Bryan Kohberger’s New Mugshot Revealed After Idaho Murders Trial Move

A new mugshot of Bryan Kohberger has emerged following his transfer to a different jail in Idaho. Kohberger, the 29-year-old former criminology lecturer accused of the infamous University of Idaho murders, was recently relocated to Ada County Jail in Boise.

This move occurred after his defense team successfully argued on September 12 that holding the trial in Latah County, the site of the murders, would hinder the legal proceedings. As a result, the trial was shifted to Boise, approximately 300 miles from Moscow, where the tragic events unfolded.

The latest mugshot depicts Kohberger with a disheveled beard and bloodshot eyes, highlighting the strain surrounding the case. He is charged with the stabbing deaths of students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, which took place at an off-campus residence on November 13, 2022.

Mogen and Kernodle were residing in the home during the incident, while Goncalves had recently moved out but returned for the weekend visit. Chapin, Kernodle’s boyfriend, was also present that night.

Additionally, two other female roommates were in the house at the time of the attacks but fortunately remained unharmed. Kohberger was apprehended approximately six weeks later.

During a court appearance in 2023, when asked to enter a plea, Kohberger remained silent, leading the judge to declare a not guilty plea on his behalf. His legal team has been actively pursuing a change of venue for the trial, citing concerns over securing an impartial jury.

In a recent hearing, the defense pointed to a prevalent “mob mentality” in Latah County, referencing a survey of potential jurors where some indicated that public outrage could escalate to violence, such as “a riot” or even threats to “burn the courthouse down” if Kohberger was not found guilty.

In response, prosecutors accused Kohberger’s lawyers of relying on flawed survey data, arguing that relocating the trial would impact the victims’ families adversely. Nonetheless, the judge ultimately ruled in favor of the defense, granting the venue change due to “extensive negative publicity surrounding Kohberger.”

The judge highlighted that Kohberger’s name has become synonymous with terms such as “murderer,” “evil,” “killer,” and “stalker,” causing a significant negative association in the public’s mind. This effect is intensified in Latah County, where media coverage is particularly prevalent.

Currently scheduled to stand trial in June 2025, prosecutors have indicated they will pursue the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted. As the case unfolds, it continues to draw significant public and media attention, reflecting the gravity of the alleged crimes and the complexities of the legal proceedings ahead.