that monster was going to not be there."

In a recent statement, University of Idaho President Scott Green addressed concerns students had about returning to campus after a recent break while a suspect in the killings remains at large. He said that the school will allow for some flexibility and offer remote learning options.

"We have heard from many of you about how you hope we will proceed as a university after Fall Break," Green said. "Each idea, concern and fear has been heard and considered. We will strive to respond accordingly.

"As such, faculty have been asked to prepare in-person teaching and remote learning options so that each student can choose their method of engagement for the final two weeks of the semester," he said.