After being sentenced to a lifetime behind bars for the monstrous quadruple murders of the Idaho Four, Bryan Kohberger's peculiar habits during his incarceration have come to light, raising eyebrows and concerns alike.
According to Corporal Brett Payne, the lead investigator in the case, Kohberger, at age 30, displayed some rather unsettling compulsions while locked up at Latah County Jail. An inmate testified that sharing space with Kohberger became increasingly irksome as he engaged in marathon shower sessions, spending an astonishing 45 minutes to an hour each time. And let’s not forget his obsessive handwashing, reportedly scrubbing his hands "dozens of times" every single day❗ It seems that cleanliness wasn’t just a priority; it was an obsession.
Moreover, his odd sleep patterns only added to the mystery of his psyche. Kohberger was said to be awake nearly all night, restless and observed moving about the cell while his fellow occupants tried to catch a few hours of peace. The nocturnal lifestyle raised quite a few eyebrows. Why was it that he readily exchanged nights for days of slumber?
In a curious twist of events, one moment stood out among the rest. There was a particular incident where Kohberger lost his composure while watching sports with his fellow inmate. When provoked by a comment aimed at a player on the television, Kohberger jumped up, demanding to know if the remark was meant for him or, disturbingly, his mother. This sudden burst of aggression certainly belied his otherwise polite demeanor.
In contrast to these outbursts, the inmate described Kohberger as "highly intelligent"—but the quirks and eccentricities left him feeling unsettled. Rather than discussing his charges, Kohberger often turned the tables, asking inmates about their offenses, seemingly trying to establish a rapport with those around him.
