Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger ‘Not Responding Well’ To Prison Life Amid ‘Complaints’ And ‘Patronizing’ Attitude

Prison life is said to be getting harder Bryan Kohberger. The convicted murderer is a resident of the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where he is serving four life sentences for the murders of four Idaho college students.

He reportedly “did not react well” to his new situation, as evidenced by his frequent complaints a few days after his arrival at the facility.

Bryan Kohberger is also said to be very unpopular among inmates and guards, which seems to be linked to his allegedly patronizing attitude.

Why Convicted Murderer Doesn’t ‘Respond Well’ to Prison Life

Among the scores of inmates at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI) is former criminology student Bryan Kohberger, who shocked the nation in 2022 by killing college students Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

He has been in prison since receiving four life sentences earlier this year. IMSI is known as one of the toughest prisons in the state.

While some might assume that a person capable of committing such a horrific crime would feel right at home at IMSI, that doesn’t seem to be the case, according to Pulitzer-nominated investigative reporter Howard Blum, who wrote a book about the Idaho college murders.

In a conversation with Daily MailBlum described Kohberger as having a “cocky personality” and noted how this trait prevented him from adapting to prison life.

“Murder is about control,” Blum told the press. “And prison is the ultimate situation where you have no control. He doesn’t respond well to that.”

Bryan Kohberger ‘Protects’ Prisoners and Guards

Adjusting to prison life might have been easier if other inmates had accepted Kohberger, but five months into his sentence he appears to have made things worse for himself.

He was met with a cold welcome on arrival, and many prisoners reportedly taunted him through the air vents.

Rather than ignore the harassment and wait for it to end, Kohberger reported the incidents to authorities; This was a move that apparently did not sit well with the other prisoners.

“Complaining about other inmates is never the right position to take in prison. You just want to shut up and pass your time,” said retired police detective Chris McDonough, who previously gave an update on Kohberger’s life in prison.

Kohberger’s attitude of isolation and arrogance also apparently made things worse.

McDonough added of the convicted killer: “He doesn’t talk to people: He talks down to people. That’s all he thinks he is.” “He’s bossy.”

Bryan Kohberger Is Apparently Transforming into ‘Hannibal Lecter’

According to Blum, Kohberger’s attitude may have a reason connected to a fictional character known for his cannibalistic killing sprees and high intelligence.

“He thinks he’s a professor in many ways,” Blum said of Kohberger.

The investigative journalist added: “He will be a vision of Hannibal Lecter who is both serial killer and more than just a serial killer, being above the fight, commenting on it and offering introspection and insight into the mind of a killer.”

McDonough Predicts Idaho Killer Led ‘Down the Road’

Despite Kohberger’s attitude, Blum predicts he will eventually be forced to get off his high horse and build relationships.

“I think after a while he’ll talk to people,” McDonough said. “I think that will be the next shoe to drop.”

“The question is: How long will it take for this to happen? Will it be his old professor? Will it be someone else?” The author also stated that.

Bryan Kohberger Gets ‘Extra Time’ From Staff With Constant Complaints

Until that happens, the guards have a lot to handle because of Kohberger’s behavior.

He repeatedly bombarded them with complaints, which put an extra burden on officials already struggling with understaffing.

“They work 12-hour shifts. They also deal with his constant complaints. It takes extra time because every time a complaint is written, they have to respond to it,” McDonough said.

The former cop added of Kohberger: “He is ruthless about sending communications to prison guards. This takes away from other duties they have.”

Kohberger’s complaints range from problems with prison food to taunts from other inmates, threats of self-harm and other concerns.

For now, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. In the near future, if the resentment caused by his constant complaints turns into something more serious, he may have only himself to blame.