New details emerging from the Bryan Kohberger case paint a disturbing picture of his behavior before and after the murders of four University of Idaho students. Forensic analysis of Kohberger's phone reveals a trove of unsettling information, including numerous shirtless selfies and downloaded images of women in various states of undress.
Shirtless Selfies and Downloaded Images
According to Heather Barnhart, senior director of forensic research at Cellebrite, Kohberger's phone contained “lots of him posing half naked in the mirror while flexing.” The images of women were reportedly cache files saved to his device, depicting them in bikinis or completely naked. Investigators found that Kohberger had wiped most of his search history from his phone but failed to delete these photos.
Frequent Calls to His Mother
Adding another layer to the disturbing narrative, reports indicate that Kohberger made multiple phone calls to his mother, Maryann, within hours of the murders. He reportedly called her as early as 6:13 a.m. on November 13, 2022, and spoke to her for a significant amount of time that day. Forensic analysis suggests he may have been on the phone with his mother while returning to the crime scene at King Road in Moscow, Idaho, the day after the killings.
Barnhart also revealed that Kohberger referred to his parents as "Mother" and "Father" in text messages, highlighting his seemingly awkward social interactions. He also texted his father demanding to know why his mother wasn't answering the phone. This behavior, combined with the disturbing content found on his phone, paints a chilling portrait of the convicted murderer.
These revelations shed further light on the complex and disturbing personality of Bryan Kohberger, offering insight into his actions and motivations surrounding the tragic murders.