In a chilling revelation, newly released surveillance footage shows Bryan Kohberger at a Costco store in Clarkston, Washington, just hours after the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger, who is currently serving four consecutive life sentences for the killings, was spotted entering the store on November 13, 2022, wearing the same clothes he had on during a disturbing “thumbs up” bathroom selfie taken shortly after the murders. This video, alongside other footage released by the Moscow Police Department, has added a haunting context to the timeline of events surrounding the tragic incident that shocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho.
The four victims—Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodal, and Ethan Chapin—were fatally attacked in their home on King Road, a crime that sent ripples of fear through the community and devastated their families. As police pieced together Kohberger’s movements on the day of the murders, they uncovered multiple videos documenting his activities. The footage from Costco, where he was denied entry due to not having a membership, captures him lingering in the store for less than a minute before leaving. This was just two minutes before he drove to an Albertsons grocery store, where he made a brief purchase using cash, a choice that further raised questions about his intentions and desire to avoid detection.
Intriguingly, Kohberger’s phone went silent from 5:36 PM to 8:30 PM that same evening, mirroring the lack of activity it exhibited during the time of the murders. This pattern of behavior has led investigators to speculate about his attempts to evade authorities. The casual nature of Kohberger’s activities, such as shopping for drinks and snacks, contrasts starkly with the gravity of his actions just hours earlier.
Gray Hughes, a commentator and host of the YouTube channel “Gray Hughes Investigates,” expressed his horror at the footage, noting how Kohberger appeared to live a seemingly normal life just after committing such heinous acts. Hughes emphasized how the surveillance clips reveal a chilling duality; while Kohberger blends into the crowd, behind that facade lies a man who has admitted to cold-blooded murder.
As the investigation unfolded, police utilized various surveillance cameras to track Kohberger’s vehicle, a white Hyundai Elantra, in the vicinity of the crime scene. The footage played a crucial role in linking him to the murders, with multiple camera angles capturing the car’s movements around Moscow on the night of the killings. This evidence, coupled with DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene, has contributed to the prosecution’s case against him.
The release of these new videos has reignited public interest in the case and underscored the profound impact of the tragedy on the victims’ families and the wider community. Despite Kohberger’s admission of guilt, many questions remain unanswered, particularly concerning the motivations behind his actions and the circumstances that led to that fateful night.
As more information surfaces, the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the violence that has forever altered their lives. The haunting imagery of a murderer navigating daily life, unaware of the grief and chaos he has caused, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of human behavior and the darkness that can exist beneath a seemingly ordinary exterior. The investigation remains ongoing, with further revelations expected as law enforcement continues to release additional evidence and insights into the case.
