Kevin Briggs Case

The crime scene where Kevin Briggs was murdered in 2019 was a popular, bustling bar located in the heart of Boise, Idaho. The bar was a well-known local hangout, often crowded with patrons enjoying drinks, conversation, and the lively atmosphere. On the night of Kevin's death, the bar was filled with its usual mix of regulars and newcomers, creating a setting of noise and activity.

Kevin was initially seen interacting with an unknown individual at the bar counter. Witnesses recalled seeing the two talking, but nothing about their conversation seemed out of the ordinary. The bar's lighting was dim, typical of such establishments, with shadows cast by low-hanging lights and neon signs. The noise level was high, with music playing in the background and the sounds of multiple conversations blending into a constant hum.

At some point during the evening, Kevin suddenly collapsed, prompting immediate concern among the bar staff and patrons. He was initially helped to a booth by a few concerned individuals, who assumed he had simply had too much to drink or was feeling unwell. Moments later, he was found in the bar's restroom, a small, dimly lit space located at the back of the establishment, away from the main activity area.

The restroom was a cramped, single-occupancy space with a heavy, wooden door that locked from the inside. It was tiled in a basic white and gray pattern, with a small sink, a mirror above it, and a toilet. The floor was slightly wet, as is common in busy bars, but there was no immediate sign of struggle near the entrance.

Kevin's body was discovered slumped on the floor near the toilet, lying on his side. He had been stabbed multiple times in the chest and abdomen, with the wounds suggesting the use of a sharp, single-edged blade, likely a knife. The positioning of the wounds indicated that the killer had struck from above, possibly while Kevin was already incapacitated or on the floor.

On Kevin's left arm, the initials "EL" were branded into his skin. The branding was done with precision, suggesting the killer took time to inflict the mark after ensuring Kevin was dead or near death. The brand was deep and clean, likely made with a heated metal object designed specifically for this purpose.

The restroom showed no signs of a struggle, which corroborated the toxicology report that later revealed Kevin had been drugged. The sedative in his system would have rendered him unable to fight back, allowing the killer to carry out the attack without resistance. No blood spatter was found outside the restroom, indicating that the attack occurred entirely within that confined space.

Despite the bar's crowded environment, no one reported hearing or seeing anything unusual around the time of the murder. The noise of the bar likely masked any sounds that might have come from the restroom, and the constant flow of people in and out of the area provided the perfect cover for the killer to act unnoticed.

Security footage from the bar showed Kevin entering the restroom alone, but the footage quality and angle did not capture anyone entering after him. It was assumed that the killer had followed him in or was already waiting inside. The lack of clear footage made it difficult to identify potential suspects.

The murder weapon was not found at the scene, and there were no obvious signs of forced entry or tampering with the restroom door. Investigators speculated that the killer had taken the weapon with them when they left, further complicating the investigation. The branding of "EL" on Kevin’s arm was the only link to other unsolved cases, but it provided no immediate clues as to the identity of the killer.

The combination of the crowded bar, the isolated restroom, and the lack of witnesses or physical evidence left investigators with a perplexing and chilling crime scene, one that remains unsolved to this day.