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What led to Bryan Kohberger's arrest? Idaho suspect made basic mistakes due to 'narcissistic personality'

His arrest six weeks after the brutal stabbings has left many on the internet wondering what led to the arrest

This article is based on sources and MEAWW cannot verify this information independently.

MOSCOW, IDAHO: Bryan Christopher Kohberger, the suspect in the murders of University of Idaho students, will now be transported to Idaho after his extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. Kohberger was arrested from his parent's house in Pennsylvania on December 30 for the alleged murders of four students: Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen.

His arrest six weeks after the brutal stabbings has left many on the internet wondering what led to the arrest. Recently, a Twitter user pushed a theory that Khoberger's "narcissistic personality" led him to make basic mistakes and caused his arrest.

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The user wrote, "#BryanKohberger hubris grandiose narcissistic personality led him to make basic mistakes. Used his own car. GPS on cellphone left on when stalking/planning #Idaho4 Left DNA. Used car w/PA plates to buy murder weapon in person in WA. Posted on Reddit using same email." 

With the tweet, the user attached photos explaining the personality trait Kogberger has and the common "narcissistic characteristics."

This reply was made on the tweet, "Imagine being cowardly enough to kill sleeping kids, while arrogant enough to think you will get away with it Imagine being stupid enough to spend your life studying how to get away with murder, only to almost immediately get caught Special place in hell for #BryanKohberger."

The veracity of these assertions cannot be independently confirmed, though. Strange claims without any supporting evidence have been made online since the inquiry into this horrific murder case got underway. As a result, it is savvier to trust the information that has been made public by officials.

Current Investigation

The case against Kohberger has been placed under a gag order by a judge. On January 3, 2023, Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issued the order while stipulating that neither the investigators nor the attorneys for either side could discuss the ongoing case in public, as reported. 

Additional details about the murders and the probe that resulted in Kohberger's arrest will be sealed in a probable cause affidavit, according to Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson. According to sources, Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder as well as felony burglary after reportedly entering into the home where four students from Idaho were living with the purpose of killing them.

Why the cops first suspected him is still a mystery. But according to a source, after keeping an eye on his movements, the police eventually found him in his Pennsylvania family home. According to MEAWW, the suspect is a PhD candidate in criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University, close to the University of Idaho.

Leads of arrest 

The pressure from the victims' relatives and the media has made this case very delicate and challenging. The FBI assisted the Moscow Police Department in finding a Hyundai Elantra linked to the incident. The white Hyundai Elantra was purportedly taken away by police from the Pennsylvania house because it was allegedly seen in the "immediate area" of the murder house. It is also claimed that Kohberger's arrest was made possible by the finding of this white Hyundai Elantra.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.