New Dateline Report Details Alleged Kohberger’s Movements Before and After Idaho Murders

A recent Dateline report has unveiled new details regarding the alleged movements of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, in the weeks and hours leading up to and following the tragic events of November 13, 2022. The report, based on FBI cellphone data, security video footage, and investigative records, paints a picture of Kohberger’s alleged repeated presence near the victims’ residence and raises questions about his possible motivations.

Kohberger, a former Washington State University student, is accused of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin. He also faces a felony burglary charge. The Dateline report sheds new light on the evidence against him, focusing on his alleged late-night drives near the King Road house where the students were killed.

According to the report, a car resembling Kohberger’s white Hyundai Elantra was observed several times in the vicinity of the Moscow, Idaho, home on the morning of the murders. This car is a key piece of evidence in the investigation, as it allegedly matches the description of a vehicle seen fleeing the scene shortly after the estimated time of the killings.

The Dateline report focuses on the FBI’s analysis of cellphone tower data, which allegedly placed Kohberger’s cellphone in close proximity to the King Road residence on numerous occasions in the months leading up to the murders. Starting in July 2022 and continuing through mid-August, Kohberger’s cellphone allegedly pinged nearly a dozen times to a tower that provides coverage to an area within 100 feet of the house. These late-night drives allegedly began after Kohberger was invited to a pool party in Moscow.

Investigators have not publicly specified any direct connections between the pool party and Kohberger’s alleged later movements, the timing raises questions about a possible turning point in Kohberger’s behavior.

Furthermore, the report states that in the first two weeks of October 2022, Kohberger allegedly visited the area near the same cellphone tower three more times. These repeated visits, all occurring after dark, have fueled speculation about Kohberger’s intentions and potential planning for the murders. Forensic psychologist Gary Brucato suggested that these late-night trips could indicate that Kohberger was "building up" nerve.

The report emphasizes that it remains unclear whether Kohberger stopped his car during any of these late-night drives, highlighting the difficulty in definitively determining his actions during those times. In total, FBI cellphone records allegedly indicated that Kohberger was within 100 meters of the King Road house on 23 occasions, including one time on November 7, less than a week before the murders. All of these trips occurred after dark, further adding to the suspicious nature of his alleged presence near the victims’ residence.

The Dateline report also presents a detailed timeline of the movements of the white Hyundai Elantra on the night of the murders. At 3:30 a.m. on November 13, the car was allegedly seen turning onto King Road. Just three minutes later, it was seen leaving King Road and turning right. The car then allegedly reappeared on King Road at 3:38 a.m. and exited again at 3:40 a.m. At 3:56 a.m., the car was again seen turning onto King Road and leaving at 3:58 a.m. At 4:06 a.m., the Elantra allegedly made a U-turn and went back onto King Road. Finally, at 4:20 a.m., after the murders had allegedly been committed, the car was seen speeding away from the King Road house. These movements, captured on security video, appear erratic and suggest a possible connection to the crime.

In addition to the cellphone data and security video footage, the Dateline report reveals that Kohberger allegedly made a call to his father, Michael Kohberger, at 6:17 a.m. on November 13, which lasted for 36 minutes. He made two more calls to his father that morning. Furthermore, according to cellphone records, Kohberger allegedly went back to the King Road area at 9:12 a.m. on November 13, remaining in the area for nine minutes before returning to his apartment in Pullman, Washington.

Later that morning, at 10:31 a.m., Kohberger’s phone pinged to a tower that served the towns of Clarkston, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho. Law enforcement officials speculate that Kohberger could have been disposing of evidence, such as a knife or clothing, in this area.

Investigative journalist Howard Blume noted that there was no prior interaction between Bryan Kohberger and any of the victims, stating, "They don’t have any records of conversations with them that they’ve found." This lack of connection between Kohberger and the victims has added to the mystery surrounding the case and fueled speculation about his possible motive.

The Dateline report also reveals that on August 16, 2022, Kohberger allegedly made an online search for Ted Bundy and continued to read a research paper about the serial killer. This information has raised concerns about Kohberger’s potential fascination with Bundy and his possible inspiration from the infamous killer.

The report concludes by noting that Fox News Digital reached out to Kohberger’s attorney for comment, but no response was received at the time of publication.

The Dateline report provides a detailed account of the evidence against Bryan Kohberger, focusing on his alleged movements before and after the murders of the four University of Idaho students. The report raises significant questions about his possible motivations and the extent of his planning, leaving many unanswered questions as the case continues to unfold. The evidence presented in the report adds to the growing body of information that will likely be used in the prosecution of Kohberger.