Convicted Idaho Murderer Kohberger Seen With Injuries Weeks After Killings

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, was observed by classmates at Washington State University with visible injuries including cuts, bruised knuckles, and bloody hands weeks after the killings. Multiple classmates reported Kohberger attempting to explain his wounds with varying stories such as boxing, an indoor accident, and a car accident, but police suspect these injuries resulted from a struggle with one of the victims, Xana Kernodle, who sustained over 50 defensive stab wounds. Kohberger disappeared for about a week following the murders before returning to class, where he was noted to wear a puffy jacket potentially to conceal his injuries. His behavior and unsettling interactions with classmates, including a troubling question about a hypothetical violent scenario, raised concerns during his PhD program in criminal justice. Kohberger was arrested six weeks after the murders and later pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder as part of a plea deal. These details were revealed through newly unsealed police documents and interviews with Kohberger’s classmates, shedding light on his demeanor and actions in the aftermath of the crime.