A new documentary examining the 2022 University of Idaho murders is raising fresh questions about why Bryan Kohberger chose the off-campus home where four students lost their lives—a question that may never be fully answered.

In an interview discussing the Netflix documentary “The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare,” director Skye Borgman suggested the house itself may have been a deliberate target because it was primarily occupied by women.

According to Borgman, the residence was home to five female students, although Ethan Chapin was staying there with his girlfriend, Xana Kernodle, on the night of the attacks.

Investigators previously determined that Kohberger had repeatedly driven near the home in the weeks and months before the killings, leading Borgman to believe the house may have been intentionally selected.

While stressing that no definitive motive has ever been established, Borgman said the available evidence raises the possibility that Kohberger may have harbored deep resentment toward women.

She pointed to accounts suggesting he struggled in his relationships with women and noted that speculation has surrounded whether he identified with the online incel movement, though investigators have never confirmed any connection.

Former FBI Special Agent Ed Jacobson, who worked on the investigation, said authorities found no evidence that Kohberger belonged to the incel community. However, he noted that investigators believed Kohberger was highly cautious about concealing his online activity.

Former classmates and colleagues described Kohberger as socially awkward and difficult to interact with. According to interviews featured in the documentary, several students said he frequently argued with classmates, often spoke down to women, and left many people feeling uncomfortable.

Former Moscow Police Chief Anthony Dahlinger recalled reports of unusual behavior, while former Washington State University Police Chief Gary Jenkins said one student believed Kohberger occasionally followed her to her vehicle after uncomfortable encounters. Jenkins noted that none of the reported incidents rose to the level of criminal conduct.

Author James Patterson, who also investigated the case for a book, said multiple women described unwanted interactions with Kohberger before his arrest. Some employees at a Pennsylvania brewery reportedly complained about his behavior after he repeatedly approached female patrons and staff.

The documentary also includes an account from an exotic dancer who told investigators she believed Kohberger visited the club where she worked in 2019. She recalled a disturbing conversation in which a customer allegedly said he wanted to kill people. She later believed the man resembled Kohberger after seeing news coverage following his arrest, though the claim has not been independently verified in court.

Borgman believes Kohberger may have been attempting to commit what he viewed as the “perfect crime,” adding that his continued silence has left victims’ families and investigators without answers about his motive.

Kohberger, now 31, is serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

Just days before the documentary premiered, Kohberger filed a request seeking to withdraw his guilty plea. He alleged that his attorneys pressured him into accepting the plea agreement by making promises about prison conditions and warning him about the possibility of receiving the death penalty.

Despite those claims, court records show Kohberger previously told the judge he entered the plea freely and voluntarily, acknowledged the consequences of the agreement, and waived his right to appeal in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty.

Borgman said that although many questions remain unanswered, the victims’ families are now focused less on understanding Kohberger’s motives and more on honoring the lives and memories of Kaylee, Madison, Xana, and Ethan, while supporting others affected by similar tragedies.

Source: New York Post