Bryan Kohberger is spending a lot more time alone.
Following his lifetime imprisonment for the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, officials from the Idaho Department of Corrections have transferred him to isolated detention, as confirmed on July 31.
Currently, Kohberger resides in the long-term confinement unit of J Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Prison, as confirmed by a representative from the department to NBC affiliate KTVB7. Each inmate is housed individually, receives a shower every other day, and gets an hour of outdoor time each day, according to IDOC.
It was pointed out that prisoners are permitted to participate in religious activities, communicate using the prison’s JPay system, and even use a store (commissary) for their personal needs.
Kohberger, currently serving a total of four life sentences for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, is one of the 128 inmates living in J Block. This block accommodates prisoners in the general population, protective custody, long-term restricted housing, and those on death row.
As a diligent follower, I’ve attempted to contact the Idaho Department of Corrections for their insights, but I’m still awaiting their response.
Mentionably, there’s an individual named Chad Daybell, who is Lori Vallow’s spouse, residing in the facility. He currently sits on death row following his conviction for the murders of his previous wife Tammy Douglas Daybell, as well as Lori’s children Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and daughter Tylee Ryan, 16. (Lori was found guilty of murdering her own children in 2023 and convicted for killing her fourth husband Charles Vallow in April 2025.)
The Idaho Maximum Security Institution is home to 535 potentially volatile male inmates, as stated on the Department of Corrections’ website. This facility is surrounded by a strong double fence embedded with razor wire, and it also has an advanced electronic surveillance system for security.
Prior to his sentencing, Kohberger lived at Latah County Jail, approximately 300 miles from the prison. A fellow inmate nearby reported some peculiar behaviors exhibited by him.
According to documents from the Moscow Police Department obtained by TopMob News, lead detective Brett Payne mentioned that he conversed with an individual (whose name was blacked out in the records) who stated that Kohberger became bothersome quite rapidly because of his actions, such as washing his hands multiple times throughout the day and spending 45 minutes to an hour in the shower.
He mentioned that the previous criminology student “was likely to stay awake most of the night” and was observed making noises or moving throughout the night.
The prisoner characterized Kohberger as generally intelligent and courteous, yet prone to losing his cool on multiple occasions. However, he noted that Kohberger never discussed his purported crimes directly, instead, he would inquire about the charges of fellow inmates.
For a closer look at Kohberger’s trial, keep reading.
As a dedicated follower, I’d like to share that I was one among the five university students residing off-campus in an apartment. The group included Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, all of whom were 21 years old, except for Xana who was 20. We were students at the University of Idaho.
On November 12, 2022, Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin (who were roommates) spent their evening separately: Goncalves and Mogen were at a sports bar close by, while Kernodle was attending Chapin’s fraternity party. By 2 a.m. on November 13th, they reunited back at their three-story rental house.
Goncalves, a senior student majoring in general studies at the College of Arts and Humanities, was anticipated to graduate in December. Following graduation, she planned to move to Austin, Texas, for a marketing job, as her friend Jordyn Quesnell shared with The New York Times.
Mogen, a marketing student, has been close friends with Goncalves since the 6th grade. As per family friend Jessie Frost, she intends to relocate to Boise upon graduation. This information was made known to The Idaho Statesman.
Back then, Kernodle was a junior with a marketing major. As for Chapin, who specialized in recreation, sport, and tourism management, they had been in a relationship since the spring. This information was shared by their neighbor, Ellie McKnight, as reported to NBC News.
On the day of the murders, two roommates – Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke – were residing at home. Text messages made public on March 6, 2025 reveal that Mortensen and Funke attempted to reach their fellow roommates after Mortensen spotted a masked individual wandering through the house on November 13th, as suggested in documents obtained by TopMob News.
“No one is answering,” Mortensen texted Funke at 4:22 a.m. “I’m rlly confused rn.”
I persistently reached out to my roommates, encouraging them to get back to me. At 4:32 a.m., I texted Goncalves, “Please reply,” and followed up at 10:23 a.m. with, “Are you awake?
Around 11:58 a.m., a 911 call was made as Kernodle was discovered unconscious, according to a supplementary statement acquired by TopMob News. In the transcript, a woman identified as A1 explained the ongoing circumstances to the operator.
She stated on the phone, “One of our flatmates is unconscious and appears to have been intoxicated last night, and she won’t wake up.” They reported seeing a stranger in their home last night.
Bryan Kohberger, the individual facing charges for four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary, was a Ph.D. student at Washington State University. Approximately a month after the bodies of Gonclaves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin were found, Kohberger was apprehended on December 30 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. He was transported to Idaho on January 4, 2023.
In June 2023, as reported by NBC News from court documents, I discovered that my DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the crime scene, which authorities linked to me for the killings.
