Bryan Kohberger comes face-to-face with parents of slain Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced Wednesday after a plea deal following his confession to the Idaho student murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, avoiding the death penalty.
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Bryan Kohberger arrives at prison as doc drop reveals he spied on cops before murders
Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger was already in custody at the state prison in Kuna by Wednesday afternoon, a source with knowledge of the case told Fox News Digital.
The Idaho Department of Correction declined to give specific details about the transfer process.
"Once in IDOC custody, the person goes through a Reception and Diagnostic Unit (RDU) process to evaluate their needs and determine appropriate housing placement; this process takes 7-14 days," a spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We wait until a person completes RDU to determine their classification, housing placement, and privileges."
This as new documents released by Moscow police about the case revealed Kohberger appeared to spy on police the night of the murders.
According to files, he used his phone to search for a police scanner in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022
Investigators found a search in Kohberger’s Chrome history, showing he Googled: “Broadcastify.com/listen/feed, Pullman police and fire dispatch live audio feed” at 12:26:49 a.m.
Fellow inmate says Kohberger barely slept, describes extensive hygiene routine: 'annoying'
A fellow inmate said Bryan Kohberger barely slept at night, and would only take a short nap during the day.
He also washed his hands dozens of times each day, and spent 45 minutes to an hour in the shower each day.
Documents released by authorities on Wednesday say Kohberger's habits "quickly became annoying" to the fellow inmate.
Kohberger spent hours video chatting daily with his mother while locked up, inmate says
A fellow inmate told investigators that Bryan Kohberger spent hours each day video chatting with his mother while in custody.
According to the interview, the inmate was watching sports during one of those calls and said “you suck” to a player on TV.
Kohberger, who overheard the comment, allegedly “immediately got up and put his face to the bars” and “aggressively asked if [the inmate] was talking about him or his mother.”
The inmate said this was the only time he witnessed Kohberger lose his temper.
Witness describes finding Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin: 'Cold with no breath or pulse'
A male individual told investigators he went upstairs and entered Xana Kernodle’s room, newly released documents revealed.
The door was left partially open and he saw Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
At first, he “did not realize all the blood was dried blood in the room,” thinking “they had been drunk and left a mess.”
But then, as he stood there, “he began to realize what he was seeing.”
Two others, their names redacted, were present and “were uncontrollably crying.” He told them to leave the house and call law enforcement.
The witness then told authorities that he “went to the kitchen and grabbed a knife from the drawer,” then returned to Kernodle’s room to check the closet and make sure no one was inside.
He then checked both Xana and Ethan for a pulse, noting:
“Both of the bodies had rigor mortis and were cold with no breath or pulse,” he said. “He believed the two had been deceased for a while.”
Kohberger described as 'f------ weirdo' by fellow inmate
A fellow inmate at a maximum security was heard discussing Bryan Kohberger while he was being transported to southern Idaho, according to documents released by police.
After mentioning that he was locked up with Kohberger, a female inmate asked the man, "how is he?"
"A f------ weirdo," the male inmate said.
He added that if he wasn't afraid of further legal repercussions, he would have assaulted Kohberger.
The inmate did not answer directly when he asked whether he thought Kohberger committed the murders, but said, "his eyes tell a story."
Xana Kernodle, 20, suffered over 50 stab wounds: docs
Newly released police documents have revealed the extent of the violence inflicted on 20-year-old Xana Kernodle.
According to newly released documents, investigators were briefed by a forensic pathologist at the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office following Kernodle’s autopsy on Nov. 16, 2022.
“Kernodle had 50+ stab wounds, mostly defensive,” the report states.
Her fatal injuries were “from 1 laceration in her right lung and 2 lacerations in her heart.” The wounds showed signs of a sustained struggle, police said.
Surviving roommates discussed night of murder: 'He was wearing a mask'
In an interview with police, Emily Alandt described conversations one of the surviving roommates following the murders.
She told authorities, that her friend and one of the roommates, Dylan Mortensen, explained she didn’t call police that night because she was intoxicated and did not want to believe what was going on.
