The Reason Bryan Kohberger May Be Shipped Out Of Idaho

Bryan Kohberger has become more than just Idaho's most notorious inmate.

Behind the scenes, prison officials are quietly reaching a breaking point with his behavior, constant complaints, and growing demands.

Sources say frustration inside the state's most secure facility has escalated so sharply that authorities are now actively exploring ways to move him out of Idaho altogether.

Prison staff inside Idaho's correctional system are said to be exhausted by Bryan Kohberger's behavior, describing a daily routine dominated by complaints, special requests, and constant disruptions.

According to insiders, that fatigue has triggered a serious effort to move him out of state altogether.

Chris McDonough, a retired homicide detective with knowledge of Kohberger's situation, said officials are actively working behind the scenes.

"They are fed up with him, so they're trying to move him out of Idaho by making an agreement with another state," he explained to the Daily Mail.

The push is not theoretical. "They're trying to make it happen. So it wouldn't be surprising if, within 30 days, Kohberger has been transferred elsewhere or a decision has been reached whether or not to get him out of there," McDonough added.

That urgency reflects mounting pressure on an already stretched system struggling to manage a high-profile inmate whose presence has become increasingly difficult to contain.

Since arriving at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution near Kuna, Bryan Kohberger has been dissatisfied almost from day one.

He has repeatedly complained about his living conditions and food quality, setting the tone for what staff describe as a relentless stream of grievances.

McDonough said the effort to move him is well underway. He shared, "[The prison move] is in motion, and they used the word 'aggressively'. So they're figuring out, 'what are we going to do with this guy?'"

There is also speculation that Kohberger himself may have requested a transfer, continuing a pattern of demands that guards view as excessive.

The timing of the relocation push came just days after the release of previously unseen crime-scene photos connected to the murders he committed.

In the early hours of November 13, 2022, Kohberger entered an off-campus home in Moscow and killed four University of Idaho students in their beds: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

Nearly 3,000 images from inside the home were briefly made public before being removed, reigniting attention on the brutality of the crimes and intensifying scrutiny around Kohberger's custody.

Kohberger has been held at the supermax since July after pleading guilty last summer under a deal that spared him the death penalty.

For his own safety, he spends 23 hours a day alone in his cell with only one hour for exercise and no direct contact with other inmates.

Despite that isolation, harassment still found its way to him. In August, inmates in nearby cells reportedly shouted through vents into his cell around the clock.

Kohberger responded almost immediately, filing handwritten complaints just days into his stay.

In one filing, he described "minute-by-minute verbal threats/harassment" and requested relocation within the prison.

Soon after, he submitted another complaint claiming sexual threats after an inmate allegedly told him, "I'll b-tch f-ck you."

A housing placement hearing followed in mid-August, where Kohberger and officials agreed he should remain segregated. Still, the complaints continued. In total, he filed five formal grievances in just a few weeks.

Beyond safety concerns, Kohberger fixated on daily inconveniences, including commissary access and food quality. He reportedly objected to the "type" of bananas he was served, further testing staff patience.

In December, the situation escalated when Kohberger threatened to harm himself unless guards moved him away from inmates he claimed were tormenting him.

Six months into his incarceration, officials say the strain has not eased.

According to McDonough, prison staff are "fed up" with Bryan Kohberger's "prima donna" behavior and increasingly want "to get rid of him."

His ongoing demands consume time, staff, and money at a facility already facing staffing shortages.

Restrictive housing units like the one Kohberger occupies require significantly more resources, making his continued presence especially costly.

"They have limited resources within the system for someone who is constantly complaining. And he cannot be put in general population because it would be too dangerous for him so they have to keep him in isolation," McDonough explained.

These challenges have made interstate transfer an appealing option, though no receiving state has yet agreed to accept him.

Idaho participates in the Interstate Corrections Compact, which allows states to transfer inmates.

The agreement has been used before, including Indiana's relocation of Delphi murders convict Richard Allen to Oklahoma.

At the time, Indiana officials said the move was not prompted by a specific threat but by interstate agreements allowing transfers for safety and capacity reasons.

Idaho has previously sent inmates to Texas, Colorado, and Arizona under similar arrangements.

If Kohberger is moved, he would likely be notified only on the day of transfer. His parents, MaryAnn and Michael, and sisters Amanda and Melissa would learn about it afterward.

Still, McDonough remains skeptical that another state will accept him.

Given Kohberger's reputation, he said it won't surprise him if Idaho "can't get anyone to take" him.

Wherever he ends up, McDonough believes Kohberger's future behind bars will remain harsh, defined by isolation, hostility, and a system increasingly unwilling to bend to his demands.