When the DNA didn’t align with anyone in the FBI database, authorities decided to search public ancestry websites instead, compiling a list of potential individuals to investigate, as stated in the documents. Upon discovering that Kohberger had traveled to his parents’ home in Monroe County, local officials then scrutinized their trash and found DNA links between it and the DNA found on the sheath.
Currently, the specific reason behind the attack remains undisclosed due to a gag order that prohibits those connected with the case from making public statements, according to NBC News. Nevertheless, some details about their original defense points have been disclosed through unsealed documents.
Lawyers for Kohberger made a request, as reported by TopMob News, to dismiss the death penalty option. This is because Kohberger, who was initially facing the death penalty if found guilty on all charges, has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They argue that executing someone with ASD would contravene the Eighth Amendment’s ban on “unusual and inhumane punishment.
His defense contends that Kohbereger exhibits inflexible thought patterns, fixates on certain subjects, handles data in fragments, finds it challenging to anticipate future events, and shows minimal understanding of his own actions and feelings.
The statement states that due to his Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mr. Kohberger struggles to behave in ways that conform to typical societal norms. This raises the unfair concern that he may face the death penalty not for his actions, but because of his disability.
Initially, the judge pleaded not guilty on behalf of Kohberger when he remained silent during his arraignment in May 2023. Despite his trial being scheduled for October 2, 2023, Kohberger chose to relinquish his right to a swift trial in August 2023.
The start of his trial, initially slated for Ada County, approximately 300 miles away from Latah County where the murders occurred, has been scheduled for August 11, 2025.
Previously, Judge John Judge of Latah County decided to grant the transfer request submitted by Kohberger’s legal team back in September 2024, due to concerns that a fair trial might not be possible if it stayed in Latah County because of potential bias or prejudice among the local residents.
In the upcoming trial, Judge Steven Hippler of Ada County refused the defense’s plea to exclude crucial pieces of evidence such as DNA findings, cell phone and email records, security camera footage, previous Amazon transactions, and DNA proof.
The trial for Kohberger’s murder charges was unexpectedly halted on June 30, 2025, when he accepted a plea offer from the prosecution. In exchange, he admitted guilt for four counts of murder and one count of burglary, relinquished his right to appeal, and requested a less severe prison term.
On July 2, 2025, he admitted his guilt in court, answering affirmatively when asked if he had intentionally, illegally, deliberately, and with premeditation and malice, caused the deaths of all four victims.
On March 2025, a selfie taken by Kohberger the day after the murders was presented. In this photo, he’s seen with a thumbs-up gesture in front of a shower, which matches the description provided by a witness named “D.M.” in court documents. Notably, D.M. mentioned that the suspect had prominent bushy eyebrows.
In an interview with Fox and Friends, Steve Gonclaves, who is Kaylee’s father, later commented on the picture, describing it as a “trophy.
As a lifestyle expert, let me clarify the situation from my perspective. Upon reviewing the timeline, it became apparent that the individual in question had revisited the crime scene shortly after his return. It dawned on him that no one had dialed emergency services.
In simpler terms, he said, “That’s a small victory for him, signaling ‘I managed to get away with it, no one’s catching me.’
As a lifestyle expert reflecting on a hypothetical 2025 documentary about a series of murders, I recall a chilling anecdote involving a former classmate of mine who had an unusual encounter with the suspect. After we crossed paths at a social gathering, he sent me an odd text message that left a lasting impression on me.
Holly shared that she felt slightly compelled to converse with him, as he appeared somewhat uncomfortable, which is typical for someone new in a social setting such as a party, possibly striving to interact and make connections.
The following day, Holly said she received a text from him, which she described as overly formal.
Hey there, it seems we discussed hiking trips yesterday,” Bryan’s text from July 10, 2022 at 1:19 p.m., as reported by Dateline. “I love going on those adventures, so do let me know if that’s still on the cards. Thanks!
In a different part of the Dateline documentary, it was discovered that Kohberger’s web browsing had contained searches for Ted Bundy, Britney Spears’ song “Criminal”, and the phrase “University of Idaho Homicide”.
At a court hearing on July 2, 2025, in Idaho, Kohberger admitted his guilt for the murders of Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle, and Chapin, as well as one count of burglary, after previously agreeing to a plea deal that would avoid the death penalty.
In response to Judge Hippler asking whether he had intentionally, illegally, purposefully, and with premeditation and ill will, Kohberger affirmed his actions for every victim with a clear “Yes”.
By accepting the plea bargain, Kohberger relinquishes the opportunity to challenge the verdict in an appeal or request a less strict prison term, as stated by Hippler.
Despite the objections from both the Goncalves and Kernodle families regarding the plea deal that removed the death penalty option, Kyle Kohberger was formally sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on July 23, 2025.
Judge Hippler ordered Kohberger to serve four life sentences in prison, one after another, without the chance for parole for each murder charge. Additionally, he was fined $50,000 for each murder charge and $5,000 from each victim’s family as a civil penalty. For the burglary count, Kohberger received 10 years in prison and was fined $50,000.
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