Bryan Kohberger's Secret Interviews Expose 13 Student Complaints About His Behavior

New Insights into Bryan Kohberger’s Time at Washington State University

Recent unsealed documents have provided new details about Bryan Kohberger’s time at Washington State University (WSU), shedding light on his troubled academic experience. Kohberger, who was later convicted for the murder of four University of Idaho students, was a PhD student in criminology at WSU when these events occurred. The documents reveal that he had a difficult time with many members of the university community, leading to multiple complaints and disciplinary actions.

Early Complaints and Unsettling Behavior

Just days into his first semester of the doctoral program in August 2022, one of Kohberger’s colleagues filed a complaint against him with university administrators. Over the next three months, more than a dozen additional complaints were filed, covering a range of issues. These included allegations of discriminatory comments and inappropriate behavior toward fellow students and faculty.

One student reportedly described Kohberger as “being a d-ck,” highlighting the negative perception he had developed among peers. This reputation was further reinforced by the nature of the complaints, which often involved remarks that were considered offensive or inappropriate.

Discriminatory and Offensive Remarks

Many of the complaints came from women within the WSU community. One instance involved Kohberger allegedly telling a divorced woman that he didn’t date “broken women.” Another incident saw him asking a deaf classmate if she would be comfortable procreating given her disability. These comments were seen as particularly troubling and indicative of broader patterns of behavior.

A staff member who was aware of these complaints told authorities that Kohberger's conduct became a concern during disciplinary meetings. They noted that his interactions with classmates and professors were marked by “outspoken discriminatory comments” that were homophobic, ableist, xenophobic, and misogynistic in nature.

Harassment and Stalking Allegations

One of the most alarming revelations came from an undergraduate student who claimed that Kohberger stalked her. She described how he repeatedly approached her in her office and refused to leave without talking to her. On some occasions, he cornered her as she left work, forcing her into conversations. He even asked her on a date, which she rejected and informed him she was in a relationship. Despite this, Kohberger continued to harass her, and there were claims that he may have stalked her to her home.

The student recalled an incident where her neighbor saw someone close to her window, prompting her to take rides from her boss to avoid going home alone during closing hours.

A Classmate’s Perspective

A female student in Kohberger’s doctoral program gave a detailed account of her experience with him. She described him as a misogynist who made her feel “deeply uncomfortable” during his time at WSU. She also labeled him a “narcissist,” noting that he never displayed empathy toward others. According to her, Kohberger wanted to be seen as the strongest, smartest, and most important person in the room.

Tracking Bizarre Behavior

At one point, Kohberger’s behavior became so frequent that a group of his classmates reportedly kept a board tracking each incident involving him. This effort was aimed at documenting his interactions with colleagues and professors. In response, university administrators organized a discrimination training session for first-year doctoral students. Many of them confirmed this in interviews with law enforcement.

It is unclear whether Kohberger attended the training, which coincided with the time he fatally stabbed four students in Idaho. The documents provide a chilling glimpse into the environment he created at WSU, raising questions about how such behavior went unnoticed until it escalated to violence.