Crime

After nearly a week, suspect in Mountain Home motel killing apprehended, police say

Police tape at crime scene

A suspect in a homicide that occurred at the Thunderbird Motel last week in Mountain Home has been apprehended, according to the Mountain Home Police Department.

A spokesperson for the department told the Idaho Statesman that no further details could be released at this time because the investigation is ongoing.

The Mountain Home Police Department issued a news release last Wednesday asking for help locating Brian M. McGehee, 58, who they said was the primary suspect in the motel killing.

Officers found a deceased male at the Thunderbird Motel on Tuesday, May 28, at 910 Sunset Strip. The identity of the victim has not been released.

This story was originally published June 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM.

Rachel Roberts
Idaho Statesman
Rachel Roberts has been covering sports for the Idaho Statesman since 2005. She attended Northwest Nazarene University and is Boise born and raised. Support my work with a digital subscription
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