The chilling new mugshot of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of brutally murdering four University of Idaho students, has been released to the public. The 29-year-old criminology student appears with a gaunt expression in his latest prison photograph, taken at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution where he's being held without bail.
The Case That Shocked America
Kohberger stands charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in connection with the November 2022 killings that sent shockwaves through the small college town of Moscow, Idaho. The victims - Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin - were all stabbed to death in their off-campus residence.
Legal Proceedings Continue
Prosecutors allege Kohberger's DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the crime scene, while defense attorneys maintain their client's innocence. The case has drawn intense media scrutiny, with legal experts predicting the trial could last several months once it begins in 2024.
Investigators revealed Kohberger had been studying criminal justice at nearby Washington State University and allegedly stalked the victims' home multiple times before the attacks. The release of his latest mugshot comes as both sides prepare for crucial pretrial hearings that could determine whether the death penalty will be sought.
