Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Struggling With Prison Life Due To Its Monotony Amid Frequent Complaints

Life behind bars has reportedly become a cycle of monotony for Bryan Kohberger, with the only eventful parts just being his occasional complaints about his treatment.

The Idaho killer is currently serving a life sentence in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution for the fatal stabbing of four Idaho University students.

Outside of prison, a judge recently blocked the release of several graphic photos from the crime scene but allowed certain other documents related to Bryan Kohberger to be made public.

According to TMZ, Bryan Kohberger’s existence in prison is now largely uneventful, except for moments when he raises complaints about his treatment.

The latest of these complaints was made between late July and mid-August through “Resident Concern Forms” available to inmates at IMSI, where Kohberger is currently serving four consecutive life sentences.

In one complaint filed just days after his transfer from county jail, Kohberger informed staff that he was unable to access JPay, the system used for sending money to an inmate’s trust account as well as catering to a variety of other corrections-related services.

He had hoped to place a full commissary order, though it remains unclear what items he planned to buy.

In response to his request, the convicted murderer later received a reply from a correctional officer explaining that it typically takes time to be set up on JPay after being transferred to a new facility.

A second complaint from Kohberger came on August 13, in which he reported submitting a “supply request” but never receiving his supply bag.

A staff member later reminded him that supply requests are typically processed on Sundays, which was a detail Kohberger should have been familiar with but seemed to have forgotten.

Then, a few days later, the former PhD student decided to write again to the authorities. This time, he addressed an official called Sgt. Martin, thanking him for providing printouts and bubble sheets for the commissary.

Kohberger also mentioned that his earlier issues with JPay had finally been resolved, saying he was now able to access the system without any problems.

The update about Kohberger’s prison life comes just days after a judge in Boise, Idaho, blocked authorities from releasing some graphic photos from the crime scene where Kohberger killed Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin in 2022.

According to AP News, Second District Judge Megan Marshall stated that sharing “incredibly disturbing” photos on social media would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy, especially since the victims’ families could come across them.

Knowing that some other graphic photos might also be released, she also ordered authorities to redact any portions showing the victims’ bodies or the blood immediately surrounding them.

However, she allowed the release of other non-graphic photos, videos, and documents connected to the case, citing the public’s right to access investigative records.

Last month, reports emerged that authorities at IMSI have yet to discover who leaked the viral video of Bryan Kohberger in prison, per the Idaho Statesman.

The video first appeared online in August, leading to mixed reactions from netizens and claims from the Idaho Department of Corrections that it might have been AI-generated.

However, an internal email from IDOC Director Bree Derrick to prison staff later indicated that the video was most likely recorded from inside IMSI.

“These appear to be taken from inside IMSI. We are taking this matter very seriously,” she wrote.

At the time the video first emerged, IDOC released a statement promising to identify and hold the culprit accountable.

“Videotaping and publicly sharing security footage is prohibited conduct, and we will be reviewing all legal options, including criminal prosecution,” the agency said at the time.

The IDOC reiterated its promise to investigate the leaked Kohberger video in a statement last month and also confirmed that the original clip was authentic.

“While many edited or AI-enhanced versions of the video exist, we have determined that the original video appears to be authentic and in clear violation of IDOC policy,” IDOC spokesperson Sanda Kuzeta-Cerimagic said.

The spokesperson added, “The investigation into this matter is ongoing and remains a priority.”