‘They are getting up into grate and yelling at him’: Idaho murders suspect’s prison video with red-stained hands leaked; sparks investigation

Authorities are investigating after a leaked jailhouse video appears to show convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger, who is in jail in charges of murder of four University of Idaho students with a knife in November 2022, inside his maximum security prison cell at Idaho Maximum Security Institution.

The video, filmed from above, shows Kohberger seemingly placing an item on a shelf while standing in his cell, Fox news reported.


"We are aware of the videos circulating online and are investigating the matter," the Idaho Department of Correction said in a social media post. "While we cannot yet confirm the veracity of the videos, if verified, they are a clear violation of IDOC policy and the parties responsible will be held accountable, up to and including termination."


The department also warned that the videos could be fake or generated by artificial intelligence and noted that two emails had recently been sent reminding employees of the prison’s policy on social media and professionalism.

"Videotaping and publicly sharing security footage is prohibited conduct and we will be reviewing all legal options, including criminal prosecution."

He is housed in the prison’s "J Block," a section of single-occupancy cells typically reserved for high-risk prisoners who are only granted an hour of outdoor time per day, according to the Idaho Department of Correction.

The video emerged just days after Kohberger reportedly complained to prison guards about being tormented by other prisoners, according to the Daily Mail. "They are literally getting up into the grate and yelling at him," Chris McDonough, a former detective with the Cold Case Foundation, told the outlet.

"The inmates are taking it in turns doing it. It’s relentless." In a statement to NewsNation, an Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said: "We are aware of Kohberger’s complaints about what he considers taunting."

"Incarcerated individuals commonly communicate with each other in prison," the spokesperson added. "Bryan Kohberger is housed alone in a cell, and IDOC security staff maintain a safe and orderly environment for all individuals in our custody."