DOC investigating video appearing to show Bryan Kohberger behind bars

BOISE, Idaho (Court TV) — Prison officials in Idaho are investigating what appears to be leaked surveillance footage showing Bryan Kohberger in his cell. The video, which has been circulating online, shows Kohberger placing something on a shelf and staring at his hands, which appear to have a reddish-purple color.

Bryan Kohberger appears at the Ada County Courthouse, for his sentencing hearing, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, for brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students to death nearly three years ago. (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool)

The Idaho Department of Correction released a statement, saying: “We are aware of the videos circulating online and are investigating the matter. 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. We caution that some videos may be fake or AI-enhanced.”

The Ada County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement that they were aware of the video, which they said was not recorded in the county jail. The Latah County Sheriff, when reached by Court TV, also denied that the video was taken at their facility…

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