Donations sought for mother of Xana Kernodle to attend trial

An online fundraiser has been established for the mother of one of the four University of Idaho student homicide victims so she can afford to attend the Boise murder trial of her daughter’s accused killer.

A GoFundMe campaign is accepting donations on behalf of Cara Kernodle, the mother of 20-year-old Xana Kernodle. 

In November 2022, Xana Kernodle was fatally stabbed in a Moscow home near campus, along with her boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, 20, as well as Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, both 21. 

Cara Kernodle resides in Post Falls and will need to travel to Boise for the trial of Bryan Kohberger. Jury selection is set to begin in late July and the trial is expected to last for three months. 

“She has overcome so much and just wants to be there to know the correct justice is served,” fundraiser organizer Lori Scott wrote. “No mother should have to deal with this, but to not be able to afford to be at trial is unthinkable.” 

Donated funds will be used to cover travel expenses, food and missed time at work.

“Please help this mom be able to honor her daughter and friends by being there for whatever happens at this trial,” Scott wrote.