Videos circulating on social media appear to show convicted Idaho serial killer Bryan Kohberger inside his prison cell, prompting the Idaho Deparment of Correction (IDOC) to launch an investigation on Friday, according to Localnews8.
What the Videos Show
Clips began spreading across Facebook true-crime groups and X on Thursday.
One video appears to show Kohberger placing an item on top of a caged metal box hanging from his wall.
Full video taken of Bryan Kohberger inside a cell. pic.twitter.com/YvuY20tgTR
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Another depicts him cleaning his Crocs while standing in his cell.
this video of bryan kohberger in his jail cell was the first thing that popped up on my reddit feed this morning. like i hope he keeps living his life w this much boredom that the only thing he can do is clean his crocs pic.twitter.com/sTlQfE02YV
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Viewers also noted the redness of his hands. Some speculated it may be linked to reports that Kohberger compulsively washes his hands dozens of times a day.
IDOC Responds
In a statement, IDOC said it was “aware of the videos circulating online and [is] investigating the matter.”
“While we cannot yet confirm the veracity of the videos, if verified, they are a clear violation of IDOC policy and the parties responsible will be held accountable, up to and including termination,” the agency said.
Officials added that “videotaping and publicly sharing security footage is prohibited conduct” and warned they will pursue “all legal options, including criminal prosecution.”
Background
Kohberger, 29, was sentenced in July to four consecutive life sentences at Idaho Maximum Security Institution for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.
Since entering prison, he has reportedly been taunted by fellow inmates. IDOC confirmed to CBS News that he has lodged complaints about “what he considers taunting.”
