A chilling revelation emerges about Bryan Kohberger's potential connection to another terrifying home invasion that occurred before the Moscow quadruple homicide case.
According to Fox News, officials have disclosed that Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho quadruple murder case, was previously investigated for a home invasion that took place in Pullman, Washington, approximately one year before the campus killings.
The investigation stems from an October 2021 incident where a woman reported a masked intruder entering her bedroom with a knife at approximately 3:30 a.m. Body camera footage recently obtained shows the victim's harrowing encounter with the perpetrator. The woman managed to defend herself by kicking the intruder, who then fled the scene.
Striking Similarities Between Home Invasion and Moscow Murders Raise Questions
The Pullman break-in case shares several unsettling parallels with the Moscow murders. In both instances, the suspect wore a mask, wielded a knife, entered during early morning hours, and maintained complete silence throughout the encounter. These similarities prompted investigators to later name Kohberger as a person of interest in the Pullman case.
The victim from the Pullman incident told police, as captured in the body camera footage:
I heard my door open and I looked over and someone was wearing a ski mask and had a knife, and so I like kicked the s--- out of their stomach and screamed super loud, and they like flew back into my closet then ran out my door and up the stairs.
However, significant discrepancies emerged during the investigation. The victim described the intruder as being between 5-foot-3 and 5-foot-5, while Kohberger stands at 6 feet tall. Additionally, records show that Kohberger was not yet enrolled at Washington State University when the break-in occurred.
Legal Proceedings and Timeline Leading to August 2025 Trial
Kohberger currently faces four first-degree murder charges and a felony burglary charge for the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The victims, all University of Idaho students, were fatally stabbed in their off-campus residence during the early morning hours.
A surviving housemate provided crucial testimony, describing a masked man with "bushy eyebrows" whom she encountered after hearing sounds of struggle. This led to Kohberger's arrest weeks later at his parents' home in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains.
The Pullman case has been officially closed without a resolution, and Kohberger is no longer viewed as a person of interest. The victim voiced dissatisfaction with how the investigation was managed, saying their family felt the case was not thoroughly examined or brought to a conclusion.
Future Legal Strategy Unfolds as Trial Date Approaches
Kohberger's legal team faces crucial decisions as his murder trial approaches, scheduled to begin in August 2025. The existence of the prior home invasion investigation could potentially impact defense strategies, though it remains unclear whether they will attempt to use this case to raise reasonable doubt.
The defendant is currently held without bail and faces potential capital punishment if convicted. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 23, when further developments in this complex case may emerge.
Crucial Developments Shape High-Profile Murder Case
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, stands accused of the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students in their Moscow residence.
The revelation of his investigation in a previous home invasion case adds another layer to the prosecution's narrative. As the August 2025 trial date approaches, both prosecution and defense teams continue preparing their strategies, with Kohberger facing the possible death penalty if convicted of the charges.