“[Redacted] also told [Alandt] the man was wearing a mask and could only see his eyes and nose,” police wrote.
Alandt also recalled seeing a knife at the top of the stairs, which she described as a steak knife.
She said she remained outside the home until officers arrived and later gave a formal statement at the Moscow Police Department.
Alandt said that there had been a large party at the house on November 11, and the home was still messy that weekend.
Kohberger searched for police scanner on night of murders: docs
According to newly reviewed digital evidence, Bryan Kohberger used his phone to search for a police scanner in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022, the night he killed four University of Idaho students.
Investigators found the search in Kohberger’s Chrome history, showing he Googled: “Broadcastify.com/listen/feed, Pullman police and fire dispatch live audio feed” at 12:26:49 a.m.
Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report.
Footprints in snow, fingerprints, and black backpack found near sliding door: docs
Newly released police reports reveal that investigators found footprints in the snow leading to and from the rear sliding glass door at 1122 King Road residence following the quadruple murders.
In addition to the footprints, they discovered small handprints on a nearby window, a damaged window screen lying on the ground, smudged fingerprints on the slider, and a discarded black backpack in the backyard.
Kohberger's colleague said killer had 'fingernail scratches' weeks before killings
A teaching assistant who worked alongside Bryan Kohberger at Washington State University told investigators he believed Kohberger “attempted to use his authority as a TA to inappropriately interact with female students,” new documents revealed.
The witness said Kohberger often talked about wanting a girlfriend and that they discussed this topic on “many occasions.”
The same witness told investigators that he noticed injuries on Kohberger’s face and hands on at least two separate occasions in October and November 2022, just weeks prior to the Idaho student homicides.
One injury was described as “a large scratch on Kohberger's face” that “looked like the scratches from fingernails.”
The witness also said he saw wounds to Kohberger’s knuckles and, when asked about them, Kohberger claimed he’d been in a car accident.
He also noted that Kohberger was “frequently twenty minutes late” to their shared classes.
The TA described Kohberger as intelligent but “selfish,” and claimed he would mislead others about shared assignments and leave others to “complete work meant for Kohberger.”
He added that following the murders of the four students in Moscow that Kohberger started talking “much more than usual,” and his conversations felt like those “from someone who wanted to vent.”
Police: Items in Kohberger’s trunk match Amazon orders tied to Ka-Bar knife purchase
On June 8, 2023, a Moscow Police officer accessed Bryan Kohberger’s Hyundai Elantra “in order to photograph items in the trunk compartment.”
The items had been “identified as being ordered via Amazon by the same account Kohberger used to purchase the Ka-Bar knife with sheath.” The sheath was found at the scene of the crime by authorities.
Three items matched those “ordered from Amazon per the return obtained via subpoena.”
These included a bottle labeled “Amandean Vegan D3+K2 Dietary Supplements”, a “LEADBRAND Scissor Jack 1.5 Tons," and a red triangle kit labeled “CARTMAN Warning Triangle DOT Approved.”
“It should be noted the jack came with a ratchet handle as well. This item was booked previously," he wrote.
All items were photographed and booked as evidence.
FBI: Soil on Kohberger’s car shovel matched soil from Moscow area
A report completed by an FBI geologist determined that soil found on a shovel recovered from Bryan Kohberger's white Elantra was consistent with soil found in the Moscow area.
"The report also stated the soil was likely not from anywhere east of Moscow," Moscow Police wrote of the report.
"This finding also excluded Pennsylvania as a likely source for the soil."
The report stated the soil from the shovel displayed characteristics of soil carried to the area via a water source, according to police.
The report also said the soil could have been recent or from any point in the areas geologic history.
The report, however, could not determine the exact area where the soil came from.
Officer found Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen side by side: docs
Officer found Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen side by side, newly released police documents revealed.
According to the report, both women were “covered by a pink blanket which was covered in blood,” and “obviously deceased.”
Officer observations revealed “a large pool of blood near Kaylee’s midsection” and “blood cast-off on the east and north walls above Kaylee and Madison.”
Mogen appeared to have defensive injuries to her forearms and hands. Kaylee had suffered particularly devastating wounds: “a gash under her right eye which appeared to go from the corner of her eye to her nose.”
