As many know we’ve been covering this case heavily on Instagram stories. I’m resharing photos of the King Road house along with the layout as a refresher for those following the case closely. The first photo of Maddie’s room offers a chilling visual of how Kaylee may have become “trapped.” The bed is positioned where the photo was taken, and you can clearly see how, if the attacker was standing near the foot of the bed, she would have had nowhere to go.
The home itself is oddly structured. What appears to have originally been a basement serves as the first floor, with the second level functioning like the main floor of a typical house. On this level, you have Xana’s bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom, all slightly offset. The other half of the second floor contains the kitchen and Dylan’s bedroom, which may have been built on a slab foundation or over a crawl space. The third floor sits directly above, with Maddie and Kaylee’s bedrooms positioned over the kitchen and Dylan’s room. Essentially, Dylan’s bedroom would have been located beneath Maddie’s.
From a security standpoint, this house was far from safe. Tenants were entirely reliant on one another to lock the exterior doors and windows—a major risk factor. This shared rental, however, was vulnerable in nearly every way: minimal outdoor lighting, a wooded area on two sides, and a parking lot in the rear that provided a perfect vantage point for anyone surveilling the home.
Sometimes I wonder — did BK chose the house first, drawn to its party-house reputation—up to six young women coming and going at all hours, with frequent gatherings making it easy to blend in. The lack of basic security would have made the house an even more appealing target.
Evidence suggests he went directly to the third floor, bypassing the lower levels. It’s doubtful he needed a floor plan to figure out the stairway’s location—it was likely visible from the main living area. After the attack on Maddie and Kaylee, he descended to Xana’s room. He may have heard her talking or on her phone as she returned.
One detail that stands out in this case is the home’s poor soundproofing. While noises could carry, they may not have been as loud or distinct as people assume. Bedroom doors, stairwells, and even cabinets or bathrooms in between could have muffled the sound. If the victims fell onto their beds rather than the floor, the impact would have been quieter. And let’s not forget—roommates are used to random noises. Few people would ever suspect that what they’re hearing is the sound of a brutal crime taking place.
The survivors deserve compassion. The fact that they didn’t immediately find the victims will undoubtedly be scrutinized, but the reality is, BK used a silent weapon. It’s easy to speculate from a distance, but no one can truly know how they would react in that situation.
Finally, it’s worth noting how disturbingly easy it was for BK—or anyone—to familiarize themselves with the house. The entire layout of 1122 King Road was readily available online before the murders. A simple Google search would have given him access to entry points, windows, and stairwells, making it all the easier to plan his attack.
My heart remains with the victims and their loved ones. Their unimaginable grief is a sobering reminder of the profound loss at the center of this case.
