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Idaho4 alleged murderer makes first court appearance, waives extradition

(CNN) - A hearing is set for Tuesday in northeastern Pennsylvania, for the man suspected of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in November.

Bryan Kohberger's attorney says his client will waive extradition to Idaho, where he faces four counts of first degree murder.

Two law enforcement sources tell CNN that investigators focused on Kohberger, in part, after his DNA was matched to genetic material recovered at the home where the students were killed.

The police crime tape still remains at the house where four university of idaho students were killed.

Next door is an apartment complex, where Dakota Sparks lives with his girlfriend. He didn’t know the students who died but is grieving for them.

CNN reporter Gary Tuchman spoke with several Moscow, Idaho locals to get their opinions on the now arrested suspect.

Tuchman asked, "How do you feel now that they’ve caught somebody?"

"Definitely a lot better," said Sparks. "I don't feel like I don’t have to worry as much about making sure all the doors are locked and that there is being as cautious, still going to be cautious cause you never know any more."

Moscow, population of about 26,000 people, has always been known as a very safe place to live.

And even with the arrest of the suspect, the violent tragedy has dramatically affected the way people here feel about their security.

Laurie Veien and Laura Beyer are grandmother and granddaughter

Tuchman asking, "How do you feel now that a suspect has been caught?"

Laurie veien/moscow, idaho resident

"I feel very relieved," Veien said.

"How scary has it been for you and your family?" asked Tuchman.

"I’ve been very nervous, yeah, in Moscow," Veien continued.

A full look into CNN's Gary Tuchman interviews can be found in the video above.

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