University of Idaho Murders: Twist Uncovers Suspicious Link

Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho student murders, was previously investigated for a home invasion, raising questions about his criminal history and potential pattern of behavior.

At a Glance

Kohberger was investigated for a home invasion in Pullman, Washington, 10 miles from the Idaho murders site.
The Pullman incident involved a masked intruder with a knife, similar to the Idaho case.
Kohberger faces four first-degree murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.
His trial is set to begin on July 30, 2025, in Ada County, Boise.
Prosecutors claim Kohberger’s DNA was found on a knife sheath at the crime scene.

Connection to Previous Home Invasion

Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, was previously investigated for a home invasion in Pullman, Washington. The incident, which occurred in October 2021, bears striking similarities to the Idaho murders case, prompting authorities to delve deeper into Kohberger’s past.

The Pullman home invasion involved a masked intruder entering a woman’s bedroom at 3:30 am, armed with a knife. The victim described her harrowing experience:

“I heard my door open and I looked over, and someone was wearing a ski mask and had a knife, I kicked the s*** out of their stomach and screamed super loud. They flew back into my closet and then ran out my door and up the stairs.”

While Kohberger was investigated for this incident, he was never charged. The case remains unsolved and closed.

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— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) December 25, 2024

The Idaho Murders Case

In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. Survivors in the house described a masked man with “bushy eyebrows” fleeing the scene. The similarities between this case and the Pullman break-in, including a masked intruder and a knife, raised suspicions about a possible connection.

Kohberger, a Ph.D. criminology student at Washington State University, was arrested weeks after the Idaho murders. He now faces four first-degree murder charges and a felony burglary charge. Prosecutors claim that Kohberger’s DNA was found on a knife sheath at the crime scene, and cell phone data places him at the location of the murders.

Investigation and Legal Proceedings

Despite the initial investigation into Kohberger’s potential involvement in the Pullman home invasion, authorities have since stated that he is no longer a person of interest in that case. A Pullman police spokesperson clarified:

Kohberger has maintained his innocence in the Idaho murders case, citing “late night drives” as his alibi. His defense team has challenged search warrants, claiming procedural errors and privacy violations. The trial is set to begin on July 30, 2025, in Ada County, Boise, and is expected to last through November. The trial will include phases to determine Kohberger’s guilt and potential death penalty.

As the investigation continues and the trial approaches, the connection between the Pullman home invasion and the Idaho murders remains a subject of intense scrutiny. The similarities between the two cases have raised questions about potential patterns of behavior and the thoroughness of the initial investigations. However, it is important to note that Kohberger is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.