Bryan Kohberger Sentenced Life Prison Stabbing Murders University Idaho

Newly released documents provide further insight into Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Inmate accounts describe Kohberger as a "weirdo," "highly intelligent," and "annoying," noting his odd habits such as frequent hand-washing, long showers, nocturnal wakefulness, and occasional anger triggered by personal insults. Autopsy reports revealed the brutal nature of the attacks, including over 50 stab wounds on victim Xana Kernodle and evidence of a violent struggle. Kohberger, a former doctoral student at Washington State University, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of first-degree murder and burglary, receiving four consecutive life terms plus 10 additional years in a plea deal that avoided the death penalty. Investigative documents also detail Kohberger's arrest in Pennsylvania, his recorded interview with law enforcement, and conflicts with students and staff during his academic tenure. Despite substantial forensic and digital evidence linking him to the crimes, the motive remains unclear, while emotional statements from victims' families highlighted the lasting impact on the community.