“Kaylee was unrecognizable as her facial structure was extremely damaged,” the report said.
A dog belonging to Goncalves was also found in the room. Officers closed the bedroom door to prevent the dog from disturbing the scene and later transferred the animal to the local humane society.
Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
Inside the Idaho crime scene: 'Obvious an intense struggle had occurred'
Newly released police reports lay bare the horrifying moments inside 1122 Kings Road during the murders of four University of Idaho students.
"It was obvious an intense struggled had occurred," police wrote.
Blood was smeared across furniture and the floor of Xana Kernodle's bedroom.
"There was blood cast-off on the walls in various places, including Xana's body," police wrote. "Xana's face and body was covered in dried blood."
Authorites said that they observed "what appeared to be defensive knife wounds on Xana's hands." They also noted a "deep gash" on her left side.
Upstairs, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen were found side by side in bed, both with visible stab wounds.
Nearby, a tan leather knife sheath was left behind.
Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
Police release trove of documents related to Idaho four murders
Police on Wednesday released hundreds of documents detailing their investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students.
The drop came just hours after Bryan Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the Nov. 2022 slayings.
Bryan Kohberger's family spotted leaving court in silence after sentencing
Following the conclusion of Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing hearing on Wednesday, his mother, Maryann Kohberger, and one of his sisters were seen quietly exiting the Ada County Courthouse.
Maryann was seen with large black sunglasses and floral attire and his sister was seen with a rust-colored attire.
The two were the only family members present on Kohberger’s side throughout the proceedings, which ended with the confessed killer receiving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus 10 years for burglary.
Goncalves family leaves courthouse following sentencing
Investigators say they still don’t have a motive in Kohberger case
When asked directly during Wednesday’s press conference whether investigators have uncovered a clear motive behind Bryan Kohberger’s brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, the response was immediate: “We don’t.”
Despite nearly two years of investigation, including extensive forensic and digital analysis, authorities said they are still unable to explain why Kohberger carried out the November 2022 attack.
Maddie Mogen's stepfather: 'His fate is sealed, and we can move on'
Following the emotional conclusion of Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing hearing, Scott Laramie, stepfather of Madison “Maddie” Mogen, alongside Maddie’s mother, Karen, said that they can now “move on” with their lives.
“Karen and I just left the sentencing where we gave our victim impact statement,” Laramie said. “Judge Hippler sentenced the defendant to the maximum allowable sentence under the plea agreement.”
While acknowledging the pain of not going through a trial, Laramie expressed that he was thankful for the plea deal due to the possibility that Kohberger might have avoided the death penalty or launched years of appeals.
“The sentence will ensure that this evil will never again terrorize a family as he did ours and three others.”
“This way, his fate is sealed, society is protected, and we can move on with our lives and attempt to recover,” he said.
He closed with a tribute to Maddie saying: “She was our purpose and our hope. We remain lost without her, but we will find our way.”
Kaylee Goncalves father says daughter was 'not just one of the Idaho four'
Following an emotional day in court, Steve Goncalves, the father of Kaylee Goncalves, addressed reporters during a press conference outside the Ada County Courthouse.
“It’s been a long and emotional morning,” he said. “So please show some grace to the families as they answer your questions.”
Reflecting on the nearly three-year journey since the 2022 murders, Goncalves said, “Today’s the end of a long, hard-fought battle. But we have our person, and we have him where he belongs."
"We are thankful for all the men and women that put the work together, put this case together.”
Despite the relief of a sentencing, Goncalves remained firm in his view that justice was incomplete.
“It wasn’t justice. It was just a shortcut,” he said. “And we said from the very beginning, we’re not interested in a shortcut for our daughter.”
Voicing his frustration on Kohberger's plea deal, Goncalves said that they were "never given a fair chance at justice."
“This isn’t just about a prosecutor’s record,” he said. “It’s about Kaylee. It’s about my daughter. She’s not just one of the Idaho Four.”
“She was a daughter, a sister, a best friend, and the light in every room she walked into.”