Bryan Kohberger’s Lawyer Reveals Shocking Reason for Lack of Emotion in Court

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According to Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers, there may be an explanation behind why he appears to have little to no facial expression.

In court papers acquired by NBC News and examined by TopMob News, an attorney for the suspect in the 2022 slayings of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin argued that there was a potential for bias against the 30-year-old defendant.

The lawyer for Kohberger stated that he exhibits signs consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as he does not typically respond or express emotions in a manner that one would expect.

In a court document, his lawyer described him as appearing rigid and unmoving, with a fixed hand position, and possessing a penetrating gaze. They also noted that his physical posture was stiff, his speech had a monotonous rhythm with repetitive phrases and an extensive vocabulary, and he experiences difficulties with fine motor skills.

Indeed, I find myself deeply intrigued by this notion. It seems they argue that my compulsive nature, characterized by obsessive-compulsive disorder, might have been the reason behind my meticulous actions that fateful night – donning gloves and tidying up, no less! A fascinating twist indeed!

The State claims this action shows that he was aware of his guilt, attempting to conceal his DNA or clean his vehicle. However, it’s important to note that Mr. Kohberger often wears gloves as a precaution against bacteria on surfaces, not as an effort to hide evidence.

As a devoted follower, I’d like to clarify that contrary to the prosecution’s claims, it wasn’t that my lawyer stated I was cleaning my car on the night of my arrest. Instead, he asserted that, as is common for me, I was awake during the night and engaged in cleaning my bathroom.

As a fervent admirer, I’m expressing my hope that Kohberger’s legal team successfully advocates for medical testimony at his trial. This way, the jury can comprehend that any peculiarities in his physical demeanor or courtroom behavior are rooted in his health condition, providing them with a clearer understanding of him as an individual.

In the court filing, his lawyer pointed out that disregarding this evidence could lead to an unfair bias and potentially a miscarriage of justice by wrongfully convicting Mr. Kohberger. It is important for the jury to understand that he has a developmental coordination disorder which affects his fine motor skills and visual-motor function.

Kohberger’s trial is set to begin Aug. 11, 2025.

For more about his case, keep reading.

Kohberger’s lawyers are asking for medical experts to testify during the trial, emphasizing that any physical appearance or courtroom behavior of Kohberger, which could include non-verbal responses, should be understood as a result of his health condition.

The lawyer pointed out in the court documents that if this evidence is not considered, it may lead to an unjust bias resulting in an incorrect verdict regarding Mr. Kohberger. It’s also important for the jury to understand that Mr. Kohberger has a developmental coordination disorder which affects his fine motor skills and visual motor functions.

Kohberger’s trial is set to begin Aug. 11, 2025.

For more about his case, keep reading.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d like to share some insights about five vibrant young individuals who were students at the University of Idaho. Among them are Kaylee Goncalves, aged 21, Madison Mogen, also 21, Xana Kernodle, just turned 20, and Ethan Chapin, a 20-year-old who shared his life with Xana. These young adults resided in an off-campus apartment, each contributing their unique energy and spirit to the community.

On November 12, 2022, Gonclaves and Mogen visited a sports bar nearby, whereas Kernodle and Chapin attended the latter’s fraternity party. By 2 a.m. on November 13, all four roommates along with Chapin returned to their three-story rental house.

Goncalves, who was nearing graduation with a major in general studies from the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, was set to graduate in December. Her close friend, Jordyn Quesnell, revealed to The New York Times that she had secured a job at a marketing firm in Austin, Texas following her graduation.

During his marketing studies, Mogen had been close friends with Gonglaves since the sixth grade. It was reported by family friend Jessie Frost to The Idaho Statesman that after graduation, Mogen intended to relocate to Boise.

At that point, Kernodle was a junior with a marketing major, as stated. She and Chapin, who specialized in recreation, sport, and tourism management, had been together since spring, according to their neighbor Ellie McKnight, who shared this information with NBC News.

On the day of the murders, roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke were present at home. Text messages revealed on March 6, 2025, showed that Mortensen and Funke had attempted to reach their other roommates on November 13 after Mortensen noticed a masked individual wandering through their house, as per documents obtained by TopMob News.

“No one is answering,” Mortensen texted Funke at 4:22 a.m. “I’m rlly confused rn.”

She persistently contacted her roommates, asking them to get back to her. At 4:32 a.m., she messaged Goncalves saying “Please reply,” and followed up with another message at 10:23 a.m., asking “Are you awake?

At 11:58 a.m., a 911 call was made following the discovery of an unresponsive individual identified as Kernodle, according to additional information obtained by TopMob News. In the recordings, a woman referred to as A1 detailed the current state of affairs to the operator.

She mentioned over the phone, “One of the roommates appears unconscious from being intoxicated last night and won’t wake up. Also, they reported seeing an unknown man in their house yesterday evening.

Bryan Kohberger, currently facing charges for four counts of first-degree murder, was a postgraduate student pursuing his doctorate at Washington State University. Approximately one month following the discovery of the bodies of Gonclaves, Mogen, Kernodle and Chapin, Kohberger was apprehended on December 30 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. He was transported to Idaho on January 4.

In relation to the link between him and the murders, DNA traces were discovered on a sheathed knife left behind at the crime scene, which was detailed in court documents presented by prosecutors in June 2023, according to NBC News.

When the DNA didn’t correspond with anyone in the FBI database, authorities decided to search public ancestry websites to generate a list of possible suspects, as stated in the documents. Once they discovered that Kohberger had visited his parents’ home in Monroe County, local investigators examined their trash and found DNA links between it and the DNA found on the sheath.

Currently, no specific reason for the attack has been disclosed, as a court order prohibits most parties associated with the case from making public statements. Nevertheless, certain unsealed documents offer some understanding of their reasoning. (NBC News report)

Kohberger’s legal team has asked for the death penalty to be dismissed, stating that if he is found guilty of all charges, he may face capital punishment as decided by a judge in November 2024. They argue that Kohberger has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and executing someone with such a condition would breach the Eighth Amendment’s ban on “cruel and unusual punishment.

In simpler terms, the defense asserted that Kohbereger tends to think in a very fixed manner, repetitively focuses on certain subjects, handles information bit by bit instead of seeing the bigger picture, has difficulty anticipating future events, and shows limited understanding of his own actions and feelings.

The statement explains that due to Asperger’s Syndrome (ASD), Mr. Kohberger finds it challenging to behave according to societal norms. This could potentially lead to a situation where he is punished for his disability instead of being held accountable for his actions, posing an unjust risk of execution.

At his court appearance on May 2023, Brian Kohberger did not speak up to contest the first-degree murder charges against him. Instead, a judge entered a plea of “not guilty” on his behalf. Although his trial was initially scheduled for October 2, 2023, Kohberger opted to give up his right to a swift trial in August 2023.

The commencement of his fresh trial, scheduled for August 11, 2025, will occur in Ada County, a location approximately 300 miles from Latah County where the crimes were committed.

In September 2024, Judge John Judge of Latah County granted Kohberger’s legal team’s request for transfer due to potential bias if the trial continued in Latah County. However, Judge Steven Hippler, who is now overseeing the case in Ada County, refused the defense’s attempt to exclude crucial DNA evidence, cell phone and email records, surveillance footage, past Amazon purchases, and DNA evidence from the upcoming trial.

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2025-03-22 20:01