Kootenai County, Idaho – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has officially identified the victim in the recent Hayden Lake homicide as 35-year-old Kenneth B. Caldero, a resident of Kootenai County. Authorities are continuing an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The incident unfolded on Monday, August 11th, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., when deputies were dispatched to the 15000 block of N. Hamlet Trail, located off Triangle 7 Road in Hayden. The initial call to 911 was made by a property owner who reported discovering an injured man and a disturbing scene — including visible blood on the front porch of his home.
When emergency responders arrived, they found Caldero suffering from severe, traumatic injuries. Tragically, despite efforts to provide aid, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Due to the nature of the injuries and initial observations at the location, deputies immediately treated the incident as a potential homicide. With the assistance of specialized resources — including a KCSO K9 unit, aerial drones, members of the SWAT team, and officers from the Coeur d’Alene Police Department — the residence and surrounding property were thoroughly searched for any other victims or possible suspects. The extensive search did not yield additional persons on scene, and no suspects were apprehended at that time.
Once the area was fully secured, KCSO Detectives assumed control of the active investigation. Evidence technicians processed the property, documenting the scene and collecting physical evidence that could aid in determining both the sequence of events and the identity of those responsible.
As of this update, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released details about possible motives or suspect descriptions. Detectives are pursuing multiple leads and are urging anyone with information about Kenneth Caldero’s movements prior to the incident or who may have observed suspicious activity in the area to contact the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
The death of Kenneth B. Caldero has left the Hayden community unsettled, as residents await further developments in what law enforcement has described as a serious and ongoing homicide investigation.
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