Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of brutally murdering four University of Idaho students, was pulled over by police on two separate occasions in the weeks leading up to the killings, it has been revealed.
The 28-year-old criminology PhD student was stopped for minor traffic violations in Indiana, just weeks before the horrific stabbings that shocked the nation.
Police Encounters Before the Murders
According to newly released records, Kohberger's first traffic stop occurred on October 14, 2022, when he was pulled over for following another vehicle too closely. Just over a month later, on November 15, he was stopped again - this time for failing to use his turn signal.
These routine encounters with law enforcement took place mere weeks before the November 13 attacks that claimed the lives of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
Timing Raises Questions
The proximity of these traffic stops to the murders has raised eyebrows among investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike. Some speculate whether these routine checks could have provided authorities with an earlier opportunity to identify Kohberger as a potential suspect.
However, law enforcement officials have stressed that there was nothing particularly suspicious about either stop at the time, and no reason to detain Kohberger further.
The Aftermath
Kohberger was eventually arrested on December 30 at his parents' home in Pennsylvania, following an extensive investigation that included DNA evidence and cell phone tracking data.
The case continues to draw intense media scrutiny as prosecutors prepare for what promises to be one of the most closely watched murder trials in recent American history.
